Digitalisation of the water sector: satellite data and drones for water and land management

ACCADUEO 2026 · THURSDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2026
Time
11:30–13:30
Room
Goccia Room · New Pavilion
In collaboration with
University of Bari Aldo Moro
SPEAKERS

Roberto Bellotti · Rector, University of Bari Aldo Moro

Giuseppe Acierno · President, Aerospace Technological District

Luigi Decollanz · President, Acque del Sud SpA

Piervito Lagioia · Head of Territorial Management Coordination, Acquedotto Pugliese SpA

Paolo Filippucci · Researcher, CNR

Mariarosaria Sena · Technical Director, Acque del Sud SpA

Vincenzo Giannico · Department of Soil, Plant and Food Sciences (Di.S.S.P.A.), University of Bari Aldo Moro

Gaetano Alessandro Vivaldi · Department of Soil, Plant and Food Sciences (Di.S.S.P.A.), University of Bari Aldo Moro

Marco La Salandra · Department of Earth and Geo-environmental Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro

Graziana Lopetuso · Technical Specialist, GAP Srl (PoliBa spin-off)

Simone Orlandini · President, Microgeo Srl

Maurizio De Molfetta · Conference Coordinator, Technical Manager of the TALSEF Laboratory, University of Bari Aldo Moro

Pietro A. Renzulli · Conference Moderator, Full Professor of Commodity Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro

Programme abstract

Digital transformation is providing new tools to monitor infrastructure, facilities and land. Integrating drones, GIS and IoT sensors makes it possible to collect data that supports water resource management and decision-making about the territory.

Organised in collaboration with the University of Bari Aldo Moro, the conference will examine applications of UAV systems for monitoring water networks, reservoirs and natural water bodies, as well as their contribution to land monitoring and the prevention of hydrogeological instability.

Through case studies and contributions from institutions, water service operators, universities and businesses, the event will highlight the opportunities digitalisation offers for water management that is increasingly efficient, resilient and future-oriented.

The event is a lead-up to Dronitaly 2027, taking place in Bologna from 7 to 9 April.

Attend Accadueo 2026

The conference will take place on Thursday, 26 November 2026, from 11:30 to 13:30 in the Goccia Room at the Nuova Fiera del Levante in Bari. Registration for Accadueo is required to attend.