New Features & Benefits To Help The Industry
Since the late 1990s, the event production consultants at the Strategy Engineering Research Group have been deeply engaged with water leakage topics, tackling various challenges. Remarkably, many of these challenges remain just as relevant today. Take 1998, for instance—the industry focus was on driving the adoption of breakthrough technologies to combat water leakage in ageing infrastructure. Fast forward to 2024/25, and this issue remains a critical priority. However, today, the urgency has intensified as we face the compounded pressures of climate change, ageing systems, and the need for more innovative, more resilient solutions.
So, what is explicitly new this year?
1. Evaluating More New Technologies For A Climate-Resilient Water Sector
With climate change intensifying the need for resilient infrastructure, the demand for advanced technologies has never been more pressing. Learn about identifying and rigorously evaluating cutting-edge solutions, from AI-powered detection systems to other transformative innovations and focus on technologies that promise impact and deliver tangible results in the real world.
2. ROI Evaluation Of The Next Wave Of Technologies
Some water utilities are exploring real-time monitoring and automated response technologies, which go beyond simple detection by incorporating IoT sensors for continuous system monitoring. Although these technologies can be expensive, the evidence shows that, in some instances, they offer a significant return on investment. We will explore these technologies through case studies that demonstrate their effectiveness.
3. More Precise Leak Detection For Complex Water Networks
The industry is rapidly advancing toward greater precision in non-invasive leak detection, driven by innovative technologies that allow utilities to pinpoint leaks with unprecedented centimetre-level accuracy. These cutting-edge solutions far surpass traditional acoustic methods, often needing to improve in noisy or complex environments. By adopting these advanced tools, water utilities can detect and address leaks accurately, ensuring more efficient operations and minimising water loss. In addition, new service offerings are emerging, including managed services that provide end-to-end solutions for leak detection—minimising the need for manual analysis and enabling more efficient use of resources.
These innovations will take center stage at the 2025 event, driving a more significant movement towards more intelligent, more adaptive water management systems. Designed for efficiency and resilience, these next-generation solutions are poised to tackle the increasing challenges of water scarcity and deteriorating infrastructure. By integrating cutting-edge technologies, these systems offer optimised performance and the robustness needed to meet the demands of a rapidly changing environment, positioning the industry for sustainable success in the years ahead.
4. Expanding the Innovation Dialogue To Include Water Utilities That Rarely Participate In Water Leakage Events
A key development for the 2025 event is our commitment to moving beyond simply catering to early adopters or creating an echo chamber. While revisiting successful case studies and long-term solutions remains valuable, it’s equally essential to bring fresh innovators into the fold. This means exploring how smaller water utilities, for example, often constrained by regulatory pressures and limited budgets, drive innovation in response to ageing infrastructure. Our focus extends beyond just technological advancements; we're also emphasising creative approaches to problem-solving, ensuring that diverse perspectives shape the industry's future.
5. More Interactive, Professionally Curated Roundtable Sessions
We’re also reimagining the structure of the event to enhance the value of your experience. You've shared how much you appreciate the structured panels and case studies, but you've also expressed a strong interest in more curated roundtables. These sessions go beyond informal discussions—they are designed to facilitate candid sharing of experiences with new technologies and innovative approaches. In response, we’ll integrate more of these roundtables into both morning and afternoon sessions, creating dynamic opportunities for meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and idea generation. This shift ensures every participant gains deeper insights and practical takeaways from the event.
6. More New Companies & Fresh Perspectives
As a company, we dedicate more time and resources to discovering new companies and fresh perspectives that can benefit water utilities. This approach not only enriches the event’s content but also creates enhanced business development opportunities for vendors. We understand vendors' significant commitment, whether travelling to London or participating remotely, and we strive to ensure maximum ROI for their investment. What sets us apart from most other conference organisers is our strategic approach. At Strategy Engineering Group, we tackle business challenges with an engineering mindset, thinking like engineers and strategists—not simply event administrators—ensuring that every aspect of the event is thoughtfully designed to deliver real value.
7. A Smarter Networking Experience For 2025 – Build More Lasting Partnerships & Collaborate To Drive Positive Outcomes
We’re transforming the event experience by introducing an innovative app designed to enhance networking for all attendees—whether they’re participating in person or online. This app goes beyond traditional event tools, allowing delegates to connect seamlessly, schedule meetings, share insights, and explore collaborative opportunities before, during, and after the event. For online attendees, it bridges the gap, ensuring they remain just as integrated into the event’s activities as those on-site. By fostering richer connections and opening up new avenues for business development, this technology creates a more dynamic and interactive environment, amplifying the overall value for everyone involved.
We Will Keep The Industry Updated With Our Research As We Develop The Agenda And Engage More New Participants
While our research campaign is still ongoing, we’ve already uncovered several exciting innovations that will shape the 2025 event. By engaging with the industry much earlier in the planning process—nearly 12 months in advance—we can maximise delegate participation and secure additional sponsors, ensuring a more substantial, more impactful event. We are committed to keeping the industry fully updated as our research progresses, including sharing insights on new technologies, upcoming speakers, and key themes that will drive the conversations at the event.
