Join us at Wet Networks: Water Innovation to Adapt to the Impacts of Climate Change
Join us at Wet Networks: Water Innovation to Adapt to the Impacts of Climate Change
Published On 24/01/2024
Collaboratively organised by ARUP and the Water Research Centre, UKWIR is proud to support Wet Networks, an event series showcasing new ideas and technology to help transform the way we manage water.
The next event will take place from 5pm - 8.30pm on 29th February 2024, in person and virtually. The theme will be 'Innovation to adapt to the impacts of climate change' and the event will focus on the role innovation can play in protecting communities, mitigating climate change and promoting environmental stewardship to create a more sustainable and resilient future for everyone.
The recent COP28 climate conference in Dubai highlighted how most of the impacts of climate change will be felt through water – too much, too little, too polluted.
Whilst nearly 90% of climate mitigation is energy related; 90% of climate adaptation is water related. By fostering innovation, those of us working with water can create a more sustainable and resilient future, mitigating, and adapting to, the effects of climate change and promoting environmental stewardship.
The event is a great opportunity to meet and network with key players and innovative thinkers within the water sector, including Mark Smith (RSK Group), Dr Gina Tsarouchi (HR Wallingford), Dr David Sarphie (AquAffirm), and Patrick Beckett (BioFiltro), who will be amongst those sharing their insights on water innovation and climate resilience.
Thursday 29th February 5.00 pm – 8.30 pm with refreshments at Arup's office, 8 Fitzroy Street, London, W1T 4BQ.
Agenda
4:30 pm: Arrival to the venue
5:00 pm: In-person and online event starts: Introduction to Wet Networks
5:05 pm: Chair’s welcome
5:15 pm: Keynote panel
5:30 pm: Innovation presentations
6:30 pm: Charity presentation
6:40 pm: Chair’s close
6:50 pm: Online event finishes / In-person networking and refreshment's
8:30 pm: Event close
Register to join online: https://info.arup.com/Wet-Networks-Event-Registration-LP-Online-Partner-2380.html
Register to join in person: https://info.arup.com/Wet-Networks-Event-Register-Interest-Social-Media-LP-Partner-2380.html