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The Water Networks & Sewage sector at the Environmental Services and Solutions Expo provides a platform to explore cutting-edge technology, innovative systems, and sustainable solutions for water distribution and sewage management. Attendees can expect to explore innovative solutions for managing water resources and sewage, including smart water distribution systems, wastewater treatment technologies, and stormwater management systems.

The sector emphasises the importance of promoting sustainable water management practices and the efficient use of resources, mitigating the impacts of climate change, and fostering environmental preservation and public health.

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Water Resource Management Expo
11-12 September 2024 | NEC Birmingham, UK

Our agenda showcases presentations from leaders in water governance, hydrology and water quality monitoring. Topics will cover the latest in wastewater treatment, water pollution control, and sustainable water management.

This schedule is crafted to spark dialogue and offer new perspectives, promising an interactive and thought-provoking expo experience. Stay tuned for additional updates as we expand our roster with more top experts and innovators in the field.

10:00 10:30

Session delivered by Matt Whaley

Water Resource Management Keynote

Matthew Whaley - Greater London Authority
- Flood Management
- Wastewater
- Water Management
10:45 11:45

Exploring Solutions to Pollution and Storm Overflow Challenges (Presentations & Q&A)

Water Resource Management Keynote

his session tackles water pollution and storm overflows through presentations and an interactive Q&A ...

Darren Eckford - CIWEM

Nicole McNab, Head of Strategic Partnerships - Southern Water

Sam Sweeney, Improving Water Company Regulation Manager - Environment Agency
- Decarbonisation
- Sustainability
- Wastewater
- Net-Zero
- Water Management
12:00 12:45

Panel discussion: Collaborative Solutions for a Sustainable Water Future

Water Resource Management Keynote

Our water resources are precious, and ensuring their sustainability demands collective action. This ...

Beth Corbould, Director - OFWAT

Daniel Johns, Managing Director - Water Resources East

Deborah Feldhaus, Head of Water Resources & Regional Planning - Yorkshire Water

Sarah Bunney, CEO - Our Rainwater Limited

Victoria Cherrier, Head of Environment - Water UK
- Contamination
- Wastewater
- Net-Zero
- Water Management
13:00 13:30

National Highways 2030 Water Quality Plan

Water Resource Management Keynote

We are the government owned company that operates, maintains and improves the 4,500 miles of England ...

Mike Whitehead, Team Leader – Environmental Sustainability Strategy & Water Environment - National Highways
- Water Management
- Flood Management
13:40 13:55

Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy and climate adaptation

Water Resource Management Keynote

How the Environment Agency is responding to flood and coastal risks in a changing climate and delive ...

Julie Foley, Director Strategy and National Adaptation - Environment Agency
- Water Management
- Flood Management
14:25 14:45

Flood-Proofing Our Future: Innovative Solutions in Flood Infrastructure and Resilience (Presentation & Q&A)

Water Resource Management Keynote
- Contamination
- Water Management
- Flood Management
15:00 15:30

Pollution from Highway Runoff: Next Steps to Achieve Effective Pollution Control

Water Resource Management Keynote

Jo will describe the pollution caused by highway runoff and the harm that it does to rivers and stre ...

Jo Bradley, UK Director of Operations - Stormwater Shepherds UK

- Net-Zero
- Sustainability
- Wastewater
- Flood Management
- Water Management
10:00 10:45

Whole Systems Adaptive Planning: Connecting long term and short term planning for a sustainable future

Water Technical Stage

Whole Systems Adaptive Planning: Connecting long term and short term planning for a sustainable futu ...

Mark Penny, Chief Operating Officer - Business Modelling Applications

Sam Oosthuizen, Head of Water and Resilience Solutions - Business Modelling Applications (BMA)
- Wastewater
- Sustainability
- Water Management
- Contamination
- Biodiversity
11:00 11:45

Pioneering Sustainable River Management and Poultry Farming Practices

Water Technical Stage

Adam Bedford and Sian Davies will present groundbreaking initiatives aimed at restoring river health ...

Adam Bedford, Collaborative Projects Director - Fera Science Ltd

Sian Davies, Poultry Manager/Farm Administrator - Wernheulog Farm
- Water Management
- Flood Management
- Sustainability
- Wastewater
12:00 12:45

A data driven approach to better understanding drainage asset performance.

Water Technical Stage

In this session, Owen and Grace will highlight the importance of understanding the drainage network' ...

