Program

Our cities, along with their stormwater infrastructure, require significant investments. Therefore, it’s not surprising that funding is consistently of interest to local governments. When you have the opportunity to obtain information about financing and applying for funds for “rainwater” and climate adaptation projects from the Ministry of Environment, National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFOŚiGW), and the National Centre for Research and Development (NCBiR) all in one place and in a short period of time, it truly is an exceptional opportunity. During the training, it is best to obtain information firsthand, ask questions, and clarify any doubts. The presentations will be led by key individuals from these institutions who have been dealing with this issue for many years:

Anna Czyżewska, Director of the Water Protection and Climate Adaptation Department at the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management, and Piotr Czarnocki from the Ministry of Climate and Environment will present the criteria, application assessment, deadlines for announced competitions, and the evaluation process, particularly in the context of European Funds for Infrastructure, Climate, and Environment, as well as other available programs.

Michał Oleszko from the National Centre for Research and Development will talk about the future perspective of PCP orders in the FENG program. Based on implemented projects such as “Home Retention Technologies” and “Future Sewage Treatment Plants,” he will discuss the challenges in the context of water management in cities and agriculture. There will be valuable information regarding application submission rules, financing structure, engaging in technical dialogue for companies, research institutions, and cities interested in participating as Strategic Partners in Projects, where future Technology Demonstrators will be built.

Jacek Zalewski, Director of the Project Implementation Department at RetencjaPL, will share practical insights about the application process and how to best prepare projects for co-financing. This part will include photos, examples, tips, and advice from an expert with over 20 years of experience in water management and implementing projects with external funding.

Monika Kszczot from Ecol-Unicon will present innovative solutions: Hydrozone Benefit and Bumerang Smart. She will share knowledge and experience on how to effectively and efficiently implement these solutions within the FEniKS program.

So, how can you prepare a good project to maximize points in the ranking and what should it include? How can you embark on the path of innovation in projects financed by the NCBiR?

We invite you to participate in the workshop and training with experts.

Participation in the workshop is free for registered participants of the STORMWATER POLAND 2023 conference.

The number of seats is limited, and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Additional registration is required for the workshop: STORMWATER POLAND 2023 EN | Comfort of organizing events | Konfeo

Participation in the study visit is free of charge and available exclusively to registered participants of the STORMWATER POLAND 2023 conference.

The number of seats is limited, and registration order will be decisive.

Additional registration is required for the workshop: STORMWATER POLAND 2023 EN | Comfort of organizing events | Konfeo

At Stormwater Poland conferences, we always strive to focus on the practical aspects of stormwater management. We prefer the voices of practitioners and real project studies. With this in mind, we want to enrich the upcoming edition of the conference with a highly practical element: a field workshop where you will not only learn about the goals, assumptions, and implementation of a comprehensive rainwater project but also have the opportunity to see and experience its effects firsthand. We invite you to join us for a workshop on smart planning of investments in stormwater management, which will take place in Gliwice.

In 2023, the City of Gliwice will complete the implementation of a project titled “Construction of an Intelligent Stormwater Management System.” During the workshop, we would like to familiarize you with this project, which aims to introduce integrated management of stormwater in the city and adapt to climate change.

During the workshop, as part of the planned visits to several locations in Gliwice, you will see, among other things:

• Newly constructed open rainwater reservoirs designed to protect the most flood-prone areas of the city.
• Hydrological-meteorological monitoring stations collecting information on rainfall and water levels in rivers and retention basins.
• Electronic information boards that provide residents with project information and current basic measurement data.

We highly value active participation and encourage you to engage in practical activities, such as gaining hands-on experience with modern measurement techniques and monitoring hydrological parameters and surface water quality. With your assistance, we aim to conduct measurements of water levels and flows using state-of-the-art instruments offered by our workshop partner, Nivus. We invite you to participate in the calibration of probes and the initial analysis of measurement results. Together, we will enhance awareness of measurement quality and accuracy. We kindly ask you to bring your own mobile device with an internet connection, such as a smartphone or tablet, for accessing the configuration parameters of the discussed devices.

As we recognize the increasing importance of water resource quality, we also plan to showcase devices that enable online or periodic manual measurements of physicochemical parameters in rivers and reservoirs. This allows for prompt response to deteriorating water quality.

The workshop will conclude with a presentation during which you will learn:

• Why the City of Gliwice is implementing the rainwater project.
• How the hydrodynamic model of the stormwater network in the city was created and is utilized.
• Which IT tools, such as GIS, will be employed for drainage system operation.
• How the collected data from the monitoring system will be used for proper operation.
• What benefits the implementation of a comprehensive and intelligent stormwater network management project brings to the water management entity.

Once again, we cordially invite you to participate in these highly practical workshops. Please come prepared with a positive attitude and suitable clothing for the weather because even if it rains, the activities will take place in the field!