Africa has water resources. The opportunity is turning those resources into reliable, investable water infrastructure.
Format
Practical industry workshop
Duration
3 hours · 11:00 – 14:00
Technology
Water treatment demonstration
Seats
Limited · free to attend
The opportunity
Local water can become dependable infrastructure.
African communities, industries and municipalities often sit beside rivers, boreholes, reservoirs and stormwater catchments while still facing unreliable access to safe water. The gap is not the absence of water; it is the transformation of available resources into treated, monitored and commercially sustainable supply.
Water to Value Workshop™ explores how polluted or underused local resources can be converted into drinking water, industrial water systems and scalable infrastructure that can attract partners, off-takers and long-term investment.
Public infrastructure
For local authorities and development partners seeking practical models for safe water access.
Industrial supply
For companies that need reliable process water, recycling, pre-treatment or independent supply.
Investment & off-take
For financiers, operators and buyers exploring bankable water projects with clear demand.
Clean water can be planned, financed, operated and scaled.
What participants will gain
A practical view of water projects from source to revenue.
The workshop connects technology, project development, financing and off-take into one practical discussion.
How polluted or underused local water sources can become reliable supply systems
Practical water treatment stages: screening, filtration, disinfection, storage and distribution
Where containerised and modular plants fit community, industrial and emergency water needs
How to define off-take, tariffs and operations for commercially sustainable projects
The investment logic behind scalable water infrastructure across African markets
How municipalities, developers, mines, hotels and industries can structure partnerships
Quality, monitoring, compliance and maintenance considerations for dependable supply
Routes from pilot systems to larger regional water infrastructure portfolios
Programme rundown
Workshop agenda
Friday, October 30, 2026 · 11:00 – 14:00 · Czech House, East Legon
Guests received at the Czech House – Technology & Training Center.
11:15
Opening Remarks
Welcome from SEDA Africa Group and an introduction to the Czech House.
11:25
The Opportunity: From Local Water Resources to Investable Infrastructure
Why available and polluted water resources can become reliable community, industrial and commercial water systems.
11:50
Water Treatment Fundamentals
Source assessment, filtration, disinfection, storage, quality monitoring and safe distribution explained in practical terms.
12:20
Technology Demonstration — Containerised Water Treatment Plant
A practical walkthrough of modular treatment systems, rotary drum filtration, containerised deployment and flexible storage.
13:00
Project Development, Off-take & Operations
Structuring water supply projects for municipalities, industries, mines, hospitality groups, developers and communities.
13:20
Economics, Investment & Partnership Models
Capital requirements, operating costs, tariffs, finance structures, risk allocation and scalable partnership models.
13:40
Q&A, Networking & Partnership Discussions
Open discussion among participants, presenters, investors, operators and potential off-takers.
14:00
Close
Follow-up conversations and one-on-one meetings on request.
Who should attend
Built for people making water infrastructure decisions.
Investors
Municipalities & local authorities
Developers
Industrial companies
Mining companies
Agribusinesses
Hotels & hospitality groups
Real-estate developers
Water operators
NGOs & development organisations
Technology companies
Infrastructure financiers
Potential off-takers
Technology focus
Containerised treatment, flexible storage and deployable operations.
Participants will review practical treatment plant concepts, including modular systems that can be deployed close to source water, connected to flexible storage and operated for community, industrial or commercial water needs.
Presenters
Who is leading the workshop
Martin Habart
CEO, SEDA Africa Group
Martin Habart is a Czech entrepreneur and international business leader focused on connecting European technology and expertise with Africa's growing markets. As CEO and Co-Founder of SEDA Group, he leads initiatives across water infrastructure, food processing, manufacturing and technology, with a strong focus on Ghana and broader Africa.
Bako Ambianda is a Cameroonian-born entrepreneur, investor, bestselling author and global speaker focused on building businesses and investment platforms that accelerate Africa's economic transformation. He is Chairman of Bako Group Holdings and CEO of Backbone Capital Ventures.
Takako Heights, Boundary Rd, G12, East Legon, Accra
The Czech House was officially opened by Czech President Petr Pavel during his state visit to Ghana in April 2025, with the Ambassador of the Czech Republic Pavel Bílek, Ghanaian ministers and distinguished guests from diplomacy and business.
A technology and training environment for practical demonstrations, business conversations and partnership development.
Free to attend
Register your interest
Seats are limited. Reserve your place on Eventbrite for the Water to Value Workshop™.
No attendance fee
Industry networking
Questions? support@sedaafrica.com
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What best describes your organisation?
Primary interest in water infrastructure
Helpful details to share
Your current role in water projects, your organisation's water supply needs and whether you would like a follow-up commercial, technical or investment discussion.