Quotes about the event
A collection of quotes from visitors and exhibitors at Vatten2025
What visitors say about the conference and exhibition
– The conference gives a good overview of what’s happening in Sweden’s water sector right now. It’s inspiring to hear about shared challenges, get new ideas, and exchange good examples. You can tell that many people see the need for coordination and want to contribute to progress.
Johan Berterud, Business Engineer, Täljenät (conference participant)
– We’re here for insight and monitoring developments. The conference is very inspiring and has an interesting program with quite a few sessions related to maintenance. It’s comforting to hear that many are struggling with the same challenges.
Angelica Nylund, Maintenance Engineer, Kretslopp och vatten, City of Gothenburg (conference participant)
– I’ve been warmly welcomed and gained new insights for our thesis. As a student nearing graduation, it’s also great to talk directly with companies we’re interested in. It feels like a good gateway into the industry.
Hedda Sundqvist, Student, Thesis Project at NCC
– My colleagues and I from several airports decided early this spring to come here. It’s the perfect occasion to meet up and see what’s out there. The fair provides a broad overview of suppliers and technology you might not otherwise know about. It’s great to meet in person and talk with both old colleagues and exhibitors.
Johanna Frid, Asset Manager, Swedavia
– Vatten has been very rewarding. You build networks and see how the industry is developing in practice. I’ve gotten new ideas and seen solutions I can really bring into my own work.
Eglinor Zaimi, Project Manager, Kretslopp och vatten, City of Gothenburg
– I’m fairly new to the profession. For me, this meeting place gives a good insight into the industry. We’re a small municipality, and the fair means a lot to us. Here we get the chance to meet suppliers and stay up to date. The feeling is that people in this field truly help each other.
Katarina Ehlebrink, Water Engineer, Lilla Edet Municipality
What exhibitors say about the event
– For us at WIN, it’s all about creating an exciting meeting place for the industry. Our companies get to showcase their innovations, meet customers, and discuss their products. The highlight for me is all the personal encounters; wherever I turn, someone comes up to say hello.
Maria Sätherström Lantz, CEO, WIN
– This is the place where the entire Swedish water sector gathers! Here we meet customers, colleagues, and people who are passionate about clean water. And that makes me happy — I love the meetings, the energy, the people.
Eva Morenius, Marketing Manager, IBECO
– We’ve focused on the water and wastewater industry for a long time and want to show both new developments and the reliability of our existing products. The fair is a perfect opportunity to meet customers and partners — the booth is full of conversations and energy.
Roger Lexfors, Sales Manager Indirect Sales, ABB
– It’s been fantastic with so many people here, from morning until late afternoon. We’re here to meet end customers, colleagues, and even international visitors. We’re gaining valuable leads and can continue projects later on. The biggest highlight is that so many are present and that you really get visibility in the industry.
Kjell Johansson, Regional and Sales Manager Northern Europe, Nordic Water
– We were here already in 2023 and immediately saw the value of Vatten as a meeting place. For us as a small company, it’s amazing to meet 80 municipalities in just three days. The interest has been enormous, both from Swedish customers and companies from the U.S. and Africa. We can see how the industry is changing and adopting new technology. It’s a must for us to be here.
Robert Andersson, CEO and Sales Manager, Aqua Robur
– Vatten2025 is a large and important meeting place where we meet all our customers, suppliers, and partners in the water and wastewater sector. This year we have our own booth, and it’s been busy from morning to night with many great visitors. The best part of the fair is that those who come have the right expertise and ask relevant, interested questions.
Emil Staxäng, Sales Manager, Norvatec