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”At FORUM26 we gain a better understanding of how public actors and private companies are dependent on each other. We all have a responsibility to ensure that critical systems function even in times of crisis and need to know how we together take that responsibility.” The deadline for registration for FORUM26 is November 9. Register now! https://vattenindustrin.se/forum/ Christoffer Karlsson works at […]

”At FORUM26 we can find the good examples and learn from each other, so that we don’t have to reinvent the wheel.” How do you go from risk analyses to a plan for what the organization will actually do if a crisis occurs? It’s a question that Johan Modén, CEO of Feralco Nordic, is working on himself. At FORUM26 […]

”At FORUM26 I want to gain greater insight into what other actors can contribute in a crisis and share our own experiences. We need to understand how we can help each other.” The deadline for registration for FORUM26 is November 9. Register now! Bengt Eriksson, security manager at Cactus and one of today's panelists, tells […]

”We must work on preparedness before something happens. At FORUM26 we get the opportunity to understand how a minor incident can grow and what we need to prepare in our own operations to be able to provide the right support to others.” For Johan Ohlsson Malm at Securitas, proactive work is crucial to strengthening Sweden's emergency preparedness. At […]

”Our pumping stations are part of Sweden’s water and sanitation infrastructure. At FORUM26, I want the entire management team to get a common picture of how we can contribute to increased preparedness and better collaboration if the infrastructure is put under pressure.” When Tony Andersson, CEO of Norvatek, visited FORUM24, he gained new perspectives on the role the company’s pumping stations play in […]

”We need to share our experiences and know what knowledge each other has before the crisis occurs.” For Maria Eriksson, knowledge exchange is an important part of the work on Sweden's water supply and sanitation preparedness. At Huber Technology Nordic, she is responsible for the safe access product range, with a focus on physical protection, personal safety and hygiene at water supply and sanitation facilities. She is also secretary of the Swedish Water Industry Association […]

”At FORUM26, the public and private sectors can learn from each other. It strengthens both the knowledge and the trust between those who will manage a crisis together.” That’s what Richard Kindroth says, who is involved in planning the exercise at FORUM26. Richard is also chairman of SACS – Swedish Association of Civil Security, so for him it goes without saying that good […]

”At FORUM26 I want to understand how companies see their role in a drinking water crisis. What resources do they have, and how can they contribute when something happens?” Per-Anders Bergman works with drinking water preparedness at the Swedish National Food Agency and is part of VAKA, which provides support to municipalities in the event of drinking water crises. At Vattenindustrin FORUM26 he participates in the panel to share experiences […]

”We need to look beyond our own organization and become better at using each other’s expertise and resources. That’s why FORUM26 is important.” Sara Söhr is CEO of Syvab, a municipal company owned by several municipalities in the Stockholm region. Syvab operates the Himmerfjärdsverket wastewater treatment plant and is dependent on the interaction with municipalities and other actors […]

Today, September 18, the report Digitalization in the Water and Wastewater Sector was presented during Nordiwa in Stockholm. The report has been produced by students in the Water Industry Internship Program 2026. The presentation was opened by Matilda Jirblom, board member of the Water Industry and chair of NextGen, who talked about the Water Industry's work with Next Gen and also shared the latest results from the Water Industry's […]

”We need to bring the public and private sides together much more. We depend on each other to strengthen preparedness. That is why FORUM26 is important.” Andreas Thunberg, CEO of Norrvatten, participates in one of the panels at Vattenindustrin FORUM26. Here he explains why the meeting between municipal operations and the industry is so crucial for Swedish water supply and sanitation preparedness. Why are you participating […]

Norconsult are new members of the Water Industry and we took the opportunity to ask Sandra Kuru, Business Manager Water & Climate at Norconsult, a few questions about the company and what they specifically do in the area of water purification and water treatment. At Norconsult, we work with the entire water chain, from raw water and drinking water production to wastewater treatment, stormwater and climate adaptation. The great […]