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WaterXChange - Smart Water
November 18-21, 2025
Freiburg, Germany

The Global Smart Water & Water-Energy Community Driven Expo

PIONEERING INNOVATION IN SMART WATER

What is WXC

What is WaterXChange 2025
Expo & Conference?

Rethinking our conventional approach to water management

in the new era of digitalization

WaterXChange Expo 2025 specifically focuses on water-energy and digitalization nexus. Digital transformation and AI is essential for organizations to stay competitive in today’s fast-evolving business landscape. This journey comes with challenges that must be carefully navigated such as cultural resistance to change, talent shortages, legacy systems integration, data security, customer experience transformation, agility in implementation, regulatory compliance, operational challenges, and sustainability. A particular focus will be laid on policy-focused discussions and how digitalization, multi-level stakeholder engagement, and capacity building can help transformational change. 

The event presents digitalization tools and solutions, innovative frameworks and methodologies, as well as tailored inclusive and active-learning knowledge exchange, customized service, and consultation on the most emerging water-related issues to support transformative change towards a more circular and sustainable water cycle in rural, peri-urban, and urban environments.

November 18-21, 2025
Messe Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
WaterXChange

Co-Organized with

WaterXChange _ FWTM FREIBURG
WaterXChange _ Freiburg Im Breisgau
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Why WaterXChange
Is Unique?

We connect the dots to simplify and advance the understanding of digitalization in the water sector​

We will learn how to work smarter, not harder, to benefit from the new era of digitalization

We create a comprehensive dialogue on sustainable water and energy management by integrating policy, educational deep dives and cutting-edge technology

We aim to grow professionally through hands-on workshops and masterclasses

Join our WXC community of professionals. Our goal is to create a community of professionals who will support you in building the future of sustainable water. As a member of this community, you will have access to it throughout the year - the discussion never stops!

WaterXChange
Attendees

Policymakers and political decision-makers

Water & Energy utilities

Technology Companies & Startups

Scientists & Academia 

Investors

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs)

Research & Innovation Institutions

Our mission is to connect and mobilize our target audiences to analyze the challenges and pathways to overcome them, match needs with solutions, promote cross-fertilization of knowledge and means for co-creation, foster action implementation through multi-level collaboration advancing adaptation and scaling across contexts using digital solutions and insights from research and innovation

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Event Agenda

Event Schedule

Content

5 Conference Fields

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FIELD 1

Water Demand and Water Loss Management in Cities and Communities

Fresh Water 

Water loss reduction, non-revenue water, infrastructure & resource planning, quality and control, water distribution network, emerging pollutants

Water & Environment 

Water efficiency – tools, methods, heat resilience, alerting and monitoring, risk management, flood, drought management, land use change and ecosystem restoration, citizen science. 

Wastewater

Resource recovery and circular economy, NBS, wastewater desalination, environmental impacts reduction, environmental impact reduction

Decentralized Treatment

Examine innovative approaches such as rain-gardens for run-off management, wetlands for sewage treatment, green walls for grey water, and advancements in constructed wetlands, including aeration and recirculation techniques

Engagement of locals and visitors 

Explore methods to encourage water-saving behaviors and efficient communication strategies using digital tools. Learn about storytelling techniques to educate communities on sustainable practices and participate in workshops on water demand management.

FIELD 2

Water-Energy Nexus

Investigate the integration of renewable energy in water management, innovative mineral extraction methods, energy production from wastewater treatment, and applications of geothermal and heat pump technology. Address the nexus of water, energy, and emerging contaminants. We bring in together: energy experts and technologies, facilitating a comprehensive water-energy nexus discussion.

FIELD 3

Financing and Investment

Analyze cost-benefit scenarios for smart long-term water management planning and discover financing opportunities in water innovation. Engage in meaningful discussions across sectors to generate policy recommendations and investment strategies.

FIELD 4

Capacity-Building and Policy

Participate in training programs for entrepreneurs, policy-makers, and communities. Understand the influence of EU Directives on local policies and mainstream sustainable water management practices. Explore methods for integrating water treatment NBS into urban planning. Transforming the way we learn.

FIELD 5

Common Fields of Digitalization

Dive into the integration of IoT, digital twins, and process modeling in water management. Address the “data-rich, information-poor” challenge, and envision a future with fully automated, AI-operated water infrastructure.

Experience Freiburg

Experience Freiburg

Freiburg is known for its pioneering efforts in environmental sustainability and water management. The city has led the way in micropollutant removal and remediation, with institutions like KOMS in Stuttgart and projects along the Rhine River catchment showcasing significant advancements. With the warmest climate in Germany, a joyful population, and a vibrant community of water enthusiasts, Freiburg offers a welcoming atmosphere.

 

As the gateway to the Black Forest and home to Europe’s largest aquifer, the city stands out for its natural beauty and strategic importance in water resource management. Its participation in the Upper Rhine EU Project and designation as a RAMSAR-VIP area highlight Freiburg's commitment to cross-border cooperation and wetland conservation. Embracing climate adaptation and the sponge city concept, Freiburg has been a leader in sustainability since the 1970s, making it the perfect venue for meaningful discussions and innovations in water management.

FEW FACTS ABOUT FREIBURG:

  • Biggest Aquifer in Europe

  • ​Environment & Sustainability pioneering since the 1970's

  • Climate Adaption Strategy, Sponge City, Blue Community

  • RAMSAR–VIP area at Upper Rhine

  • Germany’s largest drinking water treatment plant in close environment: Bodensee-Wasserversorgung

  • ​Upper Rhine EU Project-Germany, Switzerland, France

  • Freiburg is part of the Blue Community

Our Advisory Board

WaterXChange 2025 _ Christina Fritsch

Christina Fritsch

Project Manager

FWTM

WaterXChange 2025 _ Phillip Grimm

Phillip Grimm

Founder & CEO

 

Pluvion

WaterXChange 2025 _ David Balsar

David Balsar

GM Innovation and Ventures

 

MEKOROT

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Ralf Zaehringer

Head of Department

 

Environmental Regulatory Authority Freiburg

WaterXChange 2025 _ Robert Brears

Robert Brears

Founder

 

Our Future Water

WaterXChange 2025 _ Johanna Fischer

Johanna Fischer

Consultant for innovation

 

FrauBlau

WaterXChange 2025 _ Carme Machí Castañer

Carme Machí Castañer

Expert in Nature-based Solutions for Sustainable Water Management

ICLEI Europe

Partners

Partner

WaterXChange 2025 _ ICLEI

Content & Community Partners

WaterXChange 2025 _ Pluvion
WATERXCHANGE 2025 _ Frau Blau

Media Partner

WaterXChange 2025 _ Digital Water Institute
WaterXChange 2025

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November 18-21, 2025

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