October 20, 2026 / 11:00 AM / New York City
This conference has concluded
Accelerating the flow of capital to water.
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, utility leaders, corporate executives, policymakers, entrepreneurs, academics, and technology innovators shaping the future of water. Hosted by Sciens Water in the heart of New York City.
The day
October 20, 2026Main stage · 35th floor
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11:00–11:15
A Welcome from Columbia & Sciens Water
Speakers George Deodatis, Columbia School of Engineering; Alex Loucopoulos, Sciens Water
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11:15–12:00
Framing Water Infrastructure: The Next Competitive Frontier
Moderator Carl Ganter, Circle of Blue
Speakers Prof. Upmanu Lall, Columbia University / ASU; John Rigas, Sciens Water
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12:00–12:30
Water in ReviewWhat Changed, What’s Next
Speaker Reese Tisdale, Bluefield Research
- 12:30–1:15
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1:15–1:30
Sciens AQ²
Speaker Alex Loucopoulos, Sciens Water
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1:30–2:15
How to Win in Water for All
Moderator Antoine Walter, (don’t) Waste Water Podcast
Speakers Cody Phipps, Veyra; Rich “Raz” Razgaitis, FloWater; Mike Duncan, CSWR
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2:15–2:30
Break
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2:30–3:00
Opportunities in Water
Speaker Bill Malarkey, Roland Berger
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3:00–3:15
Break
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3:15–4:00
Why Invest in Water Now
Moderator Caitlin MacLean, Milken Institute
Speaker Tom Rooney, Sciens Water
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4:00–4:45
Where Every Industry Meets Water
Moderator Melanie Rua, Bloomberg
Speakers Maria Dayton, LG Nova; Eliza Roberts, Phytech; Tobi Petrocelli, Big Watt Digital; Zach Gallagher, Natural Systems Utilities
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4:45–5:00
Closing Remarks
Speakers Prof. Upmanu Lall, Columbia University / ASU; Alex Loucopoulos, Sciens Water
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5:00–6:30
VIP Water Tasting & Cocktail
Program subject to change
Speakers
From the 2024 & 2025 convenings
Thank you for joining us
October 20, 2026
Accelerating the flow of capital to water.