250+

ATTENDEES

12+

INSIGHTFUL CONTENT SESSIONS

40+

INDUSTRY EXPERT SPEAKERS

12

UK WASCs SPEAKING

BE PART OF IT 

The UK's Leading Wastewater Conference Returns This January

As the UK wastewater sector responds to growing environmental, regulatory and investment pressures, Wastewater 2027 returns to bring together the organisations and decision-makers driving change.

Taking place on 26-27 January at the NCC Birmingham, the event gives leading industry organisations direct access to 250+ senior wastewater professionals and a unique platform to showcase expertise, engage key decision-makers and help shape the future of the sector.

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Position yourself as a thought leader and trusted utility partner

New for 2027:  Wastewater Circles - intimate, outcome-focused workshops connecting senior wastewater leaders with solution providers to tackle the sector's biggest challenges.

Alongside returning sponsorship, thought leadership and exhibition opportunities, our 2027 Sponsorship Guide outlines every package available - get your copy below.

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An agenda shaped by the sector's leading experts

This year's exciting agenda will deliver two days of inspiring content focused on the sector's biggest priorities.

Sessions will explore wastewater treatment and optimisation, phosphorus removal, sludge and biosolids management, stormwater and CSO reduction, water recycling and reuse, nature-based solutions, catchment management, FOG, assets management, carbon reduction, climate resilience and more.  

2026 Expert speakers included:

Karen Dee
 Wastewater Service Strategy General Manager
Scottish Water 

Nathan Lawson 
Bathing Water Partnership & Engagement Manager
Yorkshire Water

Paul Davison
Head of Wastewater Strategy
Northern Ireland Water

Kathryn Waugh 
Head of Strategy and Planning
 Northumbrian Water 

 

Tom Boichot
Director - Wastewater
Ofwat

Roselyn Unegbu
Delivery Director of Non-Infrastructure
Thames Water

2027 Agenda Themes: 

Be Part of the Discussions Shaping the Future of Wastewater

AMP PLANNING AND DELIVERY

REGULATORY NEEDS

CSOs AND ASSET MANAGEMENT

WASTEWATER TREATMENT

DIGITAL TOOLS AND INNOVATION

BIORESOURCES 

 NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS

CONTAMINANTS AND MICROPOLLUTANTS

BATHING WATER QUALITY

PARTNER WITH PURPOSE

100% UK WASCs representation at every event for the past 10 years

With every UK WASC represented over the past decade, Wastewater Conference has become the meeting place for the leaders driving investment, innovation and operational change across the sector.

With unprecedented investment, tighter regulation and increasing pressure to improve river health, achieve net zero, tackle flooding and reduce storm overflows, there has never been a better time for innovative organisations to showcase their expertise and connect with the decision-makers shaping the future of UK wastewater.  

Sponsoring puts your brand directly in front of the decision-makers and

influencers shaping the future of UK wastewater.

A sample of companies who attended in 2026

Only here can you:

GAIN INSIGHT

from all UK WASCs on their long-term wastewater plans  

 

EXPLORE

novel treatment approaches and smart solutions to tackle spills in AMP8 and beyond

PLAY YOUR ROLE 

in accelerating sustainable infrastructure development at this crucial time

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