The World Water Congress (WWC) is set to be a landmark event, drawing over 10,000 attendees from around the world to Toronto, Canada. Isle Utilities is excited to be hosting the IWA Innovation Pavilion, a central highlight of the conference spotlighting cutting-edge technologies. The Innovation Pavilion is open to all WWC attendees and offers a chance to witness how leading innovations from across the globe are embodying this year’s theme, “Shaping our Water Future”.
Technology Topics at the Innovation Pavilion
The Innovation Pavilion will feature 7 groundbreaking technologies across several key topics:
- Climate Smart Approaches to Water and Wastewater
- Digital Transformation
- Wastewater Surveillance
- Nature-Based Solutions
- Circular Economy and Resource Recovery
Featured Technologies
Isle has curated a series of videos on each technology’s innovation journeys, including their unique value offerings, how they’re supporting water agencies achieve net zero goals, and what people can gain from visiting the Innovation Pavilion. Click on a technology name below to view their video or continue reading for a snippet from each.
Enspired Solutions presents the PFASigator™ technology, an onsite, fully automated UV batch reactor capable of mineralizing PFAS molecules into non-toxic by-products. This technology operates efficiently across a wide range of pH levels and under various conditions, offering a modular and fully automated solution.
“Our PFAS destruction technology is optimised for energy-efficient destruction of PFAS. Our reaction is non-thermal and non-pressurized, allowing us to measure in real-time the increasing amount of fluoride in the solution, which is a direct indicator of the progress of the reaction.”
IQ Energy Australia designs, builds, and markets clean energy products focused on converting underutilised waste streams into valuable clean energy. Their innovative systems include the patented Indirect Gasification Systems, Counter-flow Bio-Mass Gasification Systems, and more.
“Our developers recognize the importance of a modular approach, enabling the units to be deployed precisely where waste issues arise. This approach not only prevents unnecessary overbuilding but also contributes to obtaining social licence by addressing the concerns of local communities.”
FYLD has developed an award-winning digital platform that automatically transforms video and audio footage into real-time workflows, video risk assessments, and analytics dashboards. By harnessing the power of machine learning, it eliminates paperwork, saves time, and creates safer sites. Click here to watch a short video on FYLD.
“FYLD allows society’s infrastructure to be built and maintained efficiently and sustainability. By switching paper forms with AI supported voice and video processing, we ensure that areas for optimisation such as job blockers and safety hazards never go unnoticed.”
Terra15 specialises in Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) using fiber optics for pipeline monitoring and leak detection. The technology provides continuous, real-time monitoring, enabling quick responses to leaks and better management of pipeline networks.
“Visible and non-visible leaks occur within both new and old pipeline networks. Continuous monitoring allows operators to respond quickly to leaks and better manage pipeline upgrades.”
VorTech’s Vortex Power Aerator (VPA) offers high-efficiency oxygen transfer and mixing for aeration applications in wastewater treatment, delivering reliable and robust performance without the need for complex retrofits.
“We leverage advanced process modelling, monitoring and control, computational fluid dynamics, high-quality materials, and precision manufacturing to ensure our units are reliable, robust, and perform for decades. Our mission is a cleaner and more sustainable planet.”
Aquacycl is revolutionising the management of high-strength wastewater with their modular biological treatment system. This system not only eliminates sludge and recovers energy as direct electricity with low or net-zero energy requirements but also offers a cost-effective, plug-and-play solution.
“Current wastewater treatment solutions are extremely energy intensive to operate and that energy consumption produces a lot of greenhouse gas emissions. Aquacycl’s patented BTT systems produces DC power during the treatment process and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 50% relative to other treatment technologies.”
bNovate provides rapid monitoring of bacteria in drinking water with their IoT-connectable smart solution BactoSense. The online sensor rapidly analyses microbiological conditions preventing the distribution of contaminated water.
“Lab testing for bacteria traditionally takes time and only confirms that an event has happened in the past. BactoSense enables our customers to take proactive control, saving time, money and millions of gallons of precious water.”
Isle Insights
The Innovation Pavilion provides an outstanding opportunity to bring together water professionals and the wider stakeholders needed to secure progress on water in a unique global forum. Participants can network, share insights, and learn about the latest trends in best practices, innovative technologies, and management approaches.
If you are a person new to Innovation Pavilions, here are some valuable tips to maximise your experience:
- Introduce Yourself: Networking is invaluable. Building relationships can open the door to meaningful connections and limitless possibilities.
- Ask Questions: Don’t hesitate to inquire about anything that piques your interest. Asking questions helps to deepen your understanding and is a great way to start a conversation.
- Take Photos: Document your experience. Photos are valuable for highlighting key aspects of the event and sharing your experience with a wider audience to build your personal brand.
- Be Open-Minded: Embrace the opportunities presented to you. An Innovation Pavilion is a valuable learning and networking experience, and a fantastic opportunity for personal growth.
Isle Utilities encourages everyone attending the World Water Conference to visit the Innovation Pavilion and explore how we can collectively shape a sustainable water future.
Are you interested to learn more about Innovation Hubs? Click here to read Insights da Ilha: Centros de inovação.