Day 1: Leakage and Metering Conference

​Draft agenda:

​10:00 – 10:30 | Registration & Networking
Arrival, refreshments, and informal networking.

​10:30 – 10:40 | Welcome and Opening Remarks
Overview of the day, objectives, and housekeeping.

​Speakers:

​Paul Horton, CEO, Future Water Association

​James Hargrave, Head of Leakage Operations, Anglian Water

​10:40 – 11:35 | Technical Session

​Trunk Main Retrofit Meters – Can They Save the Day?

• ​David Tansey (Severn Trent)
  Does a little error really matter? (15 minutes)

• ​Mikal Willmott, Leakage Performance & Strategy Manager, Severn Trent
  Results from recent studies of clamp-on meters (20 minutes)

• ​Andy Godley, Principal Consultant and Head of Testing, WRc
  Insertion meters: the next generation (20 minutes)

​11:35 – 12:35 | Water Dragons Pitching Session
Innovators and solution providers pitch leakage-focused ideas and technologies, followed by feedback and discussion.

​Judges:

• ​Mikal Willmott, Leakage Performance & Strategy Manager, Severn Trent

• ​James Hargrave, Head of Leakage Operations, Anglian Water

• ​Andy Godley, Principal Consultant and Head of Testing, WRc

​12:35 – 13:20 | Lunch & Networking
Buffet lunch and informal discussions.

​13:20 – 14:05 | The Background Leakage Challenge: A Debate on Priorities and Practice
Practical insights and open discussion on current challenges and opportunities in leakage detection and reduction.

​Speakers:

• ​Mark Shepherd, Senior Advisor: Integrated Water Solutions, GWF

• ​Ian Pemberton, Principal Engineer, Ofwat

​14:05 – 15:15 | Networking and Knowledge Exchange
Structured and informal networking, peer discussions, and exhibitor engagement.

​15:15 – 15:30 | Wrap-Up and Close
Key takeaways from the day, next steps, and closing remarks.