Aerzen

29 September 2025

9 AM to 6 PM

Dubai Digital Park Building A3

29 September 2025

9 AM to 6 PM

Join us for a high-impact, certified workshop and expert roundtable focused on shaping the future of sustainable water and wastewater systems across the region. Hosted by AERZEN, in collaboration with the University of Wollongong in Dubai & Wilo, and endorsed by the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, this exclusive event brings together sector leaders, engineers, and innovators committed to climate-aligned solutions.

What to Expect:

Free professional training by leading experts
Joint certification by UOWD, AERZEN & Wilo
Panel discussions on regional and global decarbonization trends
Networking with key stakeholders from utilities, government & industry

Core Topics

Decarbonizing the wastewater sector

Developing resilient, energy-efficient water systems

Aeration technologies for net-zero performance

Circular economy and infrastructure innovation

🎓 Graduation Ceremony:

Certified participants will be celebrated during a graduation ceremony on 30th September at 3 PM at the AERZEN booth, Hall 7 stand F15, located within the German Pavilion at WETEX. During this occasion, official certificates will be presented in recognition of their successful completion of the training.

This is a by-invitation-only event. Seats are limited.

Please confirm your attendance by 25th September 2025.

For more information contact:

Rim Slimane

rim.slimane@aerzen.com

056 300 8290

Event Agenda

09:00 – 09:30

Welcome Coffee & Networking

09:45 – 10:30

Opening Keynotes:

Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, AERZEN, AHK, IFZA, Sustain Global

10:30 – 11:15

Thought leadership panel – moderated by Adrienne Doolan

Topic: Decarbonizing Wastewater: Policies, Innovation, and Partnerships for a Net Zero Future

Break

11:30 – 18:00

Technical Training for Engineers: Designing Energy-Efficient Water Systems

30th September 2025 | Graduation Ceremony at WETEX AERZEN booth – German pavilion

Event Agenda

9:00 : 9:30

Welcome Coffee & Networking

9:45 : 10:30

Opening Keynotes:

Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, AERZEN, AHK, IFZA, Sustain Global

10:30 : 11:15

Thought leadership panel – moderated by Adrienne Doolan

Topic: Decarbonizing Wastewater: Policies, Innovation, and Partnerships for a Net Zero Future

Break

11:30 : 18:00

Technical Training:
Designing Energy-efficient wastewater systems

30th September 2025 | Graduation Ceremony at WETEX AERZEN booth – German pavilion

Eng. Faisal Ali Rashid

Senior Director,

Dubai Supreme Council of Energy

Markus Leidinger

Global Application Manager wastewater treatment,

AERZEN

Alicia Dauth

Director of Water & Environment Resiliency

Climate & Water Initiative

Dr. Hazem Gouda

Civil Engineering program leader,

University of Wollongong

Thought leadership panel

Decarbonizing Wastewater: Policies, Innovation, and Partnerships for a Net Zero Future

Opening

Framing the discussion: Why wastewater decarbonization matters for UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategy.

Policy & Strategy – Laying the Framework

National and emirate-level strategies for decarbonizing water and wastewater.
Policy drivers aligned with UAE Net Zero 2050.
Challenges for regulators and utilities in balancing growth, water security, and emissions reduction.

Technology & Innovation – Engineering the Transition

The role of advanced aeration, blowers, and energy-efficient solutions in decarbonizing wastewater treatment sector.
How digitalization, monitoring, and efficiency gains reduce operational carbon footprint.
Challenges to decarbonize wastewater sector in the region.
Case studies or success stories from the region.

Water Stewardship & Partnerships – Driving Impact Beyond the Plant

How industries and communities can adopt water stewardship frameworks to complement technical innovation.
The importance of partnerships between government, private sector, and academia to meet decarbonization goals.
Global best practices in sustainable water management and how they can be adapted for the UAE context.
The social dimension: engaging stakeholders and ensuring resilience.

Academia & Capacity Building – Shaping the Next Generation

⁠The role of academia in research and guiding engineers to select the best technologies for achieving energy efficiency.
Training engineers on technologies and strategies to reach decarbonization targets.
⁠Joint case study (Almarai): AERZEN & University collaboration on upgrading wastewater treatment plants with new technologies.
⁠Shaping the mindset of the new generation of decision-makers toward energy-efficient solutions.
⁠Academic consultancy and support for wastewater plants throughout their net zero journey.

Q&A Session & Wrap up