Our programme schedule is in the process of being finalised, and we are pleased to confirm that the conference will feature expert presentation sessions with panel discussions, workshops, a poster and presentation competition for early career individuals across academia and industry, and a networking dinner with a twist. The topics covered include:

• The Current Developments in Wastewater Treatment Process Emissions
• The Future of Drinking Water Quality: Standards and Treatment Technologies
• The Impact of Digitalisation on the Water Sector
• The Role of Chemical Engineering in Sustainable Treatment Technologies
• Addressing the Current and Future Challenges Faced by the Water Sector
• Nature-Based Solutions for Improved Water Treatment

Keynote speaker

Professor Jan Hofman, University of Bath
Water Security: a foundation for health, wellbeing and prosperity

Invited speakers

• Jo Burgess, Isle Group Ltd/Isle Group Utilities
  How do we get future water treatment innovations through the valley of death?
• Steve Kennedy, MWH Treatment
  Water treatment pre-mortem on the climate crisis – what will we say we should have done?
• Andy Louden, RSE
  Chemical dosing – is net zero possible?
• Stuart Barefield, Galliford Try
  Use of machine learning and data for process optimization
• Bruce Jefferson, Cranfield University
  Process improvement future of water quality and treatment
• Hugh Thomas, AtkinsRéalis
  Managing drinking water quality in a changing world
• Barnaby Brampton, Nanostone
  Ceramic membranes for water treatment
• Amanda Lake, Jacobs
  Wastewater treatment process emissions N2O
• Dr Heather Smith, Cranfield University
  Recycling wastewater for potable – sociological constraints/public opinions/hearts and minds piece
• Ben Hazard, Te-Tech Process Solutions
  Nutrient neutrality and building development – catchment protection

The conference will also include a presentation competition, a poster session open to all individuals irrespective of career stage or affiliation, and a career workshop aimed at anyone who is interested in aligning their day to day activities with their values and strengths. Please see our call for content page for updates on how to sign up for these sessions.