Innovation and efficiency in water treatment: Water Positive conference at Accadueo 2025.
  • 31 Jul 2025

On Wednesday, 8 October 2025, in the Sala Acqua (Hall 26) at BolognaFiere, a conference organized in collaboration with AIDARA and WESTMED, with the participation of Philip Morris Italia, will take place, dedicated to international trends in the reuse of treated wastewater and active water resilience policies.

Water Positive Conference, 10:00–12:30

Water Positive, innovation and efficiency in the water treatment sector

The conference explores the concept of “Water Positive”, examining strategies, technological solutions, and certification models for efficient, resilient, and sustainable management of water networks.

Significant time will be devoted to case studies to illustrate challenges and opportunities for water efficiency in industry.

Speakers:

  • Silvio Oliva, AIDARA
    Irene Priolo, Emilia-Romagna Region (invited)
  • Daniele Strongone, Water Positive Think Tank
  • Luca Di Palma, AIDIC, Sapienza University
  • Marzia Chiesa, Sodai
  • Cristian Chiavetta, ENEA
  • Benedetta Brioschi, The European House Ambrosetti
  • Andrea Bombardi, RINA
  • Representatives of Philip Morris Italia, SUEZ Italia, food industry, and Stantec*

(*TBD)

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Accadueo 2025

From 7 to 9 October, BolognaFiere Group will host the 18th edition of Accadueo, for over 30 years the first and only international benchmark trade fair in Italy dedicated exclusively to the civil and industrial water sector. A key event for dialogue among institutions, associations, and companies to share experiences, solutions, and visions for the future of water resources.

Already surpassing 2023 figures for:

  • Exhibition space
  • International buyers
  • Utilities attending
  • Speakers involved
  • Conferences scheduled

REQUEST THE APPLICATION FORM

Ticketing is open for the 2025 edition of Accadueo, the leading event for the civil and industrial water sector.

What to expect at Accadueo:

  • New strategic partnership between Accadueo and Aquatech: reciprocal presence at both events provides access to one of the sector’s most important global networks, facilitating the match between supply and demand on an international scale.
  • Strategic networking: industry operators, public decision makers, technicians, investors, and solution providers, to create synergies and new business opportunities.
  • Innovative solutions: over 200 brands present cutting edge technologies, including digitalization, sustainability, efficiency, and intelligent management of water resources.
  • Innovation and smart technologies: from digital systems to intelligent management of water networks, from desalination to energy efficiency.
  • Valuable content and professional development: conferences, round tables, and workshops on wastewater, AI, IoT, desalination, groundwater management, and industrial and municipal sustainability.