ADA Flood & Water Conference 2026

About This Event

The Association of Drainage Authorities (ADA) runs its annual Flood & Water Conference on 17 November 2026 at One Great George Street, Westminster, London. The event opens at 11:00 with networking and an exhibition, lunch is served from 11:45, and presentations begin at 12:45, closing at 16:00. Tickets cost £170 plus VAT for ADA members, £255 plus VAT for non-members, and free student places are available. Early bird tickets at £150 plus VAT have sold out.

The programme includes speakers from government, local authorities, and sector organisations. Confirmed speakers are Robbie Moore MP (Shadow Minister for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs), Angela Jones (Strategic Director at Westmorland & Furness Council), Gavin Lane (President of the CLA), and William Harrington from Defra's Rural Flood Risk Team. The conference features a Q&A panel session and an exhibition by ADA's associate members in the Great Hall. Delegates can submit questions in advance via Eventbrite or during the event using Slido with the code #ADAConf26.

The conference matters to UK SMEs and sustainability leads working in flood risk management, water level management, drainage, and related sectors. It provides access to policy updates from government and regulatory bodies, opportunities to hear from practitioners managing flood and water risks across the UK, and direct networking with over 200 delegates from drainage authorities, local councils, and national agencies. The associate member exhibition offers connections with suppliers and service providers in the sector.

Key Takeaways

• Policy updates from Shadow Ministers and Defra on flood and water management strategy
• Insights from local authority practitioners on managing flood risks in communities
• Networking with over 200 delegates from drainage boards, councils and national agencies
• Access to associate member exhibition showcasing sector suppliers and innovations
• Q&A panel session addressing current challenges in flood risk and water level management

Who Should Attend

• Officers and members of internal drainage boards and regional flood committees
• Local authority staff responsible for flood risk management and drainage
• Sustainability leads in organisations affected by flooding or water management
• Suppliers and consultants serving the flood and water management sector