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Queen Elizabeth II Hall Programme

Council Chamber Programme

Rivers of Film Festival

Exhibiting Tables

Testing the Waters Consortium Programme

Testing the Waters Experience Area

Community Guardianship in Association with HoTWater

Introduction to Testing the Waters Consortium

Making Citizen Data Count Campaign

Response to the Independent Water Commission

Citizen Science in Action 4th February 2026

Testing the Waters Consortium Responds to Government's Water White Paper

Future for Water Impact Awards

Meet the Judges

Thank You for Joining Us

Panel Discussions

Art, Culture & Experiences

Round Table Discussions, Workshops and Focus Groups

Fly Fishing at the UK River Summit

In-River Workshops and Outdoor Activities

Testing the Waters: Monitoring Methodologies

The River Summit and Festival x Proteus E-Coli Project

Community Groups

The UK River Summit 2024

The UK River Summit 2023

The River Festival, France

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What it's About

Queen Elizabeth II Hall Programme

Council Chamber Programme

Rivers of Film Festival

Exhibiting Tables

Testing the Waters Consortium Programme

Testing the Waters Experience Area

Community Guardianship in Association with HoTWater

Introduction to Testing the Waters Consortium

Making Citizen Data Count Campaign

Response to the Independent Water Commission

Citizen Science in Action 4th February 2026

Testing the Waters Consortium Responds to Government's Water White Paper

Future for Water Impact Awards

Meet the Judges

Thank You for Joining Us

Panel Discussions

Art, Culture & Experiences

Round Table Discussions, Workshops and Focus Groups

Fly Fishing at the UK River Summit

In-River Workshops and Outdoor Activities

Testing the Waters: Monitoring Methodologies

The River Summit and Festival x Proteus E-Coli Project

Community Groups

The UK River Summit 2024

The UK River Summit 2023

The River Festival, France

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What it's About

Queen Elizabeth II Hall Programme

Council Chamber Programme

Rivers of Film Festival

Exhibiting Tables

Testing the Waters Consortium Programme

Testing the Waters Experience Area

Folder: The River Summit & Festival 5th September

Community Guardianship in Association with HoTWater

Folder: Testing the Waters Consortium

Introduction to Testing the Waters Consortium

Making Citizen Data Count Campaign

Response to the Independent Water Commission

Citizen Science in Action 4th February 2026

Testing the Waters Consortium Responds to Government's Water White Paper

Folder: Future for Water Impact Awards

Future for Water Impact Awards

Meet the Judges

Folder: The UK River Summit 2025

Thank You for Joining Us

Panel Discussions

Art, Culture & Experiences

Round Table Discussions, Workshops and Focus Groups

Fly Fishing at the UK River Summit

In-River Workshops and Outdoor Activities

Testing the Waters: Monitoring Methodologies

The River Summit and Festival x Proteus E-Coli Project

Community Groups

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The UK River Summit 2024

The UK River Summit 2023

The River Festival, France

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How Citizen Science Shifts the Dial

Kelly Haynes, Environment Agency
Chris Szweda, HoTWater

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“I had a great day at the The River Summit & Festival yesterday, it was a real pleasure to meet, debate, discuss, and hear so many different perspectives on the future of the water sector.

The speaker line-up was excellent. I learned things I didn’t know about angling and fly-fishing—alongside the more familiar territory of water regulation and politics. The panels were lively and thought-provoking, with excellent contributions throughout.

Ofwat CEO, David Black, joined a panel on sector governance and finance, and Mark Wiltsher, Senior Communications Director spoke about why Ofwat’s new Water Efficiency Campaign is needed.

This time, Ofwat had a stand, and it was fantastic to have so many people drop by, it gave us a real opportunity to be part of the conversation. There was also delicious food from Abel & Cole, craft beer, and even river puppets, all adding to the festival atmosphere.

It was a brilliant opportunity for thoughtful debate and open dialogue at a pivotal moment for water and a great reminder of the passion and energy across the sector to deliver for the environment, consumers, and communities.”

— Felicity Beverley, Director of Engagement, Ofwat

“What the Lorax did for trees the UK River Summit does rivers - speaks for them.”

— Tom Holland, The Rest is History

“River Action is delighted to support Claire Zambuni as a partner for the UK River Summit. The past year has seen yet another stark warning that pollution and water shortages threaten our rivers, wildlife, health and economy. Time is running out. We must bring together leading thinkers and decision makers to agree how to implement solutions with the necessary political backing. River Action will be hosting panel discussions on two urgent topics. Firstly, how to end sewage pollution for profit by restructuring water company finances and governance to operate for public and environmental benefit. And secondly, how to transition from wasteful farm pollution through river-friendly agriculture and food systems that reward farmers and feed the nation. Panellists include leaders from industry, government, regulators, academia and campaign groups. Together we aim to move the discourse from one of blame and fear to one of action and hope. No more excuses, greed or short termism. We support the UK Rivers Summit asking for commitment and investment in solutions for our collective future, now.”

— James Wallace, Trustee

The River Summit and Festival

Charity number: 1212554

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Telephone: 07921 299990

claire@zambuni.com

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