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Breakthroughs and hopeful ideas take centre stage in this edition of Waterproof. Sea level rise flooding your country? Why not make cities float. Want to know where the water is going so you can act in time? Create a digital twin of your city – or even the entire planet – and let AI help predict what comes next. No water? No problem. Make water out of thin air. And for the 5 billion people who spend a huge part of their lives doing laundry, there are super-cheap, off-grid innovations that can make everyday life a lot easier.

Podcast episode 10, Wet Breakthroughs, explores these bold ideas and technologies that could reshape how we deal with water challenges in the future. During the live meet-up, we will continue the conversation and reflect together on what these breakthroughs could mean in practice for water professionals.

The meet-up on Wednesday 1 April builds on the insights from the Waterproof podcast episode 10: Wet Breakthroughs! release date on 19 March.

Your perspective is key: we encourage you to not just listen, but be part of the change! The discussion will be moderated by Partners for Water’s Programme Coordinator, Liliane Geerling.

Details of the live Meet-up

  • Date: Wednesday 1 April 2026
  • Location: Buccaneer Delft, Paardenmarkt 1, 2611 PA Delft
  • The meet-up on 1 April builds on the insights from podcast episode 10: Wet Breakthroughs! which will be released on 19 March.
  • In-person only
  • Free entry

Programme

  • Walk-in 15:00 – 15:30
  • Meet-up: 15:30 – 17:00
  • Networking drinks: 17:00 – 18:00

We especially encourage early career professionals to join the conversation and enrich it with fresh perspectives on the future of water security. From uncertainty to anticipation: let’s explore what early warning systems can truly deliver.

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About the Waterproof podcast

Waterproof is the Partners for Water podcast that travels the globe sharing uplifting stories about how today’s water crises are being tackled through smart ideas, local knowledge and international partnerships. Hosted by water expert, Tracy Metz, Waterproof delves into diverse crucial water themes with local and international experts, researchers, practitioners and other water professionals. Topics include, among others: indigenous knowledge in solving today’s water crises, early warning systems for water safety, break-through water innovations and missteps that led to future success.

Waterproof podcast episodes

All Waterproof podcast episodes are available through your favourite podcast platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts and on the Partners for Water website. Visit our Waterproof page to find out more details about the content of each episode.