The next European Irrigation Association (EIA) Forum will be held online on Friday 18 October 2024 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm CET.

Main topics  : 

“ Spring rainwater in urban areas“

“Textile water storage & Underground  irrigation system”

WHAT IS THE EIA IRRIGATION FORUM ?

Against a backdrop of climate emergency and dwindling water resources, the opportunities to exchange between water & irrigation experts is becoming more and more important. This is the purpose of the EIA’s Irrigation Forums.

The Irrigation Forum is a gathering event held 4 times a year with the aim to cover a range of relevant topics concerning the Irrigation Sector in Europe. As well as the professional program, the forum also provides an opportunity for the participants to meet each other (these days virtually…) and to strengthen their network with European colleagues.

This time, we will be looking at the rainwater harvesting in urban areas, and how can a natural resource that we have ignored for so long become our best ally ?

AGENDA :

1. Introduction by EIA President, Moshi Berenstein.
2. Welcome to the new members, EIA Communication Officer, Fleur Martin.
3. Guest Speaker: Nicolas Griglio, Source Urbaine : “Spring rainwater in urban areas”. Source Urbaine’s solution uses existing infrastructures to collect rainwater and ensure the watering and maintenance of vegetation in our everyday life. By doing so, not only can we reduce the consumption of resources but we can also ensure a sustainable environment in urban areas during heat waves.
4. Innovation & Technology session – Dorothea Sulzbacher, Lite soil Gmbh : “Textile water storage & Underground  irrigation system. Underground irrigation systems with full-surface geotextiles have been known in Europe for around 30 years. Compared to above-ground systems, they use significantly less water as evaporation is eliminated and capillary water distribution takes place directly at the roots. Newer systems do not use full-surface geotextiles, but cut water storage nonwovens in net form. This prevents a barrier effect and roots can grow unhindered through the spaces between the nets and thus dock onto the water storage on all sides. Dorothea Sulzbacher’s presentation will compare the different systems with each other and show ways of saving water in a targeted manner.
5. Open session for Q&A.

JOIN US !

The Irrigation Forum is an event open to all industry professionals and visitors who are interested in technology, sustainability & innovation in the irrigation sector.

The conference will be held in English. The participation is free of charge and you are welcome to send the invitation to your colleagues.