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Now in its third year, Flood and Coast is the major annual gathering of UK flood and coastal erosion risk management professionals.

Offering an invaluable opportunity for water and environmental management professionals to advance and enhance their knowledge of the latest developments in flood and coastal erosion risk management (FCERM), the event –

convened by the Environment Agency – also provides a unique opportunityto network and share ideas withinfluencers and decision-makers fromthe FCERM community across the UK,EU and the wider world.

Delegates and visitors will include representatives from the Environment Agency, local authorities and related agencies, water companies, research academics,

businesses and manufacturers. Representatives from local communities directly affected by flooding will also be there.

Over 80 exhibitors will bring together specialists from across the supply chain delivering FCERM technology and solutions.

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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

Flood & Coast is our annual opportunity to bring together the organisations and groups who work collaboratively to reduce the risk from flooding and coastal erosion. When this wider community – the flood family – comes together we have the opportunity to learn from one another’s successes, discuss how to best to manage future challenges and continue to build ever stronger networks.

The Advisory Committee, made up of partners representing the flood family, has helped to shape and evolve the

direction of the programme so it meets all of our needs. We had a fabulous response to our call for speakers with over 350 proposals! As result we have excellent speakers from across industry, academia, public authorities and communities. We’ve included more interactive sessions with a focus on shaping the future. And our exhibition theatre will again offer the opportunity to hear from communities affected by flooding in their own words.

On the first day we will look at the theme of shared ownership and action. This will include examples of innovative partnership working, the latest evidence and modelling work and international learning. I am delighted that Jeff Lindner will join us from the USA to share his learning from Hurricane Harvey.

Day 2 will focus on building resilience, including dedicated sessions on property flood resilience, land-use planning, growth, coastal planning, and modern asset management. I look forward to fascinating insights from Baroness Brown, Chair of the Adaptation Sub-Committee on resilience and adaptation.

On Day 3 we will look at the global changes affecting the flood and coast

sector including climate change, skills challenges and the evolution of international partnerships after Brexit. Delegates will hear from John Curtin, the Environment Agency’s Executive Director of FCERM, reflecting on his experiences in the role and the future challenges and opportunities for the sector.

In addition to the formal conference programme we’ve included a number of events alongside focussed on supporting and growing skills and talent in our industry and celebrating successes. On the latter we will host the annual Project Excellence Awards at our conference dinner on the Wednesday evening. This is a great opportunity to recognise the range of partners and project teams that have contributed to improved flood resilience in the last year. I am confident that the stories you’ll hear will inspire future year’s entrants.

So finally I would like to take this opportunity to thank our speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, supporters and media partners – and all those who make this event happen.

I look forward to seeing you in Telford in March!

CLARE DINNIS Deputy Director of Strategy, Environment Agency and Chair of Advisory Committee

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SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT

JEFF LINDNER, DIRECTOR HYDROLOGIC OPERATIONS DIVISION / METEOROLOGIST, HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT HOUSTON, TEXAS

As Tropical Storm Harvey battered the greater Houston area in August 2017, Jeff Lindner, meteorologist for the Harris County Flood Control District played a central role in keeping communities informed through the steady and straightforward sharing of flood data.

To the multitudes worrying about whether floodwaters were inching closer to their homes, Jeff tirelessly updated millions via televised news conferences and Twitter posts about rising water levels in bayous and reservoirs. His calm communications kept whole communities informed about whether they should leave their properties, avoiding the need for thousands of emergency evacuations.






