Conference Programme

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The Water Industry is now faced with seemingly contradictory requirements to deliver large reductions in its carbon footprint whilst gearing up to meet the much tighter standards of the Water Framework Directive,  and delivering both of these at a reduced cost to the consumer. 
 

The Conference will explore how the industry is gearing up to these challenges by increasing the efficiency of existing technology whilst pushing forward with the development of more novel approaches.   It is intended to provide an interactive environment where those who are offering the new ideas and solutions, can interact with and learn from those who have been involved with the successes and failures of the previous century.  The presentations will offer something for everyone and the quality of the debate is always a memorable feature of this event.  
 

Plenary Keynote Speakers

• Alan Sutherland, Chief Executive, Water Industry Commission for Scotland
• William Wilson, Barrister, Burges Salmon LLP
• Dr Nigel Horan, University of Leeds
• Dr Jerry Bryan, Managing Director, Albion Water

 Invited Speakers

• Jonathan Rains, Divisional Director, Mouchel
• Mike Keil, Head of Climate Change, Ofwat
• Professor Issy Cafoor, Knowledge Transfer  Manager, Environmental Sustainability KTN
• Professor Charles Ainger, Sustainable Development Director, MWH
• Professor Bob Andoh, Chief Technical Officer, Hydro International (USA)
• Brian D'Arcy, Consultant
• Tim Evans, Tim Evans Environment

Technical Sessions

• CARBON AND ENERGY
• RENEWABLE ENERGY OPTIONS
• INSTRUMENTATION AND EQUIPMENT FOR ACHIEVING ENERGY AND COST REDUCTIONS
• INNOVATION
• RESOURCE RECOVERY
• IMPROVING WATER MANAGEMENT

Workshops and Discussion Panels

• EXPENDITURE - BENCH PLANS & GOALS
• IS RAINWATER HARVESTING A COST EFFECTIVE OPTION FOR NEW AND EXISTING HOUSING STOCK?
• ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE WATER THROUGH RESEARCH, INNOVATION, REGULATION AND INVESTMENT
• THE LIMITS OF THE SEWERAGE NETWORK
• CAN WE PUT A VALUE ON WATER? WORKSHOP