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Michael J. Kelly Confirmed as Key Note Speaker
01/09/2008
The ‘Climate Change for Innocation\' Conference explores the challenges of how the regulators and the water industry will need to work together; driving innovation to meet the challenges of climate change. Dealing with key factors such as energy and supply chain management, the conference not only addresses the challenges but also signposts some of the solutions. The keynote speaker has been confirmed as Professor Michael J Kelly, Chief Scientific advisor, Department of Communities and Local Government.
This conference brings together key experts from Ofwat, the Environment Agency, local government, leaders in the water industry and research experts who will share their knowledge on issues as:
willingness to pay
solid waste management
carbon management
water resource management
the future of discharge consent setting
The conference also includes practitioners who have developed innovative approaches to meeting challenges as:
How to improve process control
Influencing and optimising supply chain management
This one-off conference will bring delegates up to speed on current issues, provide an opportunity to inform the debate and to discuss their views with key influencing stakeholders.
The conference includes dinner and is the perfect opportunity to network with the speakers and experts.
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