Event: IWA Digital World Water Congress 2021

Date: May 2021

Location: Fully virtual (global online platform)

Type of CPD: International conference / innovation leadership / sector engagement / digital event hosting

Duration: Multi‑day event (speaker, host, and participant)

Summary of the Event

I participated in the IWA Digital World Water Congress 2021, a major global event bringing together water professionals, researchers, innovators and utilities from around the world. Due to the pandemic, the Congress was delivered entirely online, creating a highly accessible platform for international knowledge exchange, technical presentations and digital networking.

As part of the programme, I represented Enebio, showcasing our work in real‑time biological monitoring and digital water innovation. In addition to participating in technical sessions, I also co‑hosted a global film competition and awards ceremony in partnership with Water Industry TV, designed to highlight creativity, storytelling and innovation across the water sector.

My Contribution: Enebio & Water Industry TV Global Film Competition Host

Role: Creator and host of the Enebio & Water Industry TV Global Water Innovation Film Competition, delivered as part of the IWA Digital World Water Congress.

Key contributions:

• Designed and launched an international film competition to showcase innovation, environmental leadership and digital transformation across the water sector.
• Hosted the global awards ceremony, presenting winning films and interviewing contributors from utilities, research institutions and technology companies.
• Promoted the role of creative communication in raising awareness of water challenges and inspiring sector‑wide engagement.
• Represented Enebio as a leader in digital water innovation, highlighting the company’s work in microbial activity sensing and real‑time monitoring.
• Strengthened collaboration with Water Industry TV and expanded the competition’s reach across multiple continents.

Key Themes Covered

Entrepreneurship and technology commercialisation Showcasing Enebio’s role in advancing real‑time biological monitoring.

Digital transformation and virtual collaboration How global events can be delivered effectively through digital platforms.

Innovation in water and wastewater systems Emerging technologies, monitoring tools and data‑driven optimisation.

Creative communication and public engagement Using film and storytelling to raise awareness of water challenges.

Global water governance and sustainability International perspectives on climate resilience, water security and environmental protection.