H2O Theatre
Talk to the attendees about your ideas for the water industry!
- Display Monitor and laptop will be provided, bring your flash drive with your presentation!
- Presentations will be 25 minutes in length and scheduled every half hour during key times at the conference.
- Reserve your time(s) below!
Questions: send an email here.
2025 Schedule
Monday, November 10, 2025
3:30 PM: Revitalize, Retrofit, and Save: Transform Old Pressure Filters with Simul-Wash™
Joe Tomczak, Kurita America
Aging filtration infrastructure does not mean outdated performance. Kurita can evaluate and upgrade your existing pressure filters by integrating Simul-Wash™ technology, which delivers cleaner results and greater water savings. Simul-Wash™ uses a unique combination of air and water with collapsed pulse cleaning. This extends filter lifespan and reduces water use, even on older systems. Most pressure filters with a 14” x 18” manway can be retrofitted, making it a practical option for the majority of facilities across the country. Kurita is here to manage every phase, including expert design, engineering, and onsite services, as well as removal and installation, welding and pipework, blasting and painting, and startup and commissioning. Give your aging filters a second life while maximizing efficiency and sustainability.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
10:00 AM: Biomass-Based Sorption/Solidification Systems
Frank Kvietok, Lignetics Group
A new generation of biomass-based solidification systems have been developed which offer a wide range of performance attributes for different substrates and process/clean-up situations. By engineering the morphology and surface area of the sorbents, and in some systems, combining with super-absorbing polymers, high levels of mass-efficient solidification are achievable. Further, stable supply chains and consistent quality ensure that these results will be delivered regularly and without any surprises!
3:30 PM: Revolutionizing Reverse Osmosis: Avista™ AdvisorCi™ Dynamic Simulation Breakthrough
Matt James, Kurita America
In the ever-evolving world of industrial water treatment, Avista™ AdvisorCi™ is pioneering a game-changing functionality, the first-ever simulation of dynamic reverse osmosis (RO) systems tailored for antiscalant dosing. Designed for engineers, plant designers, and operators, this dynamic mode unlocks superior performance over conventional static RO setups, delivering higher water recoveries and optimized antiscalant dosages to slash costs and enhance sustainability.
Harnessing customized dosing profiles and advanced pH modeling, the platform adapts seamlessly to fluctuating conditions, ensuring precise control. Our upgraded complex ion engine now excels with high-TDS brine streams typical in dynamic processes, featuring refined saturation models, accurate activity calculations, and specialized antiscalant dosing algorithms. Backed by rigorous lab development and onsite pilot testing, this innovation empowers professionals in sectors like mining, energy, and municipal utilities to model and refine RO operations with unmatched reliability. Discover the future of efficient water management. Visit our IWC booth for exclusive metrics and insights.