AEDyR

What AEDyR does

AEDyR is a Spanish nonprofit professional association founded in 1998 that has led the desalination and water reuse sector in Spain for 27 years. The association is headquartered in Madrid at C/Diego de León 47 and operates with a lean staff of approximately 9 employees, functioning as a membership-based industry body rather than a product or technology company. AEDyR aggregates constructors, engineering firms, service companies, manufacturers, universities, research centers, and public administrations into a single ecosystem focused on desalination and water reuse technologies and policy.

The association's core offerings center on three pillars: (1) the biennial AEDyR Awards and the flagship XIV Congreso Internacional scheduled for June 24-26, 2025 in Tenerife, which serve as the primary convening events for the sector; (2) the XI Curso Online (Specialist in Desalination and Water Reuse), a professional certification program delivered jointly with the University of Alicante; and (3) ongoing member engagement through monthly and bi-monthly newsletters, working groups, and knowledge resources such as the Documentary on the History of Desalination in Spain and the "10 Certezas sobre Desalación de Agua" publication. AEDyR's distribution is direct, with the website (aedyr.com) acting as the primary channel for membership enrollment, event registration, and course matriculation, supplemented by LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Flickr for community engagement.

AEDyR generates revenue through three streams: recurring annual membership dues from institutional and individual members, event registration and awards sponsorship tied to the international congress, and course fees from the online specialist certification. The association's leadership is industry-embedded — President Domingo Zarzo is also Director of Strategic Projects at Sacyr Agua, Vice President Mª Carmen Garcia Panadero is Director General of SETA PHT, and the Council includes senior representatives from Acciona Agua, Veolia/Suez, AQUALIA, Sacyr Agua, Global Omnium, GS INIMA, DuPont Water Solutions, Nalco, WEG, and the University of Alicante, reflecting the association's role as the neutral convener of Spain's principal desalination value chain.

Name

AEDyR

Legal name

Asociación Española de Desalación y Reutilización

Website

https://aedyr.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AEDyR is a Madrid-based nonprofit professional association founded in 1998 that leads Spain's desalination and water reuse sector, providing membership services, the biennial International Congress and Awards, and a specialist certification course delivered with the University of Alicante.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: AEDyR generates revenue through annual membership fees from its members, which include constructors, engineering firms, service companies, manufacturers, universities, research centers, and public administrations.
2. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from organizing the annual International Congress (XIV Congreso Internacional) and the AEDyR Awards ceremony.
3. Training Courses: The association offers the XI Curso Online (Specialist in Desalination and Water Reuse) generating course registration fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AEDyR (Asociación Española de Desalación y Reutilización) is a non-profit professional association that provides membership services, industry congresses, awards programs, and specialized training courses for Spain's desalination and water reuse sector. Its core deliverables include the annual XIV Congreso Internacional, the AEDyR Awards (II edition in 2025), the online "Especialista en Desalación y Reutilización de Agua" postgraduate course delivered with the University of Alicante, monthly newsletters, and educational resources. The association aggregates constructors, engineering firms, service companies, manufacturers, universities, research centers, and public administrations under a single sector-wide platform.

Product overview

AEDyR (Asociación Española de Desalación y Reutilización) is a professional association that leads the Spanish desalination and water reuse sector for 27 years. Rather than offering a software product platform, AEDyR provides a portfolio of professional services including the organization of the XIV Congreso Internacional (June 2025, Tenerife), the AEDyR Awards program (currently in its II edition), professional education through the XI Curso Online de Especialista en Desalación y Reutilización del Agua offered with the University of Alicante, monthly newsletters with sector news, and educational resources such as documentaries and technical publications. The association serves as a hub connecting constructors, engineering firms, service companies, manufacturers, universities, research centers, public administrations, and professionals in the water desalination and reuse sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AEDyR Membership
• XIV Congreso Internacional de Desalación y Reutilización
• AEDyR Awards (II Edición)
• XI Curso Online - Especialista en Desalación y Reutilización de Agua
• Newsletter Mensual AEDyR
• Documental Historia de la Desalación en España
• Recursos sobre Desalación y Reutilización

Quantifiable outcome

• 27 years of continuous leadership in the Spanish desalination and water reuse sector

