Program
Additional results on the following days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
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10:00
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10:00
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11:00
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11:00
Conference
Official Opening of IFAT Munich 2026
With:
• Jessika Roswall, EU Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy
• Carsten Schneider, Federal Minister for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety
• Thorsten Glauber, Bavarian State Minister of the Environment and Consumer Protection
Host: Stefan Rummel, CEO Messe München
Blue Stage
Reduction of resource consumption
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12:00
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12:30
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13:20
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13:20
Conference
Digitalization/AI in water and wastewater technology
VDMA Services GmbH - Fachverband VtMA VDMA Services GmbH - Fachverband VtMA
Everyone is talking about AI. But what can artificial intelligence do in water and wastewater technology? A selection of innovative solutions and possible applications within process engineering.
Partner: German Engineering Federation (VDMA)
Blue Stage
Plant engineering and processes for wastewater transport, treatment and reuse
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13:00
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13:30
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14:20
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14:20
Conference
The implementation of the revised EU Urban Water Treatment is expected in challenging times. The panel brings together experts from policy, utilities, industry, and engineering to discuss how to turn regulatory pressure into progress. Join us for a reality check on the balance between ambition and affordability, and to explore how sustainable technologies “Made in Europe” can strengthen resilience in times of crisis.
Partner: German Water Partnership (GWP)
Blue Stage
Management and operation of water and wastewater systems
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14:00
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14:30
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15:20
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15:20
Conference
The EU Urban Wastewater Directive introduces a fourth treat-ment stage. At least 80% of the costs must be covered by producers – a paradigm shift in financing. Based on a study, the VKU has forecasted the expected costs. How can implementa-tion succeed between polluters and fee payers? A look at figu-res, debates, and perspectives.
Blue Stage
Management and operation of water and wastewater systems
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15:00
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15:30
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16:20
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16:20
Conference
Removal and destruction of PFAS from contaminated water streams by adsorption on activated carbon and subsequent reactivation of the saturated activated carbon
Uwe Lahl, Tobias Carstens Sylvia Lehmann
Effective removal of PFAS from industrial water streams through adsorption onto granular activated carbon has been demonstrated for the chemical production, waste treatment, and environmental services sectors. Mobile filters prevent leaks and activated carbon loss, thus ensuring the best possible compliance with waste regulations.
Partner: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Abfallwirtschaft e.V. (DGAW)
Blue Stage
Management and operation of water and wastewater systems
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16:00
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16:30
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17:20
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17:20
Conference
Innovation Forum Block 2 - Making cities water-conscious now
Partner: German Association for Water, Wastewater and Waste (DWA) , German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water (DVGW)
Blue Stage
Resilience and adaptation of water management to climate change
