en.Wedoany.com Reported - British Water will host the Micropollutants Conference 2026 on 22 September 2026 in Cambridge, bringing together leaders from industry, policy, academia, and innovation to address the challenges of managing micropollutants in the water sector.
As relevant legislation evolves, public awareness increases, and new evidence emerges, the urgency of effectively managing micropollutants is becoming increasingly prominent. This conference will provide the latest insights into policy developments, scientific research, and practical responses, exploring how to accelerate progress, overcome key obstacles, and strengthen collaboration across the entire water cycle.
Conference topics will cover the latest policy and regulatory developments in micropollutant management, the impact of PFAS and emerging contaminants throughout the water cycle, practical approaches to treatment, monitoring, source control, and data-driven decision-making, as well as innovation, artificial intelligence, digital tools, and nature-based solutions. Attendees can network with regulators, water companies, technology suppliers, consultants, academics, and industrial users. The conference runs from 09:15 to 16:30.
The conference features a session titled "Innovation in Water: Pilot Projects Making an Impact," and is currently calling for abstracts. British Water is seeking case studies from the industry related to emerging technologies, tools, and innovations—pilot projects designed to help the sector better detect, monitor, understand, and remove emerging contaminants. Case studies may include advanced treatment solutions, multi-barrier approaches, real-time and predictive monitoring, analysis and modeling, AI-driven digital quality management, nature-based solutions, and early warning systems. Presentations may include discussions on scaling and commercialization approaches. Interested speakers should submit an abstract of no more than 500 words to Stakeholder Engagement Officer Anna Kummelstedt, covering the project or technology's objectives, novelty, and relevance to the conference theme. The abstract submission deadline is 23:59 on 3 July 2026.
British Water has published an in-depth blog on the sponge city transformation in Amsterdam. The article, written by Mark Coates, Vice President of Infrastructure Policy Advancement at Bentley Systems, explores how collaborative networks, policy changes, community engagement, and practical interventions are helping Amsterdam transform into a climate-resilient sponge city.
The association currently has long-term member companies that joined in 2010, 2015, and 2021.
Welcome to new members: K622 Tech (energy technology) and Butler-Hall Engineering (wastewater treatment plant services).
Membership Matters: CEO Edition (1 July 2026, online, members only).
Northumbrian Water Innovation Festival Sprint (6-9 July 2026, Newcastle Racecourse). British Water will co-host the "Rethinking Industrial Water" sprint alongside ARUP, Enterprise Ireland, Enviro Control UK, and Glanua.
Micropollutants Conference 2026 (22 September 2026, Cambridge).
UK Forum Meeting (1 October 2026, London, members only).
Portsmouth Water Liaison Meeting (25 November 2026, online, members only).
British Water Focus Groups (9 July, 3 September, 10 September 2026).
European Water Technology Accelerator Webinar: Antimicrobial Resistance in Water (30 June - 1 July 2026, online).
Women in Utilities Awards 2026 (3 July 2026, London). British Water CEO Lila Thompson is a finalist for the "Woman of the Year" award, and Chair Stephen Slessor is a finalist for the "Ally Award."
World Water Week 2026 (23-27 August 2026, Stockholm, Sweden). Partners are being recruited for the UK Pavilion.
IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition 2026 (4-8 October 2026, Glasgow, UK).
European Water Technology Week 2026 (26-28 October 2026, Leeuwarden, Netherlands). Hosted by Water Alliance.
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