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.