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SAE Media Group is delighted to announce its 7th Annual Smart Water Systems Conference, which will be held in London on the 25th and 26th April 2018.

A smart water system is designed to gather meaningful and actionable data about the flow, pressure and distribution of an area's water supply and waste. Furthermore, it is critical that that the consumption and forecasting of water use is accurate, readable and manageable. That is why Smart Water Systems 2018 will look at topic areas such as the best solutions for monitoring and metering; understandings of customer expectations using behavioural science and data-collection tools; handling of 'big' data; and the operational strategies of UK and international utility companies that are already advancing with smart network technologies and strategies.

Water systems are a critical component of our broader utility management system in our increasingly technologically advanced society. Once water facilities are optimized and designed to gather meaningful and actionable data, industry leaders can make better and faster decisions about their operations, which can result in up to 30 percent energy savings and up to 15 percent reduction of water losses. This conference will witness a vast-breadth of experience in the smart world from the advanced systems of Thames Water's efficiency programme though to Water-Link's proactive flooding detection and many more examples from across Europe

The 2018 Smart Water Systems conference will therefore allow for informative presentations  from subject matter experts in all areas related to smart water systems, and thereby provide a tremendous opportunity for meaningful discussion. We look forward to you joining us at the event and we are excited to see you there!

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Adrian Campos Gilbert

Adrian Campos Gilbert

Automation and Control Engineer, Acciona Agua
Andrew Tucker

Andrew Tucker

Water Efficiency & Affordability Manager, Thames Water
Ben Earl

Ben Earl

Water Efficiency Manager, Southern Water
Bert De Winter

Bert De Winter

Chief Innovation Officer, De Watergroep
Bob Stear

Bob Stear

Deputy Chief Engineer, Severn Trent Water Ltd
David Black

David Black

Senior Director of Water 2020, Ofwat
Jeremy Heath

Jeremy Heath

Innovation Manager, Sutton & East Surrey Water Plc
Kevin Murray

Kevin Murray

Metering Technology & Solutions Specialist, Irish Water
Stephanie Baker

Stephanie Baker

Progressive Metering Programme Manager, Thames Water
Steve Kaye

Steve Kaye

Head of Innovation, Anglian Water Service Limited
Steven De Schrijver

Steven De Schrijver

Chief Operations Officer, Water-link

Adrian Campos Gilbert

Automation and Control Engineer, Acciona Agua
Adrian Campos Gilbert

Since October 2013 to present: ACCIONA AGUA, S.A.
Autamation Engineer, Automation & Control Dpt.
Current tasks
• European project management FP7 "SMARTWATER4EUROPE: Demonstration of integrated smart water supply solutions at 4 sites across Europe", obtaining with it the company's internal award for Best Management 2015 in the category of ICT R & D Implementation (Accesit)
• Support development of offers and support to other departments - business development and smart cities.
• SCADA design executed by the ACCIONA AGUA Automation Department in different water treatment plants: La China, Gáldar, Qatar, Oum Azza, Ibarra, Putatan.
• Process Manager at Arroyo Culebro Wastewater Treatment Plant (capacity: 172800 m3/d) from March 1 to June 30, 2017
 

Andrew Tucker

Water Efficiency & Affordability Manager, Thames Water
Andrew Tucker

Andrew is the Water Efficiency & Affordability Manager at Thames Water and is responsible for delivering the largest water saving targets in the UK water sector. He is overseeing the development and delivery of initiatives in household and business markets. The work streams are delivered in parallel with Thames’ smart metering rollout and as bespoke demand management initiatives. These include large-scale in-home retrofitting, water audits, businesses and schools, and water efficiency communications, retail propositions, online tools and customer advice. Andrew is also overseeing the development of Thames Water’s Affordability & Vulnerable Customer Strategy which covers social tariffs and priority services initiatives for vulnerable customers. Andrew overseas Thames’ relationship with Homeserve and represents Thames Water retail business on the WaterAid steering committee. Previously, Andrew has been the Water Strategy Manager for the Energy Savings Trust - working to integrate and drive water efficiency through the UK energy efficiency and carbon reduction agendas, and lead the development of the Water Energy Calculator. Andrew was Principal Policy Officer for Climate Change Adaptation and the Manager of the London Climate Change Partnership at the Greater London Authority, and worked in the Australian mining industry as an Environmental Adviser, within coal and base metal mining and processing operations.

Ben Earl

Water Efficiency Manager, Southern Water
Ben Earl

Ben Earl is the Water Efficiency Manager for Southern Water where he is developing future strategy, implementing new business models and delivering ambitious water efficiency targets. Before working for a Utility, Ben was Climate Change Advisor and then Environmental Affairs Manager for B&Q where he delivered key business sustainability targets and improvements to products purchased by customers. Ben’s early career was spent working for several politicians before major roles in the charitable sector.