EVENT SCHEDULE

TUESDAY20 MARCH

LOCATION

WEDNESDAY21 MARCH

THURSDAY22 MARCH

08:30-17:30 Registration

08:30-19:00 Exhibition

09:00-09:45 Refreshment break

09:45-10:45Plenary Session ‘Shared Ownership and Action’


11:00-17:45 Next Generation workshops

11:15-12:45 Flood & coast risk modelling

11:15-12:45Session facilitated by the UK Flood Partnership

11:15-12:45 Working with communities 1

11:45-13:15 Partnership and places

11:45-13:15Resilient infrastruc-ture: Cross sector collaboration

12:45-14:45 Lunch

13:30-14:15 In conversation with John Curtin

14:45-16:15Investing in FCERM: New and Innovative approaches

14:45-16:15 Resilient infrastructure: water

14:45-15:45 Natural floodmanagement

14:45-15:45 FCERM National Strategy

14:45-15:45 Working with communities 2


16:15-17:45 Coastal flood risk modelling

16:15-17:45 Delivering the FCERM capital programme

16:45-17:45Different approaches to partnership working

16:45-17:45 International learning

17:30-19:00‘Super Shropshire’ Networking reception - open to all

19:00 Exhibition closes




09:45-10:45 Plenary Session ‘Building Resilience’


11:15-12:45 Property floodresilience

11:15-12:45 FCERM National Strategy

11:15-12:45 Working withcommunities 3

11:45-13:15Building partnerships to deliver multiple benefits

11:45-13:15 Modern assetmanagement

12:45-14:45 Lunch

13:30-14:30Showing of ‘High Water Common Ground’ Film

14:45-15:45Session facilitated by the Association of Drainage Authorities

14:45-15:45 FCERM planning and growth

14:45-15:45 Coastal SIG workshop

14:45-15:45 Technologypresentations 1


16:15-17:45 Spatial planning and FCERM

16:15-17:45 Coastal planning and delivery

16:15-17:45 Technologypresentations 2

16:45-17:45 Resilient infrastructure: transport

16:45-17:45 Women in FCERM: networking session

18:00-23:00

Flood & Coast 2018 Dinner, featuring the Project Excellence Awards

17:45 Exhibition closes




09:45-10:45

Plenary SessionShaping the future: skills, climate and international learning


11:15-12:45Planning for the water related impacts of climate change

11:45-13:15 FCERM Future Skills

11:45-12:45 Working withcommunities 4

11:45-13:15Think big, act early: partnership working in incidents

12:45-14:00 Lunch

14:00-15:30 Data analytics & visualisation

14:00-15:30 Internationalcollaboration

14:00-15:30 Understanding future flood and coastal risk

14:00-15:30 FCERM Nationalstrategy

15:30-16:30 Closing Session

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Exhibition hall

Room 1

Room 2

Room 3

Workshop room

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EVENT AT A GLANCE

OPENING HOURS Tuesday 20 March 08:30–19:00 (Free networking reception 17:30–19:00)Wednesday 21 March 08:30–17:45 (Ticketed conference dinner 18:00–23:00) Thursday 22 March 08:30–16:30 (Exhibition closes at 14:00)

VENUE Telford International Centre (TIC), St Quentin Gate, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4JH To find out more about the venue, accommodation and travel, please visit www.floodandcoast.com

PLENARY SESSIONS (FREE TO ALL) Hear senior representatives from the Environment Agency, international experts, business leaders and community stakeholders debate current FCERM issues and future trends.

CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP SESSIONS (PAID DELEGATES ONLY) The 30+ sessions feature 150+ speakers drawn from the UK, Europe, and the US. Main themes include: policy and strategy; modelling & forecasting; people, property and communities; infrastructure & asset management; emergency response and global climate change.

FREE TO ATTEND EXHIBITION ‘SEMINAR LIVE’ THEATRE (FREE TO ALL) The free-to-attend exhibition includes a dedicated theatre with a full programme of free seminars. These sessions take place on the exhibition floor, which is separate from the main conference.

EXHIBITION (FREE TO ALL) The 80+ exhibitors represent specialists from across the entire supply chain de-livering FCERM technology and solutions, including the leading contractors to the Environment Agency Water and Environment Management (WEM) framework.

