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Smart Water Systems Conference 

Why this conference?

The aim of the conference is to assist water utility companies, solution/service providers, government officials and finance/investment companies to collaborate, network and examine new technologies and latest developments to move the market forward. Using Case Studies from key European Water Companies - who are all at the forefront of advanced smart network technologies and strategies – we will explore how new technologies, IOT and Artificial Intelligence can help to produce and analyse real-time data to ensure more efficient leakage detection and management, leading to better customer engagement and subsequently decreased customers water usage.

Why Attend?

The conference will consider key developments in the smart water meter roll outs that have been happening across the UK and parts of Europe with a special focus exploring in detail the challenges faced in the deployment of both household and non-household metering. Giving you an in-depth knowledge on the requirements you need to build an efficient Advanced Metering Infrastructure. Other topics covered this year will be an insight into new innovations for the development of smart water networks, updates on new AI technologies and a review on data management.

We strive to deliver real insight and learning experiences through the expertly selected speakers, who are all recommended through our extensive research and consultation that is carried out across the industry. This two-day agenda offers you peer-to-peer networking with leaders in the Smart Water Market. We look forward to welcoming you to the conference in April.
 

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Adam Smith

Adam Smith

Manager of Smart Networks and Metering Transformation, Yorkshire Water
Brian Truegaard

Brian Truegaard

Teammanager, Metering Manager, VCS Denmark
Chris Murray

Chris Murray

Chairman, Water Resources South East
Doug Spencer

Doug Spencer

Head of Smart Metering, Anglian Water
James Hargrave

James Hargrave

Regional Operational Leakage Manager, Anglian Water
Jeannette Henderson

Jeannette Henderson

Principle, Ofwat
Jeremy Heath

Jeremy Heath

Innovation Manager, SES Water
Julian Webster

Julian Webster

Water Net Zero Manager, Affinity Water
Kate Willison

Kate Willison

Portfolio Manager, Safe Smart Systems and Innovation Director, Jacobs
Lucio Machetti

Lucio Machetti

R&D Manager, Smart Network and Framework Area Technical Manager, Terranova Srl
Michael Bold

Michael Bold

Smart Metering Manager, United Utilities
Richard Channell

Richard Channell

Head of Smart Metering Strategy, Thames Water Utilities Ltd
Rowan Jameson

Rowan Jameson

Sales Director - Smart Utilities, Arqiva Ltd
Scott King

Scott King

Smart Metering Benefits Realisation Manager, Anglian Water
Shaun Wallace

Shaun Wallace

'The Dark Destroyer',

Adam Smith

Manager of Smart Networks and Metering Transformation, Yorkshire Water
Adam Smith

Adam transition to working in the water industry in 2011 with RPS, working in leakage after starting his working life as a research scientist. Having worked in, Data Science, Innovation, Strategy and the non regulated water sector, Adam started his current position in November 2021 supporting the 15% leakage reduction in AMP7, improving network asset health, digitally transforming leakage operations and delivering the companies smart metering ambition. Other career highlights include: chairing the Water UK “Expert Resin Lining Group” 2019-2021, and leading a UK trade mission to Singapore and the Philippines with UK water supply chain 2018.

Brian Truegaard

Teammanager, Metering Manager, VCS Denmark
Brian Truegaard

Chris Murray

Chairman, Water Resources South East
Chris Murray

Chris’s expertise stems from over 45 years of experience in the UK Energy sector where his remits covered Network Operations, Asset Management, Change and Stakeholder Management, Employee and Customer Engagement, Health and Safety, Gas and Electricity Transmission, Gas Distribution, Regulation and Commercial.
In addition to being a 3-time CEO Chris has over 25 years of Non-Executive experience and is currently Chairman at Water Resources South East and Chair of the Northern Powergrid Customer Engagement Group. In addition, he holds Non-Executive Director positions at the Low Carbon Contracts Company, The Electricity Settlements Company, The MS Society, MSS Trading, the Leicestershire Hospice and LOROS Commercial Innovations. Chris has held numerous previous Non-Executive roles including being Chairman of National Grid Gas plc, National Grid Electricity plc and National Grid Gas Holdings.
He has chaired the Energy Generation and Supply Knowledge Transfer Network and been a Board Member of the Energy Networks Association, Xoserve Limited, National Grid Gas plc and the Nexus Institute. Chris alsos chaired the UK Energy Emergency Executive Committee and been a member of the Executive of the NJUG (National Joint Utilities Group), HAUC (Highway Authorities and Utilities Committee), a Director of the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce, and Council member of both CBI Northern Ireland and CBI North West.

Chris earned his Honours Degree in Pure Economics from the University of Warwick before undertaking further professional development at Wharton, Insead, Ashridge and IMD Lausanne business schools.

