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ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 9-10 July 2015

Cambridge

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If you are innovative, ready to collaborate and help us to transform our industry, come and join us.

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Chaired by Peter Simpson, Institute of Water President

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Thank you to our sponsors The Institute of Water would like to extend thanks to all conference and President’s Dinner sponsors for their invaluable support.

Gold sponsors Balfour Beatty

Kier Utilities

Meet the leaders and AGM, President’s Dinner reception.

President’s Dinner.

Mott MacDonald Bentley

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Saint Gobain PAM

Conference communications.

Innovation awards.

Mystery evening.

Silver sponsor GPS

President’s Dinner drinks.

Key to icons:

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Bookable event Bookable events have to be pre-booked via the Institute of Water website.

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ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION ANNUAL CONFERENCE9-10 & EXHIBITION July 2015 9-10 JULY 2015

Welcome to the conference The water sector is facing a period of huge change and huge opportunity.

We are on the front line in the UK’s efforts to meet the challenges of climate change and a growing population.

At the same time, we must adapt to the revolutionary effects of new technology and the changing expectations of both customers and employees, a challenge made sharper by generational change.

I said opportunity because these changes bring with them the chance – the need – to do things differently and to do them better.

So the conference is also changing this year; we have created what we hope will be an engaging and useful experience and, over two days, we will take a tour through this new landscape.

We will look at the changes, challenges and opportunities and how, through innovation and collaboration, we can use them to transform our industry for the better.

There will be some familiar faces and some that are new to you, but all will be striving to inspire, to provoke debate and get us to sit up and think.

Water companies, regulators and key suppliers will all be present and we’ve made extra time for everyone to meet and talk about how we can work together to create a water sector fit for the 21st century. We have also made an extra effort to ensure this year’s exhibitors are relevant to the themes we are discussing.

This is important; the challenges around future water abstraction, treatment and supply are complex, involving and affecting many different players. We need to work

hand-in-hand with each other and with the communities we serve if we are to meet them.

Cambridge, the venue for this year’s conference, is itself an example of somewhere using collaboration and innovative thinking to transform itself for this century.

This ancient seat of learning and research has become the catalyst for a new, knowledgebased economy. Colleges, libraries and laboratories now share the city with science and technology parks, populated by firms on the cutting edge of information and biotechnology.

If you can, take a wander through the city’s historic centre, with its medieval colleges and churches, shops and bustling market. Or take a punt along the River Cam and the college Backs – sights that have inspired some of history’s greatest thinkers and doers.

I hope this year’s conference inspires you and I very much look forward to seeing you there.

Peter Simpson President, Institute of Water

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Meet the leaders

Join us for our first networking event where you will be able to take part in informal discussions with water industry leaders, attend the Institute of Water’s AGM, meet friends and colleagues, as well as enjoy the delights of Cambridge in a punt.

Tea, coffee or water with a chief A unique opportunity to meet and chat with CEOs and get their views on topics which matter. Join us on Wednesday 8 July from 15.30 – 17.30 in the Granta Suite at DoubleTree by Hilton Cambridge, CB2 1RT. This is your opportunity to ask leaders in the water industry about their views and opinions on the topics which matter to you. You may wish to discuss current trends and new initiatives in the water industry, or you may be interested in how they became successful and look for tips on developing your career.

Punting Round off the evening by taking to the punts with a chief executive and experience an essential part of any visit to Cambridge.

Please note these are pre-booked events only, via the Institute of Water’s website.

70th Annual General Meeting Takes place on Wednesday 8 July from 18.00 – 19.00 in the Granta Suite at DoubleTree by Hilton Cambridge, CB2 1RT.

A punt tour through the College Backs takes you along one of the most beautiful lengths of river in England.

King’s College Chapel, The Wren Library at Trinity College and the Bridge of Sighs are just some of the famous Cambridge landmarks you can expect to see; a perfect introduction to the delights of Cambridge.

Drinks and buffet 19.00 onwards.

Sponsored by Balfour Beatty

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Conference programme Wednesday 8 July 15.30 – 17.30

Meet the leaders A unique opportunity to meet and chat with CEOs and get their views on the topics which matter.

18.00 – 19.00

70th Annual General Meeting.

19.00 – 20.00

Drinks and buffet before taking to the water for punting on the River Cam with a chief executive.

Thursday 9 July 08.30-09.30

Conference registration and an opportunity to engage with exhibitors and view the STREAM poster display.