Ben Evans

Data Governance Manager, Dwr Cymru Welsh Water
Ben Evans

An experienced and certified Lean Six Sigma Black belt and change management professional comfortable working at both Senior Executive and Operational Levels with over 8 years’ experience creating and delivering change strategies for large scale complex programmes of work with a focus on business transformation, multi-function process improvements, procedure design, system development, strategy deployment and cost effective improvements.

I am responsible for the implementation and oversight of the Dwr Cymru Welsh Water data management strategy (WISER) and its goals, standards, practices, processes and technologies.
 

Bert De Winter

Chief Innovation Officer, De Watergroep
Bert De Winter

Bert De Winter is Chief Innovation Officer at De Watergroep, the largest drinking water company in Flanders, Belgium. He is the owner of the smart metering project at De Watergroep. He holds a degree in computer science engineering and a bachelor's degree in biotechnology. He has been working for De Watergroep since 2009, where until the end of 2017, as director of ICT, he has ensured the outsourcing of operational ICT, the rationalization of the application portfolio and the digitization of business processes. Between 1990 and 2006, he worked for the Agfa-Gevaert international imaging group at its head office in Belgium. He has worked in the central research and development division, where he has mainly worked on new imaging systems for the graphics and healthcare sector.

Bob Stear

Deputy Chief Engineer, Severn Trent Water Ltd
Bob Stear

Bob is the Head of Innovation at Severn Trent Plc - who provide and treat water and waste water in the UK and internationally. Bob's career has split into two halves; the first in operations management of sewage treatment and water production facilities serving circa 2 million customers and the second in strategic planning and innovation.

In 2013 Bob was seconded into Defra for a year to work on implementation of the Water Act 2014.

He now runs Severn Trent's Innovation portfolio that is geared towards the Company purpose; "To serve our communities and build a lasting water legacy".

Carolin Reiner

Associate Advisor, The Behavioural Insights Team
Carolin Reiner

Carolin works as an Associate Advisor at the Behavioural Insights Team focusing on energy, economic growth and sustainability. At BIT, she has been leading on aspects of a vast number of projects ranging from water consumption, sustainable food consumption to driving innovation across the UK. Before joining BIT in 2016, Carolin worked on climate policy issues at the German Institute for Economic Research. She holds a Master’s in Public Policy (MPP) focused on quantitative policy evaluation from the Hertie School of Governance in Berlin and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Political Science from Sciences Po Paris.

David Black

Senior Director of Water 2020, Ofwat
David Black

David is a senior director at Ofwat, the economic regulator of the water sector in England and Wales. He is leading the Water 2020 programme covering wholesale markets and the 2019 price review. Before taking this role, he was Director of Economics, closely involved in delivery of the 2014 price review, leading the finance and modelling team. David joined Ofwat in July 2012. Prior to joining Ofwat, David was an economics consultant, focusing on the communications and utilities sectors. Prior to consulting, David was an economist at Oftel and the New Zealand Treasury and NZ Commerce Commission.

Dene Marshallsay

Owner and Director, Artesia Consulting
Dene Marshallsay

Gary Smith

Head of Integrated Management Systems and Asset Information, Welsh Water
Gary Smith

Head of Integrated Management Systems and Asset Information at Dwr Cymru Welsh Water

Gary heads a function comprising seven work streams at Dwr Cymru, delivering operational services with a strong focus on asset data management and data exploitation and the application of new and emerging technologies in an industrial context including augmented and virtual reality.

Gary has worked in a wide range of industrial, offshore and service delivery environments and his expertise in Occupational Health and Safety and Risk Management has resulted in him being employed as an expert evidence in the prosecution and defence of businesses and individuals.

Gary presently leads the Dwr Cymru Welsh Water team delivering big data outputs to field based operators using ruggedised and wearable technology utilising both AR, VR and the IoT– “the right information, presented in the right way, in the timely manner at the operator’s point of use with a view to reducing risk and driving efficiency”

 

Jeremy Heath

Innovation Manager, Sutton & East Surrey Water Plc
Jeremy Heath

With over 20 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 SESW. This involves both the development of an innovation culture and the introduction of new technologies into the Water Industry, in particular the Smart Water Network. This innovative network will be built on enhanced sensors, a communication layer, intelligent processing, intuitive graphical displays and workforce mobilisation.

