Desalination: What Is the Path Towards Sustainable and Efficient Water Development? 2023 | GRI Club | 11 July 2023 | Baker & Mckenzie Chile, Av. Andrés Bello 2457, Piso 19, Providencia, Región Metropolitana, Chile

The use of water is fundamental for the different human and economic activities. Desalination is seen as a sustainable alternative to promote the comprehensive development of the water response to the growing scarcity of the resource in Chile. It is increasingly necessary to look for alternatives to supply water to communities and productive sectors.

The private sector has a role in the development of desalination projects, considering the investment they represent. Similarly, the decisions of government entities will define the future of the alternatives that can guarantee the country's water resilience in the future.

Although there are technical, environmental and socioeconomic challenges associated with desalination, it is also possible to find opportunities for collaboration between the public and private sectors to promote research, development and implementation of projects.

In this club meeting, GRI members will share their perspectives on this issue and future prospects.

2023 Speakers

MODERATOR:

Antonio Ortuzar Jr
Partner, Baker McKenzie - Chile

SPEAKERS:

Carlos Foxley
President, ACADES - Chilean Desalination Association

Cristina Pardo de Vera Posada
CEO, R&Q Concessions and Infrastructure

Juan Manuel Sánchez Medioli
General Manager of Concessions, MOP - Ministry of Public Works

Luis Felipe Elton
Project Development and Bidding Division Director, MOP - Ministry of Public Works

2023 Sponsors

CLUB PARTNERS LATAM:
• Banco Sabadell S.A. - Mexico

SECTORAL CLUB PARTNERS LATAM:
• Fitch Ratings - Global Headquarters
• Marsh Brasil Corretagem de Seguros
• Cuatrecasas - Colombia
• Baker McKenzie LLP (Global Headquarters)