Charmian Abbot
Chief scientific officer - United Utilities
Dr Oliver Puckering
Principal process engineers – solutions (supply & waste) - Xylem Water Solutions
Oliver is a chartered chemical engineer who has been working in the Water Industry for the past 10 years, specifically in new product and process development for Clean Water production, Wastewater and Industrial Water Treatment. Oliver managed water related projects, operated read more
Natalie Prosser
Interim CEO - Office for Environmental Protection
Natalie Prosser is a solicitor by background, with fifteen years in government, specialising in public and regulatory law, regulatory operations and governance. Her previous roles have included General Counsel at the Gambling Commission, Director of Operations, Vocational and Technical Qualifications read more
Alastair Chisholm
Director of policy - CIWEM
Alastair Chisholm is Director of Policy at the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management. He is responsible for translating CIWEM member expertise into technical and policy advice for decision makers at all levels, for environmental managers and the public. read more
Kieran Fahey
Director, long-term control plan - City of South Bend
Kieran Fahey is the City of South Bend’s long-term control plan Director. A native of Ireland, he previously spent a decade with the Irish EPA. He also worked as a research scientist with the Irish Government’s Department of Agriculture and read more
Paul Horton
CEO - Future Water Association
More than 25 years’ experience with NGOs, charities and trade organisations, across the water and environment sector, including TV, radio and policy work. Previously Director of Membership & Development at CIWEM (Chartered Institution of Water & Environmental Management); Director, International read more
Richard Smith
Wastewater innovation architect - Severn Trent
Lee Pitcher
Head of partnerships - Yorkshire Water
Lee Pitcher is Yorkshire Water’s Head of Partnerships and General Manager of Hull and East Riding’s transformational partnership ‘Living with Water’ where the vision is to turn Hull into an exemplar resilient City in Yorkshire. This partnership has already seen read more
Matt Baldry
Director of Sales - I-Phyc
Matt has over 25 years’ experience in the construction and water industries. He brings a diverse range of experience from sales and account management to operational and commercial management gained across both multinational companies and SMEs alike.
Ana Soares
Professor - Cranfield University
Ana Soares is a Professor of Biotechnology Engineering, and she leads the Green Technologies Grand Challenge at Cranfield University. Her research focuses in municipal as well as industrial wastewater management, proposing innovative and economically feasible solutions to produce high quality read more