Joseph Sanders

Technical Lead - Asset Strategy, Artesia Consulting
Joseph Sanders

Kevin Murray

Metering Technology & Solutions Specialist, Irish Water
Kevin Murray

Kevin Murray is the Metering Technology and Solutions Specialist in the Asset Strategy function of Irish Water; and was formerly the technical lead in Irish Water’s Phase 1 Domestic Metering Programme. Kevin holds a Master’s degree in Engineering Science and is a Chartered Engineer and a Fellow of Engineers Ireland.

He is also a member of the Water UK Revenue Metering Network and is the Ireland representative on the CEN TC/92 (Water Meters) standardization committee. Kevin has considerable business experience and is a former director of Cork Chamber of Commerce and a former Deputy President of Chambers Ireland.
 

Kristian Rokkjaer

Head of Product Management, Water Systems, Kamstrup A/S
Kristian Rokkjaer

Kristian is an experienced Product Manager for water systems at Kamstrup, with 10+ years in the water industry. His expertise areas include data analytics and data communication in general, as well as pressure management and smart water solutions.

Kristoffer Andersen

Data Scientist, Kamstrup A/S
Kristoffer Andersen

Mario Maessen

Senior Data Scientist, Vitens
Mario Maessen

Mario Maessen is senior data scientist at Vitens, the largest drinking water company in The Netherlands.
He is one of the key persons in the smart grid approach of the distribution network at Vitens. He is involved in the introduction of water quality sensors in the distribution network and the development of real time analysis algorithms to detect and interpretate anomalies.
He has more than 20 years of experience in the modeling and analysis of complex water distribution systems for water quantity as well water quality. Formerly he was senior Data Scientist at KWR Water Research Institute in The Netherlands.
 

Martin Jackson

Head of IS Strategy and Enterprise Architecture, Northumbrian Water
Martin Jackson

Martin has worked in the technology industry for 18 years, holding a range of delivery, strategy and relationship management roles, across the Automotive and Utilities sectors. Martin has been with the Northumbrian Water Group for the past 6 years and currently holds the position of Head of Strategy and Enterprise Architecture. Martin and his team are responsible for setting the 1-5 year enterprise technology and systems strategy, leading on technology innovation and developing leading edge business solutions. Martin has a personal passion for exploring emerging technologies and exploring innovative ways to deliver great business outcomes for the benefit of NWG customers. Martin is currently developing a new digital technology strategy for NWG; which aims to leverage digital technologies to run smarter operations, deliver brilliant customer experiences and provide more intelligent insights for NWG teams.

Michael Allen

Executive Director - Embedded Systems, Sensus and Visenti, Xylem Brands
Michael Allen

Michael Allen is a co-founder of Visenti and Executive Director of Embedded Systems. He directs the development of Visenti’sintelligent sensing and telemetry technology.
Michael holds a PhD in Computer Science. His research focused on the development and integration of high data-rate wireless embedded sensing systems and on-line data processing algorithms.
From 2009 to 2013 he was a Postdoctoral Associate at the Singapore MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), where he worked on the development, integration and deployment of Smart Water Network Technologies for Singapore’s water distribution system.

Paul Glass

Smart Metering Programme Manager, Anglian Water Services
Paul Glass

Peter Yolles

Founder & Chief Policy Officer, WaterSmart Software
Peter Yolles

Peter leads WaterSmart’s new market development and governmental and regulatory affairs activities. He has decades of experience in water efficiency, water rights and transfers, environmental regulation, finance, economics and policy. Prior to WaterSmart, Peter was Director of Water Resource Protection for The Nature Conservancy, where he led river restoration efforts throughout California. Early in his career, Peter also worked at GE Capital Solutions, Environmental Defense Fund, and the Pacific Institute. Peter earned his MBA in Finance from the Yale School of Management and an MES in Water Science, Management and Policy from Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies.
 

Ruth Clarke

Senior Water Sales Executive, Bentley Systems International Limited
Ruth Clarke

Ruth Clarke is a civil engineer with over 20 years’ experience in the Water Industry. During this time Ruth has worked both as a consulting engineer, using water modelling applications in her day to day job, as well working for the software companies responsible for providing innovative solutions to the Water Industry. Ruth has helped develop and implement software applications for use in fluvial and pluvial flooding projects, real-time operational forecasting and real-time analytics. Ruth currently works as a Senior Water Sales Executive for Bentley Systems International and is responsible for the Europe, Australia and New Zealand markets.

Stephanie Baker

Progressive Metering Programme Manager, Thames Water
Stephanie Baker

Stephanie manages Thames Waters industry leading smart metering programme that will help ensure water supplies for future generations in the seriously water stressed south east of England.

