Water is a valuable resource and, at the same time, a crucial factor in industrial value creation, economic development and efficient infrastructure.

On 6 November 2026, the Technical University of Berlin brought together experts from academia, industry and the water sector as part of the ‘Water Technology & Innovation’ conference to discuss current challenges and prospects in water management.

We are delighted that Dr Bojan Pelivano, Head of Operations and Managing Director of WTE Betriebsgesellschaft mbH, was invited to deliver a keynote address.
In his presentation, ‘Water as an Economic Factor – Why Germany’s Future Depends on Water Management’, he highlighted the importance of efficient water infrastructure for Germany as a business location and the role of efficient operational management.

Further insights were provided by Dr Matan Beery (Tesla), Regina Gnirss (Berliner Wasserbetriebe) and Prof. Irina Engelhardt (TU Berlin). Among other things, they highlighted water recycling and reuse, as well as new approaches to water management.

The key insight: the intelligent use of water is a vital component of economic value creation. Crucial to this is the interplay between technological development, efficient resource use and reliable plant operation.

For us at WTEB, it is precisely this connection that takes centre stage: innovations and technical concepts must prove their worth in practical operation and create tangible added value.

We would like to thank TU Berlin for the invitation and the professional exchange, as well as all the speakers and participants for their valuable insights.
Water is a resource of economic significance. How we use it today shapes the performance of our infrastructure tomorrow.