SoPHE Technical Conference 2025: Water Scarcity, Climate Change and Engineering

Date: 27 March 2025

Time:  Conference 09:00 to 16:30, Networking drinks: 17:00 onwards

Location: Institution of Mechanical Engineers, One Bird Cage Walk, London, SW1H 9JJ

Tickets: 

SoPHE members: £50 (+VAT) 

Non-members: £75.00 (+VAT)

Special Offer: if you currently hold an active CIBSE membership, you can purchase SoPHE Affiliate membership and an Earlybird ticket for £65.00 by emailing [email protected].

Full Agenda:

9.00- 9.30 Conference opening

An introduction from SoPHE Chair Mike Carter, Arup

9:45-11:00 From Crisis to Conservation: The Water Scarcity Challenge

Water balance | Future Water Challenge | Net Zero Water | Water Scarcity

Focus: The regulatory framework, standards, and compliance measures that shape water usage and conservation practices in the UK.

Speakers: 

Freya Scott | ARUP

Sarah Bousquet | ARUP

11:00-11:15 Coffee break

11:15- 12:30 Climate Resilient: Strategies for Stormwater Management and Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS)

Climate Change |  Stormwater Management | SUDS | Flood Risks

Focus: Best practices, design principles, and key considerations for integrating green infrastructure to address climate change adaptation and enhance flood mitigation measures.

Speakers: 

Jassim Daureeawo | Vortex

Dr. Ed Barsley | T-E-D-S

Dr Peter Melville-Shreeve | University of Exeter

12:30 – 13:30 Lunch provided by SoPHE

13.30- 14.45  Sustainable Strategies for Wastewater Design

Wastewater Design |   Wastewater Reuse | Wastewater Recycling

Focus: Integrating  wastewater treatment technologies, innovative design principles, and effective strategies to ensure water security.

Speakers:

Lutz Jhonen | Aquality

Kris Wojik | Jets

Peter Lacey | Duchy of Cornwall Rep

14:45-15:00 Coffee break

15:15- 16:30 Leading the Way: Smart and Sustainable Water Solutions

Innovation |  Smart Water Management

Focus: Cutting-edge solutions, technologies, and strategies that drive efficiency and smart water management.

Speakers:

Julian Diprose | Stormsaver

Professor Amin Al-Habaibeh | Nottingham Trent University 

Pieter Swart | Grundfos Pumps LtdSam Burgess I SDS Ltd

17:00 onwards: Networking drinks provided by our sponsors

Please note that attending SoPHE events counts towards your CIBSE CPD requirements.

Register now to book your place.