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Join us in Brighton
- 14 october-
An event centred on
circular economy
fats, oils and grease
resource recovery
collaboration
technology
innovation
The European FOG Summit brings together water, wastewater and sustainability experts to explore new ways of tackling fat, oil and grease (FOG) in sewers and pave the way for a blockage-free future.
Now in its third year, the European FOG Summit is set to take place in the UK for the first time, in Brighton, East Sussex, on 14 October 2021. This event is an industry collaboration between SwiftComply, trade association British Water and UK utility Southern Water.
A NOTE ON COVID-19
Government safety guidelines will be followed and the global situation is being closely monitored, putting contingencies in place should any travel restrictions apply. In the unlikely event of the summit being cancelled, all tickets will be transferred to the new date or refunded.
Travel restrictions apply. Check if you need a negative COVID-19 test and to complete mandatory forms before travelling. See government websites for updates and find essential travel info here if you’re arriving in England from abroad.
Proudly sponsored by
The European FOG Summit 2021 is proud to welcome Unblocktober as this years’ event sponsor.
Agenda
THURSDAY
14 OCTOBER 2021
Welcome and registration
Grab a coffee and network with summit guests.
Opening session
Join us for the first European FOG Summit held in the UK. The summit will be opened by our special guests, Ian McAuley and Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP.
▸ Ian McAulay, CEO at Southern Water▸ Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP, Member of Parliament for Ludlow
Hosted by Laura Su, UK Business Director at SwiftComply
Leadership forum
UK and European water industries are facing growing environmental and sustainability challenges, with tougher goals towards green operations and the circular economy. We ask our panel of sector leaders how these challenges play an important role in their strategic decisions, the environmental impacts, the digitisation of sewer networks and challenges faced across Europe.
▸ Wendy Francken, Chairwoman European Policy Committee at European Water Association (EWA)▸ Frederico Fernandes, CEO at Aguas do Porto
▸ Milo Fiasconaro, Executive Director at Aqua Publica Europea
▸ Andrea Gysin, Head of R&D and Innovation at Thames Water
▸ Toby Willison, Director of Environment and Corporate Affairs at Southern Water
Moderated by Lila Thompson, Chief Executive at British Water
Water companies session 1: Tackling FOG and fatbergs
Hear from our expert water company panelists on their current approaches to FOG management, how they are addressing sewer misuse, and the role this plays in achieving their company goals.
▸ Alice Nield, Network Protection Manager, Performance, Risk and Optimisation Team at Thames Water▸ Grant Mitchell, FOG Strategy Lead, Customer Network Operations at Severn Trent Water
▸ Collette Parker, Outreach and Community Engagement Manager at Anglian Water
▸ Raffaele Vaccaro, Founder & Managing Director at Nisida Environment
Moderated by Stephen Williams, Network Protection at Southern Water
Comfort break
Refreshments and networking
From research to reality
FOG research is ongoing around the world - what is the latest, and how can we use research to encourage whole life collaboration with stakeholders? Hear from sector leading researchers, including an analysis of the infamous Sidmouth fatberg with South West Water.
▸ Nicky Cunningham, Manager, Centre for Resilience in the Environment, Water and Waste at the University of Exeter
▸ Andrew Blake, Project Manager of the Sewer Network Protection Team at South West Water
▸ Prof. Raffaella Villa, De Montfort University
Moderated by Dr. Tom Curran, VP Internationalisation, at University College Dublin
Hear from the authors:
Resources and industry best practice
Hear directly from contributors on the latest developments in industry resources and how these intend to shape the future of our industry.
▸ Erik Mul, representing: Grease Management Equipment Guide, published by the GCA▸ Sam Irvine & Peter George, representing: FOG Super Guide
▸ Mark James & Jackie Wells, representing: PAS 409 - For the Control & Management of Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG) in Commercial Kitchen Waste Water
Moderated by Phillip Mills, Chair of FOGWise and Director at Policy Consulting Network Ltd
Lunch
Hot catering, refreshments and networking
Water companies session 2: Tackling FOG and fatbergs
Hear from our expert water company panelists on their current approaches to FOG management, how they are addressing sewer misuse, and the role this plays in achieving their company goals.
