ACCIONA took part as a Platinum Sponsor in the second edition of Future4 Water, held on October 16 in Madrid. This event has become a key meeting point for professionals and organizations driving innovative solutions to address the major environmental, economic, and technological challenges facing the water cycle.

Throughout the day, representatives from public administrations, utilities, research centers, and industry leaders discussed the sector’s most pressing challenges, structured around four main themes: digitalization, circular economy, economic sustainability, and technological innovation.

ACCIONA’s leadership and strategic vision

As a global leader in the integrated management of the water cycle, ACCIONA played a prominent role in the Strategic Dialogue dedicated to innovation and resilience in the sector.
Fernando Cortabitarte, Director of the Water Cycle at ACCIONA, shared the company’s perspective on the need to accelerate digital transformation, promote circular economy practices, and strengthen investment in sustainable infrastructures that ensure long-term water availability and quality.

“Innovation is a key driver for achieving more efficient water use and enhancing the sustainability of infrastructures. At ACCIONA, we work to integrate technology across all stages of the cycle — from abstraction to reuse,” said Cortabitarte during his intervention.

Commitment to transforming the sector

ACCIONA’s participation in Future4 Water underscores its commitment to developing sustainable and digital solutions for a more efficient and resilient management of water resources.
Through its open and collaborative innovation model, the company promotes projects that apply advanced data analytics, artificial intelligence, and sensor technologies to improve operational efficiency and environmental sustainability.

The event also served as a valuable platform to strengthen partnerships with other key stakeholders — public institutions, companies, startups, and research centers — reinforcing ACCIONA’s role as a driving force in the technological transformation of the water sector.

Innovating for a sustainable future

By participating in Future4 Water, ACCIONA reaffirms its purpose to lead the transition towards a water management model grounded in innovation, efficiency, and environmental responsibility.
The company’s commitment to sustainable water management is an integral part of its global strategy to accelerate decarbonization and promote resilient infrastructures that contribute to the well-being of people and the planet.