“We are returning for the 2027 edition because we believe this event is one of the most relevant meeting points for professionals working in water, energy and the environment.”

This edition’s guest

Ileana Fălcescu

Director · Water Resources Management Department
Ramboll South East Europe SRL

1

How does GREEN ENERGY EXPO & ROMENVIROTEC contribute to promoting innovative solutions for sustainable water management?

GREEN ENERGY EXPO & ROMENVIROTEC provides a valuable platform for dialogue between the public sector, industry, technology providers and the expert community. Events like this accelerate the exchange of best practices and facilitate connections between stakeholders involved in the development of infrastructure and environmental projects.

For us, it is important that the exhibition puts concrete solutions for energy efficiency, the circular economy, digitalisation and sustainable water resource management in the spotlight. It also creates an opportunity to discuss the sector’s real-world challenges and how they can be turned into opportunities for development.

2

What value has your participation in previous editions brought to your company, and what motivated you to return as an exhibitor at GREEN ENERGY EXPO & ROMENVIROTEC 2027?

Participating in previous editions gave us the opportunity to strengthen relationships with clients, partners and representatives of public authorities, while also gaining a better understanding of the priorities and needs of the Romanian and regional markets.

We are returning for the 2027 edition because we believe this event is one of the most relevant meeting points for professionals working in water, energy and the environment. It provides an excellent setting for showcasing Ramboll’s international experience, promoting innovative solutions and developing partnerships that can contribute to the transition towards more resilient and sustainable infrastructure.

3

What is the biggest hidden challenge facing Romania’s water infrastructure?

From our perspective, one of the biggest challenges lies in the infrastructure that is largely out of sight: water losses across distribution networks, ageing assets and a lack of up-to-date data on their condition. These issues are not always visible to consumers, but they have a significant impact on operational efficiency, costs and the resilience of water supply systems.

Significant investments have been made in recent years, but the challenge ahead is to manage existing assets sustainably through long-term planning, digitalisation and prioritising investments based on risk and impact.

4

What major water-related risk should concern us over the next 10 years?

We believe climate change adaptation represents the main risk for the water sector over the next decade. We will increasingly see alternating periods of prolonged drought and extreme weather events, with a direct impact on the availability of water resources and existing infrastructure.

This context calls for an integrated approach to water management, combining efficiency measures, strategic planning, resilient infrastructure and nature-based solutions to ensure long-term water security.

5

Which technology could have the greatest impact on how we manage water resources?

We believe digitalisation will have the greatest transformative impact on the water sector. Technologies such as smart sensors, real-time monitoring platforms, artificial intelligence and “digital twin” concepts enable operators to better understand system behaviour and make data-driven decisions.

These tools help reduce water losses, optimise energy consumption, improve service quality and enhance the ability to anticipate risks. In our view, the future of water management will be defined by the ability to turn data into efficient and sustainable decisions.

Solutions that transform the industry deserve to be seen.

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