The ARTIFACT Digital Water Session took place successfully at the 16th International Conference on Information Society and Technology (ICIST 2026), bringing together researchers, engineers, and industry professionals to discuss digital innovation in water management. The session featured a keynote presentation by Prof. Dr. Zoran Kapelan from the Delft University of Technology, who provided in-depth insights on the application of digital technologies to enhance water system efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. His presentation highlighted advanced and innovative approaches in monitoring, modeling, and managing water infrastructure, drawing on his extensive research and expertise in digital water management.

Participants discussed topics including the deployment of IoT networks for real-time monitoring, the use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for system optimization, and strategies to enhance cybersecurity in digital water systems. Case studies demonstrated practical implementations of these technologies at both national and international levels.

The successful session underscored the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in advancing digital water management and addressing the sector’s evolving challenges.