Chris was appointed to Membership of the Order of the British Empire in the 2016 New Year’s Honours list for his services to skills and to charity.

Dave Rubin

Senior Director, Product Management, Aclara Technologies
Dave Rubin

Dave Rubin is a Senior Director of Product Management at Aclara Technologies. Dave has been with Aclara for more than nine years and leads the Water AMI Team. With a BSEE and an MBA he has deep technology experience and a strong business background. Dave is responsible for the strategic direction and implementation of new water product development including core AMI offerings, acoustic leak detection, and Aclara’s Smart Infrastructure Solutions portfolio. Dave is a recognized AMI expert and regular speaker to customers, consultants, and at various Industry events such as AWWA, SWAN Forum, the Global Water Conference, and MACRUC.

Doug Spencer

Head of Smart Metering, Anglian Water
Doug Spencer

A biology graduate, Doug joined AW laboratories in 1991. He moved to Innovation working on process optimisation and control then in 1996 water operations as a network scientist. After gaining his MSc, managing strategic science and AMP 3 plumbosolvency programmes Doug joined leakage in 2006 working in both field ops and reporting leading the Sodcon and customer leakage programmes. In 2016 he took on project management for Smart AMI. A former chair of the CIWEM Scientific Group Committee, and currently co-programme lead on the UKWIR BQ02 ‘zero leakage by 2050’.

Dr Joseph Butterfield

Innovation Manager, Mueller
Dr Joseph Butterfield

Federico Donati

Water Technological Innovation Manager, HERA SpA
Federico Donati

Graduated in environmental engineering in 2002 at University of Bologna. He worked for the Romagna Basin Authority as a freelancer and for Rosetti Marino Group as HSE employee.
He Works for HERA since 2004 in various positions, from water plant management and maintenance, water leak detection, GIS processing, implementation cathodic gas pipes protection, water quality management.
Now he is the Water technological Innovation manager in HERA Water Division focusing on innovative leak detection tools, data management, treatment water and wastewater new technologies.

James Hargrave

Regional Operational Leakage Manager, Anglian Water
James Hargrave

James manages Leakage Operations across Anglian Water and Hartlepool Water. He heads up a team of 275 people assigned to different workstreams across three regional areas, delivering Active Leakage Control, Advanced Detection, SMART leakage monitoring, Customer Side Leakage and new technology development and implementation. A senior leader within the award-winning Integrated Maintenance and Repair alliance, James influences both strategic and tactical direction in Anglian Waters challenging leakage reduction journey. Having started in the water industry in 1991, James’ career has taken him through regulation, scientific, innovation and front-line network management developing a broad range of expertise and knowledge. As a LEAN 6 Sigma practitioner, James specialises in operational performance and efficiency, optimised process development, technology adoption, and business-as-usual integration.

Jeannette Henderson

Principle, Ofwat
Jeannette Henderson

Jeannette has over 20 years' experience working collaboratively to develop and deliver a wide range of policy, strategy and transformational change programmes in central and local government. At Ofwat Jeannette is part of the team with oversight of the Innovation Fund, in particular focussing on future development of the fund and ensuring a robust evaluation framework is in place to inform future policy. Jeannette also leads work to enable closer, more effective working between water sector regulators to support innovation, including setting up StreamLine a regulatory advice service for businesses and a project aimed at understanding what data is collected and held by the regulators, what can be shared and what can be made open data.

Jeremy Heath

Innovation Manager, SES Water
Jeremy Heath

With more than 30 years' experience in the Water Industry, and a background in both mechanical engineering and database applications, Jeremy is responsible for the management of innovation within SES Water. He has a keen interest in innovations that will transform how we manage our water networks, in particular smart metering, smart networks, artificial intelligence and IoT communications. In addition to his role at SES Water, Jeremy is also the lead for the UKWIR national zero leakage project and is responsible for driving the UK leakage research programme.

Julian Webster

Water Net Zero Manager, Affinity Water
Julian Webster

 With over 15 year’s experience in the water industry, and a background in design and engineering solutions, Julian is responsible for the delivery of ‘Project Zero’ an Ofwat funded project being led by Affinity Water. The project is structured over seven workstreams, these encompass smart metering, innovation and technology, policy and regulation, and the establishment of a "Water Trading platform. Having worked within Developer Services for over a decade he understands the challenges faced by a growing population and climate change, and is using his expertise on developer customers, regulation, and technical solutions to explore the opportunities water neutrality presents.

