Event: British Water “Better Together” Regional Reception – Yorkshire & Humber

Date: January 2023

Location: Hull, UK

Type of CPD: Sector engagement / networking / regional collaboration

Duration: Evening reception (participant + contributor)

Summary of the Event

I attended the British Water “Better Together” Reception in Hull, an event designed to strengthen collaboration across the UK water sector by bringing together utilities, supply chain partners, technology innovators, regional stakeholders and British Water members.

The reception provided an opportunity to discuss regional priorities, share innovation insights and build relationships across the Yorkshire & Humber water community. The event also highlighted British Water’s ongoing work to support supply chain capability, promote best practice and encourage cross‑sector collaboration.

As an active member of the British Water community, I contributed to discussions on digital transformation, real‑time monitoring and innovation adoption, sharing perspectives from my work in microbial activity sensing and operational optimisation.

Key Themes Covered

• Regional water sector priorities Challenges and opportunities specific to Yorkshire & Humber, including resilience, environmental performance and customer service.
• Innovation and digital transformation Adoption of real‑time monitoring, data analytics and digital tools to improve operational outcomes.
• Supply chain collaboration Strengthening relationships between utilities, SMEs, technology providers and engineering partners.
• Environmental and regulatory pressures Improving water quality, reducing pollution and meeting evolving regulatory expectations.
• Skills and workforce development Supporting capability building across engineering, operations and digital roles.