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Desalination Technology


Valencia, Spain 
4, 5 & 6 November 2025

Desalination Technology
Valencia, Spain
4, 5 & 6 November 2025

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For the first time, the Desalination Technology Expo & Conference 2025 is bringing together the established industry of desalination, and the pioneering technologies of small modular reactors (SMRs), and brine mining and valorisation under one roof. As global water challenges intensify, the intersection of these three fields offers unprecedented opportunities to enhance water security, energy efficiency, and resource recovery. This landmark event serves as a platform for fostering collaboration, sharing insights, and driving innovation that will shape the future of sustainable water solutions.

The Desalination Technology Expo & Conference 2025 unites professionals from desalination, nuclear energy, and brine resource recovery to tackle the pressing issues of water scarcity, sustainable energy integration, and circular economy practices. This groundbreaking convergence will highlight how advancements in SMRs can provide reliable, low-carbon energy for desalination, and how brine mining can turn waste into valuable resources, closing the loop in water and mineral management. Attendees will explore cutting-edge technologies, regulatory frameworks, and business strategies that will define the next era of global water sustainability.

Topics include, but are not limited to:

Desalination

  • Advancements in reverse osmosis, multi-stage flash distillation, and electrodialysis.
  • Innovations in membrane technology, antifouling coatings, and energy recovery.
  • Sustainable desalination: reducing environmental impact, brine disposal, and energy efficiency.
  • The role of renewable energy (solar, wind, etc.) in desalination plants.
  • Development of graphene-based membranes and nano-structured surfaces.
  • Hybrid desalination processes combining multiple treatment methods.
  • AI, IoT, and automation: enhancing efficiency, predictive maintenance, and digital twin technology.
  • Public-private partnerships (PPPs) and financing desalination projects.
  • Desalination as a Service (DaaS): subscription-based water supply models.
  • Pricing strategies, cost recovery, and risk management.
  • Global and regional desalination regulations and policy differences.

 

  • Environmental and safety standards in brine disposal and emissions control.
  • Government incentives and support for desalination innovation.
  • Industrial applications (oil & gas, mining, agriculture) and municipal adoption.
  • Future water demand and desalination’s role in bridging supply gaps.
  • Climate adaptation: desalination’s role in resilience and sustainability.
  • Notable desalination projects and success stories.
  • Challenges in execution, including logistics, energy costs, and operations.
  • Opportunities in emerging markets such as the Middle East, North Africa, Latin America, and Asia.
  • Addressing brine discharge and marine ecosystem protection.
  • Community engagement and public perception of desalinated water.
  • Social equity and ensuring accessibility to desalinated water for all.
  • Next-generation desalination: forward osmosis, atmospheric water generation, biomimicry.
  • Global collaboration and knowledge sharing in desalination research.
  • Integrating desalination with circular water economy principles.

Brine Mining & Valorisation

  • Innovative brine mining technologies for extracting valuable minerals from desalination brine.
  • Economic viability, costs, and market opportunities for resources like lithium, magnesium, and rare earth elements.
  • Environmental impacts and sustainability strategies in brine management.
  • Advances in resource recovery, including emerging techniques for extracting salts, metals, and other valuable compounds.
  • Policy and regulatory frameworks affecting brine mining operations.
  • Integration of renewable energy (solar, wind, geothermal) in brine mining.
  • Case studies of successful brine mining projects and lessons learned.
  • Challenges in scaling up brine mining operations, including technological and economic barriers.
  • Market trends and demand dynamics for minerals recovered from brine.
  • Role of AI and data analytics in optimizing and monitoring brine mining operations.
  • Desalination and circular economy: achieving zero waste through integrated brine valorization.
  • Carbon sequestration opportunities in brine mining for climate mitigation efforts.
  • Public perception and community engagement in brine mining initiatives.
  • Collaboration between academia and industry in driving innovation and practical applications.
  • Future trends and innovations in brine utilization and desalination byproducts.
  • The role of global mining groups in the future of desalination and brine mining

Small Modular Reactors

  • Overview of SMR designs and capabilities, including molten salt reactors.
  • Case studies of existing and proposed SMR-powered desalination projects.
  • Research, development, and future trends in SMR and hybrid energy desalination.
  • Integration of SMRs with desalination technologies (e.g., reverse osmosis, multi-effect distillation).
  • Heat and electricity cogeneration for desalination.
  • Economic considerations and financing models for SMR-based desalination.
  • Environmental impacts, including greenhouse gas reduction and waste management.
  • Safety, regulatory frameworks, and community engagement in SMR-desalination projects.

Submission Guidelines

We welcome submissions from industry professionals, academics, policymakers, and innovators. Presentations can be in the form of individual talks, panel discussions, or technical case studies.

How to Submit

  • Deadline for Submissions: 18 April 2025
  • Submission Format: Please submit a title (10-words max) and abstract (200-words max) outlining your presentation’s key themes, relevance, and potential takeaways for attendees 
  • Notification of Acceptance: 30 May 2025

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