Kate Willison

Portfolio Manager, Safe Smart Systems and Innovation Director, Jacobs
Kate Willison

As Innovation Director, Kate seeks to create and deliver value through innovation. She connects the dots – between ideas, people, teams, clients, partners, technologies, challenges and opportunities – such that innovation can flourish.
Kate has 17 years of experience as a digital and innovation consultant, and has led both technical projects and global strategic initiatives. She has worked on a diverse range of projects in the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Europe in the energy, environmental, transport and water sectors. Kate is currently leading the £9.2M Safe Smart Systems Ofwat Innovation Project which seeks to take the first steps towards a fully automated and secure water system.

Kevin Murray

Metering & Conservation Technical Manager, Uisce Éireann
Kevin Murray

Kevin Murray is the Metering & Conservation Technical Manager at Uisce Éireann (Irish Water) and a Fellow of Engineers Ireland. Kevin has been involved with water metering projects for over 20 years, including automatic meter reading. He is a member of the CEN TC92 and ISO TC30 SC7 working groups responsible for international water meter standards.

Louise Vanysacker

Head of R&D & Programme Manager Smart Meters, De Watergroep
Louise Vanysacker

To date, Louise Vanysacker is R&D Manager at De Watergroep where she coordinates the R&D department. She was appointed to this position in February 2018. Previously, she held the position of Quality Advisor Microbiology at the De Watergroep Laboratory from 2014 to 2018. Throughout her career, she has actively participated in various R&D projects and collaborations with multiple universities and research institutes. Her day-to-day work consists of helping to set R&D strategies for De Watergroep in order to maximize the value of scientific efforts towards implementation. Furthermore, since November 2023, she has taken charge of coordinating the digital water meter program. Louise holds a Master's degree in Science and a PhD in Bio-Science Engineering.

Lucio Machetti

R&D Manager, Smart Network and Framework Area Technical Manager, Terranova Srl
Lucio Machetti

 Lucio Machetti holds a second-level Master's degree in Management of Research, Innovation, and Technology from Politecnico di Milano in 2021, and an honors Master's degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Pisa in 2007. Currently, he serves as the R&D Director at Terranova, a leading Italian company specializing in the development of innovative and versatile solutions for public services. In this role, he oversees the development of a smart metering and smart grid platform using GPRS, 169 MHz, and NB-IoT technologies. Additionally, Lucio is a board member of HPA, an innovative startup offering AI-based software solutions.

Michael Bold

Smart Metering Manager, United Utilities
Michael Bold

Dr Michael Bold has a background in civil engineering and data analytics. For the last ten years he has been harnessing large data sets to create smart solutions in the power and water utilities. His current role is overseeing the smart metering programme at United Utilities, which is designed to reduce both water demand and losses. This requires the right IT stack, processes and staff expertise. Michael previously worked at E.ON where he was owner of event and alert management, developing techniques to identify faulty meters, incorrect bills and hardship consumers.

Pieter De Cocker

Director of Intelligent Industry Energy Transition & Utilities, Capgemini Invent
Pieter De Cocker

In addition to his role as head of sustainability for Capgemini Invent Belgium, Pieter is driving the Intelligent Industry efforts to help clients on their dual transition journey by redesigning business models, transforming operations and integrating smart technologies at scale. For several years, he is providing expert support for several Belgian drinking water companies, mainly on strategy, business processes, technology (metering & data communication), AMI operations, procurement and legal (GDPR).

Prior to joining Capgemini, Pieter worked as an expert for SUEZ, developing new treatment processes for the water sector. He holds a masters in Bioscience engineering and PhD's in Process and Environmental engineering from the Ghent University and INSA Toulouse.

Richard Channell

Head of Smart Metering Strategy, Thames Water Utilities Ltd
Richard Channell

Richard is responsible for leading Thames Water’s thinking on their future smart metering strategy, including the delivery of data and insights from meter data. He is a Chartered Engineer with extensive experience delivering digital communications solutions within utilities, telecoms, and broadcast sectors. His most recent experience has been with Arqiva delivering the digitalisation of gas, electric and water services by deploying Internet-of-Things/M2M smart metering solutions. Key achievements include the communications solution for the North of England and Scotland as part of the energy industry-led smart metering programme, and delivery of smart water metering networks for Thames Water and Anglian Water.

Rowan Jameson

Sales Director - Smart Utilities, Arqiva Ltd
Rowan Jameson

Rowan is an accomplished sales leader with over 25 years’ experience in the telecommunications industry in fixed and mobile. She has a deep understanding of the landscape with experience at organisations with highly mobile workforces and significant assets and across indirect, enterprise, public sector, and multinational markets.

Always customer-led, and with an interest in the customers’ environment and requirements, Rowan successfully navigates complex environments to build with strong partnerships and relevant value propositions.

