The Future of Water: Desalination in a Changing Europe

Online Webinar

On 19.02.2026, we invite you to join our webinar, The Future of Water: Desalination in a Changing Europe, organized in cooperation with IFAT Munich.

This webinar will present the increasing role of desalination in Europe’s. As climate change and water scarcity reshape priorities, desalination is gaining traction—not just in coastal regions, but as part of integrated water resource management across the continent. This session will provide an overview of the situation in Europe with a focus on desalination activities in Cyprus, a focus from a global player Veolia and their approach to desalination in Europe. It will be an opportunity to exchange with experienced actors in this field, learn from their experiences, and discuss upcoming challenges as well as opportunities.

Organized in cooperation with

IFAT Munich is the most important industry meeting point and the heart of the largest international platform for environmental technologies.

In May 2026, over 3,000 exhibitors from more than 60 countries will present their strategies and innovations. Discover pioneering solutions for water, recycling, and circularity.

The European Water Association will be as usual present with a booth at the entrance of Hall West. and we will offer a wide range of events.

You can use the code EWA_2026 to redeem a free ticket!

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Programme

Time

Topic

Speaker

11:00 – 11:10

Introduction & IFAT Presentation

Arthur Guischet, EWA Secretary General

11:10 – 11:20

Desalination in Cyprus: Presenta-tion, experience sharing and up-coming challenges.

Eliana Tofa-Christidou, Director, Water Development Departmet, Cyprus

11:20 – 11:30

Veolia experience in desalination.

Adrien de Saint Germain, CEO SIDEM, Veolia

11:30 – 11:40

An introduction to deep-sea desalination technology.


 

To be confirmed

11:40 – 11:55

Q&A with the audience

Arthur Guischet, EWA Secretary General

11:55 – 12:00

Closing

Arthur Guischet, EWA Secretary General

Registrations Details

This webinar is offered free of charge thanks to IFAT Munich.

Date: 19.02.2026

Time: 11:00-12:00 CET Time

The webinar will be streamed via Zoom Webinar.

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