SWAN 2023 Conference
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SWAN 13th Annual Conference

9-11 May 2023 / Crowne Plaza Glasgow
"Making Smart Water Mainstream" 




The Leading, Global Smart Water Event!
The SWAN 13th Annual Conference will be held May 9-11, 2023 at the Crowne Plaza Glasgow, Scotland. How do we move the industry from early adopters to the early majority? Our theme, "Making Smart Water Mainstream" will focus on the practical, "how to" value of taking the smart water journey by navigating through current, global utility challenges. The event will be live-streamed and made available on-demand for virtual attendees. ​
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Announced Keynotes

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Simon Parsons
DIRECTOR of Strategic Customer Service Planning

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Scottish Water
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Having joined Scottish Water in April 2012 as Chief Scientist, Simon is now Director of Strategic Customer Service Planning, leading teams in regulation, water and waste water services, strategic review, science and innovation. It’s his responsibility to ensure customer needs and expectations are built into our strategies and plans for the future, ensuring we continue to deliver the very best service for all. 

Before joining Scottish Water, Simon spent 17 years working in academia and research. This invaluable background allows me to provide a different perspective, challenging text book assumptions, pushing teams to go that extra mile and taking Scottish Water to new heights.

With a passion for protecting public health and Scotland’s precious environment, he wants Scottish Water to make sure the highest standards are maintained. These are exciting times for Scottish Water as we work towards becoming even more reliable, resilient and sustainable and he is proud to be at the heart of the innovative work we’re doing across Scotland.
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Paul Surin
Associate partner - Global lead Engineering, Construction, Real Estate and PLM
IBM
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Paul will keynote the Digital Twin Workshop and has worked with a range of companies in construction, infrastructure, operations, real estate, cities and governments, and manufacturing, helping them overcome the challenges of digital transformation and technology adoption. He is passionate about innovating and transforming business models challenged by new technologies, new competitors and global market and regulatory changes, such as Net Zero targets, the EU Green Deal, sustainability and the circular economy, digitalisation & BIM, new standards, government initiatives and economic pressures.

Paul has extensive experience in both the built environment and manufacturing sectors and understand the complexities, risks and opportunities arising from data, digital twins, the use of technologies such as AI and Blockchain, and Industry 4.0. As a long-standing member of b/555 and CEN /ISO, he has extensive experience in standards and regulations. He chaired the Construction Products Europe Digitisation Task Group for 6 years and is a voluntary member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology's Built Environment Panel. 


The SWAN Experience
The Annual Conference of the Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN) is the gathering point for leading smart water players filled with innovative, engaging content and ample networking opportunities. SWAN Members receive 1-4 free passes ​ (based on membership tier) to attend the Conference. 
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Our Venue
Located in the striking glass tower beside the River Clyde, the Crowne Plaza Glasgow offers spacious accommodation and is the ideal location for business and leisure travelers alike with a short, 15 minute drive from the Glasgow Airport. Learn more about nearby hotel accommodations here.

Thank You to Our Sponsors!
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Lead Sponsor
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Digital Twin Sponsor
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2022 Highlights




Testimonials

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"At SWAN Conferences, the speakers are highly informative and the attendees are both collaborative and engaging. It’s a great, global event driving the water industry forward"

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Gary Wong (Canada)

Global Water Principal
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AVEVA

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"SWAN provides an amazing platform and purpose-driven community to engage and connect with a global network of people driving the water and sanitation smart water agenda"


Siya Bashe (South Africa)

Director Commercial Services, Water & Sanitation
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City of Cape Town

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"A fantastic opportunity to meet  (physically or virtually) like minded people, sharing the vision of what a Smart Water Network could be. This is where I go to hear the latest water sector trends that help me shape my smart water strategy"

Andy Smith (United Kingdom)

Head of Smart Water
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Anglian Water

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Thank you to our Official Partners!
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