Water DTU Partner Seminar, Technical University of Denmark, May

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Water DTU Partner Seminar, Technical University of Denmark, May
 Water DTU Partner Seminar, Technical University of Denmark, May 18th-19th 2015
Monday May 18th 13:00-17:30 Industry perspectives
What is Water DTU?
Opening
Welcome, Introduction to Water DTU and the Partner Seminar
DTU Provost Henrik C. Wegener
Center leader Professor Peter Steen Mikkelsen, DTU Environment
Speakers
INNO+VIP – Partnership for Water Efficient Industrial Production involving
multiple DTU departments. Jørn Rasmussen, Vice President, Industry, DHI
Water DTU is the virtual Center for Water Activities at DTU, which
aims to increase the quality and extent of research and education
within the water field at DTU by utilising synergies across
departments – making DTU a stronger partner for external
collaborators. 12 departments currently participate in Water DTU.
Biomimetic membranes - from basic science to applied research seen in the
light of public-private innovation. Claus Hélix-Nielsen, Asso. Prof., DTU
Env & Vice President PPP/Int.devel., Aquaporin
Leaders from the Danish water industry will present and discuss
their views on water, water innovation and the prospects of
increasing collaborating between DTU and the surrounding society
on water. The programme will be concluded with a panel discussion
followed by a reception with beer from DTU Bryghus.
Industrial PhD and postdocs – university collaboration to boost development
and attract human resources. Erik Bundgaard, Vice President, Krüger A/S,
Water treatment technology in Grundfos - how to be an entrepreneur in a big
organization. Wilbert van de Ven, Research manager, Grundfos
Listen, learn and deliver – on knowledge-needs and jobs in international water
consultancy. Carsten Toft Boesen, CEO, NIRAS & Chairman of FRI
Bridging the gap between a university and a public authority to facilitate
successful partnerships. Ida Holm Olesen, Head of Section, Region of
South Denmark & Chairman of ATV Jord og Grundvand
Panel discussion
Confirmed participants: The speakers (above), Lars Schrøder (CEO, Aarhus
Vand), Marianne Thellersen (Senior Vice President Innovation and
Entrepreneurship, DTU)
Reception – beer from DTU Bryghus (from 17:30)
Tuesday May 19th 9:30-16:00 Collaboration workshops
Morning workshops:
1A
2A
3A
4A
Satellites and drones for hydraulic and environmental monitoring
From lab scale to pilot scale to commercial scale
Water in smart liveable cities
Innovating the wastewater treatment plant of the future
Afternoon workshops:
1B
2B
3B
4B
Sustainability of water systems
Real-time monitoring – challenges and solutions
Microplast – an emerging environmental problem
New projects – matchmaking and funding opportunities
18th May: Industry perspectives on water (½ day)
19th May: Collaboration with Water DTU (1 day)
Choose between 8 parallel workshops on topics of contemporary
interest. Here you can discuss new exiting ideas and possibilities for
new solutions with experts from a range of DTU departments, and
your professional batteries can be recharged.
Who will attend?
Present and potential future partners from industry, consulting
companies, utilities, municipalities, governmental and nongovernmental organisations within the water field are welcome for
this 1½ days seminar in the Oticon Hall at DTU, where networking
with DTU staff and students, knowledge sharing and future
collaborations will be in focus.
Sign-up and programme updates
See the detailed programme and how the workshop planning
progresses, and register by May 11th 2015 on water.dtu.dk. Company exhibition stands
Company exhibition stands (one table and one poster board) will be
available both days. E-mail [email protected] if you want to
register for this opportunity or if you have any questions.