NETWORKING RECEPTION IN THE EXHIBITION HALL (FREE TO ALL) The networking reception for all visitors, exhibitors and delegates will take place on the evening of Tuesday 20 March.

FLOOD & COAST DINNER (PAID TICKET HOLDERS ONLY) The Flood & Coast dinner, sponsored by AECOM, is being held on the evening of Wednesday 21 March at Telford International Centre. Featuring the Project Excellence Award presentations, the evening offers the opportunity to view the award entries and network with industry colleagues.

CONTACT US Tel: +44 (0)330 088 1417 Email: [email protected] Twitter: @floodandcoast LinkedIn group: Flood & Coast Conference & Exhibition

2018 ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Full event information can be found at www.floodandcoast.com

The 2018 Advisory Committee is charged with ensuring Flood & Coast 2018 meets the needs of the full FCERM community. Chaired by Clare Dinnis, Deputy Director Strategy Delivery at the Environment Agency, the group comprises industry leaders and representatives from key stakeholder groups.

Clare DinnisDeputy Director Strategy Delivery, Environment Agency (chair)

Josie BatemanFlood Manager, Northamptonshire Council & Vice Chair, ADEPT

Grant BattyHead of Regulatory Performance & Assurance, Severn Trent Water

Mark BowersArea Flood Risk Manager, Environment Agency

Rachel BurdenArea Flood Risk Manager (Wessex), Environment Agency

Paul Cobbing MBEChief Executive, National Flood Forum

Matt CrossmanFlood Risk Management Lead, National Infrastructure Commission

Tony DeakinFCERM Manager Reservoir Safety, Environment Agency

Brian FrancisCommercial Manager WEM, Environment Agency

Nick HardimanSenior Coastal Advisor, Environment Agency

Jim HutchisonBusiness Development Director Coastal & Flood, Balfour Beatty

Ian LiskHead of Environmental Hazards, Met Office

Will McBainAssociate Director, Arup

Andy MooresResearch Programme Manager, Environment Agency

Sally SudworthFCERM Sustainability Lead & National Programme Manager, Environment Agency

Innes ThomsonChief Executive, Association of Drainage Authorities

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HIGHLIGHTS Day 1 - Tuesday 20 March

SHARED OWNERSHIP AND ACTIONDay 1 focuses on partnerships, resilient infrastructure, evidence and innovation and working with communities. Afternoon topics will include natural flood management, international learning and working with suppliers.

PARTNERSHIPS AND PLACES - FCERM DELIVERYPutting people and places at the heart of partnership decisions. How are we making flood and coastal schemes responsive to the needs of communities and local economies?

RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE – SECTOR COLLABORATIONHow are critical infrastructure operators managing flood and coastal risk? How are we working across sectors and what are the opportunities for the future?

FLOOD & COAST RISK MODELLINGWhat are the latest developments in flood and coastal risk modelling? What can we learn from and share with one another?

UK FLOOD RESILIENCE 2040 – INVESTING FROM A FUTURE PERSPECTIVEDebate facilitated by UK Flood Partnership Chair: Steven Trewhella, Director, Rivelin Bridge

INVESTING IN FCERM - NEW AND INNOVATIVE APPROACHESInvestment in flood and coastal risk management delivers many benefits. How can we value these better and show the opportunities for broader partnerships?

RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE - WATERLearn what actions the water industry is taking to manage flood and coastal risk and ensure critical infrastructure is resilient and which partnerships are helping them to do this.

NATURAL FLOOD MANAGEMENTWhat are the next steps to mainstreaming natural flood management? What can we learn from implementation on the coast and at the catchment scale?

WORKSHOP SESSION – FCERM NATIONAL STRATEGY

NEXT GENERATION WORKSHOPWorkshop session designed by and for recent graduates working in the FCERM industry. Supported by CIWEM, the Institution of Civil Engineers and WSP.

WORKING WITH COMMUNITIES – COPING WITH RISKWhat can we learn from communities faced with the reality of flood risk and flooding - what approaches work for them and how can we help?

