Conference Programme

Monday 15th June

Site Visit - Severn Trent's Net Zero Hub *SOLD OUT*

Further details available HERE.

The site visit is only available to conference delegates - pre-booking is essential. The site-visit is now sold out - if you would like to be added to the waiting list please email Clare - clare.hunter@aquaenviro.co.uk

Meet & Greet

Join us for complementary welcome drinks from 7pm - 8pm in the Ludlow Concourse.

This is a great opportunity to network with other attendees before the event, catch up with colleagues and meet the Aqua Enviro team.

Tuesday 16th June

Name	Speakers	Time	Location Name
How digital ecosystems and AI are transforming catchment management	Pavan Parshad, Severn Trent	9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Room 1

Name	Speakers	Time	Location Name
Optimising the whole to unlock latent capacity: a process-led approach to asset intensification and resilience	Alec Kimble, BI-Zen	10:05 AM - 10:30 AM	Room 3
Combining MABR and continuous flow sludge densification for enhanced nitrification and total nitrogen removal at the Bolton WWTP	Dr Giuseppe Guglielmi, Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions Joseph Kenyon, United Utilities Dr Wendy Rostron, MMB	10:30 AM - 10:55 AM	Room 3
Grow with the flow: enhancing UV disinfection and phosphorus removal via asset intensification using OxyMem MABRTM IFAS system at Holdenhurst WRC	Josep Manzano, OxyMem	10:55 AM - 11:20 AM	Room 3
Enhancing activated sludge performance through hydrocyclone integration	Sonia Jan, MMB	11:50 AM - 12:15 PM	Room 3
Summary of results from finalised commissioning of a first full-scale implementation of a novel MBBR process for nutrient removal	Tomasz Skonieczny, Veolia Water Technologies: AnoxKaldnes	12:15 PM - 12:40 PM	Room 3
Kubota Combined MBR: A case study; A successful story of an STP upgrade for safe water reuse	Dr Mito Kanai, Kubota Water and Environment Europe	12:40 PM - 12:45 PM	Room 3
Grimy before shiny: why you should maximise existing asset performance to ensure new technologies have the best chance of succeeding	Oliver Hallet, Air Technology Ltd	12:45 PM - 12:50 PM	Room 3
Nanobubble echnology for process intensification: enhancing nutrient removal and operational resilience in wastewater treatment	Cesar Herrera Malaver, Moleaer Duncan Wildgoose, Xylem	12:50 PM - 12:55 PM	Room 3
Innovative MBR and water reuse schemes that increase resilience	Dr Peter Aerts, Blue Foot Membranes Bv	12:55 PM - 1:00 PM	Room 3

Name	Speakers	Time	Location Name
A proven, science and intelligence-led Source–Pathway–Receptor operating model for risk-based wastewater performance and asset resilience	Mathew Hartop, Severn Trent Water Gemma Hughes, Severn Trent Water	10:05 AM - 10:30 AM	Room 1
Creating a win-win-win outcome for compliance, energy, chemical and process emissions via advanced process control	Dr David Inman, Anglian Water	10:30 AM - 10:55 AM	Room 1
Biokinetic modelling of wastewater treatment resilience under projected climate related extreme weather event scenarios: an initial case study	Susan Davies, Stantec Ewan Jaffray, Stantec	10:55 AM - 11:20 AM	Room 1
Using Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Modelling and Python, an insight into wastewater asset health and planning strategy	Dr Phinn Masango, Anglian Water	11:50 AM - 12:15 PM	Room 1
Harnessing AI-assisted decision making for systems planning in catchment optimisation	Andrea Garduno Jimenez, BMA Matthew Mathias, Scottish Water	12:15 PM - 12:40 PM	Room 1
Metagenomics: making microbes matter in wastewater treatment	Suzy Hill, United Utilities Ben Allen, Newcastle University	12:40 PM - 1:05 PM	Room 1