▸ Tony Griffiths, Drainage Strategy and Planning Manager at United Utilities▸ Bas de Nijs, Senior Wastewater Engineer at Waternet
▸ Ben Silk, Technical Advisor FOG at Northumbrian Water
▸ Steve Edwards, Waste Water Below Ground at Southern Water
Moderated by Stephen Williams, Network Protection at Southern Water
Comfort break
Refreshments and networking
Resource recovery: from local to global
Resource recovery is a collaboration between many stakeholders, from collection at source to sustainable regeneration and its end users. In this session we hear from local projects up to Europe-wide initiatives for FOG and its uses.
▸ Nikolai Jacobi, Senior Officer | Energy, Material & Built Infrastructure Sustainable Resources, Climate & Resilience at ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability▸ Gaynor Hartnell, Chief Executive at RTFA
▸ Dr. John Williams, Senior Partner at S'Investec
▸ Anthony Hodkinson, Quatra
▸ Keith Warren, Chief Executive at Foodservice Equipment Association
Moderated by Dr. Thomas Collin, Technology Consultant at Isle Utilities
How does FOG fit into the circular economy?
How does FOG fit in when it comes to sustainability and the circular economy. Our panelists share what their organisations are doing and have planned for FOG fitting into the bigger picture.
▸ Sarah Giorgi, Water Technology Adviser at Waternet
▸ Peter Vale, Carbon Architect, Asset Intelligence & Innovation at Severn Trent Water
Closing session
Laura Su, UK Director at SwiftComply
Networking
wednesDAY
13 OCTOBER 2021
Hear from Steve Williams on why you should attend the guided tour through Southern Water’s Peacehaven Wastewater Treatment Works (WTW).
Join us on 13th October to meet with attendees from across the industry. We are delighted to host a series of events to maximise networking opportunities, including a tour of Southern Water’s Peacehaven WWTW and an evening conference dinner.
This may be the first in-person event after a long time for many of us, and we want to make sure you get the most out of it. Safety is our main priority and we have been carefully planning for different scenarios in order to deploy a robust, comprehensive protocol that enables a safe and comfortable return to face-to-face gatherings.
Peacehaven tour
Join Southern Water for a tour of Peacehaven’s hidden sewage treatment works. A 18,000m2 expanse of green turf, specially grown to match the hills of the surrounding South Downs, covers the building and is the largest of its kind in the UK.
The site, which sits in a dry valley, has been extensively landscaped to minimise impact in this environmentally sensitive and popular tourist location.
Dress code:
Long sleeved clothing and closed shoes
Note:
Meet on location
📍 Southern Water WTW
Farrington Industrial Estate, Hoyle Rd, Peacehaven BN10 8LW, United Kingdom
Dress code:
Long sleeved clothing and closed shoes
Note:
Meet on location
📍 Southern Water WTW
Farrington Industrial Estate, Hoyle Rd, Peacehaven BN10 8LW, United Kingdom
Welcome lunch
📍 Hilton Brighton Metropole
Kings Road
Brighton
BN1 2FU
Kings Road
Brighton
BN1 2FU
Speakers drinks
Speakers only
📍 Hilton Brighton Metropole
Kings Road
Brighton
BN1 2FU
📍 Hilton Brighton Metropole
Kings Road
Brighton
BN1 2FU
Conference Dinner
Our conference dinner is conveniently held within the hotel grounds. An excellent opportunity to meet our speakers and guests ahead of the conference, while enjoying a delicious meal on the evening of the 13th October.
This is a ticketed event and there are a limited number of places, please book early to avoid disappointment.
Dress code:
Smart casual
📍 Hilton Brighton Metropole
Kings Road
Brighton
BN1 2FU
This is a ticketed event and there are a limited number of places, please book early to avoid disappointment.
