Flood Risk & Future Defence Developments

Water-based natural disasters effect over 5 million Britons every year.

More than 300,000 homes are protected from the effects of flooding compared to 2015. With government’s £5.2 billion flood and coastal defence programme from last year’s budget set to start in April this year, this webinar offers a great opportunity to open the discussion between a range of experts to share thought leadership and insight into innovations within the flood defence sector.

From coastal defences to sustainable drainage systems, we’ll look to explore new technologies to make our communities safer.

Speakers include:

Phil Laycock,
Director

Pip Betts,
Project Manager

Rachael Maskell MP,
Chair

Julie Foley,
Director of Flood Risk Strategy and National Adaptation

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• Flood Innovation Centre – Whether it’s an existing product of an entirely new method of flood resilience, the Flood Innovation Centre aims to support businesses by offering a range of tailor-made Innovation Support Packages. Located in the Humber, the centre brings together industry experts, high-level academic research and cutting-edge technology to enable businesses to evolve their way of operating and to help our communities become better prepared for rising flood risks

• APPG for Flood Prevention – Rachael Maskell is the Member of Parliament for York Central and the Shadow Minister for Charities. She has also served as Shadow Defence Minister and as the Shadow Rail Minister; also serving in the Shadow Cabinet as the Shadow Secretary of State for the Environment and as the Secretary of State for Employment Rights. Rachael is an MP who works hard for her constituents and is currently the Chair of the APPG for Flood Prevention.

• Environment Agency – Whilst the Environment Agency specialises in a range of sectors from sustainable development to wildlife preservation, increasing the resilience of people, property and businesses from the risks of water-based natural disasters remains a high priority for the organisation. Between 2015 and March of this year (2021), the Environment Agency and partners have overseen an investment of over £2.6 billion in flood and coastal defences, completing more than 700 projects to protect 300,000 homes, approximately 600,000 acres of agricultural land, as well as thousands of businesses and major pieces of infrastructure.

Associate your brand with this Webinar and position your brand at the forefront of the discussion around the flood risk and defence development sectors. We have various partnership packages available, including opportunities to speak on the webinar, allowing you to present your message to your target audience and receive maximum brand awareness and impact. Packages available include:

Our online webinars will merge our face-to-face events with a virtual platform – providing networking opportunities, an exceptional panel discussion and debate, speaker presentations and an exhibition hall. The agenda and programme will run as follows:

13:45-14:00 – Networking & Exhibition

14:00-15:00 – Main Stage: Speakers, Presentations, Discussion and Debate

15:00-15:30 – Networking & Exhibition

Here’s a little video highlighting what to expect…

And here’s a bit more information of key areas of our online webinars…

You’ll receive unique log-in details and URL a week or so before the event to gain access.

Main Stage

On here you’ll be able to navigate what is in our ‘Programme’ where our speakers, panels and discussions will take place. You’ll be able to get involved in the discussion, ask questions and more.

Networking Lounges

You can connect with the attendees in our networking lounges – video chatting with others at the event.

Exhibition Area

View our partners and sponsors, have a chat with them and learn more about their business.