Name	Speakers	Time	Location Name
Resilient rural phosphorus removal: sustainable alternatives to metal-based coagulants	Callum Grundy, United Utilities	10:05 AM - 10:30 AM	Room 2
Intelligent chemical dosing control for optimised ferric and caustic use for phosphorus removal	Connor Sandalls, Southern Water Gareth Turner, Southern Water	10:30 AM - 10:55 AM	Room 2
Achieving low P with standard technologies, Thames Water	Harry Armstrong, Thames Water	10:55 AM - 11:20 AM	Room 2
Achieving an ultra-low phosphorous consent with ballasted sand clarification technology at a trickling filter works	Ailsa Crawford, Thames Water	11:50 AM - 12:15 PM	Room 2
Planning wastewater systems for an uncertain future: a decision-support framework for climate-resilient, low-nutrient compliance	Shalu Bagela, Bristol Waste Company	12:15 PM - 12:40 PM	Room 2
Designing and applying the Nereda® aerobic granular sludge process to meet the lowest nitrogen and phosphorus consents	Paul Lavender, Haskoning	12:40 PM - 1:05 PM	Room 2
Low Total Nitrogen delivery: full-scale lessons from repurposed filters and modular biocatalyst systems	Alec Kimble, BI-Zen	2:05 PM - 2:30 PM	Room 2
Meeting Total-N permits – treatment technology trials in Severn Trent	Dr Paul Wheeldon, Jacobs	2:30 PM - 2:55 PM	Room 2
Challenges of achieving nutrient removal in Modified Ludzack–Ettinger process	Mariana Pinheiro, Southern Water Ryan Ward, Southern Water	2:55 PM - 3:20 PM	Room 2
Delivering low total nitrogen limits In a cost constrained environment	Narinder Sunner, Stantec UK Ltd	3:50 PM - 4:15 PM	Room 2
Driving ASP performance up while keeping TSR out	Aidan Holland, Acorn Water Dr Steven Spall, Severn Trent Water	4:15 PM - 4:40 PM	Room 2

Name	Speakers	Time	Location Name
Sustainable low-cost adsorbents for the removal of pharmaceutical contaminants from wastewater	Dr. Heather Coleman, Ulster University	2:05 PM - 2:30 PM	Room 1
Fate and removal of cypermethrin in wastewater treatment works: insights from an extensive sampling programme	Amelie Prevost, Thames Water	2:30 PM - 2:55 PM	Room 1
From pilot to proven: full-scale Biological Activated Carbon (BODAC) for micropollutant removal and RO protection	Andy FitzGerald, Nijhuis Saur Industries: UK & Ireland	2:55 PM - 3:20 PM	Room 1

Name	Speakers	Time	Location Name
Exploring the application of Microbial Electrolysis Cells for treating wastewater streams and enabling hydrogen based power resilience at wastewater treatment sites	Pete Vale, Severn Trent Dr Daniel Indiana Carlotta-Jones, Wastewater Fuels	2:05 PM - 2:30 PM	Room 3
Membrane bioreactors for water reclamation for fertigation and food production.	Dr Tom Arnot, University of Bath	2:30 PM - 2:55 PM	Room 3
Cellulose recovery from waste-water – when is it worth it ?	Jeremy Black, AtkinsRéalis	2:55 PM - 3:20 PM	Room 3
From problem to solutions – incorporating water reuse into water management plans	Neil Gardener, Stantec	3:50 PM - 4:15 PM	Room 3
Water re-use & water fit for purpose – Generating resources from final effluent, water security and efficiency, plus drought prevention	Andy FitzGerald, Nijhuis Saur Industries: UK & Ireland	4:15 PM - 4:40 PM	Room 3
A circular economy assessment tool for the water sector	Dr Robert Kleinjan, Jacobs	4:40 PM - 5:05 PM	Room 3
Digital-enabled chlorine-free disinfection for water reuse and bathing water compliance	Edwin Jonker, Kemira	5:05 PM - 5:10 PM	Room 3
Making water reuse work: managing brines and concentrates in wastewater reuse schemes	Andy FitzGerald, Nijhuis Saur Industries: UK & Ireland	5:10 PM - 5:15 PM	Room 3
Challenges designing UV disinfection for non-potable reuse according to the new EU regulations	Kirsten Meyer, Xylem	5:15 PM - 5:20 PM	Room 3
TORCH: A decision-support tool to unlock affordable, low-carbon heat recovery from sewer catchments	Richard Buckingham, Anglian Water Stefano Giacalone, BMA	5:20 PM - 5:40 PM	Room 3

