Can We Build Smarter? 1.5M Homes & the Water Demand Dilemma
Focus: Tackling water scarcity in new developments – innovation, reuse, planning integration
10:00 Opening Address – Paul Horton, CEO, Future Water Association
10:15 Keynote: The Water Scarcity Challenge in UK Growth Areas
Speaker: Martin Ballard, Wates
10:35 Presentation: Planning Pressure – Aligning Housing and Water Availability
Speaker: Lee Dance, Water Resources South East
10:55 Interactive Interview: Non-technological barriers to adoption: Cross sector learnings
Speakers:
Fareita Udoh, Future Water Association
Kara Cartwright, Innovation Lead - Clean Growth, InnovateUK
11:25 Break
11:45 Non-Potable Water Solutions in Practice: Case Study
Speaker: Hugh Fisher, Aquacell
12:00 Future Water Report Card Workshop
12:45 Lunch and Networking
13:30 NAVs and Water Efficiency: Reducing Potable Demand in New Developments
Chair: Jamie Gordon, Executive Director, Cavendish Consulting
Speakers:
Julian Webster, Water Neutrality Engineering Manager, Affinity Water
Naomi Sadler, Director, SEES
14:15 Presentation: Who Owns the Assets? Stewardship, Community Education & Long-Term Operation
Speaker: Stuart Edwards, Project Delivery Manager, United Utilities
Followed by Q&A
14:45 Panel: Is the Regulatory Landscape Holding Back Innovation for New Developments?
Speakers:
George Warren, Anglian Water
John Hernon, Strategic Development Manager, Thames Water
15:30 Discussion: How do we build 1.5M Homes with the Water Demand Dilemma?
15:50 Closing Remarks - Paul Horton, Future Water
Who will you meet? Water companies, planners, local authorities, developers, regulators, water tech suppliers