Sara Cunha

Water Loss Manager, Aguas do Porto
Sara Cunha

Scott King

Smart Metering Benefits Realisation Manager, Anglian Water
Scott King

During 14 years working at Anglian Water, I worked for two years in smart meter projects prior to the rollout of smart meters in the Anglian Water region, before returning to smart metering as the Benefits Realisation Manager in 2020. Since then I have worked on the smart metering customer side leakage programme, data infrastructure programmes and a range of innovation projects linked to smart meters and smart meter data.

Shaun Mason

Strategic Programme Director, Water Research Centre Limited
Shaun Mason

Shaun Wallace

'The Dark Destroyer',
Shaun Wallace

Hailed as one of the best brains in Britain, Shaun Wallace has taken the intelligence-based game show circuit by storm. Shaun is also a proud voice for Black History Month in the UK using his own lived experience to speak on issues of racial diversity to inspire a more inclusive society. His interviews on ITV's Good Morning Britain in which he described his own experience of repeated racial profiling by the police despite his glittering legal and television career have been watched by millions. Shaun is recognised as one of the iconic ‘Chasers’ on ‘The Chase’ where he uses his academic excellence to outwit contestants of the game show. Also, a practising barrister and lecturer, the recognisable television personality has had a vast and accomplished career. With a professional background, and esteemed status in the media, Shaun is perfectly placed as a conference facilitator able to take the reins on your day. Similarly, his expansive career makes for an engaging and entertaining after dinner talk, with his charming on-screen personality transiting into his speaking engagements.

Nicknamed ‘The Dark Destroyer’ and the ‘Legal Eagle’, Shaun has dominated ITV’s game show ‘The Chase’ since 2009. A key feature of the show from its inaugural series, for over a decade, Shaun has been impressing audiences with his wealth of knowledge across a spectrum of subjects. Regularly seen dashing contestants' dreams of cash with his speedy answers and depth of expertise, Shaun even starred in a 2018 special of The Chase Australia. A fan favourite from the show, his cool demeanour and personable nature ensures a good rapport with audiences, both live and on-screen.

Admitted to the bar in 1984, Shaun’s early career was dedicated as a legal professional. Holding a BA in Law from Inns of Court School of Law, Shaun continues to maintain his professional career, aside from his media commitments, and has contributed to hearings as legal counsel, across the country. Currently, a member of Great James Street Chambers, Shaun also acts as a lecturer, teaching in subjects like environmental law and health and safety law. Utilising his presentation skills developed in his educational and legal career, Shaun’s appearances at events are always highly professional.

Making his mark on the quiz show scene in 2004, Shaun won the elite programme ‘Mastermind’ before going on to reach the finals of the equally challenging ‘Are You an Egg Head?’. Maintaining his dominance in the field, Shaun has also appeared on the likes of: The Weakest Link, Celebrity Catchphrase and Countdown, proving he really is brilliantly brainy. Placing in the top 300 people worldwide at the World Quizzing Championships 2012, Shaun’s talents are recognised globally. In 2020, Shaun starred in ITV's Don't Rock the Boat, and "Alan Carr's Epic Gameshow" entertaining the public alongside many of the nations favourite celebrities. His talent in front of camera stands out and he continues to appear regularly across millions of tv screens.

Shaun Wallace is an intelligent and passionate voice for Black History Month, diversity and inclusion. He uses his platform as a celebrity to support Black History Month, making a string of appearances and interviews particularly on ITV's Good Morning Britain to further the narrative of diversity and togetherness. He advocates for the inclusion of Black History to the curriculum on the basis of supporting greater respect of all people in the country.

In 2020, Shaun appeared in Racism: My Story, a Channel 5 programme responding to the rising racial tensions across the globe, as well as Good Morning Britain. On the shows, Shaun candidly shared the experiences that define Britain's rampant racism, through emotive interviews. After being told that he would never make it as a lawyer, with determined resolve Shaun proved his critics wrong, dismantling the stereotypes projected onto him in his youth. Diversity continues to be an imperative topic of conversation in business, with few communicating the importance of inclusion quite as powerfully as Shaun. Benefit from the intellectual and entertaining contributions of Shaun Wallace, when you book him for your next occasion.

 Why should you attend? 

  • Gain insight into new innovations for the development of smart water networks.
  • Get the latest information on reviewing your water data management.
  • Hear the latest insights into optimising your smart network for enhanced leakage detection.
  • Benchmark your smart water systems against other leaders in the field.

 Who should attend?

