Grundfos to Spotlight Water and Energy Innovation at 2025 Sustainability Summit in Kansas City - Sept. 15-17, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Sept. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Grundfos, a global leader in advanced pump solutions and water treatment technology, will convene thought leaders, innovators, and industry partners at its Third Annual Industry Sustainability Summit, taking place September 15-17 in Kansas City Metro. The Summit promises to be the company's most ambitious to date, spotlighting cross-sector climate solutions, the growing role of data centers, and actionable pathways to a more sustainable and resilient water-energy future.

This year's Summit features an influential lineup of speakers across public, private, and nonprofit sectors, including Charlie Sellars, author and climate leader who will deliver a keynote based on his award-winning book on "What We Can Do – A Call for Climate Optimism." Other panelists include Dairy Farmers of America, Cargill, and Imagine H2O, among other blue chip technology companies. 

Key agenda highlights include:

• The Future of Data Centers – With increasing pressure on energy and water infrastructure, Grundfos will unveil a first-look Data Center White Paper, outlining innovative technologies and practices for driving efficiency, resiliency, and sustainability in AI-powered infrastructure. The discussion will be anchored by a panel of cross-sector leaders who will explore why the next two years are pivotal for advancing data center sustainability—and how collaboration across industry, policy, and technology can accelerate solutions at scale.
• Advancing Industrial Water Reuse – Solutions-focused panels on scaling industrial reuse, featuring engineering firms, industry leaders, and policy voices shaping the regulatory landscape.
• Nourishing a Growing Population – Exploring sustainable food systems and climate-smart agriculture in collaboration with key industry partners across technology, engineering and front-line decision-making.
• Sustainability Pitch Tank Competition – Hosted in partnership with Imagine H2O, the competition will showcase water and climate tech startups at the forefront of innovation.
• Roundtables and Regional Impact – In-depth sessions and Heartland-centered dialogues focused on the economic and climate resilience of the Midwest and how to shift from discussing impact to implementing it.

The Summit will also preview a second white paper in collaboration with Black & Veatch, featuring an Intel case study on real-world applications of water reuse and resource recovery. 

"There's never been a more powerful moment for sustainability optimism to drive industry forward," said Courtney Tripp, Director of Sustainability and Strategy, Industry Americas at Grundfos. "This year's Summit goes beyond conversation—it's about action, technology, and the kinds of cross-sector collaboration that are essential to advancing water and energy resilience."

She added, "At Grundfos, we don't just aim to participate—we're here to lead. The Summit showcases what we do best: delivering real solutions, catalyzing partnerships, and shaping a bold, unified narrative around water, energy, and industrial resilience. We're proud to begin that story here in the heart of America."

The Sustainability Summit builds strategic momentum ahead of Grundfos' participation in Climate Week NYC 2025, where the company will further elevate key findings from the white papers, engage in sector-specific dialogues, and continue its mission to accelerate sustainable water access globally. Grundfos also plans to showcase its advances on its global water access tool, developed in collaboration with Economist Impact. The application promises to deliver actionable analysis on the social and economic impacts of providing safe water access to underserved communities –equipping policymakers, NGOs, and industry leaders with the insights needed to drive equitable water solutions worldwide. 

About the Grundfos Sustainability Summit 2025
Now in its third year, the Grundfos Sustainability Summit is a flagship U.S. event bringing together industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, utilities, NGOs, and academics to explore actionable solutions for industries across the water-energy nexus. Hosted in Kansas City, the 2025 Summit will feature keynote speakers, expert panels, roundtables, and a pitch competition spotlighting early-stage climate tech innovators.

About Grundfos: Grundfos pioneers solutions to the world's water and climate challenges and improves the quality of life for people. As a leading global pump and water solutions company, we promise to respect, protect, and advance the flow of water by providing energy and water efficient solutions and systems for a wide range of applications for water utilities, industries and buildings. For more information, please visit: www.grundfos.com.

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