Autodesk joins WEF Water-AI Nexus
Autodesk joins WEF Water-AI Nexus
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Publish Date: 2026-05-06 12:07:00
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AI tools can help reshape how water infrastructure is planned, designed, and operated.
Autodesk has joined the Water-AI Nexus™ Center of Excellence Advisory Council, a global initiative convened by the Water Environment Federation (WEF) to explore how artificial intelligence can support more sustainable and resilient water systems. The council brings together industry leaders, technology providers, and water experts to address a growing challenge: how to harness the potential of AI while managing its environmental footprint, particularly in areas like energy and water use. For Autodesk, and like the dual mission of the Water-AI Nexus, the opportunity sits at the intersection of two priorities—advancing AI-enabled innovation and supporting the responsible management of water resources.
Advancing AI and water stewardship together
AI is already reshaping how water infrastructure is planned, designed, and operated. Utilities are using AI to improve predictive maintenance, detect leaks, and optimize networks, helping address pressures from aging infrastructure, constrained budgets, workforce gaps, and increasing climate volatility. At the same time, demand for digital services and the data centers to support them is placing increasing pressure on water resources. “We’re bringing together leaders across water, technology, and infrastructure because the challenge and opportunity of AI sits at the intersection of these systems,” said Ralph Exton, executive director, Water Environment Federation. “AI has the potential to transform how we manage water, from improving system performance to informing long-term resilience. At the same time, we must ensure that the growth of AI is aligned with responsible water use. The Water-AI Nexus is focused on advancing both, and supporting innovation while safeguarding one of our most critical resources.”
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