Name	Speakers	Time	Location Name
Poster Session		3:20 PM - 3:50 PM	Ludlow Concourse

Name	Speakers	Time	Location Name
Scaling Nitrous Oxide monitoring in AMP8: site prioritisation, deployment lessons, and emissions performance at Severn Trent Water	Alex Harrison, Severn Trent Water	3:50 PM - 4:15 PM	Room 1
Real-time monitoring of NO2-/NO3- to predict N2O	Hamish Todd, Scottish Water Dr Xavier Cama-Moncunill, Aquamonitrix	4:15 PM - 4:40 PM	Room 1
Direct N₂O emission monitoring in Gruppo CAP wastewater treatment plants and Net Zero Partnership	Alberto Zocalli*, Gruppo CAP	4:40 PM - 5:05 PM	Room 1
Quantifying the dynamics of N₂O emissions in full-scale wastewater treatment: insights from continuous in-situ monitoring	Dr Lukas Neumann, Unisense Environment	5:05 PM - 5:30 PM	Room 1
Process Emissions Action Community (PEAC)	Alex Harrison, Severn Trent Water Kenny McGibbon, Mott MacDonald	5:30 PM - 5:40 PM	Room 1

Name	Speakers	Time	Location Name
Strongford Net Zero Hub: creating the blueprint for net zero wastewater treatment	Pete Vale, Severn Trent Kevin Sheeran, Eliquo Hydrok Steve Bungay, Haskoning	4:40 PM - 5:40 PM	Room 2

Name	Speakers	Time	Location Name
Conference Dinner		7:30 PM - 11:00 PM	The Gallery

Wednesday 17th June

Name	Speakers	Time	Location Name
Accelerating innovation: driving efficiency and carbon reduction in AMP 8 and beyond	Lisa Mansell, United Utilities	9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Room 1

Name	Speakers	Time	Location Name
Towards environmentally sustainable non-sewered sanitation at the household scale	Dr Serap Ozmen, Cranfield University	9:35 AM - 9:40 AM	Room 3
Mitigating stormwater overflow impacts using the IntenSieve-CEPT as a flexible high-rate treatment solution	Andy FitzGerald, Nijhuis Saur Industries: UK & Ireland	9:40 AM - 9:45 AM	Room 3
Scaling visual AI for discharge detection & stormwater compliance in Auckland: from complexity to operational reality	Abi Croutear-Foy, AquaWatch UK	9:45 AM - 9:50 AM	Room 3
Experiences of and learnings from CoMag® enhanced clarification installations for total phosphorus removal at three wastewater treatment works	Dr Wendy Rostron, MMB	9:50 AM - 9:55 AM	Room 3
Advancing wastewater treatment through densification: global experience and innovation	Ajay Nair, Stantec	10:00 AM - 10:05 AM	Room 3
Meeting the AMP 8 challenge of increased works FTFT by using the MOB (Mobile Organic Biofilm) process in retrofit applications	Savanna Haygood, Nuvoda	10:05 AM - 10:10 AM	Room 3
The illusion of accuracy: how unreliable microplastic data compromises wastewater treatment and zero pollution targets	Rachel Louise Gomes, University of Nottingham	10:10 AM - 10:15 AM	Room 3
Evaluating integrated data approaches for detecting river pollution events in UK rivers	Adewale Falaye, University of Nottingham	10:15 AM - 10:20 AM	Room 3
Developing circular economy KPIs to promote green hydrogen and other co-product and by-product utilisation in the water and wastewater sector	Michelle McMullan, Queen's University Belfast	10:25 AM - 10:30 AM	Room 3
NTPlus - making nutrients circular	Mike Waite, Agua DB Ltd	10:30 AM - 10:35 AM	Room 3
Multiple benefits of regenerative thermal oxidizers at wastewater treatment plants	Dr Kati Bell, Hazen	10:35 AM - 10:40 AM	Room 3