WORKING WITH COMMUNITIES – COMMUNITY LEVEL INNOVATIONHear from communities about the innovations they’ve developed to help manage the flood and coastal risks they face.

IN CONVERSATION WITH JOHN CURTIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FLOOD & COASTAL RISK MANAGEMENT, ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

DELIVERING THE FCERM CAPITAL PROGRAMMEThis session will explore how the Environment Agency is evolving its approach to delivering its FCERM capital investment programme by working more collaboratively with its supply chain, both now and in the future.

DIFFERENT APPROACHES TO PARTNERSHIP WORKINGHow is partnership work in flood and coastal risk management evolving? What can we learn from new and different approaches?

INTERNATIONAL LEARNINGWhat can we learn from and flood and coastal risk management across the world and how can we apply this to build resilience in the UK?

COASTAL FLOOD RISK MODELLING What are the latest developments in evidence, modelling and technology to inform coastal risk management?

CONFERENCE SESSIONS INCLUDE:

FREE TO ATTEND SEMINAR-LIVE SESSIONS IN THE EXHIBITION HALL:-

PLENARY: SHARED OWNERSHIP AND ACTIONWhat is the collective vision for flood and coastal erosion risk? How can the flood and coastal risk management community strengthen collaborative working to deliver that vision? Have we got everyone – including those most at risk – on board?

Sir James BevanChief ExecutiveEnvironment Agency

Jeff LindnerDirector Hydrologic Operations DivisionHarris County Flood Control District, Houston, Texas

Martin HarperGlobal Conservation DirectorRSPB

John CurtinExecutive Director of Flood and Coastal Risk ManagementEnvironment Agency





HIGHLIGHTS Day 1 - Tuesday 20 March

Fay Bull, Regional Director, AECOM

Lydia Burgess-Gamble, Principal Scientist, Environment Agency

Gemma Carey, Environmental Scientist, Black & Veatch

Andrew Coen, Senior Project Manager, Environment Agency

Fran Comyn, Strategic Planning Manager, Rochdale Borough Council

Lance Dawkins, Technical Director, JBA Bentley

Sarah Diacono, Senior Manager, Somerset Rivers Authority

Mike Dobson, Associate – Flood Resilience, Arup

James Elliott, Policy Adviser, Green Alliance

Hugh Fell, River Engineer, Jacobs

Anthony Fernihough, Profession Head (Pumps & Drainage), London Underground Ltd

Mike Gallop, Director Route Safety & Asset Management, Network Rail

Jonathan Glerum, Regional Flood Risk Manager, Anglian Water

Rob Good, Coastal Manager, North Norfolk Council

Ivan Haigh, Associate Professor in Coastal Oceanography, University of Southampton

Barry Hankin, Head of Environmental Modelling, JBA Consulting

Ian Hodge, Deputy Director FCERM Investment & Delivery Assurance, Environment Agency

Jonathan Hunter, Senior Advisor Flood Risk management, Environment Agency

Gareth Jenkins, British Geological Survey

Mark Johnson, Area Coastal Manager, Environment Agency

Claire Johnstone , Economics Manager , Environment Agency

Graham Knott, Regional Director, AECOM

Vicky Lutyens, Chief Environmental Scientist, GBV

Paul Mackie, Strategic Funding Manager, Coastal Partnership East

Zarina Martin, Project Manager, Environment Agency

Brendan McAndrew, Principal Consultant, MWH (part of Stantec)

