TUESDAY, 17 MAY 2016
SESSION 1.1
WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: ALTERNATIVE WATER SUPPLY OPTIONS TO MEET RAPID GROWTH IN URBAN DEMAND
Moderator: Paul Yillia, Program Manager (Water-Energy Nexus), UN Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All), Austria
11:45
Chairperson Introduction
Paul Yillia, Program Manager (Water-Energy Nexus), Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All), Austria
11:50
South Africa’s Water Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Roadmap: 2015-2025
Sudhir Pillay, Research Manager, Water Research Commission, South Africa
12:05
Assessing large scale seawater desalination as a regional water supply option
Steve Gillham, General Manager: Engineering & Scientific Services, Umgeni Water, SA
12:20
Development of water sensitive urban design – new thinking today for a different world tomorrow
Jason Mingo, Projects Manager, Western Cape Government, SA
12:35
Leverage on ICT to drive Innovation In Water sector
Martin Nangole, ICT Director, Nairobi City Water And Sewerage Company Ltd, Kenya
SESSION 1.2
Water loss management: Innovative water metering and flow control technologies to improve service delivery
Moderator: Rudo Angela, Sanyanga, Africa Program Director, International Rivers, SA
15:00
Introduction & short video screening
Rudo Angela Sanyanga, Africa Program Director, International Rivers, South Africa
15:00
Use IT or lose it!
Gerardt Viljoen, System Executive, Sensus, SA
15:20
Water metering: Basics to smart solutions
Leonardus Basson, Metering Solutions Director, Elster Kent Metering (Pty) Ltd, SA
15:50
Challenges faced by African Water Utilities
Joseph Ndegeya, Business Relations and Development Manager, National Water and Sewerage Corporation, Uganda
16:10
Sustainable reduction of water distribution losses
Harry Sikoma, Water Supply Expert/Supervisor, NIRAS International Consulting, Zambia
WEDNESDAY, 18 MAY 2016
SESSION 2.1
Improving effeciencies by integrating water and energy planning
Moderator: Diego J. Rodriguez, Senior Economist, PhD, World Bank, USA
11:45
Water-Energy-Food Nexus: A conceptual framework for strengthening cross-sector interactions
Paul Yillia, Program Manager (Water-Energy Nexus), UN Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All), Austria
12:00
Whose Water? Integrated water resource management revisited
Aurelia van Eeden, Business Unit Leader: Energy & Environment, Africa, Frost & Sullivan, SA
12:15
Optimisation of energy efficiency in water utilities
Pauline Macharia, Assistant Lecturer, Egerton University, Kenya
12:30
Case study: The development of conduit hydropower in a city’s water distribution system
Adriaan Kurtz, Design and Planning Engineer, City of Tshwane, SA
12:45
Panel discussion: How should utilities co-ordinate and integrate their energy and water planning?
Panellists:
- Paul Yillia, Program Manager (Water-Energy Nexus), UN Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All), Austria
- Aurelia van Eeden , Business Unit Leader: Energy & Environment, Africa, Frost & Sullivan, SA
- Pauline Macharia, Assistant Lecturer, Egerton University, Kenya
- Adriaan Kurtz, Design and Planning Engineer, City of Tshwane, SA
- Olufemi Fasemore, Senior Technology Specialist, Hitachi Europe Limited, SA
SESSION 2.2
THE BUSINESS OF SANITATION: SEEING WASTEWATER AS A RESOURCE RATHER THAN A BURDEN
Moderator: Joseph Ndegeya, Business Relations and Development Manager, National Water and Sewerage Corporation, Uganda
15:00
Energy potential in waste water treatment plants: measuring the technical and financial potential of such projects
Sofja Giljova, Renewable Energy Advisor, GIZ, SA
15:15
How can African utilities successfully share and exchange knowledge for faster learning
Simela Dube, Director Engineering Services, City of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
15:30
New solutions to old problems: Thermophilic sludge digestion, phosphate recovery and UV disinfection case studies
Titus Cohen Kasie, Mechanical Engineer, eThekwini Municipality, SA
THURSDAY, 19 MAY 2016
SESSION 3.1
WATER INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT: OVERCOMING THE BACKLOGS IN MAINTENANCE
Moderator: Adri Venter, Principal Consultant, EON Consulting (Pty) Ltd, SA
09:30
Building resilience in water planning and investment designs
Diego J. Rodriguez, Senior Economist, The World Bank Group, USA
09:50
Reduce operational expenses and capital investments by using intelligent networks for improved asset management
Kristian Rokkjær, Product Manager, Kamstrup A/S, Denmark
10:10
Panel discussion: Are the backlogs in maintenance of Africa’s water infrastructure a serious threat to the future of our water supply
Panellists:
- Diego J. Rodriguez, Senior Economist, The World Bank Group, USA
- Kristian Rokkjær, Product Manager, Kamstrup A/S, Denmark
- Simela Dube, Director Engineering Services, City of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
- Grant MacDonald, District Maintenance Manager (Plant & Equipment: Wastewater Works), City of Cape Town, South Africa
- Edmond Okaronon, Senior Manager Operations – Central Region, National Water and Sewerage Corporation, Uganda
SESSION 3.2
PLANNING FOR FUTURE WATER SCARCITY: HOW TO ATTRACT AND SUSTAIN INVESTMENTS
Moderator: Paul Yillia, Program Manager (Water-Energy Nexus), Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All), Austria
11:45
The process of cost recovery in Namibia: Is there a role for the private sector
Vaino P Shivute, CEO, Namibia Water Corporation, Namibia
12:00
Money Down the Drain: Overview of non-revenue water costs and opportunities in African countries
Anton Earle, Director, Stockholm International Water Institute, SA
12:15
Partnering for water stewardship – new solutions through collective action
Nicole Kranz, Country Coordinator South Africa: International Water Stewardship Programme, GIZ, SA
12:30
Panel discussion: How to attract and sustain investments in the post-2015 era?
Panellists:
- Andre Kruger, Programme Manager, Africa Investment and Integration Desk, SA
- Hamanth Kasan, General Manager – Scientific Services Division, Rand Water, SA
- Vaino P Shivute, Chief Executive Officer, Namibia Water Corporation, Namibia Nicole Kranz, Country Coordinator South Africa: International Water Stewardship Programme, GIZ, SA
- Anton Earle, Director, Stockholm International Water Institute, SA
- Stephen Mbugua, Commercial Director, Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company Ltd, Kenya
