Note: The times of this webinar are set to UTC+1 time zone.
Thursday, 29 January 2026
Hydraulic modeling is now widely recognised as essential in the digitalisation of water networks, supporting planning, design, and management. For these models to be effective, they must be integrated with existing systems (SCADA, RT-DSS, work order systems, weather forecasts, etc.) and accessible to all users. In this webinar, Autodesk and Idrostudi will demonstrate how InfoWorks ICM software is integrated into the web-based iCG platform, meeting the growing demand for accessible “digital twin” tools for non-specialists in hydraulic modeling.
The focus will be on the evolution of hydraulic models, highlighting their transition from planning tools to operational management support. The advanced functionalities of InfoWorks ICM will be demonstrated, showing how they can be easily accessed by external teams through the intuitive and powerful Digital Twin module of Idrostudi’s iCG platform.
In this webinar we will discuss:
- Management Support Systems based on Hydraulic Digital Twins: definition and benefits arising from their adoption
- Common challenges in the transition from traditional hydraulic models, typically “static” and built with reference to the critical design day, toward “dynamic” models that represent the actual operational conditions of the water network
- Presentation of Idrostudi’s iCG platform and the methods of integration with InfoWorks ICM
- Benefits of adopting the iCG Digital Twin, illustrated through the presentation of a sewer system case study and a modification of its virtual replica in anticipation of a system upgrade, both for routine and emergency management: identification of critical issues, assessment of current and future impacts, and analysis and comparison of different response scenarios
Environmental and Land Engineer with a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering Sciences and over 10 years of experience in the water sector. She coordinates projects that integrate hydraulic engineering, data science, numerical modeling, and digital solutions for urban water management. She is the reference lead for the iCG platform, which, through the iCG Monitoring module, enables understanding of the behavior of sewer and urban drainage systems and supports their smart management with iCG Digital Twin.
Civil engineer specialized in hydraulics. With over 10 years of experience in hydraulic modeling, he has developed deep expertise in the field. He previously served as Global Product Manager for Water Distribution, where he led the product’s global development and implementation. He is currently a Sales Executive for Autodesk Water Infrastructure, responsible for the Italian market, where he promotes innovative solutions for the water infrastructure industry.
Note: The times of this webinar are set to UTC+1 time zone.
Wednesday, 4 March 2026
Still using spreadsheets or struggling with over-complicated drainage models on housing sites? With tighter sites and increasing planning pressure, inefficient drainage modelling can lead to unreliable results, inflated storage requirements, and wasted design time.
We are delighted to welcome Brian Jones, Associate Engineering Director at Newland Homes, who will present a real-world, best-practice approach to drainage modelling for housing developments. Using a recently approved greenfield site as a case study, Brian will walk through his practical workflow for building an efficient drainage model and integrating SuDS features on a constrained site.
In this webinar, you will learn how to:
- Build efficient drainage models without unnecessary complexity
- Move beyond spreadsheets to a more reliable, scalable modelling workflow
- Integrate SuDS features on tight housing sites with limited green space
- Avoid common modelling pitfalls that increase storage volumes and design risk
Attendance certificates for proof of continuing professional development will be provided to all attendees.
Note: The times of this webinar are set to UTC+2 time zone.
Thursday, 23 April 2026
Preliminary pipe sizing is often complex and done using black boxes that don't explain the reasoning behind design decisions. But how do you turn complex hydraulic and geometric constraints into clear, defensible design decisions?
In this upcoming webinar, Samer Muhandes, PhD in conversation with Ahmed Elsayed Younes will demonstrate how InfoWorks ICM’s Network design applies a rule-based workflow to automatically size pipes and set invert levels, while letting engineers steer outcomes through configurable penalty weightings and design constraints.
You’ll see a live demo of automated upstream-to-downstream design runs, rapid iteration that cuts preliminary design time from hours or days to minutes, and the detailed design report that makes every design decision auditable and explainable.
Agenda:
- Welcome: MODERATOR: Olivia Tempest, Editor in Chief of Smart Water Magazine
- Introduction & setting the stage: Hasanain Al-Naimi
- Live demo: Samer Muhandes, PhD & Ahmed Elsayed Younes
- Live Q&A: Interact with our experts and get answers to your questions
The webinar will last 1 hour.
Attendance certificates for proof of continuing professional development will be provided to all attendees.
Well-rounded Civil Engineer with a strong background in numerical modelling, experimental testing, structural dynamics, soil mechanics, hydraulics, and research. Skilled in collaborating with cities, water utilities, municipalities, consultants, and contractors to enhance existing practices and drive digital transformation across the water sector. Brings expertise in delivering best-in-class solutions grounded in hydraulic and hydrological design, modelling, and sustainability principles. Hasanain and his team have supported multiple regional clients in advancing their digital transformation agendas, improving performance, resilience, and long-term operational efficiency.
With over a decade of experience in drainage, hydraulic modelling and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), Dr. Samer has led complex infrastructure projects across highways, railways, and airports delivering feasibility studies, detailed designs, cost-benefit analyses, and advanced hydraulic modelling.
He currently serves as the Product Manager of Storm, Sewer, Flood software at Autodesk, leading the development and global adoption InfoWorks ICM. Samer's work integrates technical leadership with strategic direction to shape tools that enable effective and sustainable water management.
