As water systems face increasing operational and sustainability challenges, digital transformation offers unprecedented opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability, and resilience. This session explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and real-time monitoring technologies can support smarter water resources management and infrastructure operations in Egypt. Organized by the Mechanical and Electrical Research Institute (MERI) of the National Water Research Center (NWRC), the session will feature technical presentations on Intelligent Management of Pump Stations & Modern Irrigation , and Future Outlook for water infrastructure. The session will also feature a panel discussion entitled “Current Challenges Towards Operating and Maintaining Pump Stations Using Artificial Intelligence Tools” focusing on the key challenges and opportunities associated with adopting AI-based tools for more efficient, reliable, and sustainable pump station operation and maintenance.