en.Wedoany.com Reported - Registration is now open for the 10th annual Innovation Festival hosted by Northumbrian Water, which the company says will be its largest yet. The free event will take place from July 6 to 9 at Newcastle Racecourse, with over 3,000 participants expected and tickets now available for application.
Since its inception in 2017, the festival has evolved into a global exchange platform, bringing together experts from fields such as science, technology, and energy to transform ideas into tangible outcomes that benefit customers, communities, and the environment. The previous nine editions have attracted over 20,000 participants from nearly 50 countries, 5,000 organizations, and 45 industries, advancing more than 290 ideas with a potential annual project value of £50 million.
This year's event is themed "The Power of Ten," requiring participants to think bigger, faster, and further than ever before. During the event, attendees will take part in a series of "sprints" focused on challenges facing the water industry, including predicting harmful algal blooms, improving river water quality, developing net-zero and nature-based solutions, advancing robotics and asset health, leveraging artificial intelligence, building partnerships, promoting long-term water conservation behaviors, and supporting vulnerable customers during emergencies.
The festival has spawned several major innovations, such as the UK government's National Underground Asset Register and smart sewers, which have already made an impact in real-world applications. Other outcomes include advanced leak solutions, predictive modeling tools, and water quality monitoring technologies, all of which help improve customer service and drive industry development.
Angela MacOscar, Innovation Director at Northumbrian Water, said this year's event will feature over 60 sprints, the highest number ever, with key focuses including reducing storm overflows and ensuring priority customers receive support. She noted that the event is customer-centric, aiming to improve services through collective creativity.
The 2026 Innovation Festival is expected to be the largest and most ambitious edition yet, offering opportunities for collaboration, learning, and participation in discussions on sustainable development. Registration is now open.
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