Iris Moeller, Coastal Research Unit, University of Cambridge

Chloe Morris, PhD student, University of Hull

Michael Norbury, NFM Manager, The Mersey Forest

Neil Parker, National Framework Manager, BMMJV

Marc Pinnell, Managing Director, JBA Consulting

Nigel Pontee, Coastal Planning and Engineering Lead, Jacobs

Alex Quinton, Project Manager, Environment Agency

Beth Riley, Coastal Scientist, Mott MacDonald

Heidi Roberts, Associate, ABP Mer

Russell Rowley, Manager, Severn Gorge Countryside Trust

Ian Russell, Environment Agency

Anusha Shah, Project Manager, Jacobs

Will Shaw, Northern Client Delivery Lead, GBV

Jonathan Simm, Chief Technical Director, HR Wallingford

Andrew Sissons, Deputy Director Economics & Social Science, Environment Agency

Christopher Skinner, Flood Resilience Research Fellow, University of Hull

Gregory Smith, Project Manager, Environment Agency

Tim Smith, Flooding Analyst, Severn Trent Water

Emma Stevens, Technical Director, GBV

Bill Syme, Senior Principal, BMT WBM Pty Ltd

Bridget Woods-Ballard, Principal Engineer, HR Wallingford

Paul Wyse, National Effective Business Engagement Lead, Environment Agency

Katarzyna Wysocka, Local Flood Authority Manager, Luton Borough Council

James Yarham, Environment Agency

DAY 1 SPEAKERS INCLUDE:





HIGHLIGHTS Day 2 - Wednesday 21 March

PLENARY: BUILDING RESILIENCEHow resilient are our homes, infrastructure and communities to flood and coastal erosion risk? What can the flood and coast community do to improve resilience, which others partners do we need to make this happen and how do we get them involved?

Peter Bonfield OBEChief ExecutiveBRE Group

Baroness Brown of CambridgeChair of the Adaptation Sub-Committee of the Committee on Climate Change

BUILDING RESILIENCEDay 2 explores modern asset management, spatial planning and FCERM, working with communities, and how partnerships can realise multiple benefits. Afternoon sessions will include planning, FCERM and growth, property flood resilience, and a networking session for women working in FCERM.

BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS TO DELIVER MULTIPLE BENEFITSBuilding broad partnerships; how can flood and coast partners reduce flood risk alongside wider objectives?

MODERN ASSET MANAGEMENTWhat is the future of asset management in the flood and costal risk sector and what can we learn from other partners and sectors?

WORKSHOP SESSION – COASTWorkshop facilitated by the Coastal Special Interest Group highlighting topics of interest and concern to coastal local authorities and communities - co-ordinated by Bill Parker, Coastal Partnership East

PROPERTY FLOOD RESILIENCEHear how flood and coast partners are supporting the uptake of property flood resilience measures. What progress is being made and what are the next steps?

SESSION FACILITATED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF DRAINAGE AUTHORITIES

FCERM PLANNING AND GROWTHFlood and coastal risk management contributes to national and local economies. But how well is this recognised and what are the opportunities for wider partnerships?


WORKSHOP SESSION – WOMEN IN FCERMThis session will focus on women in the flood and coast sector, with a range of speakers discussing their careers, experiences and advice in an informal session. Open to men and women.

SPATIAL PLANNING & FCERMHear how flood and coast partners are informing local planning and land use decisions to manage flood risk. What challenges and opportunities are they uncovering and how are they managing them?

RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE – TRANSPORTHow are flood and coast partners working with the road and rail transport network to manage flood and coastal risk? Learn from work with the transport sector and how you might apply it to your projects.

COASTAL PLANNING AND DELIVERYHow are flood and coast partners shaping planning and delivery on the coast? What are the challenges and opportunities?

WORKING WITH COMMUNITIES – BUILDING TRUST AND SKILLSWhat help and support do communities want from partners to help them to manage local flood and coastal risk?