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Generalitat ValencianacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEDyR has ongoing meetings with the Generalitat Valenciana to address challenges of water management and the key role of desalination and reuse in sustainable water use.
• Junta de AndalucíacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEDyR works closely with the Junta de Andalucía on strategic lines and creating synergies. A meeting was held between the Consejero Ramón Fernández-Pacheco and AEDyR President Domingo Zarzo to strengthen collaboration.
• International Desalination Association (IDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEDyR maintains close ties with IDA. Several board members of AEDyR are also members of IDA's Board of Directors. AEDyR participates in international conferences organized by IDA.
• Asociación Latinoamericana de Desalación y Reúso (ALADyR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEDyR collaborates with ALADyR on Latin American desalination and reuse initiatives. Some board members serve on both associations.
• Universidad de AlicantecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEDyR collaborates with the University of Alicante on the 'Specialist in Desalination and Water Reuse' postgraduate course and other academic programs.
• European Desalination Society (EDS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEDyR board members have served on the Board of Directors of EDS, indicating active collaboration on European desalination initiatives.
• AQUA ESPAÑAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAQUA ESPAÑA is the Spanish Association of Companies in the Water Sector, federated to AQUA EUROPA. AEDyR works with related water industry associations.
• AQUA EUROPAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean water industry federation representing national associations including AQUA ESPAÑA.
• Asociación Española de Abastecimiento de Agua y Saneamiento (AEAS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEAS is another major Spanish water sector association with which AEDyR collaborates on common interests.
• International Water Association (IWA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIWA is a global water professional organization. AEDyR members participate in IWA events and working groups.
• AECID (Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEDyR members collaborate with AECID on international cooperation projects related to water and sanitation.
• ICEX España Exportación e InversionesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish export and investment agency. AEDyR members work with ICEX on international development of Spanish water technology.
• IMDEA AguacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMDEA Agua (Instituto Madrileño de Estudios Avanzados de Agua) has a scientific committee with AEDyR board member participation.
• Mancomunidad de los Canales del TaibillaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic water supply entity under the Ministry for Ecological Transition. AEDyR member professionals work at this organization.
• SWCC (Saudi Arabia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaudi Arabian Water Regulatory Agency. AEDyR maintains international connections including with Saudi water sector entities.
• Media Partners (Aguas Residuales, FuturEnviro, Industria Ambiente, Retema, TecnoAqua)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerVarious Spanish water and environmental media outlets partner with AEDyR for the annual congress, providing media coverage and promotional support.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• European Desalination Society (EDS): European non-profit promoting desalination and water reuse technologies. AEDyR board members have served on EDS's Board of Directors, making EDS the closest regional peer of AEDyR in Europe.
• Water Reuse Association: US-based non-profit advancing water recycling and reuse. While focused on North America, its mission overlaps tightly with AEDyR's reuse focus, making it a relevant international peer in the reuse sub-segment.
• Asociación Latinoamericana de Desalación y Reúso (ALADyR): Latin American counterpart for desalination and reuse, with overlapping board members. ALADyR extends AEDyR's institutional model to Latin America and represents a regional peer in markets AEDyR is actively engaging.

Broad incumbents

• International Water Association (IWA): Global network of water professionals and researchers. AEDyR members participate in IWA events and working groups, making IWA a broader incumbent peer that overlaps with AEDyR in water-policy and convening.
• International Desalination Association (IDA): The global professional association for the desalination and water reuse industry. AEDyR maintains board-level ties with IDA and several AEDyR board members sit on IDA's Board of Directors, making IDA the most natural global counterpart to AEDyR.

Others

• Global Water Intelligence (GWI): Industry information provider offering research, market intelligence, and events on the international water market. GWI is adjacent rather than directly competitive — both serve the Spanish/international desalination community but with paid intelligence rather than membership convening.
• AQUA EUROPA: European water-industry federation that aggregates national associations including AQUA ESPAÑA. AQUA EUROPA operates one level above AEDyR as a federating body, coordinating lobbying and policy across Europe.

Direct peers

• AQUA ESPAÑA: The Spanish Association of Companies in the Water Sector, federated to AQUA EUROPA. AQUA ESPAÑA operates as a direct Spanish industry counterpart to AEDyR, addressing the broader water-company membership base.
• Asociación Española de Abastecimiento de Agua y Saneamiento (AEAS): The main Spanish association for urban water supply and sanitation. AEAS is a direct domestic peer of AEDyR, with overlapping membership across Spanish utilities, engineers, and public administrations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AEDyR_es
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AEDyR
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aedyr-es
• Instagraminstagram.com/aedyr_asociacion

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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