Anyone who is interested in the future of Smart Water Systems

Here's our usual attendance:

Directors, Heads, Managers and Engineers of…

Leakage Management
Network Leakage
Leakage Strategy
Network Management
Distribution Operations
Distribution Systems
Water Supply
Pipeline Management
Asset Management
Smart Metering
Smart Metering Benefits Realisation
Innovation
Smart Meter Operations
Smart Water Research & Development
Metering Technology And Solutions
Smart Water Operations
Water Regulation
Digital Strategy
Chief Data Officer
Past Attendees Include:

sponsors

Conference agenda

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8:00

Registration & Coffee

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8:50

Chair's Opening Remarks

Jeremy Heath, Innovation Manager, SES Water

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9:00

Updates on United Utilities’ Smart Meter and Network Development

Michael Bold, Smart Metering Manager, United Utilities

  • UU’s smart meter procurement updates
  • Smart roll out of new meter platforms
  • Smart and the customer – promoting feedback and better data acquisition
  • Sustainability aims and battery issues for smart meters – Lessons learned and way ahead
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    9:30

    Innovating Smart Water Metering and Network Programs for the South East of England

    Jeremy Heath, Innovation Manager, SES Water

  •  An overview of the smart water innovation programs being developed by SES Water
  • The Universal Metering Programme and providing smart meters for a sustainable future
  • Updates on the iDMA and DMA – SES Water’s Intelligent Supply Network Program and Asset Health Management
  • Optimising customer experience and wastewater saving through GetWaterFit
  • Future implementation of new technologies for smart water innovation
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    10:00

    Session Reserved for Sponsor – Echologics - A Mueller Technologies Company

    Dr Joseph Butterfield

    Dr Joseph Butterfield, Innovation Manager, Mueller

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    10:30

    Morning Coffee

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    11:00

    Session Reserved for Sponsor – Water Resources Group (WRc)

    Shaun Mason

    Shaun Mason, Strategic Programme Director, Water Research Centre Limited

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    11:30

    The Safe Smart Systems Project – Pioneering Long-Term Operational Resiliency Through AI and Data-Driven Solutions

    Kate Willison, Portfolio Manager, Safe Smart Systems and Innovation Director, Jacobs

  •  The Safe Smart Systems Project – The approach to innovation
  • An overview of the key AI and data technologies being utilised by the Project to drive the automation of systems
  • Lessons learned from Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Project
  • The way ahead – Technologically and in the way we work
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    Smart Metering is here, but where is it going?

    Dave Rubin, Senior Director, Product Management, Aclara Technologies

  • Better and more accurate billing is the foundation of Smart Metering - let it also change your relationship with your customer
  • So.Much.Data – what more can you do with it?
  • Demand reduction – we all talk about it, how can Smart Metering help?
  • Leverage your network for improved operations and lower costs
  • Advances in Smart Metering performance – what are vendors doing to make AMI work even harder for you?
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    12:30

    Networking Lunch

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    13:30

    Water Management and Data Collection – The HERA Perspective

    Federico Donati, Water Technological Innovation Manager, HERA SpA

  • HERA’s smart meter and network implementation
  • Resilience and Smart data management strategies
  • Water Safety – Reacting quickly using smart technologies
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    The Águas do Porto Perspective to Smart Urban Water Management

    Sara Cunha

    Sara Cunha, Water Loss Manager, Aguas do Porto

  • Águas do Porto’s smart meter and network integration strategy
  • Optimising integrated tele-management and telemetry systems to control and maintain the water network
  • Reducing water loss through smart leakage detection technology
  • Water resource management for a more sustainable future in Porto and Portugal
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    14:30

    The VandCenter Syd Perspective on Delivering Quality Drinking Water and Smart Metering Technology

    Brian Truegaard

    Brian Truegaard, Teammanager, Metering Manager, VCS Denmark

  •  Priorities for VandCenter Syd in smart remote meter rollout to enhance leakage detection
  • Enhancing customer service through smart meter engagement and feedback during replacements
  • Shifting consumer behaviours to reduce water wastage
  • Experiences and lessons learned from India’s smart meter roll out program – Working towards clean water for all by 2024

     

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    Afternoon Tea

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    15:30

    Smart Metering in AMP8: How to Unlock Success

    While smart water metering can unlock significant gains, success isn’t always guaranteed. Drawing on experiences from the UK’s most ambitious smart water metering programmes, join Arqiva’s Commercial Director Rowan Jameson as she reveals insights to future-proofing your investments in AMP8 and beyond.

    Discover:

  • How you can extend your assets’ lifespans with quality connectivity.
  • Why complete data is the cornerstone of customer engagement.
  • How lower standard installation can quickly unravel your business case.
  • Why your communications solution choices are not set in stone.
  • How to secure a quality smart water metering solution with no upfront costs
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    Rowan Jameson, Sales Director - Smart Utilities, Arqiva Ltd

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    16:00

    Panel Discussion: Innovative Approaches to Smart Water Management – Leveraging Smart Meters, Networks, and Leakage Detection Technology

  •  How do advanced smart meter technologies contribute to accurate water consumption monitoring, billing efficiency, and customer engagement in smart water systems?
  • What are the latest developments in smart network integration for water management and how do these innovations streamline data collection and analysis for optimised decision-making processes?
  • What role do cutting-edge leakage detection technologies play in mitigating water losses, improving infrastructure resilience, and ensuring the longevity of smart water systems?

