Water, Weather & Environment
From Data to Decision – Watch the recording & download the case study.
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Extreme weather events are putting Europe’s water systems under pressure.
Discover how AI-powered forecasting and an integrated data backbone are helping utilities, hydropower operators, and public agencies make faster, smarter decisions to protect communities and resources.
Couldn’t join live? Watch the full recording of our joint KISTERS & Upstream Tech webinar and explore how innovation is reshaping water management across Europe.
Watch full recordingCase Study: How AI Forecasting Improves Flood Preparedness
See how leading European organisations are strengthening resilience against floods by combining forecasting intelligence with robust data management systems.
Key highlights:
- How AI models improve lead time and accuracy during extreme events
- How a strong data backbone streamlines collaboration across agencies
- Practical steps to get started without rebuilding your existing stack
Prefer to talk it through?
Let’s discuss how KISTERS solutions can support your goals — from early warning to integrated data management.
Talk to a KISTERS expertMeet the speakers
Matt Elgin, HydroForecast EU Market Lead at Upstream Tech
Matt is the HydroForecast EU Market Lead and is based in Basel, Switzerland. Before joining Upstream Tech, Matt worked for a provider of snow data that supported energy and water companies as they digitally transformed their operations. He has a background in renewable energy and water management, using Cloud technologies to support asset management in New Zealand, Australia, Europe and APAC. He’s proud to have helped contribute to the renewable transition.
Dr. Dirk Schwanenberg is a hydrologist and modeling expert with over two decades of experience developing and implementing decision-support systems for water resources, flood forecasting, and hydropower optimization. As Global General Manager KISTERS Hydromet, he leads global innovation in hydrologic and meteorologic modeling and forecasting, with a focus on integrating science-based tools into operational practice. Dirk has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and has played a key role in advancing open standards and scalable software solutions for hydrological services worldwide.