Mar 15, 2018 - innovative water technologies. Drawing on expertise and lessons learned ... 188 Embarcadero (enter on Ste
WATER INNOVATION FORUM 2 0 1 8 DEPLOYMENT FOR IMPACT
Presented by Imagine H2O and Water Environment Federation, the second annual Water Innovation Forum: Deployment for Impact will convene 120 industry executives and thought leaders to explore methods and tactics that accelerate the adoption of innovative water technologies. Drawing on expertise and lessons learned from within and beyond the water industry, attendees will gain insight, develop actionable tools, and network with peers to identify new approaches to resiliency and problem solving. Attendees will think big, interact, and return home equipped to fast-track innovation at their organization. March 15th, 2018 8:30am - 5:00pm
Google Community Space, San Francisco 188 Embarcadero (enter on Steuart)
Reception to follow
Agenda Overview 08:30
Breakfast & Gather
09:00
Welcome Imagine H2O, Water Environment Federation
09:15
Deploying for Impact in a Utility George Hawkins, CEO, Moonshot, ex-GM, DC Water
09:45
Aptitude for Innovation - Where Can We Be Better? Group Work
10:00
Panel: Overcoming Barriers to Deployment Catherine Ricou SVP, Suez Joone Lopez GM, Moulton Niguel Water District Clifford Chan Manager, East Bay Municipal Utility District David Neitz CIO, CDM Smith
11:00
Break
11:20
Roundtable Breakouts - 2x 35 minutes sessions Data Smart management and planning
Kate Gasner Director, Water Systems Optimization Greg Gearheart Deputy Director, SWRCB
Human Capital Creating a “culture of yes”
Christine Boyle CEO, Valor Water Analytics Joone Lopez GM, Moulton Niguel Water District
Communications Storytelling and customer engagement
George Hawkins CEO, Moonshot, Mary Ann Dickinson President, A4WE
Policy Drivers and barriers to innovation
Lynn Broaddus President, Broadview Collaborative Ali Barsamian Manager, WaterSmart Software
Finance Noel Kullavanijaya Principal, Equilibrium Capital Solving internal and external financial challenges Newsha Ajami Director, Water in the West, Stanford Registration Open at Imagineh2o.org/events
WATER INNOVATION FORUM Agenda Overview continued 12:45
Lunch and Networking Find people you don’t know or haven’t seen for a long time
13:45
Intro to the Afternoon Harlan Kelly, GM, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
13:50
Innovation Showcase - IH2O 2018 Accelerator Companies 2 minute pitches from each company highlighting problem, solution, value proposition and progress to date
14:30
Roundtables with IH2O 2018 Accelerator Companies - 2x 25 minute deep dive Q&A sessions Attendees select two companies to ask questions, explore path to market, and provide feedback
15:30
Break and Networking
15:45
Reflections from George Hawkins and Intro to Final Speaker George Hawkins will bring together themes from the day, providing advice to entrepreneurs and attendees about how to take what they’ve heard today back to their organizations
16:00
Final Speaker
16:30
Closing Thoughts and Commitments Reflection on the day, and a request to all attendees to make simple commitments to the group. IH2O will monitor progress against commitments, and report on progress later in the year.
17:00
Reception (through 19:00) Informal gathering and networking to toast an active, insightful, and actionable day. Reception Sponsored by Fort Point Brewing and R. Debauche Winery
The Innovation Forum is co-hosted by George Hawkins, founder of Blue Drop, former GM of D.C. Water and celebrated water leader.
Forum Attendees receive a complimentary ticket to the Imagine H2O Water Gala, March 14th 6:30 - 9:30 in San Francisco
Registration Open at Imagineh2o.org/events
