No-Dig Roadshow Reading

Wednesday 26 June 2024

Hilton Reading, Drake Way, Reading RG2 0GQ

In association with the UKSTT and our supporters SES Water, Thames Water and Wessex Water we look forward to welcoming you to the No-Dig Roadshow in Reading

Our conference presentations will focus on the latest innovations and techniques and will provide an exciting platform for delegates to learn. The programme format is structured to create an educational atmosphere that encourages the exchange of information and experiences, while networking with like-minded industry colleagues.

Conference Programme

Time	Presentation Title	Speaker
09.00 – 09.30	Registration & Exhibition
	SESSION I – WHAT UKSTT PATRONS NEED FROM TRENCHLESS I
09.30 – 09.40	Conference opening and Welcome	Iain Naismith – Chair, UKSTT Technical and Education Committee
09.40 – 10.00	How Thames is using trenchless technologies in its work programmes	Mark Taylor – Director of Delivery, Thames Water
10.00 – 10.20	Wessex Water Sewer Rehabilitation – What’s been achieved in AMP 7 & what to expect in AMP 8	Francielli Thums – Programme Manager, Sewer Rehabilitation, Wessex Water
10.20 – 10.30	Q & A
10.30 – 10.40	Access to rising main without a manhole	Nico Hindriks – Area Sales Manager Quick-Pig, Reinert-Ritz GmbH
10.40 – 11.40	Refreshments & Exhibition
	SESSION II – TRENCHLESS DEVELOPMENTS FOR WATER NETWORKS
11.40 – 12.00	Resilience at SES Water – Water Mains Connectivity Programme	Jeremy Heath – Innovation Manager, Sutton and East Surrey Water
12.00 – 12.20	Thames Water – Ofwat Innovation Fund – No-Dig Leak Repair	Rachel Cunningham – Networks R&D Manager, Thames Water
12.20 – 12.30	Q & A
12.30 – 12.40	Reducing Service Strikes & Improving Safety with Vacuum Excavation	Simon Bedford – UK Business Development Manager, VacEx
12.40 – 12.50	Installing PE100 Pipes using No-Dig Methods	David Chrystie-Lowe – Technical Consultant, PE100+ Association
12.50 – 14.00	Lunch & Exhibition
	SESSION III – WHAT UKSTT PATRONS NEED FROM TRENCHLESS – II
14.00 – 14.20	South West Water – Experience with Trenchless & Future Needs	Rajan Sharma – Major Projects Delivery Lead, South West Water
14.20 – 14.50	Progress on the Thames Tideway Tunnel	John Sullivan – Head of Tideway Integration Group, Thames Water
14.50 – 15.00	Q & A
15.00	Close