09.30 – 09.35

Welcome and introduction Peter Simpson, President, Institute of Water.

Context section – The challenges 09.35 – 09.50

Business in the New World Setting the scene – Peter Simpson.

09.50 – 10.45

The future isn’t what it used to be – is it?

Presentations from: Dr James Bellini, futurologist Dr Simon Moores, technology futurist Cathryn Ross, economist and CEO of Ofwat.

10.45 – 11.30

Networking break Catch up with friends, colleagues, external visitors and exhibitors over coffee and engage with our STREAM finalists.

11.30 – 12.45

Get involved and join the debate Question and answer session with the panel and a debate hosted by Mark Pendlington (Chair of the Panel) and Director of Corporate Affairs, Anglian Water.

12.45 – 13.00

Reflection on the opening sessions Peter Simpson.

13.00 – 14.15

Networking lunch Lunch and more opportunities to catch up with friends, colleagues, external visitors and exhibitors over coffee and engage with our STREAM finalists.

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ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION ANNUAL CONFERENCE9-10 & EXHIBITION July 2015 9-10 JULY 2015 Focus on innovation 14.30 – 16.30

Responding to the challenges Chris Newsome, Director of Asset Management, Anglian Water.

The role of innovation – compelling examples of innovation from our suppliers Compelling examples of the innovation currently being introduced by our supply chain, illustrating how different forms of innovation are changing the way we work and delivering efficiency and customer service improvements.

Shop window – a showcase for innovation ‘Shop window’ will demonstrate that we can achieve aspirational goals such as zero leakage, no flooding, chemical-free water, 100 per cent customer satisfaction and energy neutrality. As well as demonstrating operational excellence, the shop window also shows us how we can collaborate with other industries such as the energy sector and the agricultural community.

Question and answer session with the panel and a debate hosted by Chris Newsome.

16.30 – 16.40

Reflections on our first day – Peter Simpson.

16.40 – 17.45

It’s Pimms o’clock! – meet the exhibitors The Institute of Water is proud to present its 2015 exhibition of suppliers and offers you the opportunity to join us for this informal networking drinks reception.

18.00 – late

Saint-Gobain mystery evening

Friday 10 July 08.00 – 09.00

Early bird breakfast – join Peter Simpson and Lynn Cooper Chief Executive, Institute of Water, for breakfast and conversations (Institute of Water committee members only).

08.30 – 09.30

Conference registration and an opportunity to engage with exhibitors and view STREAM poster display.

Focus on collaboration 09.30 – 09.40

Welcome back by Peter Simpson Looking ahead to developing themes and ideas for day two.

09.40 – 10.45

Rising to the challenge through collaborative partnerships Hear from leaders in the field and see some excellent video examples of how working in partnership has been the key to successfully meeting the challenges of working at a landscape scale, dealing with water quality issues and preparing for and responding to extreme weather events.

Upstream Thinking: Putting ecosystem services into practice – Iain McGuffog, Chief Economist, South West Water.

Catchment Management: Managing stakeholders and the environment at a landscape scale – Will Robinson, Water Resources Manager, Northumbrian Water Group.

Too much water: Working with local communities on flooding – Northern Ireland Water.

Dealing with extremes: A multi-agency approach to managing the impacts of extreme weather events – Roy Harold, Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Norfolk Fire Service (TBC).

After watching short video case studies, Iain McGuffog will host a question and answer session for you to quiz the panel.

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ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 9-10 JULY 2015 Networking break Catch up with friends, colleagues, external visitors and exhibitors over coffee and engage with our STREAM finalists.

Focus on transformation 11.30 – 11.45

Changing expectations and opportunities – Peter Simpson.

11.45 – 13.00

The importance of understanding generational diversity – Simon Walker (Generation Y expert) Opening story and introducing the idea of generational diversity.

Why are generations different?

Highlighting some differences between generational groups and what conditions and experiences formed them.

So what? What this means for our organisations – Simon Walker For recruitment, inclusion and leadership training Facilitated panel discussion (Business class students, Rising Stars, Liv Garfield, CEO, Severn Trent) Top tips – practical suggestions and summary.

13.00 – 14.30

Networking lunch Lunch and more opportunities to catch up with friends, colleagues, external visitors and exhibitors over coffee and engage with our STREAM finalists

14.30 – 15.30

Ensuring we have the skills and talent we need for the future – industry speaker TBA Partnership working (across the industry), schools’ initiatives (girls and STEM subjects/University Technical Colleges) and recruiting the right people.