     

  • Jeremy Heath, Innovation Manager, SES Water

    Michael Bold, Smart Metering Manager, United Utilities

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    16:45

    Chair's Closing Remarks and Close of Day One

    Jeremy Heath, Innovation Manager, SES Water

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    17:30

    Arqiva’s Celebrity-Hosted Pub Quiz with Shaun 'The Dark Destroyer' Wallace

    Shaun Wallace, 'The Dark Destroyer',

    Get ready for a pub quiz with a twist, hosted by Shaun 'The Dark Destroyer' Wallace. With free food and drinks, feel free to come by yourself or rally a team. Will you take home the coveted title of Arqiva's Ultimate Quiz Champion?

    Date: Monday 22nd April
    Time: From 5.30pm onwards
    Location: The Greyhound, 1 Kensington Square, London W8 5EP

    Exclusive event highlights:

  • Celebrity quizmaster: get ready to be challenged and entertained by Shaun 'The Dark Destroyer' Wallace.
  • Complimentary food and drinks: enjoy an array of free drinks and light bites.
  • Vibrant setting: delight in the lively ambiance of Greyhound, just a short stroll from the conference venue.
  • Flexible team options: choose to register either as a team (up to six members) or as a solo player. Individual players will be matched up with teams before the event starts.

    Please contact the SAE Media Team if you would like to register! 
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    8:15

    Registration & Coffee

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    8:50

    Chair's Opening Remarks

    Doug Spencer, Head of Smart Metering, Anglian Water

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    9:00

    Driving Smart Water Networking Innovation & Strategic Partnerships

    Angela MacOscar

    Angela MacOscar, Head of Innovation, Northumbrian Water Group

  • Key priorities for Northumbrian Water in pushing innovation of smart water systems
  • Leveraging new technologies for smart metering
  • Leakage and networking of detection protocols
  • Innovation of water data collection and data management systems – Digital Twins
  • The Northumbrian Water Innovation Festival – Projects and People
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    9:30

    OFWAT – Advancing Innovation for the UK Water Sector

    Jeannette Henderson, Principle, Ofwat

  • The Ofwat Innovation Fund and promoting the water sector to innovate
  • Updates on innovation Fund proposals and consultations
  • Water Breakthrough Challenge 4
  • Future requirements for innovation in the water sector
  • Sustainability priorities and a word on PR24
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    Artificial Intelligence and Smart Technologies: Practical Applications to Empower Your Digital Water Network

    We look forward to seeing you on 23 April to show you how we apply artificial intelligence to smart metering processes. All data provided by our TAMM platform (consumption, battery status, field data, ...) can be used by AI to enhance operations, which we will show you in use cases. Furthermore, we will talk about how this has a minimal impact on the environment, ensuring sustainable management.

    Lucio Machetti, R&D Manager, Smart Network and Framework Area Technical Manager, Terranova Srl

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    10:30

    Morning Coffee

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    Enhancing Thames Water’s Smart Meter Strategy – Customer Engagement and Smart Meter Data

    Richard Channell, Head of Smart Metering Strategy, Thames Water Utilities Ltd

  • Thames Water’s 2025+ smart strategy
  • The Digital Portal – Optimising customer feedback and engagement
  • Results from the December smart meter procurement exercise
  • Thames Water Meter Data Platform – Data management of data from over 3 million meters
  • Climate issues and Thames Water strategy
  • Water demand and reduction plans
  • Influencing customer behaviours

     

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    11:30

    MOSL and The National Metering Strategy of NHH Data

    Steve Formoy

    Steve Formoy, Finance Director & Lead/Sponsor, Strategic Metering Programme, MOSL

  • Updates from the release of the National Metering Strategy and the next steps
  • The value case for a national data hub
  • Enhancing customer interaction through the strategy
  • Tracking delivery of large & medium size meter roll out across the NHH market
  • Optimising asset data through the roll out period
  • Minimum service standards of HNN meters
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    Smart(er) Metering in Flanders: From Large Scale Roll-Out to Data Driven Customer Services

  • Flemish context for Smart Metering
  • Exploring synergies between water & energy utilities
  • Where are we now? Roll-out status and lessons learned.
  • What’s next? Future roadmap
  • Deep dive: Developing new data driven customer services
  • Pieter De Cocker, Director of Intelligent Industry Energy Transition & Utilities, Capgemini Invent

