The water authority of tomorrow starts today
From understanding individual waterways to managing the entire system, with smart automation and proven expertise
The way water authorities operate today is coming under increasing pressure. Pressure on the water system is mounting. The exodus of experienced staff is accelerating. Knowledge is being lost, while complexity is growing. Continuing in the current manner makes it increasingly difficult to stay on top of things.
The future calls for a different way of working. A water authority that doesn’t just record and react, but increasingly looks ahead and takes proactive action. Where processes are supported digitally, knowledge is documented, and automation helps keep the workload manageable.
Digital transformation plays a key role in this. Not as an end in itself, but as a means to remain agile, scalable, and effective.
During this afternoon session, water authorities will share their real-world experiences and demonstrate the steps they are already taking toward digital transformation.
We also look a step further—specifically at how your choices affect the water system. Because every spatial development, policy decision, or ambition has an impact on your water management. By bringing together physical, legal, and policy realities, we create a single, coherent picture.
This gives you advance insight into what is and isn’t possible, across all plans and stakeholders in your area. It allows you to shift from reacting after the fact to proactively managing what’s ahead.
Who is this for?
For professionals at water authorities who work on waterways and digitalization. From information managers and data & innovation advisors to everyone who translates policy decisions into action.
Program
- 12:00 – 12:45 Lunch
- 1:00 – 1:15 p.m. Opening
- 1:15–2:00 p.m. Mastering water flow – individual level
- 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. Managing Waterways – Self-Regulating Waterways
- 2:30 – 3:00 PM Break
- 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Managing Waterways – Policy and Frameworks
- 3:30 – 4:00 PM Roundtable
- 4:00 – 4:15 PM Closing Remarks
- Drinks
Feel free to bring a colleague
Do you know a colleague who might also be interested in this? Please feel free to share the event with them or bring them along. It’s precisely these different perspectives that make the afternoon especially valuable.
This is a great opportunity to catch up with other water authorities and share experiences. And of course, IMAGEM will provide a good cup of coffee and a delicious lunch. Participation is free of charge. All you need to invest is an afternoon, and in return, you’ll gain new insights and valuable contacts.
Practical Information
- Date: Thursday, May 28
- Time: 12:00 PM – 4:15 PM
- Location: IMAGEM Office, Deventerstraat 37, 7311 LT Apeldoorn