SHOWING OF ‘HIGH WATER COMMON GROUND’ FILM

TECHNOLOGY PRESENTATIONS A full afternoon of sessions showcasing solutions and innovations







HIGHLIGHTS Day 2 - Wednesday 21 March

Tom Ashby, Principal Engineer, WSP

Nick Bean, Senior Coastal Engineer, Mott MacDonald

Alys Bishop, SuDS Engineer, Central Bedfordshire Council

Eleanor Blundell, Senior FCERM Advisor, Environment Agency

Robin Campbell, Associate, Ove Arup and Partners

Alan Carr, Sustainability Adviser, Sustainability West Midlands

Robert Carr, Principal Project Manager, Capita

Ben Darville, Design Manager, JBA Bentley

Mary Dhonau, Mary Dhonau Associates

Emma Dixon, Funding and Community Engagement Officer, Water Management Alliance

Martin Dolan, Flood Resilience Researcher, Oxford Brookes University

Hannah Fluck, Head of Environmental Research, Historic England

Oliver Francis, Senior Engineer, JBA Consulting

Paul Gibbons, Principal Asset Management Consultant, Jacobs

Dan Glasson, Associate Director Water, AECOM

Lisa Goodier, Senior Project Manager, Gwynedd Council

Ian Gray, Global Asset Manager Leader & Associate Director, Arup

Emma Greenshaw, Project Manager, Cumbria Action for Sustainability

Peter Johnson, Flood Risk Manager HS2 Ltd, Atkins

Dave Jones, Product Manager, Environment Agency

Sara Lane, Senior Analyst, JBA Consulting

Andy Lee, Technical Director, Jacobs

Kate Luxton, Senior Project Manager, Environment Agency

Phil Marsh, Project Manager, Jacobs

Edward Morris, TEAM 2100 Asset Management Lead, Team 2100

Bill Parker, Coastal Partnership East

Richard Robinson, Environment Agency

Dafni Sifnioti, Project Manager, Teignbridge District Council

Keith Solts, FCERM Technical Manager – MEICA, Environment Agency

Richard Stone, Project Manager, Environment Agency

Innes Thomson, Chief Executive, Association of Drainage Authorities

Matthew Wadey, Coastal Project Engineer, Eastern Solent Coastal Partnership

Dean Ward, Principal Engineer, WSP

Phil Welton, National Operations Engineering Manager, Environment Agency

Emma Wren, Principal Hydrologist, Mott MacDonald


This conference and exhibition is about networking, capacity building, and an enhanced understanding of how the supply chain links together to deliver successful projects for the wider benefit of flood risk reduction

Josie Bateman, Flood & Water Manager, Northamptonshire County Council





HIGHLIGHTS Day 3 - Thursday 22 March

Kevin Barnes, Environment Agency

Todd Bridges, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center

Paul Cross, Senior Advisor, Environ-ment Agency

Samantha Dale, Jacobs

Phil Garvey, Senior Engineer, Jack-son Hyder JV

Petra Goessen, KRING

Adrian Gosling, National Incident Operations Manager, Environment Agency

Ian Hodge, Deputy Director Invest-ment and Delivery, Environment Agency

Claire Hollingsworth, Environment Agency

Carol Holt, Environment Agency

Nick Moore, Environment Agency

Andrew Price, Jacobs

Rachel Ribeiro, Atkins

Mark Russell, Environment Agency

Jonathan Simm, HR Wallingford

Bill Vonk, BWS


SHAPING THE FUTURE: SKILLS, CLIMATE AND INTERNATIONAL LEARNINGDay 3 will consider FRCM future skills, as well as partnership working in incidents, working with communities and responding to climate change. Final afternoon topics include international collaboration, understanding future flood and coastal risk, and supporting communities at risk.

FCERM FUTURE SKILLS – CHALLENGES ACROSS FCERMWhat skills do we need for the future? Do we have them and can we keep them?

THINK BIG, ACT EARLY - PARTNERSHIP WORKING IN INCIDENTSHear how the Environment Agency is developing its approach to incident response, what progress has been made and the challenges remaining

PLANNING FOR THE WATER RELATED IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE

INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONHow is the UK working with international partners to share experiences and learning? An opportunity to hear out about the latest collaborative initiatives and partnerships.

