Hidden Pipes
Out of sight. Out of mind.
2.2M
miles of pipe run beneath American soil, much of it laid before the moon landing.
Look beneath.October 20, 2026 / New York City
Accelerating the flow of capital to water.
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Water is the next great frontier for capital. Rethinking Water brings the people who can move it into one room.
A one-day convening of the investors, operators, scientists, and policymakers shaping the future of water. Hosted by Sciens Water alongside leading academic institutions in the heart of New York City.
What we ignore
Water only makes headlines when it fails. The systems beneath our feet, and the capital they need, stay invisible.
The New Demand
The cloud feels weightless.
10M
gallons of ultrapure water can move through a single advanced chip fab in a day. The digital economy is built on water.
No water, no chips.
Pristine ≠ Clean
It looks perfectly clear.
45%
of U.S. tap water is estimated to carry at least one PFAS. Chemistry you will never see.
Clarity is not purity.The Leak
A drip is nothing.
6B
gallons of treated drinking water are lost in the U.S. every single day before they ever reach a tap.
Multiply the drip.
From the 2024 & 2025 convenings
Announcing soon
Speakers & the day
The speaker roster and the full program for 2026 are being finalized. Both will be published here as soon as they are confirmed.
Location
667 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10065
Hosts & Partners
Sciens Water
Host
Columbia Engineering
Partner
ASU Water Institute
Partner
Columbia Climate School
Partner
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October 20, 2026
Accelerating the flow of capital to water.
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