TKI Water Technology at Aqua Nederland
The Dutch water sector faces significant challenges, including circularity, climate adaptation, and the quality and safety of water. Addressing these issues requires collaboration and innovative solutions. Aqua Nederland, the national trade fair for wastewater, drinking water, processed water, and urban water and sewer management, brings the water sector together to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and connect with peers.
TKI Water Technology innovation brokers
Have you ever wondered what funding opportunities are available? Or where the market potential lies, and which organisations and instruments can help take your innovation to the next level?
TKI Innovation Brokers can guide you through these options. So be sure to stop by the Aqua Lounge, situated on the 'Next Level' upper floor of the Evenementenhal Gorinchem. We’d be happy to help!
Programme
In addition, TKI Water Technology hosts a series of content-rich sessions where experts share insights on current challenges and innovative solutions in the water sector.
Wednesday morning (10:15 – 11:30)
Location: Aqua Theatre 1
Theme: Circularity in the water chain
The water sector is becoming increasingly circular. This session explores new ways to extract value from water and residual streams, as well as innovations that promote a sustainable and energy-neutral water chain.
Speakers and topics:
- Janneke Dickhout & Marcel van der Horst – Insights on industrial water use: what are the benefits?
- Lex van Dijk – From waste to bioresources
- Michiel Vromans – The MID MIX technology for circular sludge processing
Thursday morning (10:30 – 12:30)
Location: Aqua Theatre 2
Theme: EU micropollutants
This session delves into the challenges posed by micropollutants and their impact on water quality, regulation, and innovation. Experts from research, government, and industry share their knowledge, practical experiences, and the latest developments.
Speakers and topics
- Introduction: What are micropollutants and what do they mean for us and our environment? – Thomas ter Laak, KWR Water Research Institute
- European regulation: The implications of the European Framework Directive for the Netherlands – Arnout de Wilt, Haskoning
- Ongoing projects: Waterschap Rijn en IJssel and Wetterskip Fryslân – Hans Wouters, Brightwork
- Full-scale demonstrations: Advanox in Utrecht, Enschede, and Luxembourg – Kaspar Groot Kormelink, Van Remmen UV-Techniek
- PFAS: Lessons learned: Pilot testing on Texel – Art Lobs, Verhoeve & Arnout de Wilt, Haskoning
Decentralised innovations:
- Innovations in hospitals – Erwin Koetse, Zereau
- Monitoring and measurement – Joep Appels, Microlan
View the full programme here.
Networking Dinner
TKI Watertechnology, Water Alliance, and UPPWater are jointly hosting the Networking Dinner at Aqua Nederland. It’s a great opportunity to catch up in an informal setting, make new connections, and enjoy a culinary evening with professionals from across the water sector.
You are welcome to join us in the Aqua Lounge on the Next Level (upper floor) at 18:00 for drinks. We will officially open in the Foyer at 18:30, after which you can continue networking with colleagues from the industry with a walking dinner and live music.
Would you like to join us? Please register via the link below. Registration is per person, so if you’re coming with colleagues, we ask that everyone registers separately. Registration is open until Sunday, 15 March 2026.
Participation is free upon registration. If you are unable to attend, please let us know in advance. A EUR 45 fee will be charged for no-shows without prior notice.
Register here for the Networking Dinner (in Dutch).