Name	Speakers	Time	Location Name
Process control and network resilience: Dawlish CSOs	Ching Wong, AECOM	9:35 AM - 10:00 AM	Room 2
Storm Generator Project: assessing Mecana and StormBLOX technologies for combined sewer overflow treatment	Dr Aderlanio de Silva Cardoso, Severn Trent Bruno Bigot, Enpure	10:00 AM - 10:25 AM	Room 2
Operational wins and long-term assets: how United Utilities is accelerating storm overflow performance	Beth Newton, United Utilities	10:25 AM - 10:50 AM	Room 2
Delivering SuDS at scale: building partnerships for greener, climate‑resilient communities	Dr Laura Liddaman, AtkinsRéalis Alison White, AtkinsRéalis	11:20 AM - 11:45 AM	Room 2
From chronic leakage to rupture prevention: Improving rising sewer main reliability through continuous monitoring	Martin Duff, Atmos International	11:45 AM - 12:10 PM	Room 2
Harnessing AI-decision making to optimise surface water management and reduce storm overflow spills	Andrea Garduno Jimenez, BMA	12:10 PM - 12:35 PM	Room 2
Sewage, storms and strategy: rethinking investment in England’s rivers	Jed Ramsay, Thames Water	12:35 PM - 1:00 PM	Room 2

Name	Speakers	Time	Location Name
Low N2O design – guidance from PEAC - a collaborative industry working group	Ellie Russell, Mott MacDonald	9:35 AM - 10:00 AM	Room 1
Integrating process emissions into operational control and design decision-making: A South West Water N₂O monitoring and control case study	Alec Kimble, BI-Zen	10:00 AM - 10:25 AM	Room 1
AI/ML approach for monitoring and control of N2O process emissions using digital twin advanced process control	Nicole Zhang, Cobalt Water Global	10:25 AM - 10:50 AM	Room 1
From energy drain to energy gain: pioneering cold anaerobic solutions under challenging conditions	Chiara Coleman, Thames Water David Barr, Thames Water	11:20 AM - 11:45 AM	Room 1
OFWAT catalysing a Net Zero Future project: proving the feasibility of biological nitrous oxide mitigation using immobilised nitrifying and denitrifying biocatalysts	Dr Aderlanio de Silva Cardoso, Severn Trent	11:45 AM - 12:10 PM	Room 1
Mitigating N₂O at scale: when smart operation meets granular biology	Ing Saskia Hanneman, Waterschap Limburg Ellen van Voorthuizen, Haskoning	12:10 PM - 12:35 PM	Room 1
Linking nitrogen removal and N₂O emissions: the N₂O/OTR ratio as indicator of biological process states	Dr Matthias Stier, Variolytics GmbH	12:35 PM - 12:40 PM	Room 1
Intensifying treatment performance for a zero‑pollution future	Pierre Grandclement, Suez	12:40 PM - 12:45 PM	Room 1
Harnessing digital twin technology for water treatment – crystal ball or wrecking ball	Dave Rutowski, Aquatic Informatics: Hach Software	12:45 PM - 12:50 PM	Room 1
Welsh Water’s APC strategic programme to drive sustainability: from energy in AMP7 to NetZero in AMP8.	Lynne Bouchy, Createch360	2:00 PM - 2:25 PM	Room 1
Accelerating N2O process emissions insights through the Dutch N2O reduction acceleration programme	Jose Porro, Cobalt Water EU	2:25 PM - 2:50 PM	Room 1
From monitoring to mitigation: embedding low-emission thinking into aeration design	Chloe Dalton, University of Galway / Ward & Burke	2:50 PM - 3:15 PM	Room 1

Name	Speakers	Time	Location Name
The recast Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive on wastewater treatment and the implications to the UK and Ireland	Erina Brown, AtkinsRéalis	11:20 AM - 11:45 AM	Room 3
Water credit and reclaimed water: a tool supporting circular economy strategies for Gruppo CAP	Giovanni Vargiu*, Gruppo CAP	11:45 AM - 12:10 PM	Room 3
Luton Rising: operationalising a Net Zero 2040 Strategy for a resilient, circular water system	Abhikrishnan Sasankan Nair, Hawkeye Security Luton	12:10 PM - 12:35 PM	Room 3
iMERMAID: innovative monitoring and remediation technologies for CoEC — technological, business, and societal perspectives	Marcela Permann-Doubkovà*, Armengaud Innovate GmbH	12:35 PM - 1:00 PM	Room 3

