We are delighted to share the draft program, session details, and confirmed speakers for the upcoming conference.
Please note that this is a preliminary version, and further updates will be added as they become available!
Sessions
Keynote Speaker
Nikolaos Thomaidis
I. The Interplay of Chemistry and Disinfection in Aquatic Environments
Alexander Reuß,
Comparison of chlorate concentrations in swimming pool water and their correlation with the use of different chlorine products and/or application methods
Jean-Luc Boudenne,
Origins and impacts of chloride in swimming pools
Maarten Keuten and colleagues,
Non chlorinated swimming pool, results of >2-year operation
II. The Nexus of Thermal Waters and Public Health: Perspectives on Safety and Wellness
Federica Valeriani,
Recreational Use of Spa Thermal Waters: Critical Issues and Innovative Treatment Opportunities in a One Health Perspective
Gordana Đ. Gajica,
Geochemical and ecotoxicity properties of therapeutic peloid muds from Serbia and Slovenia.
Annalisa Bargellini,
Microbiome of thermal water and peloid during the maturation process: a scenario full of perspectives.
III. Innovative technologies in swimming pools’ design and maintenance
George Gourgouletis,
From Data to Wellness : Artificial Intelligence in Pools & Spas
IV. Pools & Public Health: A Vital Connection
Featured Speaker:
Apostolos Vantarakis, Professor of Public Health, Medical School, University of Patras, Greece
Martin Wood,
Managing pool water circulation for safe bathing – reconciling energy savings and water quality
Emanuele Ferretti,
Accidents and safety: Epidemiological Analysis of Drowning Incidents in Italy: Focus on Swimming Pools.
Maarten Keuten and colleagues,
Legionella in swimming pools, the results of over 25-year experience
Nikos Giovanidis,
Aquatic safety and lifeguarding
V. The Eco-Aquatic Balance: A One Health Approach to Pool Sustainability
Featured Speaker:
Kostas Bakoyannis, President of the Commission for the Environment, Climate Change, and Energy (ENVE) at the European Committee of the Regions
Bertoli Korina,
Global Sustainability Manager
Edyta Kudlek,
Replenishing Water Losses in Swimming Pools: Exploring the Potential of Rainwater Utilization
VI. From Policy to Practice: Implementing Regulations and Risk Assessments in Swimming Pool Environments
Featured Speaker:
Vassiliki Karaouli, Sanitary Engineer, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Social Cohesion and Family Affairs,
Alexander Reuß,
The new DIN 19643, standard for quality and treatment of swimming pool water in Germany
Maarten Keuten and colleagues,
New Dutch pool legislation and review of 100.000 data points on pool water quality over 2024
Hellenic Session
Antonios Papadakis, PhD
Challenges in recreational water quality control in the Region of Crete, in light of the climate crisis
- Thermal/Medicinal Springs
- Environmental Licensing/ Operation / Procedures / Monitoring
- Greek Legislation: Necessity for Revision
- Risk Assessment (RA)
- Construction – Operational Aspects
- Bather & Employee Safety Issues
- Swimming Pools within Tourist Accommodations
- New Provisions for Seawater Use
- Management Sufficiency of Water Resources
- Open Discussion