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17-18 SEPTEMBER 2025 | NEC BIRMINGHAM

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17-18 SEPTEMBER 2025 | NEC BIRMINGHAM

Emergency Response & Flood Management

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This section of the show provides a platform to experience the forefront of emergency response strategies and technologies for water management and flood prediction, prevention, insurance and restoration. Attendees can expect to explore innovative solutions for enhancing preparedness, mitigation, and recovery efforts in the face of natural disasters, including real-time monitoring systems, early warning systems, resilience training programmes, flood insurance policies, evacuation planning, and disaster recovery plans.

The sector emphasises the importance of preparedness and resilience in the face of natural disasters, promoting sustainable and effective emergency response practices.

Our agenda showcases presentations from leaders in emergency response strategies. Topics will cover the latest in water monitoring, flood prediction, and flood 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.

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Water Resource Management Keynote
    • Water Management
    SESSION CANCELLED: Implementing a systemic approach to water management: piloting a novel multi-level collaborative integrated water management framework in east London
    Water Resource Management Keynote
     
    Matthew Whaley
    Matthew Whaley - Greater London Authority
    • Flood Management
    • Wastewater
    • Water Management
    Exploring Solutions to Pollution and Storm Overflow Challenges (Presentations & Q&A)
    Water Resource Management Keynote
    This session tackles water pollution and storm overflows through presentations and an interactive Q& ...
    James Hale
    James Hale - CIWEM Urban Drainage Group Committee
    Jo Bradley
    Jo Bradley, UK Director of Operations - Stormwater Shepherds UK
    Keith Herbert
    Keith Herbert, Pathfinder Delivery Lead - Southern Water
    Neil Sewell
    Neil Sewell, Director of New Technology Services - SDS
    • Sustainability
    • Wastewater
    • Net-Zero
    • Water Management
    • Decarbonisation
    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
    Beth Corbould, Director - OFWAT
    Daniel Johns
    Daniel Johns, Managing Director - Water Resources East
    Deborah Feldhaus
    Deborah Feldhaus, Head of Water Resources & Regional Planning - Yorkshire Water
    Sarah Bunney
    Sarah Bunney, CEO - Our Rainwater Limited
    Victoria Cherrier
    Victoria Cherrier, Head of Environment - Water UK
    • Contamination
    • Wastewater
    • Net-Zero
    • Water Management
    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
    Mike Whitehead, Team Leader – Environmental Sustainability Strategy & Water Environment - National Highways
    • Water Management
    • Flood Management
    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
    Julie Foley, Director Strategy and National Adaptation - Environment Agency
    • Flood Management
    • Tech & AI
    • Water Management
    Embracing flood adaptive technology: A paradigm shift for sustainable development in the UK
    Water Resource Management Keynote
     
    Simon Gilliland
    Simon Gilliland, CEO - Flood Technology Group
    • Water Management
    • Flood Management
    Flood-Proofing Our Future: Innovative Solutions in Flood Infrastructure and Resilience (Presentation & Q&A)
    Water Resource Management Keynote
     
    • Contamination
    • Water Management
    • Flood Management
    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
    Jo Bradley, UK Director of Operations - Stormwater Shepherds UK
Water Technical Stage
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    • Wastewater
    • Flood Management
    • Water Management
    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
    Mark Penny, Chief Operating Officer - Business Modelling Applications
    Neil Dewis
    Neil Dewis, Strategic Advisory Water Director, WSP and former Executive Water Director at Yorkshire Water - WSP
    Niki Roach
    Niki Roach, Director - Blue & Green Consulting Limited & Planet Possible Podcast Host
    Sam Fox
    Sam Fox, Chief Strategic Planner (Water) - United Utilities
    Sam Oosthuizen
    Sam Oosthuizen, Head of Water and Resilience Solutions - Business Modelling Applications (BMA)
    • Wastewater
    • Sustainability
    • Water Management
    • Contamination
    • Biodiversity
    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
    Adam Bedford, Collaborative Projects Director - Fera Science Ltd
    Sian Davies
    Sian Davies, Poultry Manager/Farm Administrator - Wernheulog Farm
    • Water Management
    • Flood Management
    • Sustainability
    • Wastewater
    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' ...
    Owen Lauder
    Owen Lauder, Business Development Manger - Previsico
    • Wastewater
    Innovative Screw Press Technologies for Sludge Dewatering: Emphasizing Low OPEX and Ease of Use
    Water Technical Stage
    Introduction to screw press technologies and their role in sludge dewatering. Comparison of differen ...
    Robbert van Leeuwen
    Robbert van Leeuwen, CEO - AMCON
    • Biodiversity
    • Land Remediation
    • Water Management
    • Flood Management
    • Sustainability
    • Decarbonisation
    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 ...
    Don Holmes
    Don Holmes, Head of Natural Environment - Mitie Landscapes
    Helen Simmen
    Helen Simmen, Research and Development - Wildflower Turf Ltd
    Matthew Moore
    Matthew Moore, Strategic Flood & Partnership Manager - Anglian Water
    Terry Smithson
    Terry Smithson, Head of Nature based Solutions - BioScapes Limited
Water Resource Management Keynote
    • Net-Zero
    • Sustainability
    • Water Management
    • Flood Management
    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
    Hannah Howe, Principal Consultant - AECOM
    Jane Findlay
    Jane Findlay, Director - Fira
    • Water Management
    • Wastewater
    • Flood Management
    • Decarbonisation
    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
    George Warren, Integrated Water Manager - Anglian Water
    • Water Management
    • Wastewater
    • Flood Management
    • Sustainability
    • Decarbonisation
    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
    Julian Webster, Water Net Zero Engineering Manager - Affinity Water
    • Net-Zero
    • Water Management
    • Decarbonisation
    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
    Alejandro Sturniolo, Secretary General - Water Positive Think Tank
    • Sustainability
    • Net-Zero
    • Flood Management
    • Wastewater
    • Water Management
    Integrated Water management
    Water Resource Management Keynote
    Ask our experts anything about IWM's benefits, implementation strategies, and fostering collaboratio ...
    Alejandro Sturniolo
    Alejandro Sturniolo, Secretary General - Water Positive Think Tank
    George Warren
    George Warren, Integrated Water Manager - Anglian Water
    Julian Webster
    Julian Webster, Water Net Zero Engineering Manager - Affinity Water
    Ruby Shepperson
    Ruby Shepperson, Reclaim the Rain Project Manager - Suffolk County Council
    • Sustainability
    • Water Management
    • Decarbonisation
    The role of open data in decarbonisation
    Water Resource Management Keynote
     
