As part of the exhibition dedicated to water, energy, and the environment, several thematic forums will be held throughout the event. These discussion spaces will bring together experts, professionals, institutions, and industry stakeholders to explore key topics such as sustainable resource management, energy transition, technological innovation, and climate challenges.
As true highlights of the exhibition, these forums will offer a space for reflection, the sharing of best practices, and forward-looking dialogue to collectively build sustainable solutions.
CBAM: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is an instrument of the European Union (EU) aimed at combating carbon leakage and strengthening the climate competitiveness of European industry. It forms part of the European Green Deal and the “Fit for 55” legislative package.
In Algeria, the sectors affected by CBAM are those exporting carbon-intensive products to the European Union listed in the mechanism’s first phase: Cement, Aluminium, Iron and Steel, Nitrogen Fertilisers, Electricity (future exports), and Hydrogen (future exports).
Irrigation
« Sustainable Irrigation: Balancing Food Security, Water Conservation and Climate Resilience »
With increasing pressure on water resources, the effects of climate change, and growing food production needs, sustainable irrigation has become a strategic lever.
• How to ensure food security while minimizing water waste?
• What solutions exist to improve irrigation system efficiency, protect soils, and strengthen agricultural ecosystem resilience?
• Modern and traditional irrigation technologies
• Key challenges in agricultural water use in the face of climate change
Seawater Desalination
« Desalination and Energy Transition: Towards Sustainable Water »In response to the increasing scarcity of freshwater resources and demographic pressure, seawater desalination is becoming a strategic solution in many regions. However, it presents major challenges, especially regarding energy consumption.
• Reducing energy consumption in desalination plants
• Energy recovery (pressure exchangers, hydraulic turbines)
• Energy comparison across technologies
• Optimization of operations using AI and automatic control systemse
Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency
« Towards a Sustainable and Sovereign Energy Transition »
Given the growing challenges of climate change, dependency on fossil fuels, and the need for sustainable development, Algeria must accelerate its energy transition. With exceptional potential in solar, wind, and geothermal resources, the country has what it takes to become a key player in renewable energy at the regional and continental levels.
• Current status and national strategy
• Available technologies and resources
• Industry, innovation, and technology transfer
• Investment, financing, and regulatory framework
• Grid integration and energy storagee
Used Oil Recovery and Treatment
« Practices and Challenges »
Used oils—from industrial, mechanical, agricultural, or transport activities—are classified as hazardous industrial waste. They often contain heavy metals, hydrocarbons, degraded additives, and other toxic substances.
• Soil and groundwater pollution
• Irreversible damage to ecosystems
• Risks to human health
Hydraulic and Oil Drilling
« Between Exploitation and Preservation »
A space for dialogue on the environmental challenges associated with hydraulic and oil drilling activities. In the face of climate change, water resource preservation, and ecosystem protection, it is essential to rethink exploration and extraction practices.
• Reducing environmental footprint in drilling operations
• Wastewater and drilling mud management: treatment, recycling, and compliance
• Hydraulic drilling and groundwater protection
Sustainable Mobility
« Towards Clean, Accessible, and Smart Transport »
Amid global efforts to combat climate change, reduce fossil fuel dependency, and address urban congestion, sustainable mobility is a key strategy for building healthier, more efficient, and resilient cities.
• Electric vehicles
• Clean gases (LPG, CNG)
• Shared and connected mobility
• Infrastructure development
• Public policies and incentives
Green Finance
« Financing the ecological transition in water, energy, and the environment: levers, innovations and impacts »
Green Finance & Water Management
• Water as a new strategic challenge for green finance
• Financing access to drinking water and sanitation in a water-stressed context
•lFinancial solutions for sustainable watershed management and water risk prevention
Renewable Energy and Energy Transition
• What financial models can accelerate investment in renewable energy?
• Integration of green energy into banking strategies and investment portfolios
• Financing energy efficiency in buildings and industry
Green Hydrogen
« Green hydrogen: a key driver of a clean and sustainable energy transition»
In the face of the climate emergency and the need to decarbonize high-emission sectors, green hydrogen is emerging as a strategic solution to diversify the energy mix, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and support sustainable industrial development. Produced through the electrolysis of water powered by renewable energy sources (solar, wind, hydro), green hydrogen offers a clean alternative for a wide range of applications: mobility, industry, energy storage, and electricity generation.
• Technologies for green hydrogen production
• Hydrogen transport, storage, and distribution
• Industrial and mobility applications of green hydrogen
• Economic challenges and financing of hydrogen projects
• Public policy, regulation, and international cooperation
• Green hydrogen in Africa and Algeria: potential and strategies
Gas and Water Pipelines
« Between Strategic Infrastructure and Environmental Challenges »
Pipelines are essential for the secure, large-scale transport of natural gas and water to urban centers, industrial sites, and agricultural zones. However, the design, implementation, and maintenance of such infrastructure raise multiple challenges:
• Advanced technologies in gas/water pipeline construction
• Materials, corrosion, and infrastructure durability
• Monitoring, inspection, and predictive maintenance
• Installation safety and leak prevention
Industrial Waste
« Reduce, Reuse, Transform: The Challenges of a Responsible Industry »
Industrial waste encompasses a wide range of by-products from manufacturing, extraction, energy, and service activities. Responsible management is essential to limit environmental impact and meet regulatory requirements.
• Circular economy & eco-design
• Industrial materials recycling
• Hazardous waste treatment
• Digital waste management systems
• Energy recovery
• Logistics and traceability
Recycling and Circular Economy
« Towards a Responsible Circular Economy »
Plastics and cardboard packaging account for a significant share of municipal and industrial waste, posing major challenges in terms of management, recycling, and environmental impact reduction.
• How to optimize the recyclability of plastic and cardboard packaging?
• What technological solutions improve the quality of recycled materials?
• How to promote local recycling chains while raising awareness among consumers and producers?
Industrial Water Treatment
« Optimization, Innovation, Sustainability: Rethinking the Industrial Water Cycle »
Industrial water treatment is now a strategic issue at the intersection of environmental, regulatory, and economic priorities. The goal is to assess the latest innovations in treatment, reuse, and valorization of industrial wastewater, while addressing regulatory compliance, operational costs, and the integration of more sustainable technologies.
• Physico-chemical and biological treatment processes
• Source pollution reduction, effluent recycling
• Energy optimization
• Treatment of complex wastewater
• Digitization of water management systems