EIP Water Annual Conference 2013: “Networking & interacting – Innovating water”

The first conference of the European Innovation Partnership on Water themed “Networking & interacting – Innovating water” will be held in the EU Parliament in Brussels on 21 November 2013. Bringing together EIP Water stakeholders, it will take stock of where we stand and help shape the future of EIP Water to further increase the opportunities for collaborating on water innovation in Europe and globally.

The one-day conference will showcase innovations from both within and outside the water sector through keynote addresses, panel discussions and moderated plenary sessions. The nine initial EIP Water Action Groups established in May 2013 will showcase their nascent work; interactive sessions will assist new ideas to be taken forward, and the next steps of the EIP Water will be presented and discussed. The conference also aims to help establish new links and partnerships as well as facilitate networking between participants from water innovation supply and demand.

EIP Water's annual conference: catalyst for innovation and economic growth

The EIP Water conference is part of the EIP Water’s efforts to engage with stakeholders from water innovation supply and demand in Europe and globally; its overall aim is to stimulate creative and innovative solutions that contribute significantly to tackling water challenges at the European and global level.

The EIP Water aims to create market opportunities for these innovations, and by doing so stimulate sustainable economic growth and job creation.

Objectives of the conference

1. To build awareness, particularly in Europe, of the necessity and potential of innovation within the water sector and EIP Water.
2. To facilitate the creation of market opportunities by establishing new links, networks and partnerships between water innovation supply and demand.
3. To take stock of progress made so far in EIP Water.
4. To receive detailed feedback and input on a draft EIP Water activity agenda for 2014.