Announcement of the STREAM programme winner (15 mins) – Peter Simpson.

15.30 – 16.00

Business in the New World – how the industry needs to change as a result of competitive markets Liv Garfield, CEO, Severn Trent.

16.00 – 16.30

Next steps – our plans for the year ahead Peter Simpson.

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Make you way around the exhibitor stands and make sure you connect using your connective name badge. If you visit all of our exhibitor stands during the conference you will entered into our prize draw and one lucky person will win an ipad.

The prize will be drawn during the exhibition time on Thursday 10 July at 14.00. The winner will need to be present in the room.

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The winner will agree to being photographed and pictures used for promotional purposes.

The prize draw is open to delegates and speakers only, conference staff, exhibitors and sponsors may not participate.

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Saint Gobain Evening 2015

Hosted by Ed Stafford

President’s Dinner Friday 10 July 2015

President’s Dinner Join us for the 2015 The Hall, King’s which will be held in .

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A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO INNOVATION Dominic O’Sullivan from GPS PE Pipe Systems discusses how water companies can collaborate with the entire supply chain to deliver tangible results throughout AMP6

Logistics Simple adaptations to the delivery and storage processes can see significant cost savings being made. However, to see real benefits, these decisions need to be made prior to manufacture commencing. Conducting visits to the installation site and proposed delivery points to assess access and egress points will enable the optimum pipe length to be determined based, not just on system requirements, but also on its suitability for delivery.

As the AMP6 period kicks in, it is clear to see that water authorities are looking to adapt the way that they work with the supply chain, with a view to implementing a more collaborative approach. Traditionally, utilities have engaged with each supply chain partner only at the point of purchase for each individual element, but, by sharing the project requirements and aims with all parties at the very outset, there is a real opportunity for significant savings to be made.

The installation of pipelines is no exception and by engaging with the supply chain earlier in the process, water companies can not only benefit from significant cost savings, but also improved health and safety, reduced downtime, increased productivity and quicker installation times. When combined, all these factors will deliver greater results over the lifetime of the system.

Innovation is all too often linked to product, but it can be as much about process and operation; non-product related innovations in areas such as manufacturing, logistics and installation can have as much, if not a bigger, impact on the value and success of a project.

Manufacturing Rather than pipelines being supplied as an ‘off the shelf’ product, a system can be manufactured to meet the specific needs of any application, helping to minimise the whole life cost of the project.

The pressure the system will be operated at is a major factor when manufacturing pipe and all too often there is a tendancy to over-design pumped mains on the incorrect assumption that peak surge pressure is rated pressure. For low pressure systems, the thickness of the pipe wall can be reduced, meaning less polymer is required, which in turn results in cost savings.

The length of the pipe manufactured will also have an impact on cost, storage and delivery. For example providing the pipe in 500m coils, compared with 100m coils, will result in less wastage, smaller storage space being required and greater flexibility and productivity on site.

The issue of storage should also be agreed at the planning stage, as delivering direct to site, rather than to an offsite storage facility, can achieve a number of productivity benefits, in addition to reducing carbon footprint.

Offloading pipe direct from a vehicle onto a polyhorse pipe handling system on site removes the need for double handling and reduces health and safety issues around the handling of pipes, particularly where additional vehicle movements are needed.

Installation An example of an innovative service offered by pipe manufacturers, such as GPS PE Pipe Systems, is for a simulation installation to take place off-site prior to the pipework installation commencing. This involves all parties from manufacturer, installer and contractor through to the end client fitting the pipe that will be used by making joints and pressure testing the system.

This ensures any potential issues can be identified and rectified, skills or knowledge gaps can be addressed and any extra training undertaken if necessary. Implementing a ‘dry run’ in this way allows on-site productivity to be maximised and reduces the risk of poorly constructed joints on site, which is the biggest cause of joint failure resulting in water leakage.

It is estimated that early engagement of the pipe manufacturer could reduce project costs by up to 40%.

Bristol Water have already started to reap the rewards of operating in a more collaborative way commenting: “We are seeing a big improvement due to a strong partnership between ourselves and our contractors and manufacturers and by collaborating with the entire supply chain we are edging ever closer to achieving zero leakage in PE pipe systems.”

Within tenders, water companies are beginning to ask how supply chain partners will collaborate to deliver cost savings and improved productivity. As the AMP6 period gets underway, all companies operating within the water industry will need to demonstrate the innovative added value services that they can offer to ensure they can continue to compete for framework agreements.

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