Yorkshire and Humber Flood and Water Quality conference 2024 | IN-PERSON

Hosted by Yorkshire and Humber ICE and the CIWEM Tyne and Humber branch

Event description

With the growing concerns about climate change, flooding and water quality in the Yorkshire and Humber regions, the ICE Yorkshire and Humber Committee, in collaboration with the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) Tyne and Humber branch, will host the third annual conference on flooding and water quality in the region.

ICE YH Committee member Roger Falconer has headed up the conference planning panel and cultivated an interesting and comprehensive programme for the day with expert speakers and panellists. He will chair the conference, the main aim being to bring together all key stakeholders engaged in flood risk management and water quality, to discuss a range of solutions to reduce risk, enhance resilience and adapt for future climate change impacts.

Yorkshire Water and the Environment Agency are once again our strategic partners, as we continue to grow this successful and important annual conference.

The conference will end with a panel question and answer session, with senior representatives from key organisations and institutions responding to questions from delegates.

The aim is to work together to deliver the best solutions for residents and business communities within the region to reduce the impacts of flooding in the future, with more resilient solutions, adapted for climate change.

Part of the CIWEM Catchment Management, Flood Resilience and Adaption, Nature-based Solutions and Water Governance series.

Programme

09:00 - 09:30 | Registration, coffee and exhibition viewing

09:30 - 09:35 | Welcome

09:35 - 10:45 | Session 1: Holistic approach to river basin management

10:45 - 11:00 | Q&A

11:00 - 11:25 | Coffee and exhibition viewing

11:25 - 12:25 | Session 2: Navigating climate change for adaptive planning

12:25 - 12:40 | Q&A

12:40 - 12:45 | Introduction to workshop sessions

12:45 - 13:45 | Lunch and exhibition viewing

13:45 - 14:40 | Session 3: Workshop sessions

14:40 - 15:05 | Tea and exhibition viewing

15:05 - 16:05 | Session 4: Nature based solutions and land management

16:05 - 16:25 | Q&A

16:25 | Close

Booking and joining information

Bookings are now open for conference delegates. Registrations will be taken through the ICE website.

The standard price is £120 with a reduced fee for students, government and local authority attendees.

Exhibitor slots can also be reserved at a cost of £750. Get in touch with any queries at iceyandh@ice.org.uk.

Please contact Joanne Topping at ICE (iceandh@ice.org.uk), if you have difficulties with booking a place or would like to cancel your attendance. Also contact Joanne Topping if you require more information about the conference.

About the venue and getting there

The event will take place at Leeds Marriott Hotel. The venue is only 3 minutes’ walk from Leeds train station and several bus routes run near the venue.

Travelling to the venue

As part of CIWEM’s commitment to tackling the climate and ecological emergency we would encourage delegates to use the most environmentally sustainable means of transport possible.

By Train

Leeds railway station is the nearest mainline railway station to Leeds Marriott Hotel.

By Bus | Coach

There are multiple bus routes with stops near to Leeds Marriott Hotel. Leeds Bus station is a 12-minute walk to Leeds Marriott Hotel.

By car

If you are coming by car, please consider sharing the journey with others to reduce your environmental footprint. There are several public car parks close to Leeds Marriott Hotel.

Joint organisers

Strategic Partners