UNDERSTANDING FUTURE FLOOD & COASTAL RISKHow is the latest climate change science and evidence informing flood and coastal risk modelling and delivery?

DATA, ANALYTICS AND VISUALISATIONThe latest technology and innovation supporting FCERM delivery and asset management


WORKING WITH COMMUNITIES – ADDRESSING THE LONG-TERM ISSUESHow are flood and coast partners working effectively with communities to address long-term flood and coastal risk management issues and what can be learned?



PLENARY: SHAPING THE FUTUREWhat does the future hold for the flood and coastal risk management community? How do we manage the impacts of a changing climate? What skills do we need and how do we grow and keep them? How can international collaboration help us?

John CurtinExecutive Director of Flood and Coastal Risk ManagementEnvironment Agency

Bryan Harvey Vice-President Jacobs

Rob VarleyChief ExecutiveMet Office





WHO WILL YOU MEET AT FLOOD & COAST 2018?

Aitken & Howard LtdAECOMAlorair Solutions Uk LtdAquobex LtdARUPASSET InternationalAssociation of Drainage AuthoritiesBAM NuttallBlack & Veatch LtdBMT WBM LtdBritish Geological SurveyCapita Real Estate and InfrastructureCentre for Ecology & HydrologyCIWEMConcrete CanvasCOWI Uk LtdCPM GroupDyrhoff LtdEbsford Environmental LtdEC Hopkins Ltd

Emergency Planning SocietyEnvironment AgencyFlood BriefingFlood Control InternationalFlood Modeller SuiteFluvial InnovationsGeobrugg AGGeodesign BarriersGrass Concrete LtdHesselberg HydroHR WallingfordIBSInterserve LimitedInstitution of Civil EngineersJackson Civil EngineeringJacobsJBA ConsultingKaymac Marine & Civil Engineering Ltd KGAL Consulting Engineers LtdKnights Brown Construction

Lakeside Flood SolutionsLand & Water Services LimitedLGA Coastal SIGMacreteMGF Excavation Safety SolutionsMinova UKMoore ConcreteNational Flood ForumPropex GlobalRAB ConsultantsReinforced EarthStantecTMS Maritime LtdUK Flood Barriers LtdValeport LtdVan OordVBAWaterBriefingWM Plant Hire LtdWSP UK Ltd

Anglian Water - Emergency Planner

Atkins Ltd - Principal Engineer

Blackpool Council - Head of Coastal & Environmental Partnership Investments

CIWEM – Chief Executive

Coastal Partnership - East Head of Coastal Management

Defra - Flood Emergencies Policy adviser

Environment Agency - Senior Advisor - Flood Detection & Forecasting

Environment Agency - National Director of Operations (Assets & Incidents)

Galliford Try - Environment Director

High Speed Two (HS2) Limited - Drainage Lead Design Engineer

Lloyds Banking Group - Senior Analyst (Weather Modelling)

Met Office – Head of Environmental Hazards

National Flood Forum – Chief Executive

Natural Resources Wales - Asset Investment and Planning Team Leader

SEPA - Senior Hydrologist

Severn Trent Water - Investment Planning Manager

Somerset Drainage Boards Consortium - Chief Engineer

Yorkshire Water - Flood & Coastal Risk Manager

Zurich Insurance - Principal Risk Analyst

Flood & Coast’s exhibition plays a central role in demonstrating professional and technical excellence while providing unmissable opportunities for networking.Over 80 exhibitors will be showcasing their products and services, offering visitors a time and cost effective way to source new suppliers, research new products in the marketplace and benchmark existing partners.

