Qatium’s 2024 year in review: 10 key moments you may have missed

As 2024 wraps up, we wanted to reflect on a year full of accomplishments at Qatium — including some you might have missed!

From new innovations to our platform and investments in water education to deepening our commitment to collaboration, knowledge sharing, and breaking down resource barriers, it’s been a busy yet productive year for the Qatium team. 

Here’s a quick recap of the 10 biggest moments that helped shape our journey this year.

1. We launched Qatium Marketplace!

Our new Qatium Marketplace helps you customize your digital water toolkit with add-ons and plug-ins created by your water community! 

After months of hard work, Qatium’s product team proudly launched the Qatium Marketplace, a collaborative hub where everyone — from utilities and software vendors to consultants and independent developers — can share tools created with Qatium’s Software Development Kit (SDK). They’re available for free or purchase and empower the wider community to customize Qatium to work with their workflows and organization. 

2. We began empowering all Qatium user groups with our powerful SDK

The product team also launched the Qatium SDK, a game-changer for developers looking to customize and expand our easy-to-use water management platform. Our SDK empowers you to customize and extend our open platform in ways that are highly relevant to your unique use cases. 

Start building your own water management tools with Qatium’s SDK! 

3. We introduced Qatium Labs, furthering our commitment to an Open Water approach

Qatium Labs is a library of cutting-edge water management tools created by our Innovation team! It’s a hub for experimentation and innovative water management solutions and is designed as a space for project development, knowledge sharing, and accelerating innovation that addresses the most pressing water challenges.

Some of the standout tools in Qatium Labs include a GIS Model Data Audit, a Time Series Forecast, and Fireflow Analysis. 

Explore, test, and share your feedback with us here!

4. Our Summer Fest allowed us to deepen the strong connections across our remote teams

Qatium’s Summer Fest brought our teams together for a truly unforgettable event in Benicasim! 

The event mixed fun with productivity, allowing our fully remote teams to bond through shared experiences like scenic bike rides, island explorations, and relaxing poolside time. Amongst the fun, we also revisited our company goals and future direction and reinforced our collective mission to make water management smarter and more sustainable. 

5. We contributed to important development conversations at the Software Crafters event in Barcelona

Not only did Qatium proudly sponsor Software Crafters Barcelona 2024, an event dedicated to software professionals passionate about their craft, but we also took the stage to present a talk, “Look Mom! No Branches!” During the session, we shared insights into our innovative development practices. 

6. We sat down with 11 water experts for thought-provoking conversations on Distilled, our video podcast

Over the past year,  Distilled has featured water leaders from around the globe to explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the water industry. 

Host Will Sarni, CEO of Water Foundry, has one-on-one conversations with each guest,  exploring their unique career paths, the current state of the water industry, and considers what’s next for water. 

Here’s a glimpse at what you may have missed:

No life without water: Sergio Campos on climate change’s effect on growth and localized solutions 
How to build a brand: Dave Johnson talks building a water brand and the current state of water
Then and now: Koldo Urkullu on Bilbao’s transformation and the advantages of digital water tech

7. We explored the potential of generative AI for water utilities in a new whitepaper

With contributions from Qatium Experts (Gigi Karmous-Edwards and Dr. Saša Tomić), our whitepaper on the potential of generative AI delves into how it’s transforming the future of water utilities, based on a case study of DC Water’s gen AI journey. 

Read it in full here: Water utilities & AI: how utilities can thrive in the new generative AI reality

8. We published several case studies to demonstrate the real-world impact of Qatium’s tools in optimizing water utility operations

We published several case studies showcasing how Qatium is helping utilities optimize their operations. In Douglas County, Qatium helped them integrate real-time data for faster decision-making. In Greenville, our platform enabled the detection of leaks, boosting network efficiency and reducing water loss.

Read the full case studies here:  Qatium case studies

9. We launched a free course on sustainable water management

We launched a free online course (MOOC)  on sustainable water management, created with experts from Universitat Politècnica de València! 

The course covers essential topics such as the efficient use of water in urban areas, energy management in the water sector, and the role of digital technologies like Qatium’s platform. Available in both English and Spanish, it’s perfect (and free!) for anyone interested in applying sustainable practices to water management.

Register here for free!

10. We attended conferences worldwide to showcase Qatium’s innovations and connect with industry leaders

This year, Qatium participated in several key global conferences. From engaging discussions to live demonstrations, we connected with industry leaders and shared insights on how digital tools are transforming water utilities. Here’s a look at some of the standout events we attended:

SWAN Forum: Luke Butler, Director of Innovation at Qatium, led a discussion on how open water technology can revolutionize the industry.

ACE 2024: We engaged with industry professionals at this key water conference and explored cutting-edge solutions for water management.

IWA Digital Water Summit: We presented “Fast Operational Decisions with Qatium” and demonstrated how our platform enables quicker, data-driven decisions.

2025 is going to be a big year; Here’s a sneak peek into what’s in store

As 2024 draws to a close, we’re already gearing up for a jam-packed and exciting 2025. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s to come: 

Distilled Season 2 is coming! We’re ready to bring you a 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 in 2025 with more insightful and educational conversations from renowned leaders in the industry. Haven’t caught up yet? Find all the episodes from Season 1 on YouTube.

We’re headed to Aquatech in Amsterdam in March! We’re kicking off the year at one of the water industry’s most notable events. Aquatech Amsterdam will bring together innovators, experts, and leaders from around the world. We can’t wait to connect with our global community!

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A heartfelt thank you to our experts, team, users, and community for making 2024 an incredible year. 

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