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]
Programme updated as of 26 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.
Smart Water for Inclusive Growth: Building Resilient Utilities Across Asia
- DAY 2
- SEMINAR ROOM HALL 7
- FREE-TO-ATTEND
1:00 PM - 1:10 PM
SWAN Welcome & Session Context
Zolboo Dashmyagmar
Asia-Pacific Lead, SWAN Forum
1:10 PM - 1:20 PM
Building Resilient Utilities Across Asia
Noorhashim Baron
Executive Director of the Technical Division, SPAN-National Water Services Commission
1:20 PM - 2:05 PM
The Invisible Challenge: Making Every Drop Count
Moderator
Mark Nicol
Commercial Director, HWM Global
Panellists
Dwike Riantara
Managing Director, PDAM Tirta Mayang
Nandakumar E
CEO, International Centre for Clean Water
Nor Suhada Hasan
Head of Technology, Ranhill Technologies
2:05 PM - 2:15 PM
Driving Resilience Across Malaysia’s Water Sector
Mohamad Hairi Basri
President, Malaysian Water Association
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
The Future Is Leaking: Detect, Prevent, Thrive
Puranut Wisutjindaporn (Pong)
Business Development Manager – Water Industry, Yokogawa
Martin Shaw
Business Development Manager, Xylem Vue
AI and Digital Twins: Turning Data into Operational Intelligence
Robin Wong
Founder and CCO, TeamSolve
Cillian O’Neill
Digital Water Expert APAC, Qatium
Smart Metering, Smarter Decisions
Faharuddin Ibrahim
CEO, Cubiq Meters
Cindy Zhao
Global General Manager for Gas and Water Market, Comcore Technology
Reimagining Wastewater Operations: Digital Pathways to Net‑Zero Facilities
Jing Ren Yong
East Asia Water & Environment Segment Leader, Schneider Electric
Joe Lim
Business Line Leader – Water, Stantec
Dr. Zainura Zainon Noor
Commissioner of SPAN & Director of Centre for Environmental Sustainability and Water Security
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
Punita Nook Naidu
Co-Founder and CEO, H2O DataTech
4:20 PM - 4:30 PM