Steve Kaye

Head of Innovation, Anglian Water Service Limited
Steve Kaye

Steve is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer and has worked in the water industry for around twenty seven years. Steve has an MBA from City University in London and is also a Visiting Professor at Imperial College and Brunel University.

Steve’s career in the water started in the manufacturing industry where he was involved in the R&D and design.

At Anglian Water Steve has held key roles in Capital Delivery and Operations and more recently as Head of Innovation.

He has developed and led the company’s Open Innovation Strategy.

Steve is a creative individual who is passionate about making a better world through innovation; he is actively involved in fostering collaborations with other companies, including other industrial sectors.

He also chairs the Industrial Advisory Panel for the STREAM programme, a university collaboration funded by EPSRC.
 

Steven De Schrijver

Chief Operations Officer, Water-link
Steven De Schrijver

Steven De Schrijver works since 2008 for water-link. He is since 2015 water-link’s Chief Operations Officer. In this position, he is responsible for exploitation, maintenance, engineering and customer service & sales. Before, Steven was plant manager and process coordinator.
After an education as bio-engineer (KULeuven), Steven followed a management education in France (DESS CAAE – IAE Aix-en-Provence) and an eMBA at the Antwerp Management School.
 

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Conference agenda

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13:30

Workshop Registration & Welcome Coffee

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14:00

Workshop Leader's Introduction

Dene Marshallsay

Dene Marshallsay, Director, Artesia Consulting

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14:15

Smart network challenges and how data driven solutions can help

  • ODI performance
  • Customer service
  • Big data
  • Dene Marshallsay

    Dene Marshallsay, Director, Artesia Consulting

    Joseph Sanders

    Joseph Sanders, Technical Lead - Asset Strategy, Artesia Consulting

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    14:45

    Data, communication and visualisation technologies: What's here and what's coming?

  • Situational awareness
  • Business intelligence
  • 360 data communication
  • Dene Marshallsay

    Dene Marshallsay, Director, Artesia Consulting

    Joseph Sanders

    Joseph Sanders, Technical Lead - Asset Strategy, Artesia Consulting

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    15:30

    Afternoon Tea and Networking Break

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    16:00

    Needs and opportunities

  • Leakage reduction
  • Interruptions to supply
  • Resilience of network
  • Dene Marshallsay

    Dene Marshallsay, Director, Artesia Consulting

    Joseph Sanders

    Joseph Sanders, Technical Lead - Asset Strategy, Artesia Consulting

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    16:30

    What have we learnt? Lessons and potential solutions to take away: Showcasing specific solutions

    Dene Marshallsay

    Dene Marshallsay, Director, Artesia Consulting

    Joseph Sanders

    Joseph Sanders, Technical Lead - Asset Strategy, Artesia Consulting

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    17:00

    Closing Remarks from Workshop Leader and End of Workshop

    Dene Marshallsay

    Dene Marshallsay, Director, Artesia Consulting

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    8:30

    Registration & Coffee

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    9:00

    Chairman's Opening Remarks

    Jeremy Heath, Innovation Manager, Sutton & East Surrey Water Plc

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    9:10

    Keynote Address: UK water industry: regulating for innovation and smart water

    David Black, Senior Director of Water 2020, Ofwat

  • Data, systems, customers and innovation
  • Approach to 2019 price review (PR19)
  • Development of wholesale markets
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    Combining Data Science and Behavioural Science: The Use Case at Anglian Water

    Paul Glass

    Paul Glass, Smart Metering Programme Manager, Anglian Water Services

  • How does Anglian nudge the consumers to do specific actions ?
  • Key learnings along the way for Anglian
  • What are the benefits of using Advizzo customer engagement software?
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    Morning Coffee

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    Case Study: Maximising the benefit of smart water data through customer engagement

  • Delivering the UK's largest smart metering and water efficiency programme
  • Finding and fixing leakage and wastage through smart meter data
  • Customer engagement through smart data and incentivizing customer behaviours 
  • Andrew Tucker, Water Efficiency & Affordability Manager, Thames Water

    Stephanie Baker, Progressive Metering Programme Manager, Thames Water

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    11:40

    Panel Discussion: How will smart metering play a role in strategies towards PR19 goals?

