With a call to transform water scarcity into resilience, Daniel Madariaga Barrilado was one of the central voices during Aquatech Mexico 2025, an event that took place from September 2 to 4 at Centro Banamex in Mexico City.
The exhibition was held jointly with The Green Expo and Intersolar Mexico, marking the first occasion in which the three international forums shared the same exhibition floor.
Aquatech Mexico 2025 included technological exhibitions and spaces for dialogue to design solutions applicable in the short and medium term.
The inauguration brought together representatives from the National Water Commission (CONAGUA), the Ministry of Energy (SENER), the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT), Agua Capital, ANEAS, ANES, ASOLMEX, and the World Bank.
All agreed that the green transition and the responsible management of water are now strategic priorities for the country’s competitiveness and security.
During his participation, Madariaga Barrilado emphasized that Mexico faces one of the greatest challenges in terms of water security.
“Water is not just a resource, it is life itself. Protecting it is our responsibility to Mexico, Latin America, and future generations. Aquatech is the space that allows us to transform scarcity into resilience,” he stated.
The context of the event reflected the urgency of the issue: while in 1950 Mexico had 18,000 cubic meters of water per capita, today the figure has been reduced to less than 3,500.
Given this scenario, Madariaga underscored the importance of moving toward models of technological innovation and integrated resource management.
In addition to keynote conferences, Aquatech Mexico 2025 included technological exhibitions and spaces for dialogue to design solutions applicable in the short and medium term.
The conclusions of the meeting seek to contribute to the national water agenda and position Mexico as a key player in building global responses to water stress.
Daniel Madariaga is at the forefront of Mexico’s sustainable transformation, advancing vertical farming and clean transportation. With an EGADE background, he manages pioneering initiatives in innovation, recycling, and responsible tourism.