Tickets now on sale for the IoW South West Conference & Dinner

Join the Institute of Water's South West Area 2024 Conference and Dinner at the Bristol Aquarium on 24 October.

Earlier this year, water companies submitted draft business plans to Ofwat setting out more than £100 billion of investment that would be needed between 2025 and 2030 to deliver the environmental aims and plans of the sector.

The IoW South West conference will focus on the region’s water sector plans and analyse the implications of Ofwat’s draft determinations for the South West.

Speakers and attendees will delve into how scientific advancements, engineering innovations and societal strategies can contribute to achieving ambitious environmental goals. Additionally, an engaging workshop will highlight the leadership skills necessary to unite stakeholders across various industries and sectors, fostering collaboration toward these objectives.

Following the conference, the much anticipated, annual black-tie dinner will take place - this year in the fabulous setting of the Bristol Aquarium on the city’s Harbourside. You can even arrive at the venue by boat!

Book conference and dinner tickets here.

A glittering evening is planned to include exceptional food and drink and the celebration of award winners who have made outstanding contributions to the region. In addition, the event will be fundraising for Frank Water, a local charity dedicated to water-focused initiatives.

Confirmed speakers include: 

• Susan Davy, Group Chief Executive Officer, Pennon Group 
• Dr Mikael Khan, General Manager, SUEZ R&R UK  
• Steve Lanzon, Director, West Country Water Resource Group
• Andy Pymer, Chief Finance Officer, Wessex Water
• Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE, Environmental Psychologist, University of Bath
• Oscar Watkins, Head of Economic Regulation, South West Water
• Nicola Richter, Head of Academy, WRc
• Tim Knobbs, Head of Profession, Water, WSP

Due to the Aquarium’s restricted capacity, numbers are limited. So, don’t delay - book your ticket today!

Event details:

Location: Bristol Aquarium, Harbourside, BS1 5TT
Date: 24 Oct 2024
Start time: 10:00am
End time: 23:00

For the full event programme and ticket pricing options, visit Delivering PR24 in the South West: Conference & Dinner.

The Institute of Water is, “A family of water professionals. Our members come from across the UK water sector with diverse and wide-ranging skills and disciplinary backgrounds; technicians, scientists, engineers, environmentalists, people and culture specialists, researchers and academics, contractors, manufacturers, asset managers, catchment managers, field operatives, senior leaders, regulators and policymakers and more.”

Water companies that service the South West area include Wessex Water, South West Water, Bristol Water, Bournemouth Water and Cholderton & District Water.