  • Collection and communication of data to customers and the wider public
  • Meeting expectations of network resilience and affordability
  • Digitization as the only path for innovation and improved efficiency?
  • Jeremy Heath, Innovation Manager, Sutton & East Surrey Water Plc

    Ben Earl, Water Efficiency Manager, Southern Water

    Andrew Tucker, Water Efficiency & Affordability Manager, Thames Water

    Bob Stear, Deputy Chief Engineer, Severn Trent Water Ltd

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    Case Study: Utilising smart meters and engaging communities to help incentivise customers to lower consumption

    Ben Earl, Water Efficiency Manager, Southern Water

  • Water efficiency and the affordability agenda
  • Community rewards
  • Gamification to achieve results
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    Networking Lunch

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    From dull pipes towards smart water networks: practical examples

    Ruth Clarke, Senior Water Sales Executive, Bentley Systems International Limited

  • How can data-driven models, combined with analytical tools, be used to improve the operational efficiency of water utilities?
  • What information can be provided by these tools to effectively prioritise the maintenance and rehabilitation of existing assets?
  • Regulatory measures, and incentives, in addition to consumer demands for safe, secure and quality services, at a reasonable price, need to be balanced.
  • This presentation features practical examples of how these questions and concerns can be addressed.
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    Reducing leakage by 15% over the next five years - the role of innovation

    Bob Stear, Deputy Chief Engineer, Severn Trent Water Ltd

  • Leakage - the challenges and opportunities
  • Constructing a Technology Roadmap
  • Innovation trials and opportunities to support
  • The role for (really) smart metering
  • Embedding innovation that delivers
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    Achieving measurable results, the power of WaterSmart Software

    Peter Yolles, Founder & Chief Policy Officer, WaterSmart Software

  • We will discuss the power of behavioural science in improving water efficiency, including the definition of descriptive and injunctive norms, default options, goal setting and public commitment
  • WaterSmart will share the program design used in South Staffordshire's pilot program
  • Early results of the program will be shared, including changes in water use efficiency and customer satisfaction
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    Afternoon Tea

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    Anglian Water Shop Window - Smarter Water

    Steve Kaye, Head of Innovation, Anglian Water Service Limited

  • The Anglian Water Shop Window demonstrates how to drive Operational efficiencies through real-time control of Assets.
  • Multi-Parameter sensors play a big part in providing Data, creating an internet of things, improving reliability of Assets and delivery improved Customer Service
  • Smart meters are being used in the Shop Window not only to influence supply and demand but to monitor the network and also influence Customer behaviour
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    Operating Intelligence: Using data in conjunction with the role of the employee experience in a learning organisation

    Martin Jackson, Head of IS Strategy and Enterprise Architecture, Northumbrian Water

  • How can we operate and utilise data more intelligently to achieve our key KPI's?
  • Engaging field teams to collect better quality data for asset management
  • Case Study: Northumbrian's employee experience strategy through data-communication developments
  • Changing how we deliver information to our teams
  • Optimising on intuitive technology experiences - Wearables, Voice, etc.
  • Understanding the data for intelligent decision-making
  • Short, medium, and long-term roadmap and our broader digital strategy
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    Chairman’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day One

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    8:30

    Registration & Coffee

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    9:00

    Chairman's Opening Remarks

    Jeremy Heath, Innovation Manager, Sutton & East Surrey Water Plc

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    9:10

    Keynote Address: A vision for the evolution of water metering into a world of smart sensors

    Kevin Murray, Metering Technology & Solutions Specialist, Irish Water

  • Recognising the value of unintended consequences of rapidly changing circumstances
  • Evolving service opportunities as meter and sensor costs decline
  • A landscape of smart cities and smart utilities
  • Leveraging the opportunity of the architecture to deliver new services
  • Integration of consumption measurement devices into a universal approach
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    Case Study: Vitens utility - Smart grid in a connected society

    Mario Maessen, Senior Data Scientist, Vitens

  • Vision: why do utilities need a smart grid?
  • Initial steps: sensoring and monitoring
  • Need for advanced analytics
  • Next steps: building a business case
  • Connect with a digital society
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    Morning Coffee

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    Smart water networks: A holistic approach

    Michael Allen, Executive Director - Embedded Systems, Sensus and Visenti, Xylem Brands

  • End-to-end analytics platform for water systems
  • Proactive and predictive operation for NRW management
  • Instrumentation: a holistic approach
  • Visenti solutions delivered across the world
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    Case Study: Smart metering: enhancing customer intimacy and efficient water management

    Bert De Winter, Chief Innovation Officer, De Watergroep

  • Advanced metering analytics: new insights for water and energy conservation
  • Customer engagement
  • Platform architecture and data protection
  • Timeline
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    Case Study: From commodity to service in the water industry: smart systems enable the transformation

    Steven De Schrijver, Chief Operations Officer, Water-link

  • Creating value through smart-meter roll-out
  • Proactive flooding detection
  • Monitoring decentralized, circular drinking water production
  • Integrated multi-utility asset management
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    Networking Lunch

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    An experimental approach to unravelling the advantages of big data in the distribution grid

  • The benefits of hourly consumption measurements from all consumers
  • Mapping and categorising water loss using hourly measurements
  • Improving the early detection of leaks and bursts
  • Creating value from distributed pressure sensors
  • Quantifying the benefits of creating districts with separate water balances
  • Kristian Rokkjaer, Head of Product Management, Water Systems, Kamstrup A/S

    Kristoffer Andersen

    Kristoffer Andersen, Data Scientist, Kamstrup A/S

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    Panel Discussion: Everything is going smart, so where do we reposition?

