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The 14th edition of ASIAWATER, the region’s leading water and wastewater event for developing Asia, happening this 7 – 9 April 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, is set to be a transformative event for the region’s water industry, showcasing the latest advancements and innovations across the entire water and wastewater management spectrum.

SWAN Workshop
Interactive Workshop
Smart Water for Inclusive Growth: Building Resilient Utilities Across Asia
Overview

At ASIAWATER 2026, SWAN will host an interactive half-day workshop dedicated to accelerating digital transformation in water utilities across Asia. In line with the event’s theme “Building Nations: Leveraging Technology-Driven Water Growth for Inclusive Services,” the session will feature dynamic discussions, practical case studies, and hands-on engagement with leading experts.

Designed to showcase real-world applications and emerging opportunities, the workshop will equip participants with actionable strategies to harness data and digital solutions for more resilient, efficient, and inclusive water services.

Have a question or interested in speaking? Contact: Zolboo Dashmyagmar, Asia-Pacific Lead, [email protected]

Full Programme

8 APR. | TUESDAY

Smart Water for Inclusive Growth: Building Resilient Utilities Across Asia

1:00 PM - 1:10 PM

SWAN Welcome & Session Context

Zolboo Dashmyagmar

Asia-Pacific Lead (SWAN Forum)

1:10 PM - 1:30 PM

Keynote
Building Resilient Utilities Across Asia

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Panel Session
The Invisible Challenge: Making Every Drop Count

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Interactive Roundtable Session
The Future Is Leaking: Detect, Prevent, Thrive

Puranut Wisutjindaporn (Pong)

Business Development Manager – Water Industry, Yokogawa

AI & Utilities: From Buzzword to Better Service
Smart Metering, Smarter Decisions
Digital Twins for Inclusive Growth: Virtual Tools, Real Impact
Clouds & Floods: Managing Data Risks in a Changing Climate
Smart Sewers, Smart Cities: Wastewater as a Growth Engine

Jing Ren Yong

East Asia Water & Environment Segment Leader, Schneider Electric

Beyond the Break: Building Pipe Resilience for All

Mark Nicol

Commercial Director, HWM Global

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Networking and Refreshments

3:30 PM - 3:50 PM

Rapid Fire Recap

3:50 PM - 4:20 PM

Fireside Chat: From Trials to Transformation – Lessons from Global Digital Programmes

Raghu Bharadwaj

Managing Director, R3 & G3 Consulting

4:20 PM - 4:30 PM

Workshop Conclusion

Programme updated as of 3 March 2026.

This programme is subject to confirmation. The organiser reserves the right to change the programmes & speakers in the best interest of the seminar.​

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