CONFIRMED EXHIBITORS List correct as of 15th January 2018

2017 VISITORS INCLUDED:-

FLOOD & COAST 2018 VISITORS…This conference and exhibition attracts key stakeholders from across the whole FCERM community:-Government agencies local authorities water companies utility companies major infrastructure owners

consultants contractors product manufacturers emergency responders community action groups universities key industry associations

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NETWORKING AT FLOOD & COAST

This year’s Flood & Coast will be offering additional learning opportunities to the newer members of the FCERM community. If you are a recent graduate or apprentice in the FCERM industry, you can take advantage of the following programmes running at the event.

The winners of this year’s Environment Agency Project Excellence Awards will be announced at the Flood & Coast Gala dinner, taking place on the evening of 21st March at the Telford International Centre. Over 350 people will gather to celebrate flood & coastal management successes from around the country and network with colleagues and peers. Tickets for the Gala Dinner are £85, or £800 for a table of 10. Booking at www.floodandcoast.com

NEXT GENERATION WORKSHOPS, DAY 1This series of workshops will focus on developing key skills and knowledge specifically useful for people at the beginning of their FCERM careers. These sessions have been curated by a committee of talented young professionals in partnership with WSP, CIWEM and ICE.

NEXT GENERATION COMMITTEEChristopher Ackland, Assistant Engineer in Water Specialisms, WSP

Emily Godfrey, FCERM Officer, Environment Agency

Daniel Bott, Engineer, Waterman Group

Deniz McAndrew, Graduate Water Consultant, AECOM

John Bellis, Local Flood Risk Officer, Telford & Wrekin Council

Katie Bishop, Graduate Environmental Consultant, Mott MacDonald

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY MENTORING PROGRAMME, DAYS 1-3Following on from the success of last year’s mentoring programme, senior Environment Agency personnel will again be offering mentoring sessions to newer members of the flood & coastal risk management community. Taking place on the EA’s stand over the lunchtime break on all three days, this is an excellent opportunity to seek advice from the Environment Agency’s senior leadership team.

FOCUS ON THE NEXT GENERATION

FLOOD & COAST GALA DINNER, SPONSORED BY AECOM

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After the exhibition closes on Tuesday 20th March (day one), all visitors are invited to a free networking reception in the exhibition hall. Join us to sample a selection of tasty Shropshire delights - the perfect opportunity to meet new people, catch up with old friends and wind down after a busy day.

SUPER SHROPSHIRE NETWORKING RECEPTION

WOMEN IN FCERM NETWORKING GROUP, DAY 2 16:45The number of women working within our industry is steadily increasing. This informal networking group aims to connect this community and offer the opportunity to share experiences, offer support and seek inspiration. The group will meet on day 2 in the Workshop room, 1645-1745.






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Speaker additional days £270

Van Oord is a global dredging and marine contractor, established in the UK since 1924. We specialise in coastal defences, capital and maintenance dredging, port

development, land reclamation and pipeline installation.

We collaborate with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to achieve safe, cost effective and sustainable solutions. Van Oord was one of the first contractors to partner with the Environment Agency for the delivery of their coastal infrastructure projects and continues to do so on the current Water and Environment Management (WEM) Framework. Notably we were responsible for their major, award winning coastal defence projects at Broomhill Sands and Lincshore.

By building long-term partnerships we are able to invest in innovative solutions that deliver lasting value.

Black & Veatch has worked with the Environment Agency for over 20 years, delivering award-winning projects that increase flood resilience

to communities and critical infrastructure. Effective engagement is at the heart of everything we do. Innovative digital tools, including augmented virtual reality, bring complex problems and solutions to life. Our deliberative approach provides affected communities and stakeholders with input to development of solutions, creating a positive legacy beyond flood protection. Our expertise in Ecosystems Services Valuation helps maximise the benefits of schemes to develop robust business cases.

We consult-deliver-manage, allowing us to develop solutions at any stage in a project life-cycle. Our asset management and digital expertise helps clients develop real-time performance-based asset management programmes, leading to identification of critical assets and significant savings in reactive maintenance. The application of this experience in flood risk management will support the Environment Agency to be a recognised leader in asset and incident management.

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