  • What is the value or business case for smart water?
  • How can we develop the "Smart" vision further?
  • What are the barriers and linkages with the wider utility industry?
  • What are the research and innovation needs?
  • Jeremy Heath, Innovation Manager, Sutton & East Surrey Water Plc

    Steven De Schrijver, Chief Operations Officer, Water-link

    Bert De Winter, Chief Innovation Officer, De Watergroep

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    Acciona Agua - Integrating smart water solutions

    Adrian Campos Gilbert, Automation and Control Engineer, Acciona Agua

  • Approaching the integration concept
  • Setting benefits of smart water network integration
  • Implementation strategies: paradigm shift
  • SW4EU project in Burgos (real scenario)
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    Afternoon Tea

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    The delivery of complex data in an operational environment – can new technology make our life easier?

  • Big data and data handling techniques – an overview of WISER.
  • What impact does the move to smart technologies have on our data management operations?
  • Outline of Dwr Cymru Welsh Water’s award-winning move to “smart” for Operational Colleagues using augmented (AR) and virtual reality (VR)
  • Considering the future of smart systems through new technology and how this can aid our asset management and information systems
  • How we are harnessing new technologies to get the most usable and useful data to meet our future visions
  • Gary Smith, Head of Integrated Management Systems and Asset Information, Welsh Water

    Ben Evans, Data Governance Manager, Dwr Cymru Welsh Water

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    Applying behavioural insights to energy, environment and sustainability

    Carolin Reiner, Associate Advisor, The Behavioural Insights Team

  • What are 'behavioural insights'?
  • The EAST framework: Four simple ways to apply behavioural insights
  • Case Study: Can smart meters effectively help reduce energy consumption among UK households?
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    Chairman’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day Two


    Automation and Control Engineer
    Acciona Agua
    Water Efficiency & Affordability Manager
    Thames Water
    Water Efficiency Manager
    Southern Water
    Data Governance Manager
    Dwr Cymru Welsh Water
    Chief Innovation Officer
    De Watergroep
    Deputy Chief Engineer
    Severn Trent Water Ltd
    Associate Advisor
    The Behavioural Insights Team
    Senior Director of Water 2020
    Ofwat
    Owner and Director
    Artesia Consulting
    Head of Integrated Management Systems and Asset Information
    Welsh Water
    Innovation Manager
    Sutton & East Surrey Water Plc
    Technical Lead - Asset Strategy
    Artesia Consulting
    Metering Technology & Solutions Specialist
    Irish Water
    Head of Product Management, Water Systems
    Kamstrup A/S
    Data Scientist
    Kamstrup A/S
    Senior Data Scientist
    Vitens
    Head of IS Strategy and Enterprise Architecture
    Northumbrian Water
    Executive Director - Embedded Systems
    Sensus and Visenti, Xylem Brands
    Smart Metering Programme Manager
    Anglian Water Services
    Founder & Chief Policy Officer
    WaterSmart Software
    Senior Water Sales Executive
    Bentley Systems International Limited
    Progressive Metering Programme Manager
    Thames Water
    Head of Innovation
    Anglian Water Service Limited
    Chief Operations Officer
    Water-link

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    Sponsors and Exhibitors


    Advizzo

    Sponsors and Exhibitors
    http://www.advizzo.com

    Advizzo is a London based software company doing customer engagement software for water utilities. The company uses the combination of data science and behavioural science to better engage the end consumers at taking specific actions such as increase the digitalisation and consume the water they just need.


    Bentley

    Sponsors and Exhibitors
    www.bentley.com

    Bentley Systems is a global leader in providing architects, engineers, geospatial professionals, constructors, and owner-operators with comprehensive software solutions for advancing the design, construction, and operations of infrastructure. Bentley users leverage information mobility across disciplines and throughout the infrastructure lifecycle to deliver better-performing projects and assets.


    Diehl Metering

    Sponsors and 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

    Sponsors and 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.