Name	Speakers	Time	Location Name
Panel Discussion - PFAS	Dr Kati Bell, Hazen Dr Matt Hill, Yorkshire Water Katie Walker, Jacobs	2:00 PM - 3:15 PM	Room 3

Name	Speakers	Time	Location Name
Natural solutions for phosphate and nitrate reduction in packaged sewage treatment	Michael Harrison, Marsh Industries	2:00 PM - 2:05 PM	Room 2
Nitrate removal by selective EDR-treatment (Electro Dialyses Reversal)	Paula Gonzalez, REDstack	2:05 PM - 2:10 PM	Room 2
Scaling Asset Resilience: From Connected Sensors to Actionable Insight	Glen Clark, 8power Ltd	2:10 PM - 2:15 PM	Room 2
From Samples to Sensors: Making Online BOD sensors standard in AMP9	Tom Lendrem, Badger Meter	2:15 PM - 2:20 PM	Room 2
IoT driven predictive maintenance for enhanced reliability of blowers in wastewater treatment	Dr Magdi Nabi, rhames Ltd	2:25 PM - 2:30 PM	Room 2
Turning data chaos into clarity: commissioning reporting ready for the future	Zoe Bassett, MMB	2:30 PM - 2:35 PM	Room 2
Scalable UV destruction of PFAS in foam-fractionated Minnesota groundwater	James McKone*, Claros Technologies	2:35 PM - 2:40 PM	Room 2
Micropollutants and emerging contaminants; treatment through tailored activated carbon	Dr Rumman Ahmed, Arq	2:40 PM - 2:45 PM	Room 2
Technical Insight into SELPAXT PFAS removal technology	Johan Seijmer, Chromafora	2:50 PM - 2:55 PM	Room 2
Thermal destruction of PFAS during full-scale reactivation of PFAS-laden granular activated carbon	Dr Alberto Hernandez Barral, Chemviron S.A.	2:55 PM - 3:00 PM	Room 2

