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10/17/25, 1:23 PM AI is poised to transform infrastructure: Bentley Systems opens the Year in Infrastructure 2025

Chloé Meyer emphasized that water reuse is becoming
increasingly important worldwide, particularly through
Water reuse is becoming collaborative partnerships. “Wastewater reuse is a growing

increasingly important focus for companies operating data centers,” she noted. “It
demonstrates that resilience is now essential for maintaining
worldwide, particularly
operations without putting additional pressure on water
through collaborative resources.”
“triangular” partnerships
Rod Naylor observed that while the water industry is often
slow to adapt, technology is advancing rapidly. He
underlined the gap between innovation and regulation, noting that utilities are underfunded and
need private-sector collaboration to achieve climate resilience goals. “Innovative partnerships
are needed to ensure water safety. Strategy and execution are intertwined and a must,” he said.

Panelists agreed that breaking down silos is key to progress. Meyer noted that closer
collaboration between water and wastewater utilities, technology providers, and solution
developers is essential to drive new, localized initiatives such as smart irrigation and household
water-saving systems.

Concluding the session, Medeiros emphasized that good governance and clear, mutually
beneficial partnerships are fundamental. “A good partnership must be a win-win. The goals and
objectives of the partnership must be clear. And most importantly, sharing what we are learning
and building,” he said.

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