    Kamstrup

    Sponsors and Exhibitors
    http://www.kamstrup.com/water-metering

    Based on our +25 years’ of experience in the water industry, we provide utilities around the world with state-of-the-art ultrasonic water meters, high-performing remote reading solutions, advanced monitoring of pressure and leakages as well as intelligent data analytics. We deliver solutions in all shapes and sizes. From individual meters and remote reading systems to fully automated service solutions. Despite every project being unique, the starting point is always the same. You, the customer.


    Sensus

    Sponsors and Exhibitors
    http://www.sensus.com

    Sensus helps water utilities to reach further through the application of technology and data-driven insights that deliver efficiency and responsiveness. We partner with our customers to anticipate and respond to evolving business needs with innovation in communications technologies, advanced metrology, sensors, data analytics and services. With its acquisition of Sensus in November 2016, plus subsequent market leading technology acquisitions, Xylem has brought best-in-class technology solutions together, to create a full end-to-end offering to the global water market delivering an unmatched combination of technology and services. In more than 150 countries, we have strong, long-standing relationships with customers who know us for our powerful combination of leading product brands and applications expertise.

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    Global Water Intelligence

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    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.


    Institute of Water

    Official Media Partner
    https://www.instituteofwater.org.uk/

    The Institute of Water is the only professional body which caters exclusively for the UK water industry. We aim to inspire our members to reach their potential and develop their careers through learning, recognition, networking and professional development. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the water sector, at any level and from any discipline. Our members are drawn from water companies, suppliers, contractors, consultants and regulators and membership has something to offer everyone.


    Water Industry Forum

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    http://www.waterindustryforum.com/member-services/events/water-industry-events/smart-water-systems-2018/

    The Water Industry Forum is a neutral, independent, not-for-profit organisation serving the water industry. With more than 500 member organisations, we aim to connect the whole of the UK water sector through our seminars, working groups, workshops, networking events and collaborative projects. Collaboration: Working with regional water companies on the challenges of AMP6 and beyond to influence engagement and collaboration with the supply chain. Innovation: Addressing the issues affecting innovation within the sector through working groups and events. Research: Working with our academic partners on collaborations with industry and on ways of improving the impact of water research and new technologies.


    British Water

    Official Media Partner
    http://www.britishwater.co.uk

    British Water is an association which has a wide and varied membership covering all sectors of the water industry. From consultants, legal and financial partnerships, manufacturers of equipment and multi-disciplinary contractors to SMEs and independent consultants. We work to bring a coherent approach to delivering in partnership with the water companies, the best for the British water industry. We try to ensure each member company has access to services that will enhance their development potential and provide an added value factor to the way they do business. www.britishwater.co.uk


    Future Water Association

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

    The Future Water Association aims to shape the future of the water sector through: • taking a leadership role with Government, industry, members and the public • focusing on innovation and education • increasing engagement throughout the membership and across the sector • becoming the voice of the sector Future Water Association is a modern, innovative and dynamic organisation that inspires, supports and leads the water supply chain: • informing the sector about opportunities, the regulators about challenges and Government about policy direction; • innovating through Water Dragons and delivering the ‘Innovating the Future’ roadmap; • influencing and inspiring the supply chain to develop innovative solutions and new ways of thinking to shape the future of the water sector

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    Inderscience Publishers

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    http://www.inderscience.com

    Inderscience is a dynamic, leading, independent journal publisher. The company disseminates the latest research across the broad fields of science, engineering and technology; management, public and business administration; environment, ecological economics and sustainable development; computing, ICT and internet/web services, and related areas. Inderscience offers over 35 years' experience in publishing and has succeeded in building a substantial collection approaching 400 high-quality peer-reviewed international research journals in both online and print formats. We offer a variety of ways to keep up-to-date with the latest published leading-edge research while our online collection represents a fully-searchable digital archive of around 60,000 articles.


    Water Online

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    http://www.wateronline.com

    Water Online is the leading source of technical information and thought leadership for the drinking water and wastewater treatment community. If you are an operator, municipal manager, engineering consultant, or industrial plant manager involved in the design or maintenance of stormwater, clean water, or wastewater systems, you now have access to a comprehensive web community delivering the latest updates on water and wastewater collection, treatment, and distribution technologies to give you the knowledge to succeed in your industry.


    Power Info Today

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    http://www.powerinfotoday.com

    www.powerinfotoday.com is one of the leading online service provider in the Global Energy Industry.We feature latest news, industry project updates and trends, www.powerinfotoday.com provides senior staff and other purchasing decision makers with all that is required to stay top in this growing market.

    It is a specialist website dedicated to the new online marketing in B2B environment.We offer customized marketing solution to suit the specific requirements of our clients. It provides a common platform to improve the visibility and scope of the business internationally breaking the geographical barriers.



