Rise and Design - Innovate Big. Innovate Fast.

We'll be at the Northumbrian Water Innovation Festival, where over the last seven years they've brought together thousands of people from hundreds of different organisations who get together for a week to tackle the various challenges facing the water industry.

And they do it well. In fact one of the key actvities is 'A Years Worth of Work in a Week'

So we're here to learn from the best. As well as the innovation team from NW, we'll be hearing from some of the other companies that are working with them, to find out how they approach innovation, and make it pay.

And we'll be in amongst some amazing design sprints, hackathons and exhibitions, as well as great food, drink, music and people, so why not make a day of it.

Or sign up for the whole thing here - https://www.innovationfestival.org/the-festival/

Angela is part of the team that brings the Festival to life every year, but more importantly leads on innovation in the company, on projects to tackle leaks, track pipelines, encourage water savings, or fix pipes without digging. So she knows a thing or two about creating and fostering an innovative culture.

Prior to Northumbrian Water she developed products for Procter and Gamble, one of the most innovative copanies in the world, so she has a lot of knowledge to share.

Other speakers will be announced soon

Rise and Design lasts for approximately three hours, and includes networking before and after speakers. There is a chance to pitch at the end of the speakers' presentations. We encourage all delegates to stay after presentations for networking - it is one of the most valuable parts of Rise and Design.

This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus

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