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This conference is not about technologies alone \u2014 nor about individual users. It is about the system of actors required to implement circular water solutions in real-world conditions. Scaling depends on the alignment and coordination between utilities, operators, technology providers, integrators, and investors. Taking place on 29\u201330 October 2026 at the University of Cyprus, the conference will bring together EU projects, industry, utilities, policymakers, and investors through a programme focused on implementation experience, system-level constraints, and pathways to scaling.Call for Case Studies: From Pilot to Practice Have you been involved in implementing a circular water solution under a completed H2020 project?Circular Water Economy 2026 invites case study owners with real-world implementation experience to contribute to a European dialogue on what enables \u2014 and prevents \u2014 scaling in practice. 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