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We are busy planning for the 2025 EWWM Conference – if you are interested in presenting at the event the Call for Abstracts will be released in the Autumn.

Make sure you register your interest to receive further updates and announcements!

The 2024 conference programme featured 70+ speakers who shared their operational experiences and practical solutions for the challenges facing the wastewater industry.

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Technical Sessions

Process Emissions
Compliance & Process Optimisation
Nutrient Removal & Recovery
Spills, CSOs and Stormwater
Technology Showcase
Circular Economy
Micropollutants & Emerging Contaminants
Innovation
Nature Based Solutions

Panel Discussions

Keynote Talks

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Student and Early Career Professionals’* Poster Award

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The award will be judged and presented during the conference and is open to students and early career professionals under 35 working in the water industry.

If you would like to showcase your work to over 250 industry professionals and be in with a chance of winning a monetary prize please submit your poster abstract to sarah.brown@aquaenviro.co.uk

Attending conferences is a great way to improve your professional network and expand your knowledge of the industry. Students and early career professionals are also offered significantly reduced rates – please see the registration page for further details.

*Early career professionals must be:
an individual working professionally in the wastewater sector for less than 3 years after graduation; or an academic/postgraduate/post doctorate in a permanent position in a UK institution (full or part time), with no more than three years of experience at lecturer level.

Delegates viewing posters at the European Wastewater Management Conference

Event Testimonials

“The EWWM conference brings key industry leaders, practitioners and suppliers together in one place to share ideas which will shape the future of our industry.”

Technical Director, Mott MacDonald

“An ideal opportunity to network with industry colleagues and keep up with emerging issues, ideas and solutions.”

Head of Bioresources, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water

“The EWWM provides a great opportunity to follow the latest technical developments in the industry and to meet and chat to professionals from water companies, consultants, suppliers, regulators, and contractors.”

Chief Engineer (Process), AtkinsRealis

“Aqua Enviro events remain the principal form of knowledge dissemination within the UK water industry. Conferences are invariably relevant and timely. Attending these events is fundamental for anyone involved in business development for the sector.”

Innovation Manager, Glanua Group

“Certainly ‘the’ place to learn about operational experience of innovation and new systems. Very well organised conference.”

Secretary General, ESPP

“From start to finish the presentations were of the highest quality, demonstrating some great examples of science and innovation, tackling the big challenges in the global water sector. The rich diversity of the attendees over the two days also made the conference a fantastic networking opportunity as well as being able to see the latest technology on display.”

Chief Executive, UKWIR

“The EWWM conference continues to be the leading annual wastewater treatment event in the UK, both from knowledge sharing and dialogue with industry colleagues.”

Business Development Manager – Head of Wastewater, Xylem

“The EWWM conference was expertly planned, organised and hosted by Aqua Enviro. There were ample opportunities given for delegates to absorb cutting edge knowledge in a host of inspirational talks, and have abundant networking opportunities with fellow water industry professionals in between talks, both in person and online.”

PhD Student, University of Leeds

“The very latest and most innovative wastewater treatment from all across Europe, all in one place.”

Business Development Manager, NVP Energy

“The premier wastewater event in the UK. The delegate list is made up process engineers and technology specialists. I would recommend this event as it’s a great opportunity to learn more about emerging technologies and also discover how previous technologies have performed during testing.”

Business Development Director, T-Tech Process Solutions

“This conference provides an excellent opportunity to catch the latest trends in the water and wastewater sector. I have learned tremendously from this conference and I had the opportunity to talk with other remarkable speakers and inspiring technicians in the field. Highly recommended.”

Global Market Director, AST - Environmental Solutions and Services, Lda.

“Certainly ‘the’ place to learn about operational experience of innovation and new systems. Very well organised conference.”

Secretary General, European Sustainable Phosphorus Platform

“A great opportunity to meet with thought leaders and decision makers in the wastewater industry and hear first hand their challenges and priorities”

VP of Business Development, EMEA, Specific Energy

“The EWWM conference is a ideal platform for exchange of high quality knowledge, experience and innovations. For water professionals from outside the UK it is a very accessible event to connect to the UK wastewater sector”

Royal HaskoningDHV

“Outstanding venue, bringing together many respected professionals together in one place. It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn and explore a variety of new technology showcases. It’s truly thought-provoking and mind-stimulating event.”

Conference Programme