Event: Institute of Water – Engineering Conference 2022

Date: December 2022

Location: UK (Hybrid / In‑person conference)

Type of CPD: Technical conference / sector engagement / professional development

Duration: Full‑day event (attendee + contributor)

Summary of the Event

I attended the Institute of Water Engineering Conference 2022, a key annual event bringing together engineers, innovators, utilities, regulators and technology providers from across the UK water sector. The conference focused on the engineering challenges and opportunities shaping the future of water and wastewater systems, including climate resilience, digital transformation, asset management, environmental performance and operational optimisation.

The programme included keynote presentations, technical sessions, panel discussions and innovation showcases, providing a comprehensive overview of current engineering priorities and emerging solutions.

Key Themes Covered

• Engineering for climate resilience Infrastructure adaptation, flood and drought planning, and long‑term resilience strategies.
• Digital engineering and real‑time monitoring Integration of sensors, analytics, automation and digital twins into operational systems.
• Asset management and optimisation Extending asset life, improving reliability and reducing whole‑life costs.
• Environmental performance and compliance Engineering solutions to improve water quality, reduce pollution and meet regulatory expectations.
• Innovation and technology adoption Pathways for piloting, validating and scaling new engineering tools and approaches.
• Skills, capability and workforce development Supporting the next generation of water engineers.