LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 19, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Earlier this year, Thames Water kicked off a 15-year programme to roll out smart meters across its area starting in southeast London. In an article published in Utility Week, Steve Plumb, Head of Metering at Thames Water said “It’s an industry first and the biggest customer-impacting project Thames has done.”

Hear more from Thames Water at SMi’s 3rd annual conference on Smart Water Systems taking place on 28th and 29th April in Central London. The case study driven presentation on day one led by Steve Plumb, will address solutions to a supply demand deficit, lessons learned, the roll out of progressive metering and Thames Water’s fixed network metering trial.

Day two includes a unique insight from Kyle Robins, Wastewater Infrastructure Strategy Manager from Thames Water, who will be discussing retrofitting sustainable drainage in London with a focus on current pilot schemes, rain gardens, flow and depth loggers and stake holder engagement.

Other key speakers include: Scottish Water, Vitens, Delta N.V, WaterBee, Energy Saving Trust plus many more.

The event will also host two post conference interactive workshops which will take place on 30th April:
Smart Leakage and Asset Management by Pressure Management | 08.30 - 12:30

Workshop Leaders:
Allan Lambert, Managing Director, Water Loss Research and Analysis Ltd
Mark Shepherd, Director, JOAT Consulting

Smart Meters - Big Brother or Social Benefit | 13:30 - 16:45
Workshop Leader:
Andrew Godley, Senior Consultant, WRc plc

A snapshot of confirmed attendees so far include: Anglian Water Services Limited, ARAD, DELTA N.V., Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, Energy Saving Trust, EPAL, Frost & Sullivan, Institute of Waters, Kamstrup A/S, King's College London, Qundis GmbH, Saur, Scottish Water, Sensus, Southern Water, Tech Mahindra, Telecom Italia, Thames Water, United Utilities, University for Development Studies, University Of Exeter, VCS Denmark, Vitens, Water Loss Research and Analysis Ltd, Water Research Centre, Water Services Corporation, WaterBee, Waterfall Security Solutions, Watershed Associates, Weightless.org

For further details on the Smart Water Systems Event visit www.smart-water-systems.com

Smart Water Systems
28-29 APRIL 2014
Marriott Regents Park Hotel, London UK
http://www.smart-water-systems.com

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