Registration, refreshments & exhibition

Welcome from conference chair

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  Chair: John Bridgeman
  Pro-vice-chancellor (research & knowledge transfer) - University of Bradford

UNLOCKING INNOVATION IN AMP7

Delivering innovation in AMP7: risks, challenges and opportunities

• Maintaining momentum from trials to adoption at scale
• Seeking opportunities from beyond our industry boundaries
• Goldilocks investment: not too much or too little

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  Chris Thomas
  Head of business improvement and innovation - Bristol Water

The relationship between standards and innovation

• Changing procurement strategies
• Utilising innovation through different models
• Worldwide innovation fund plans

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  Justin Bailey
  Head of innovation - Severn Trent

On-stage interview: the role of the regulator in water industry innovation

In conversation with Ofwat:

• How can regulators and water companies work better to drive innovation?
• What are Ofwat’s commitments regarding water industry innovation?
• What will Ofwat be expecting in AMP7?

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  John Russell
  Senior director, strategy and planning - Ofwat

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  Jane Gray
  Content director - Utility Week

Panel discussion, snap poll, questions and answers

• Aligning water companies and the supply chain
• How can we better collaborate to satisfy the needs of the water industry?
• How can we better overcome the fear of failure?
  Speakers to be joined by:

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  Angela MacOscar
  Head of innovation - Northumbrian Water

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  Lila Thompson
  Chief executive - British Water

Refreshments, networking & exhibition

TECH VS PEOPLE: WHAT IS THE PERFECT FORMULA FOR DRIVING INNOVATION?

The innovation journey: technology, people and processes

• Getting ideas from ‘the ground’ up to senior management
• Ensuring that people understand their role in innovation
• Why getting the people and processes right is key to an innovative future

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  Paul Gaskin
  Research and innovation manager - Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water

Project 13: learnings from a cultural transformation journey

• Developing the strategy for Project 13
• Opening up to innovation and business improvement
• Working to tough government targets

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  Richard Lennard
  Head of commercial – programme and project partner - Sellafield Ltd, Project 13

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Tech + People – the perfect formula for an innovative future

• Northumbrian Water’s innovation strategy to deliver business plans
• Digital vs workforce skills
• Future opportunities

Speaker

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  Eliane Algaard
  Water director - Northumbrian Water

Snap poll, questions & answers

Buffet lunch, networking & exhibition

TECH PITCH COMPETITION

Have your say on the game-changing technologies entering the industry! Attend a dedicated session filled with innovation from our technical industry experts who will present their ideas in a short, sharp format. The opportunity for interactive voting and discussion will follow.

Refreshments, networking & exhibition

INTERACTIVE WORKING GROUPS