What does Bluwater do and where does it operate?
Bluwater Sagl is a Swiss company based in Lugano, Zurich and Geneva, specialising in the installation and management of mains-connected water dispensers. Its mission is to make access to drinking water more sustainable, efficient, and technology-driven, while drastically reducing the use of single-use plastic. Bluwater operates in both the residential sector (private homes and apartment buildings) and the professional sphere, offering tailor-made solutions for offices, companies, restaurants, hotels, public spaces, and venues for events and conferences. Its dispensers provide still, chilled, or sparkling water, filtered directly on site and dispensed through smart, elegant systems with a low environmental footprint.
One of Bluwater’s fastest-growing areas is the events and conference sector. Here, the company offers modular and customisable solutions capable of serving high user volumes. The service includes dispensers with various capacities, on-site technical support, constant monitoring, and maintenance—ensuring reliable and uninterrupted access to water throughout the event.
What are the benefits for in the congress and events’ industry?
Bluwater’s approach delivers tangible benefits for both organisers and attendees:
- ♻️ Sustainability: by using refillable bottles and filtered water fountains, the need for single-use plastic bottles is eliminated, significantly reducing waste.
- 💰 Cost savings: purchasing, transporting and disposing of bottled water is no longer necessary.
- 🚰 User experience: attendees have access to fresh, filtered water at various points throughout the event, increasing comfort and satisfaction.
- 🛠️ Full service: Bluwater handles the full cycle, from supply to technical support, easing logistical efforts for organisers.
In this area, there is a fruitful collaboration between Bluwater and Lugano Convention & Exhibition. A fixed water dispenser has been installed at the entrance to the Convention Centre in Lugano, accessible throughout the year to participants, exhibitors and staff. This fixed installation is the symbol of a shared vision, focused on sustainability and innovation in the services offered during events and conferences.
But that's not all: the collaboration has been strengthened with the creation of a customised water bottle, designed specifically to promote the use of tap water in line with the City of Lugano's campaign “L’acqua del rubinetto è buona”.
What is the largest conference you manage and what impact does it have?
One of the most significant events supported by Bluwater was the ICML – International Conference on Malignant Lymphoma, with approximately 4,800 participants spread over five days and multiple venues in Lugano: Palazzo dei Congressi, Villa Ciani, Cinema Corso, Parco Ciani and USI.
Thanks to the installation of high-capacity dispensers and continuous technical support, Bluwater ensured an efficient water service, avoiding waste and simplifying water management at each location. Considering that other refreshment points not included in the count were available at the conference, the actual data for 2025 indicates a consumption of 6,500 litres through Bluwater dispensers, equivalent to 13,000 PET bottles saved. This is a great result that strengthens the sustainable collaboration between Bluwater and Lugano Convention & Exhibition and, in turn, with conference organisers.