    Louise Vanysacker, Head of R&D & Programme Manager Smart Meters, De Watergroep

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    12:30

    Networking Lunch

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    Advancing Yorkshire Water’s Smart Water Networking Capabilities

    Adam Smith, Manager of Smart Networks and Metering Transformation, Yorkshire Water

  •  An overview of Yorkshire Water’s smart water network innovation strategy 2025-2030
  • Optimising new SMART strategies – The point of interest leakage strategy and reaching frontier water networks
  • New smart water development projects – A journey to optimise data management
  • Future requirements for advancing Yorkshire Water’s smart water systems
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    Operationalising Smart Leakage Detection Methods for Water Resiliency

    James Hargrave, Regional Operational Leakage Manager, Anglian Water

  •  Anglian Water’s leakage detection priorities
  • Intermittent vs Online Monitoring capabilities
  • Digital Twins for smart leakage detection
  • Challenges to leakage detection – Including data as a service product
  • Requirements for smart water resource management and leakage response
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    Anglian Water’s SMART Programme for Efficient Water Management

    Scott King, Smart Metering Benefits Realisation Manager, Anglian Water

  • How we use smart meter data for interactive leakage detection
  • The next 5-year AMP – Required equipment and challenges
  • Digital Twins and GDPR implications for smart meter operations
  • Meeting Anglian Water’s sustainability objectives through smart meter technology
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    15:00

    Afternoon Tea

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    Delivering Sustainable Growth: Water Neutral Developments

    Julian Webster, Water Net Zero Manager, Affinity Water

  • An overview of water neutrality and ‘Project Zero’
  • Delivering sustainable growth in the water industry – Influencing Customer Behaviours
  • Updates on ‘Project Zero’
  • Lessons learnt to date and next steps
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    WRSE – Managing Water Resources and Developing Resilience for a Sustainable Future

    Chris Murray, Chairman, Water Resources South East

  • The mission of the WRSE in developing a regional resilience plan for the South East of England
  • Key technologies and required interventions...etc
  • Sustainability requirements for the future of water resource management
  • Lessons learned and future requirements
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    Panel Discussion: Empowering Water Sustainability Through Smart Solutions

  • How can smart water metering systems enhance water resource management and contribute to sustainable water practices?
  • What are the key benefits and challenges associated with implementing smart water networks for efficient water distribution and conservation?
  • How can advanced leakage detection technology revolutionise water sustainability strategies, reduce water loss, and ensure long-term resource availability?
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    Doug Spencer, Head of Smart Metering, Anglian Water

    Chris Murray, Chairman, Water Resources South East

    Julian Webster, Water Net Zero Manager, Affinity Water

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    Chair's Closing Remarks and Close of Day Two

    Doug Spencer, Head of Smart Metering, Anglian Water


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    Yorkshire Water
    Teammanager, Metering Manager
    VCS Denmark
    Chairman
    Water Resources South East
    Senior Director, Product Management
    Aclara Technologies
    Head of Smart Metering
    Anglian Water
    Innovation Manager
    Mueller
    Water Technological Innovation Manager
    HERA SpA
    Regional Operational Leakage Manager
    Anglian Water
    Principle
    Ofwat
    Innovation Manager
    SES Water
    Water Net Zero Manager
    Affinity Water
    Portfolio Manager, Safe Smart Systems and Innovation Director
    Jacobs
    Metering & Conservation Technical Manager
    Uisce Éireann
    Head of R&D & Programme Manager Smart Meters
    De Watergroep
    R&D Manager, Smart Network and Framework Area Technical Manager
    Terranova Srl
    Smart Metering Manager
    United Utilities
    Director of Intelligent Industry Energy Transition & Utilities
    Capgemini Invent
    Head of Smart Metering Strategy
    Thames Water Utilities Ltd
    Sales Director - Smart Utilities
    Arqiva Ltd
    Water Loss Manager
    Aguas do Porto
    Smart Metering Benefits Realisation Manager
    Anglian Water
    Strategic Programme Director
    Water Research Centre Limited
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    5 minutes with Kate Willison, Portfolio Manager, Safe Smart Systems and Innovation Director, Jacobs

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    Sponsors


    Aclara

    Sponsors
    https://www.hubbell.com/aclara/en

    Future-proofing Smart Networks by harnessing Aclara’s complete advanced metering (AMI) and sensor technology infrastructure solutions. Aclara powers the data-driven information and advanced applications that utilities need in real-time, leveraging AMI investment to improve services and manage water distribution networks; including but not limited to:

