Name
Panel Discussion: Investing in Innovation
Date & Time
, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Speakers
Tariq Alghaffari, Saudi Water Authority (SWA)
Nidhi Menon, Imagine H2O
Dr. Peter Fiske, NAWI
Earl Jones, DCVC
Upmanu Lall, Arizona State University Water Institute
Aaron Tartakovsky, Epic Cleantec
Nidhi Menon, Imagine H2O
Dr. Peter Fiske, NAWI
Earl Jones, DCVC
Upmanu Lall, Arizona State University Water Institute
Aaron Tartakovsky, Epic Cleantec
Description
Global water security demands unprecedented capital and innovation -- resources the US and Saudi Arabia uniquely possess. Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 has deployed hundreds of billions in transformative projects, while the US leads in smart water systems, advanced desalination, and AI-driven management.
This session examines how strategic US-Saudi partnerships can leverage each nation's strengths through joint ventures, investment models, and collaboration frameworks to deliver water security solutions at scale.
Session Type
Regular