Posters

Name	Authors
Low-energy upgrades for small works; performance limits and design implications from a full-scale ICW	Ayisha Affo Souleymane, Robert Grabowski, Tao Lyu and Gabriela Dotro, Cranfield University, UK
Digital twins that deliver: a three-dimensional deployment framework for wastewater bioprocesses	Chengwan Bai, Rachel Gomes and Oliver Fisher, University of Nottingham, UK
Kubota Combined MBR: A case study; A successful story of an STP upgrade for safe water reuse	Mito Kanai and Oriol Jimenez, Kubota Water and Environment Europe, UK
Evaluating integrated data approaches for detecting river pollution events in UK rivers	Adewale Falaye, Rachel Louise Gomes, Doreen Boyd and Georgiana Nica-Avram, University of Nottingham, UK and Vivek Agarwal, Northumbria University, UK
Municipal wastewater process emissions in Flanders: measurement campaigns supporting mitigation	Bart Saerens, Lennert Dockx and Myrthe Van Hal, Aquafin, Belgium
Planning wastewater systems for an uncertain future: a decision-support framework for climate-resilient, low-nutrient compliance	Shalu Bagela, University of Bristol, UK
Developing circular economy KPIs to promote green hydrogen and other co-product and by-product utilisation in the water and wastewater sector	Michelle McMullen, Danielle Soban, Jelena Vlajic, Mahamad Yousuf and Beatrice Smyth, Queen's University Belfast, UK
Optimising the whole to unlock latent capacity: a process-led approach to asset intensification and resilience	Alec Kimble, BI-Zen Ltd, UK Nicholas Gardner and Hannah Mead, South West Water, UK Steve Green, SG Process Consulting, UK
From energy drain to energy gain: pioneering cold anaerobic solutions under challenging conditions	Chiara Coleman, Timothy Holloway, David Barr and Rohit Sehgal, Thames Water, UK
A self-powered sensor for continuous BOD monitoring in wastewater treatment	Siddharth Gadkari, University of Surrey, UK
Enhancing activated sludge performance through hydrocyclone integration	Sonia Jan, Mott MacDonald Bentley, UK Krishna Das, United Utilities, UK
Detection of carbapenemase-encoding genes in wastewater samples by real-time PCR	Katharina Helmke, Eurofins NDSC Umweltanalytik GmbH, Germany David Drissner and Jessica Kuru, Albstadt-Sigmaringen University, Germany Ole Huesing, Eurofins Institut Jäger GmbH, Germany
Dearne Reach integrated constructed wetland	Olivia Rowe, Mott MacDonald Bentley, UK Robert McTaggart, Stantec, UK
Efficient against N2O	Thomas Binninger, CTP Chemisch Thermische Prozesstechnik GmbH
Removal of polyethylene terephthalate microplastics from wastewater through adsorption using acid activated clay and fly ash composites	Langa Moyo, Jacqueline G. Ndhlovu and Thembekile Ncube, National University of Science and Technolog, Zimbabwe
From micropollutants to process emissions: rethinking source control as a climate and compliance strategy in wastewater catchments	Akash Kumar, University of Bristol, UK
Low Total Nitrogen delivery: full-scale lessons from repurposed filters and modular biocatalyst systems	Alec Kimble, BI-Zen Ltd, UK Nicolas Gardner and Hannah Le Marquand, South West Water, UK Pete Pearce, Farmiloe Fisher Environment, UK Ameen Razavi, Microvi, USA
Towards environmentally sustainable non-sewered sanitation at the household scale	Serap Ozmen, Shruti Sinai Borker and Leon Williams, Cranfield University, UK
Hanningfield sludge treatment reed beds - 15 years experience with full-scale treatment of water works sludge	Amy Harley, Andrew I Freeman, Clodagh Murphy, S. Harvey and David J. Cooper, ARM Group Ltd, UK Steen Nielsen, WSP, Denmark
Maximising asset resilience in AMP8 through rationalisation and standardisation	Edward Ellis and Adam Bond, Xylem, UK
Applying process analysis and data diagnostics for practical N2O insights and mitigation opportunities	Courtney Allan and Amanda Lake, Jacobs UK David Inman, Anglian Water Services, UK Emma Shen and Leiv Rieger, Jacobs, Canada
Integrating process emissions into operational control and design decision-making: a South West Water N₂O monitoring and control case study	Alex Kimble, BI-Zen Ltd, UK David Rose, Asma Mohamed and Dr Nicolas Gardner, South West Water, UK Amanda Lake and Courtney Allan, Jacobs, UK
Transforming wastewater treatment: tackling pharmaceuticals and micropollutants through decentralized innovation in Luxembourg	Jimmy Roussel and Zuzana Dedova, Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology, Luxembourg
Everyday AI: a vision for streamlining wastewater management	Ben Walker, Mott MacDonald, UK
Unlocking latent capacity in constrained wastewater assets: the Ringsend 2.4M PE upgrade	Avril McCarthy and Payam Malek, Egis, UK
iMERMAID: innovative monitoring and remediation technologies for CoEC — technological, business, and societal perspectives	Marcela Permann-Doubkova, Eric Armengaud, Ingrid Armengaud, Armengaud Innovate, Austria Simone Barletta and Giulia Molinari IRIS, Italy Camilla Burdizzo, Giasmin Cecconi and Sara Steffenino, SMAT, Italy Imen Ellefi, OPALIA, Tunisia Esther Gómez Herrero, AQLARA infraestructuras, Spain Elmeri Lahtinen, WEEEFINER, Finland Serena Laschi and Ilaria Palchetti, UNIFI, Italy Maxime Pontie and Adil Ait Yazza, University of Angers, France Rodrigo Sedano, ITCL Technology Centre, Spain Naomi Timmer, H2O People, UK Abhilash Venkateshaiah, EDEN Tech, France Faye Williams, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, UK
FtFT capacity improvement through inlet works asset renewal	Jasmine Bell and Oscar Van Passen, Mott Macdonald Bentley, UK
Sorbent materials for wastewater treatment: do they proliferate or mitigate AMR?	Kundai Vurayayi, Adriano Gigante, Anca Pordea, Robert Atterbury and Rachel Louise Gomes, University of Nottingham, UK Andrea Laybourn, University of Leeds, UK

An essential event for all wastewater professionals, providing an overview of the latest innovations, best practices, cutting-edge technologies and research in the field.

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