    • Leak Detection - build a more responsive network and respond to potential problems before they happen, identifying emerging leaks, both in the network and property-side

    • Pressure Monitoring - delivering real-time data to give utilities a clear understanding of demands and trends, controlling pressure and keeping systems operating smoothly

    • Sewer Overflow - prevent sewer overflows (and consequential liabilities) before they happen

    • Customer Care & Billing - eliminate estimated reads, provide customers with consistent (reduced) bills, smooth revenue collection and reduce calls to customer services representatives



    Arqiva

    Sponsors
    https://www.arqiva.com/

    From fully managed connectivity and the latest Sensor as a Service options to data security and analytics, we’re here to support your business, help you achieve your targets and make things simple. As a UK critical national infrastructure provider, we’re trusted to deliver by the country’s biggest utility brands on their journey to a smarter, greener and more efficient tomorrow.

    We help water utilities deliver against their asset management plan (AMP) cycles – providing an uninterrupted supply of data and insights to address customer needs, demonstrate success to regulation authorities and accelerate digital transformation. As one of the preeminent UK Critical National Infrastructure Providers having deployed the largest smart water network in the world, you can trust us to support your data-driven evolution.



    Capgemini

    Sponsors
    https://www.capgemini.com/gb-en/industries/energy-and-utilities/

    The energy transition is a generation-defining challenge. But we believe it’s not just what it averts, but what it enables in our economy and society, that matters. We envision a world in which energy is clean, affordable and abundant, powering a new wave of industrial growth and social opportunity.



    Mueller

    Sponsors
    https://www.muellerwaterproducts.com/

    Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE:MWA) is a leading supplier of products and services used in the global transmission, distribution, control and measurement of water. Our broad product and service portfolio includes engineered valves, fire hydrants, metering, leak detection, network monitoring and control, and pipe condition assessment.



    Terranova

    Sponsors
    https://www.terranovasoftware.eu/en

    For over 20 years Terranova has been investing in R&D and training to guide Utilities in the digital transformation process with innovative solutions that exceed market standards, creating value and sustainability.

    The Terranova Group today counts on 360 resources working in the sectors of Gas & Power Distribution and Sales, Integrated Water Service, Environmental Management and Smart Networks. With 10 offices in Italy and 3 abroad, Terranova looks after over 350 high-profile customers for a turnover of over 43 million euros, thanks also to strategic partners such as Arcoda, which develops solutions in the operations area, HPA, which uses Machine Learning and Deep Learning techniques to develop solutions for predictive analysis in the Utility sector, and Junker, which develops apps in the areas of differentiated waste collection, circular economy and waste management.



    Water Research Centre Limited

    Sponsors
    https://www.wrcgroup.com/

    WRc is a Centre of Excellence for Innovation & Growth that is trusted globally to deliver innovative sustainable solutions. Our dedicated team care about delivering a positive legacy in partnership with our clients. The journey started almost 100 years ago in 1927 as the Water Pollution Research board for the government, and over many years evolved to undertake a growing number of research projects covering all aspects of water and wastewater supply, treatment and catchment management.


    Exhibitors


    Diehl Metering

    Exhibitors
    http://www.diehl.com

    Diehl Metering is one of the world's largest specialist metering and data solutions providers, manufacturing across Europe. We provide smart metering solutions to utilities companies through the intelligent networking of various metering devices into larger data platforms. These solutions offer transparency for utilities and enables considerably increased efficiency in reading, billing and service processes. Our customers are also able to benefit from real-time effects such as early recognition of leaks and the optimisation of distribution networks through intelligent information and real time data. Diehl Metering supports utilities in the UK and across the globe, developing smart meter and IZAR data and software solutions along with providing end-to-end support, backed up by our dedicated UK technical team. With Diehl Metering you are already perfectly equipped for smart metering as an important component of smart city concepts. Thanks to more than 20 years of experience with the company’s own radio technology, Diehl Metering has at its disposal excellent expertise in communications within the IoT (Internet of Things). Moreover, security of our customer data has the highest priority.


    GUTERMANN

    Exhibitors
    https://en.gutermann-water.com/

    GUTERMANN is a global technology leader and innovator in intelligent water loss and leak detection technologies. We are a third generation privately owned family enterprise specialising in the design, manufacture, and distribution of acoustic leak detection equipment for more than 70 years. With a constant focus on innovation, we have often been at the forefront of new product developments In recognition of our continued innovation, GUTERMANN continue to be awarded by industry peers.

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    Global Water Intelligence

    Official Media Partner
    http://www.globalwaterintel.com/

    Global Water Intelligence is the leading market data and intelligence provider and events organiser serving the global water industry. Our broad range of products and services equips our stakeholders with the insight and network required to survive and thrive in the world of water.

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