YWP Finland is happy to announce our first Water Innovation Forum 2026 focusing on tackling emerging pollutants through research and practice in wastewater, stormwater and drinking water. The event is supported by the Water Association Finland (Suomen Vesiyhdistys ry).
Date: 2 December 2026 at 13.00-18.00
Location: Aalto Design Factory, Puumiehenkuja 5A, Espoo
Join the Water Innovation Forum 2026 this year as we will be exploring the topic of emerging pollutants and new ways to detect and tackle them across wastewater, drinking water and stormwater domains. Join us to
🔹 Explore current challenges around emerging pollutants
🔹 Discover innovative solutions and the latest research and practice
🔹 Hear perspectives from both established experts and early-career water professionals
🔹 Exchange ideas and connect with people across the water sector
The programme will feature a keynote address, presentations from invited experts and early-career professionals, a panel discussion, and plenty of opportunities for networking.
Preliminary programme (13.00-18.00)
13.00 Welcome
13.05 Keynote address
13.25 Talks from invited experts and early-career professionals
14.25 Q&A
14.35 Coffee break
15.05 Talks from invited experts and early-career professionals
16.05 Q&A
16.15 Panel discussion
17.00 Networking
We will be introducing our speakers and sharing more programme details over the coming weeks on our LinkedIn page.
Confirmed expert speakers
- Anna Mikola, Associate Professor (tenured) at Aalto University
- Salla Puupponen, Principal Scientist at Kemira Oyj
- Elin Lavonen, R&D Engineer at Norrvatten and Professor of Practice at Aalto University
- Johanna Pajari, Design Manager at Watec Oy
- Panu Rantakokko, Research Manager at Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL)