Grace Miller, Account Manager - Previsico

Owen Lauder, Business Development Manger - Previsico
13:35 14:20

Session delivered by Amcon

Water Technical Stage
- Decarbonisation
- Biodiversity
14:40 15:25

Looking beyond carbon myopia: Why a focus on Biodiversity can deliver so much more.

Water Technical Stage

Biodiversity is the stuff of life and the glue which holds systems together. From healthy soils and ...

Terry Smithson, Head of Nature based Solutions - BioScapes Limited

- Net-Zero
- Sustainability
- Water Management
- Flood Management
10:30 11:30

From Theory to Practice: Implementing Successful SUDS and Blue-Green Infrastructure Projects

Water Resource Management Keynote

This session aims to bridge the gap between theory and action, exploring how to translate these inno ...

Hannah Howe, Principal Consultant - AECOM

Jane Findlay, Director - Fira
- Water Management
- Wastewater
- Flood Management
- Decarbonisation
11:45 12:00

Enabling Water Smart Communities - breaking down the barriers to IWM in residential developments

Water Resource Management Keynote

The session will focus in on the 'Enabling Water Smart Communities' project which highlights the sha ...

George Warren, Integrated Water Manager - Anglian Water
- Water Management
- Wastewater
- Flood Management
- Sustainability
- Decarbonisation
12:00 12:15

Delivering Sustainable Growth

Water Resource Management Keynote

The session will take a deep dive into the work being delivered through Project Zero, an Ofwat Innov ...

Julian Webster, Water Net Zero Engineering Manager - Affinity Water
- Decarbonisation
- Net-Zero
- Water Management
12:15 12:30

Water Positive: Amplifying Integrated Water Management for Global Resilience

Water Resource Management Keynote

In a world where water scarcity is becoming one of the most urgent crises due to anthropogenic actio ...

Alejandro Sturniolo, Secretary General - Water Positive Think Tank
- Sustainability
- Net-Zero
- Flood Management
- Wastewater
- Water Management
12:30 13:00

Integrated Water management

Water Resource Management Keynote

Ask our experts anything about IWM's benefits, implementation strategies, and fostering collaboratio ...

Alejandro Sturniolo, Secretary General - Water Positive Think Tank

George Warren, Integrated Water Manager - Anglian Water

Julian Webster, Water Net Zero Engineering Manager - Affinity Water
- Contamination
- Water Management
- Net-Zero
- Decarbonisation
13:15 13:30

Carbonisation: Towards a low carbon biosolid treatment strategy. A gamechanger on the journey to Net Zero and Beyond

Water Resource Management Keynote

The water sector is being challenged through regulation, emerging pollutants, climate change causing ...

Ian Mugford, Technical Director - TerrAffix Soil Solutions Ltd, RSK Group Ltd
- Sustainability
- Net-Zero
- Water Management
- Decarbonisation
13:45 14:00

What role can innovation play in a sustainable and decarbonised water future?

Water Resource Management Keynote

Ken Hunnisett, Head of Public Sector - Triple Point Investment Management LLP
- Sustainability
- Net-Zero
- Water Management
- Decarbonisation
- Contamination
14:00 14:30

What role can innovation play in a sustainable and decarbonised water future? (Presentation & Q&A)

Water Resource Management Keynote

This interactive session tackles how cutting-edge tech and solutions can revolutionise water managem ...

Ian Mugford, Technical Director - TerrAffix Soil Solutions Ltd, RSK Group Ltd

Ken Hunnisett, Head of Public Sector - Triple Point Investment Management LLP
- Water Management
- Flood Management
14:45 15:30

Panel discussion: Flood proofing our future! Building Flood Resilience for Homes and Businesses

Water Resource Management Keynote

- Tech & AI
- Energy from Waste
- Decarbonisation
10:30 11:15

Complying with the Industrial Emissions Directive: Effective Leak Detection and Repair for Anaerobic Digesters

Water Technical Stage

A summary of how to comply with the Industrial Emissions Directive with anaerobic digesters. Mr Cox ...

Ewart Cox, Managing Director - Assentech Sales Limited
- Sustainability
- Water Management
- Wastewater
- Flood Management
12:30 13:15

Sustainable SuDS with Minimal Land Use

Water Technical Stage

This session explores integrating sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) in urban environments with lim ...

Howard Gray, Business Relationship Specalist - GreenBlue Urban