    Elysia Moore
    Elysia Moore, Operations and Product Manager - Stream
    • Sustainability
    • Net-Zero
    • Water Management
    • Decarbonisation
    What role can innovation play in a sustainable and decarbonised water future?
    Water Resource Management Keynote
     
    Ken Hunnisett
    Ken Hunnisett, Head of Public Sector - Triple Point Investment Management LLP
    • Sustainability
    • Net-Zero
    • Water Management
    • Contamination
    • Decarbonisation
    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 ...
    Elysia Moore
    Elysia Moore, Operations and Product Manager - Stream
    Ken Hunnisett
    Ken Hunnisett, Head of Public Sector - Triple Point Investment Management LLP
    Louise Clarke
    Louise Clarke, Associate Engineer - Buro Happold
    • Water Management
    • Wastewater
    • Professional Services
    • Tech & AI
    • Biodiversity
    • Contamination
    • Sustainability
    None of Us Know More Than All of Us Together
    Water Resource Management Keynote
    In the sometimes overwhelming world of water management, no single organisation or approach holds al ...
    Abi Croutear-Foy
    Abi Croutear-Foy, Managing Director - AquaWatch
Water Technical Stage
    • Tech & AI
    • Energy from Waste
    • Decarbonisation
    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
    Ewart Cox, Managing Director - Assentech Sales Limited
    • Professional Services
    • Sustainability
    • Tech & AI
    • Water Management
    • Wastewater
    Innovative solutions to delivering water efficiency
    Water Technical Stage
    We know that using less water can save money and generate environmental efficiencies - but understan ...
    Stephen Sheridan
    Stephen Sheridan, Head of Account Management - Business Stream
    • Sustainability
    • Water Management
    • Wastewater
    • Flood Management
    Sustainable SuDS with Minimal Land Use
    Water Technical Stage
    This session explores integrating sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) in urban environments with lim ...
    Howard Gray
    Howard Gray, Business Relationship Specalist - GreenBlue Urban
    • Sustainability
    • Tech & AI
    • Wastewater
    The use of Ice Pigging by Severn Trent Water to optimise performance of pumped wastewater mains
    Water Technical Stage
    AMP8 is set to be very challenging as it will bring increased scrutiny to sewage spills from all poi ...
    Andrew Warren
    Andrew Warren, Network Operability Specialist - Waste Networks, Severn Trent Water
    Phil Pettit
    Phil Pettit, Business Development Manager - SUEZ recycling and recovery UK

 

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Areas covered

Flood insurance policies | Hazard Mapping & Vulnerability Assessment | Flood Forecasting & Early Warning Systems | Climate change impact assessment | Flood risk assessment | Restoration services | Early warning systems | River channelisation | Flood barriers | Evacuation planning | Floodwater diversion | Emergency Infrastructure & Shelter | Incident Command & Coordination | Community-based early warning systems | Public Awareness & Education | Flood education and awareness campaigns | Resilient Infrastructure Design | Loss assessment | Mold remediation | Search & Rescue Technologies | Structural drying | Post-disaster Recovery & Reconstruction | Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | Water damage restoration | Evacuation Planning & Management | Emergency response coordination | Community engagement initiatives | Climate Change Adaptation | Community preparedness programs | Coastal & Riverbank Protection Systems | Volunteer organisations | Emergency Planning & Preparedness | Community resilience training | Communication Systems for Emergency Response | Data analytics | Crisis Management & Business Continuity | Temporary Flood Barriers & Protection | Community-based Disaster Management | Urban planning for flood resilience | Infrastructure protection and maintenance | Real-time monitoring systems | Community-based early warning systems | Flood Control Infrastructure | Building repair and reconstruction | Sustainable drainage systems | Floodplain zoning | Hydrological modelling | Flood risk mapping | Resilient Infrastructure Design

 

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