‘CREATING WAVES’ AS
INSTITUTE OF WATER
CONFERENCE COMES
TO BELFAST
The conference kicked off with a President’s Dinner at Belfast City Hall.
Hosted by Sara Venning, IoW President and CEO of NI Water, guests were
treated to a drinks reception courtesy of Belfast City Council and Geda
Construction while the main event was sponsored by Fujitsu, with Marsh
Mercer sponsoring the Innovation Award. During the 2 day conference,
delegates heard how changes to the environment, pollution and the
emergence of new technologies are causing ‘disruption,’ to populations
around the world. Chaired by Wendy Austin MBE, delegates had the
opportunity to network with speakers from businesses and key sponsors
including Fujitsu, Kier Construction the Graham Group, Visit Belfast, Geda
Construction, Neueda, Meridian Utilities, Atkins and Arup. Delegates also
attended a Game of Thrones themed charity event sponsored by Z Tech in
aid of WaterAid at the Dark Horse, Cathedral Quarter.Sara Venning, Duncan Tait, Lynn Cooper and Sir John Parker.NI Water staff and guests enjoying the event.http://www.instituteofwater.org.ukDavid Mills, Marsh; Julian Britton, Wessex Water; Yme Potjewijd, Wessex
Water; Nigel Owens, international rugby referee and speaker; Sara Venning,
CEO of NI Water and Carl Ratcliffe, Marsh Mercer.
Frank Hewitt, Jenny Pyper, Wendy Austin and Ronan Larkin. Jamie McNally, David McKell, Dougie Scott, Kenny Dallas and Kevin McKie.Kathy McGillie, Jonathan Wilson and Alison Hollwood.Michael McCord, Marion Scott and Naomi Cooper.62THE SCENE