"Innovations and Opportunities in Water Technologies"

Water Technologies offers business and employment opportunities stemming from water innovation. Join UMass Amherst and Western Mass EDC for an event on this quickly growing sector, and how Western Mass and UMass Amherst are taking a lead in innovative developments. Network and make connections between UMass Amherst, other colleges, business and students.

Program:

8:15am Registration

8:30-9:15am Breakfast Networking

9:15am Welcome: Mike Malone, Vice Chancellor for Research & Engagement, UMass Amherst

9:20am Introduction: Rick Sullivan, President & CEO, Western Mass EDC

9:20am Introduction: John P. Walsh P.E., VP Operations, Aquarion Water Company

9:25am Introduction: Stephen Pike, CEO, MassCEC

9:35am Keynote Speaker: Martin Suuberg, Commissioner of MassDEP

9:50am Speaker: Miles Walker, Principal Consultant, Woodard & Curran

10:00am Industry Panel

10:30am Remarks: Kumble Subbaswamy, Chancellor, UMass Amherst

10:30am Municipal Panel

11:00am Research Panel

11:30am Networking Opportunities

EVENT PARKING: UMass Amherst Campus Center parking garage