    Power Technology

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    http://www.power-technology.com/

    Future Power Technology is an established monthly digital magazine, offering in-depth coverage of the global power industry in an exciting, interactive format.

    Brought to you by an experienced editorial and design team, Future Power Technology is the essential read for any decision maker wanting up-to-date power industry news and analysis, with articles and interviews on new technology, energy, construction projects and designs, operations and maintenance and much more. . .

    You can view our previous issues now, and subscribe to the magazine for free to get each new issue delivered directly to your inbox.



    Aqua Strategy

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    http://www.aquastrategy.com

    Published six times a year, Aqua Strategy contributes to your organisation’s strategy for success in the water sector. It focuses on the issues and regulations driving action and investment on water, and on the technologies and approaches for achieving innovative solutions at scale. Register at www.aquastrategy.com for free trial access.


    Bluefield Research

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    http://www.bluefieldresearch.com

    Bluefield Research is an independent insight firm focused exclusively on water markets. We support companies across the water value chain with authoritative, actionable water market intelligence. Executives rely on our water experts to validate their assumptions, address critical questions, and strengthen strategic planning processes. Learn more at www.bluefieldresearch.com.


    The Water Network

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    http://www.thewaternetwork.com

    The Water Network by AquaSPE AG is the largest online knowledge-sharing platform and business exchange for global water professionals, with members from 195 countries representing over 10,000 companies. Highlights: - Solving the world's water crisis one question and answer at a time - Knowledge exchange for the world's leading water professionals - Online portal for high impact projects - Business exchange for water industry suppliers


    Water Briefing

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    http://www.waterbriefing.org

    WaterBriefing is the UK’s leading online daily dedicated news, analysis and intelligence service for business professionals in the water sector covering both UK and international issues. Their combination of insight and analysis of news, legislation and policy developments has made it a widely-read, influential and well-respected source of information. The Waterbriefing readership includes clients, contractors, water companies, the investment community, MPs, regulators and Parliamentary Committees. They feature: • Industry news – the top international, national and regional stories • Company news - contract wins, clients, upcoming tenders and business opportunities • Existing and upcoming legislation and policy updates - key drivers behind many of the sector’s investment decisions

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    WHAT IS CPD?

    CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development’. It is essentially a philosophy, which maintains that in order to be effective, learning should be organised and structured. The most common definition is:

    ‘A commitment to structured skills and knowledge enhancement for Personal or Professional competence’

    CPD is a common requirement of individual membership with professional bodies and Institutes. Increasingly, employers also expect their staff to undertake regular CPD activities.

    Undertaken over a period of time, CPD ensures that educational qualifications do not become obsolete, and allows for best practice and professional standards to be upheld.

    CPD can be undertaken through a variety of learning activities including instructor led training courses, seminars and conferences, e:learning modules or structured reading.

    CPD AND PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTES

    There are approximately 470 institutes in the UK across all industry sectors, with a collective membership of circa 4 million professionals, and they all expect their members to undertake CPD.

    For some institutes undertaking CPD is mandatory e.g. accountancy and law, and linked to a licence to practice, for others it’s obligatory. By ensuring that their members undertake CPD, the professional bodies seek to ensure that professional standards, legislative awareness and ethical practices are maintained.

    CPD Schemes often run over the period of a year and the institutes generally provide online tools for their members to record and reflect on their CPD activities.

    TYPICAL CPD SCHEMES AND RECORDING OF CPD (CPD points and hours)

    Professional bodies and Institutes CPD schemes are either structured as ‘Input’ or ‘Output’ based.

    ‘Input’ based schemes list a precise number of CPD hours that individuals must achieve within a given time period. These schemes can also use different ‘currencies’ such as points, merits, units or credits, where an individual must accumulate the number required. These currencies are usually based on time i.e. 1 CPD point = 1 hour of learning.

    ‘Output’ based schemes are learner centred. They require individuals to set learning goals that align to professional competencies, or personal development objectives. These schemes also list different ways to achieve the learning goals e.g. training courses, seminars or e:learning, which enables an individual to complete their CPD through their preferred mode of learning.

    The majority of Input and Output based schemes actively encourage individuals to seek appropriate CPD activities independently.

    As a formal provider of CPD certified activities, SAE Media Group can provide an indication of the learning benefit gained and the typical completion. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the delegate to evaluate their learning, and record it correctly in line with their professional body’s or employers requirements.

    GLOBAL CPD

    Increasingly, international and emerging markets are ‘professionalising’ their workforces and looking to the UK to benchmark educational standards. The undertaking of CPD is now increasingly expected of any individual employed within today’s global marketplace.

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