This document outlines the agenda for the EIP-Water conference on accelerating resource recovery from the water cycle (ARREAU). The agenda includes presentations from working groups on phosphorus, cellulose, and drinking water, as well as discussions on cross-cutting issues, financial instruments, and an action plan for 2016. ARREAU aims to facilitate the development and application of innovative solutions to boost opportunities for recovering resources like phosphorus and cellulose from wastewater and residuals from drinking water treatment.