ABOUT THE SUMMIT
The H2O & Sustainability Summit 2025 will be held on October 14th and 15th, 2025, at the University of Algarve – Campus da Penha, in Faro, Portugal.
This international event brings together leading experts, companies, STARTUPS, universities, research centers, and institutions to promote dialogue, foster collaboration, and accelerate innovation in key areas such as Water, Sustainability, Circular Economy, Mobility, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) and Sustainable Tourism.
The event features a high-level conference with renowned speakers addressing emerging challenges and solutions at the intersection of sustainability and technology, covering Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Internet of Things, Data Science, Augmented Reality, and Virtual Reality.
Alongside the conference, a Fair Event will showcase innovative solutions, services, and initiatives, offering unique opportunities for networking and business development.
KEY CONFERENCE TOPICS
(Non-exhaustive)
01
Main Challenges of the Water Sector in Europe and Portugal
Strategic outlook for 2030 and 2050
02
Leveraging Data and AI: Risks and Opportunities in Water, Energy, and Waste Management
03
Quantum Computing for Resource Optimization : Future applications in water and energy management
04
Software Integration and Interoperability for Efficient Water and Sustainability Management
05
Macroeconomic Impacts of Extreme Climate Events
06
Showcase of Startups from the H2O & Sustainability Innovation Hub Ecosystem and Their Progress
07
Energy Communities and Collective Self Consumption: Benefits and Opportunities
08
Challenges of Sustainable Mobility
09
Governance Models and Strategic Options for the Water Sector in Portugal : Pathways toward a more integrated and sustainable management
10
Pitch Ceremony – Startups, Students and Researchers:
Presentation and awards of the most innovative projects from the 3rd Edition of the H2O & Sustainability Innovation Hub Call for Projects
LOCATION
University of Algarve, Penha Campus - Faro
Campus da Penha, 8005-139 Faro
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