Tuesday, 6th May 2025
[Invite] Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative – XPRIZE and Agri Challenge (6 May 2025, 10am ~ 1130am)

Dear SWA Members & Partners,

 

Singapore Water Association, along with PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency will be co-hosting an inbound delegation from the Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative (MBZWI) on 6^th May 2025, 10:00am – 11:30am @ SgWX Level 1, Seminar Room.

 

Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative (MBZWI) will be sharing the ongoing XPRIZE Water Scarcity & upcoming Al Miyah Challenge. XPRIZE Water Scarcity is a $119 million, 5-year global competition designed to drive widespread access to clean water by creating reliable, sustainable, and affordable seawater desalination systems. If successful, it will significantly help reduce the risk of water scarcity and help alleviate water stress worldwide, while protecting the environment.

 

Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative (MBZWI) has also officially launched the Al Miyah Challenge, a new global competition series designed to accelerate the development and deployment of innovative water technologies. The first edition, titled Al Miyah Challenge for Agriculture, aims to tackle water scarcity in farming by supporting solutions that reduce water consumption while maintaining or improving crop yields.

 

Please refer to XPRIZE Water Scarcity  and  Al Miyah Challenge for Agriculture for further information

 

PROGRAMME SCHEDULE

10:00 AM         Registration and Light Breakfast

10:30 AM         Welcome Address by Mr Michael Toh (Managing Director, Singapore Water Association)

10:40 AM         Opening Remarks by PUB

10:50 AM         Sharing by Ms Ayesha Al Ateeqi (Executive Director, Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative); Ines Strohschein (Innovation Program Director) and Ghaya Al Teneiji (Outreach Manager)

11:15 AM         Q&A Session

11:30 AM        Lunch at SgWX (hosted for delegates only)

12:00 PM       Tour of Members’ Premise at SgWX (hosted for delegates only)

02:00 PM       End of event

 

Click HERE to register by 2^nd May 2025