Date: 30 June 2026, 12:30-13:30 online
The Institute of Water (IoW) is hosting an online Lunch & Learn session with Dr Tom Arnot on the intersection between water management and circular economy principles.
The session will start with a concise overview of the ideas behind circular strategies, then move on to how the UK water sector is currently approaching them. From innovative case studies to lessons in system design, Tom will explore how circularity can be actively woven into water systems and adjacent sectors. The session will also unpack the vital role of research, collaboration, and policy and how these are critical to driving progress.
This event may be of particular interest to several EBNet WGs, including AD, AF and PISA WG members
Dr Arnot is the Founder and Director of the Water Innovation and Research Consortium at the University of Bath. His work focuses on advancing circular economy and net‑zero strategies for water and wastewater systems, spanning research, innovation, and policy development. He co‑leads expert groups on water reuse and circularity for both Water Europe and the UK Water Partnership, helping shape sector-wide thinking and best practice. Tom also serves on the Technical Programme Committee for the IWA World Water Congress 2026 in Glasgow, where he leads the Wastewater and Resource Recovery theme.
