The Conference

The WaterEnergyNEXUS is one of the most important and priority issue to be resolved for both current and next generations. The AySA (Agua y Saneamientos Argentinos), with the support of the University of Salerno (Italy), Kyungpook National University (Korea), Khalifa University (UAE) and CONICET (Argentina), is organizing the forth Edition of WaterEnergyNEXUS Conference, that will be held in Daegu (Korea) from December 5 to 8 of the 2023. During the next edition, WaterEnergyNEXUS will provide an international platform to share and discuss key topics on such water issues with the presentation of nature-based solutions, advanced technologies and best practices with the support of experts invited as plenary and keynote speakers. An additional aim of WaterEnergyNEXUS in 2023 is to contribute to the overall goal of enhancing cooperation, integration and sustainable development in the South America region on critical topics of Water and Energy.

General Chairman

Of the WaterEnergyNEXUS International Conference Series
(And Coordinator Of The Scientific Advisory Board)
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Vincenzo Naddeo

Vincenzo Naddeo, University of Salerno (Italy)

Conference Chairpersons

  • Shadi Wajih Hasan
    Shadi Wajih Hasan, Khalifa University of Science and Technology

    (UAE)

    • Kwang-Ho Choo
      Kwang-Ho Choo, Advanced Institute of Water Industry, Kyungpook National University

      (Korea)

      • Maria Alejandra Martinez
        Maria Alejandra Martinez, PROIMI, CONICET

        (Argentina)

        HONORARY CHAIRMAN

        Enrico Drioli

         Malena Galmarini, Agua y Saneamientos (Argentinos)

        CONFERENCE SUPERVISOR

        Nabil Khélifi

        Nabil Khélifi, Springer Nature, Heidelberg (Germany)

        SUBMISSION
        REGISTRATION
        ART CONTEST
        Water
        Access to high-quality water is essential to our survival. Clean water and sanitation are our top priorities in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as defined by the United Nations (UN)
        Energy
        Energy is central to almost every major challenge and opportunity the world faces today. Everyone needs energy and it is essential to ensure universal access to modern energy services through improved efficiency and increased use of renewable sources.
        NEXUS
        Water and Energy systems are interdependent and are strongly linked to Human and Ecosystem health. In addition, wasteful use of Water and Energy resources reduces quality of life and contributes to climate change.

        CONFERENCE TOPICS

        Topics of interest for the WaterEnergyNEXUS conference include, but are not limited to, the following:

        • Nexus framework and governance
          • The nexus from the energy perspective;
          • The nexus from the water perspective as it relates to energy;
          • Existing tools and models used to analyze the nexus;
          • Land, climate and energy constraints on water use and food production;
          • Governance challenges in the Water-Energy Nexus;
          • Governance of innovation in renewable energies and mitigation of climate change impacts;
          • Investment in energy and water infrastructure;
          • Urban Water Security;
          • Urban Agriculture;
          • Policymaking to implement the Circular Economy in the water cycle;
          • Estimates and economic evaluations for investment projects in the water and energy sectors
        • Environmental technologies for the sustainable development of the water sector
          • Water-energy nexus/ energy-saving technology;
          • Nutrients/hazardous substances control;
          • Water/wastewater technologies relevant to developing countries;
          • Technology-driven and natural solutions for water use problems;
          • Green technologies for sustainable water and wastewater management;
          • Renewable/valuable resources for recovery and utilization;
          • Wastewater/waste to energy;
          • Control of Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) including Bacteria Resistant to Antibiotics (BRA) and microplastics;
          • Health-related Viruses in Natural & Engineered Water Systems
        • Future clean energy technologies and systems under water constraints
          • Water needs in energy systems such as power plants, fuel refineries, renewable energy development, and carbon capture & storage, etc.;
          • Energy needs for water supply and agriculture: extraction, transportation, and disposal of water, livestock breeding, fertilizer production, irrigation, food transportation etc.;
          • Agricultural and land-use impacts on future energy systems;
          • Future urban energy systems taking into account water and food security;
          • Environmental Biotechnology and Bioenergy
        • Implementation and best practices
          • Technological innovations supporting secure global access to clean energy and water;
          • Reduction in operational costs for water and wastewater utility through improvements in energy efficiency;
          • Case studies of innovative technologies and policies in municipalities and industries for energy and water savings;
          • Energy and water consumption and balancing flows of urban and industrial systems.

        HONORARY SPEAKER

        Zhen (Jason) He, Washington University in St. Louis (USA)

        PLENARY SPEAKERS

        • TorOve Leiknes
          TorOve Leiknes, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, KAUST

          (Saudi Arabia)

          • Jesús Palma
            Jesús Palma, Institute Imbdea Energy

            (Spain)

            • Eric D van Hullebusch
              Eric D van Hullebusch, Université de Paris

              (France)

              KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

              • Ngai Yin Yip
                Ngai Yin Yip, Columbia University in the City of New York

                (USA)

                • Raquel Lebrero Fernández
                  Raquel Lebrero Fernández, Universidad de Valladolid

                  (Spain)

                  • Ola M. Gomaa
                    Ola M. Gomaa, Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority

                    (Egypt)

                    • Haizhou Liu
                      Haizhou Liu, University of California Riverside

                      (USA)

                      • Cristina Trois
                        Cristina Trois, University of KwaZulu-Natal

                        (South Africa)

                        • Burak Demirel
                          Burak Demirel, Boğaziçi Üniversitesi

                          (Turkey)

                          • Antonio Nesticò
                            Antonio Nesticò, University of Salerno

                            (Italy)

                            PUBLICATIONS

                            All accepted papers (max. 3 pages) after the pre-conference peer-review process will be published as book chapters in the conference proceedings by Springer Nature. All the works presented at WaterEnergyNEXUS, are candidate for the submission in the collaborating journals (ISI Journals) for inclusion in special issues after the peer review process of the journals.

                            ART CONTEST

                            “WhEN we are sketching” is a new creative art contest launched by WaterEnergyNEXUS to find iconic original artwork depicting the event topics. In addition, the goal is to increase involvement by stakeholders in the conference issues using the power of art and image communication techniques, creating images that engage people with the emerging topics. In this contest, Science and Art combine to disseminate ideas on environmental sustainability. Submit your artwork no later than 1st April 2023.

                            SUBMIT YOUR ARTWORK

                            Important Dates

                            • Submission Close: February 28, 2023
                            • Acceptance Notification: March 10, 2023
                            • Early-bird Registration Close: March 30, 2023
                            • Regular Registration Open: April 1, 2023

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