Civil Engineer and Hydraulic Modeller specializing in Water Resources, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering, and Flood Risk Management. With hands-on experience in major infrastructure and water projects, he has worked with leading consultants such as Stantec, Dar Al Handasa, and Khatib & Alami. currently works with regional clients to adopt advanced water solutions, using digital technologies to improve infrastructure resilience and sustainability across the EMEA region
Note: The times of this webinar are set to UTC+2 time zone.
Wednesday, 3 June 2026
Discover how water utilities are using the cloud capabilities included with InfoWorks ICM and InfoWorks WS Pro to scale hydraulic modelling workflows, accelerate simulations, and support more flexible collaboration.
In this webinar, Autodesk is joined by Stephen Leslie from Scottish Water to discuss their experience adopting cloud-enabled hydraulic modelling workflows — including what’s working well, lessons learned, and practical advice for organizations evaluating cloud simulation capabilities.
Whether you are exploring ways to reduce simulation times, manage larger models, improve data governance and security or improve operational flexibility, this session will provide real-world insight into the evolving future of hydraulic modelling.
The webinar will last 1 hour.
Attendance certificates for proof of continuing professional development will be provided to all attendees.
With over a decade of experience in drainage, hydraulic modelling and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), Dr. Samer has led complex infrastructure projects across highways, railways, and airports delivering feasibility studies, detailed designs, cost-benefit analyses, and advanced hydraulic modelling.
He currently serves as the Product Manager of Storm, Sewer, Flood software at Autodesk, leading the development and global adoption InfoWorks ICM. Samer's work integrates technical leadership with strategic direction to shape tools that enable effective and sustainable water management.
Thursday, 9 July 2026
Extreme rainfall events are becoming more frequent and intense across Europe. Join us to explore how advanced flood modelling can be used to assess flood risks to Barcelona Metro, identify vulnerable stations and access points, and support resilience planning for urban drainage and transport infrastructure.
Key Takeaways:
- Explore the Barcelona Metro flood resilience case study
- Learn how climate change could reshape urban flood risk
- Understand how drainage and transport systems interact during extreme rainfall events
- See how advanced flood modelling can support resilience planning and investment decisions
- Discover practical lessons for utilities, transport operators, consultants, and city authorities
As always, there will be plenty of time for questions and discussion.
The webinar will last 1 hour.
Attendance certificates for continuing professional development (CPD) will be provided to all attendees.
Dr Eduardo Martínez-Gomariz is a Lecturer and Researcher at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech (UPC), within the Flumen Research Institute. His research focuses on urban flood risk management, hydraulic modelling, climate resilience, and the assessment of flood impacts on critical infrastructure and urban systems. He has extensive experience in European and national research and innovation projects, combining academic research with applied work in the water sector. His recent work addresses flood hazard and risk assessment in urban environments, including underground transport infrastructure, pedestrian and vehicle stability, and direct tangible damage modelling.
Paloma Batanero Ackerman holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM). She is a specialist in gravity and pressurized network modelling and an expert in the integration of real-time digital twins.
With over twenty-two years of experience, she has played a key role in the digitalization of the water cycle at HR Wallingford (United Kingdom), Innovyze (Spain and Latin America), and Akerman Water (internationally). Her professional career also includes digitalization projects in urban water management, river flooding, and irrigation systems for leading organizations such as Elliot Cloud (Aguas de Barcelona, Aguas de Tenerife, SABESP), TYPSA (Chiclayo and Paita sanitation systems), and Inés Ingenieros (conventional-gauge railway projects), among many others.
In addition, she shares her expertise as a lecturer at Alfonso X el Sabio University in Madrid, teaching subjects related to Hydrology, Sanitation, Drainage, and Port Engineering.
PhD in Hydraulic engineering, Professor of Hydraulics and Hydrology at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya – BarcelonaTech (UPC), Vice-Director of Flumen Research Institute and Scientific Advisor of AQUATEC (VEOLIA Spain). Large experience in the coordination and management of research projects. At this moment, coordinator of EU ICARIA and EduWaterLab projects. Author of almost 250 papers published in peer reviewed journals and international conferences proceedings in the field of flood risk management, urban drainage and climate resilience.
Alex de la Cruz Coronas is an Industrial PhD candidate working for VEOLIA and the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech (UPC), within the Flumen Research Institute. His activities focus on urban flood modelling and the assessment of derived risks. As an industrial PhD, his work combines applied research with project management for multiple customers in the public and water sectors. Alex de la Cruz Coronas is an Industrial PhD candidate working for VEOLIA and the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech (UPC), within the Flumen Research Institute. His activities focus on urban flood modelling and the assessment of derived risks. As an industrial PhD, his work combines applied research with project management for multiple customers in the public and water sectors.
Dr Edwar Forero-Ortiz is a Researcher at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech (UPC), within the Flumen Research Institute. His research focuses on hydraulic modelling, urban flood resilience, machine learning for water infrastructure asset management, and climate change adaptation. He contributed to the EU-funded RESCCUE project on urban resilience to climate change, employing advanced hydroinformatics tools for flood risk assessment in cities including Barcelona. His recent work addresses the development of machine learning models for predicting pipe failures and optimising long-term renewal strategies in metropolitan water distribution networks, as well as multi-scale flood risk evaluation in underground transport systems. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from UPC and has co-authored publications in the fields of water engineering, flood modelling, and climate resilience.