Events

The 2022 Utility Week Consumer Vulnerability and Debt Conference will help industry to navigate these constantly evolving times, adapt to new vulnerability trends, and harness the power of consumer insight and engagement to support the most vulnerable. It will bring together utilities and their partners to drive truly collaborative strategies, innovate through personalization, data and digitalization, and consider new ways of working to serve and protect the customers most in need of help.

The 2022 Water Industry Asset Management Conference is the UK’s only dedicated event for senior asset, capital delivery and supply chain leaders within water companies and tier 1 contractors, annually bringing together leading professionals looking to increase operational excellence, enhance asset health and deliver for customers.

As we head towards PR24, the industry must ensure asset resilience through strategic planning and investment, and look beyond 5-year AMP cycles to ensure a resilient water network and resource for future generations. Join us in Birmingham to weigh in on the debate, be inspired and collaborate with your peers to move the industry forward in 2022 and beyond.

WWT’s Drinking Water Quality conference will take place on 5 October in Birmingham. This annual event and it’s loyal following will focus on how to manage supply and demand in addition to preparing to handle emerging risks such as PFAS, micropollutants, pharmaceuticals, etc.  

The 2022 programme will review how to address increasing costs whilst maintaining the highest quality in addition to net zero, droughts, flood risk, climate change, emerging risks, PFAS, sustainable treatment processes, desalination, and chemical free drinking water. The case studies that will be presented are the most innovative and features the latest research. 

With the cost of living crisis, utilities’ leading role in the drive to net zero, and the changing geo-political landscape, the old ‘trilemma’ of resilience, sustainability and affordability has never been more pressing.

One thing is clear – it’s time for a new approach. These issues must be tackled head-on; the difficult decisions must be made; and industry must stand up and lead the change. As the established voice of the UK’s energy and water businesses, Utility Week is launching a new flagship event, the Utility Week Forum, 8-9 November 2022, that will get to the heart of today’s challenges.

The Utility Week Forum is about squaring the circle of affordability, sustainability and resilience. It’s the Utility Week brand brought to life, and will shape Utility Week’s campaigning agenda in the months ahead. It’s unmissable – register your interest here to be among the first to see the full agenda.