In the light of the recent floods and given what forecasts hold, the timing of Floodex could not be better; an exhibition and free conference covering flood prevention, mitigation, water level management and SuDS. This is particularly relevant, as it is often reported that as much as 70% of urban flooding can be attributed to surface water, not burst river banks or the sea. The expo is complemented by CDP accredited seminars and hundreds of people have already registered to visit; these include including engineers, contractors, councillors, IDB officials, C level executives and many others.
Anyone with an interest in building design and development in both urban and rural areas, will need to consider potential flood prevention and mitigation in large parts of the UK. This trade event will be covering an integrated approach to WLM development and look at how building for resilience and future-proofing can deliver economic and environmental benefits.
Backed by the Association of Drainage Authorities (ADA), Floodex will not only showcase the latest products, techniques and services in flood prevention, mitigation and Water Level Management (WLM), but present the opportunity to attend CPD accredited seminars.
Jon Irwin, event director said “Flood defence, mitigation and WLM is a vital part of the fabric of Britain and becoming increasingly important. This is a showcase for solutions and deliverables within individual towns, cities and rural areas, presenting opportunities and tangible solutions that are achievable for all stakeholders”.
He went on to say “This sector is facing a period of unprecedented change and opportunity and Floodex presents the ideal forum to help shape the future of flood mitigation and water level management”.
Floodex combines stimulating and constructive debate together with unparalleled networking opportunities, by bringing together leaders in the Local Authority, Internal Drainage Board (IDB), designers, consultants, contractors and planners with the supply chain and service providers.
The seminars will include key figures, such as Alison Baptiste, Head of Flood & Coastal Risk Management for the Environment Agency, Peter Simpson, CEO Anglian Water, Richard Wills, Executive Director, Lincolnshire County Council, Andrew McGill, CEO, Water Management Consortium and Innes Thomson, chief executive of the ADA and Neil Hornby, a Deputy Director from Defra.
Floodex takes place at Peterborough Arena on 18th & 19th May 2016, entry to the expo and seminars are free and there is also free parking. For more information and contacts visit www.floodex.co.uk, where you can register. Floodex also welcomes members of the public who have an active interest in becoming more active in their community.
For more information please visit www.floodex.co.uk or email [email protected]