Leading UK water research organisation WRc has just announced the line-up of speakers for its forthcoming Innovation Day on 30th April 2014.
WRc (Water Research Centre) is one of the UK's leading independent research consultancies with over 80 years of national and international experience. Over 200 delegates attended last year’s event, which is now in its third year. The theme of the 2014 Innovation Day, which is free to attend, is delivering value to customers through innovation.
The morning session starts with keynote presentations from Tony Conway, Head of Customer Service and Innovation at United Utilities and Dr. Geoff Mackey, Sustainable Development & Communications Director at BASF Europe North. Other confirmed speakers include:
- Elizabeth Arnett, Head of Communications & Corporate Services, Irish Water
- Stuart Bailey, Head of Sustainability & Climate Change, National Grid plc
- Mark Lane, Managing Director, Mark Lane Water Consultancy Ltd & Consultant, Pinsent Masons
- Robert Schroder, European Commission
- Martin Atkinson, Managing Director, Vector Business Services
- Andrew Musgrave, Head of Network Strategy, Scotia Gas Networks
- Simon Barnes, Programme Director, Yorkshire Water
The day also includes the following workshop sessions, together with a separate Technology Forum and exhibition:
- Water Efficiency: through the eyes of the customer
- Flushables & Fog: keeping your drains flowing
- Resource Efficiency: use less, save more
- Smarter Networks: for affordable comfort
Click here for more information and to register for the event.
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development.
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react.
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites.
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply.
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
Find out more about the remarkable career opportunities on offer at WSP - scroll down to watch the inspirational video.