Dress code:
Smart casual
📍 Hilton Brighton Metropole
Kings Road
Brighton
BN1 2FU
Previous
Next
PEACEHAVEN WwTW
Join Southern Water for a tour of Peacehaven’s hidden sewage treatment works. A 18,000m2 expanse of green turf, specially grown to match the hills of the surrounding South Downs, covers the building and is the largest of its kind in the UK.
The site, which sits in a dry valley, has been extensively landscaped to minimise impact in this environmentally sensitive and popular tourist location.
NETWORKING DINNER
Our conference dinner is conveniently held within the hotel grounds. An excellent opportunity to meet our speakers and guests ahead of the conference, while enjoying a delicious meal on the evening of the 13th October.
This is a ticketed event and there are a limited number of places, please book early to avoid disappointment.
Speakers
Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP
Member of Parliament for Ludlow
Ian
McAulay
CEO
» Southern Water «
» Southern Water «
Lila
Thompson
CEO
» British Water «
» British Water «
Andrea
Gysin
Head of Research, Development and Innovation
» Thames Water «
» Thames Water «
Frederico
Fernandes
CEO
» Águas do Porto «
» Águas do Porto «
Dr. Tom
Curran
VP Internationalisation
» University College Dublin «
» University College Dublin «
Nikolai
Jacobi
Senior Officer
» ICLEI Europe «
» ICLEI Europe «
Laura
Su
UK Director
» SwiftComply «
» SwiftComply «
Stephen
Williams
Network Protection & Enforcement
» Southern Water «
» Southern Water «
Sara
Giorgi
Energy Advisor
» Waternet «
» Waternet «
Grant
Mitchell
FOG Strategy Lead, Customer Network Operations
» Severn Trent Water «
» Severn Trent Water «
Sally
Askew
Sewerage Project Manager
» Northumbrian Water «
» Northumbrian Water «
Dr. Thomas
Collin
Technology Consultant
» Isle Utilities «
» Isle Utilities «
Gaynor
Hartnell
Chief Executive
» RTFA «
» RTFA «
Dr. John
Williams
Senior Partner
» S'Investec LLC «
» S'Investec LLC «
Jackie
Wells
CEO
» Go Circular «
» Go Circular «
Mark
James
Executive Chairman
» FOG Technologies «
» FOG Technologies «
Bas
de Nijs
Senior Wastewater Engineer
» Waternet «
» Waternet «
Alice
Nield
Network Protection Manager
» Thames Water «
» Thames Water «
Nicky
Cunningham
Manager, Centre for Resilience in the Environment, Water and Waste
» University of Exeter «
» University of Exeter «
Prof. Raffaella
Villa
Professor in Environmental Bioengineering
» De Montfort University «
» De Montfort University «
Collette
Parker
Outreach and Community Engagement Manager
» Anglian Water «
» Anglian Water «
Phillip
Mills
Water sector analyst and Director
» Policy Consulting Network Ltd «
» Policy Consulting Network Ltd «
Tony
Griffiths
Drainage Strategy and Planning Manager
» United Utilities «
» United Utilities «
Erik
Mul
co-author of Grease Management Equipment Guide, published by the GCA
» ACO Building Drainage «
» ACO Building Drainage «
Wendy
Francken
Chairwoman European Policy Committee
» European Water Association «
» European Water Association «
Keith
Warren
Chief Executive
» Foodservice Equipment Association «
» Foodservice Equipment Association «
Dr. Toby
Willison
Director of Environment and Corporate Affairs
» Southern Water «
» Southern Water «
Milo
Fiasconaro
Executive Director
» Aqua Publica Europea «
» Aqua Publica Europea «
Andrew
Blake
Sewer Network Protection Team
» South West Water «
» South West Water «
Raffaele
Vaccaro
Founder & Managing Director
» Nisida Environment «
» Nisida Environment «
Steve
Edwards
Waste Water Below Ground
» Southern Water «
» Southern Water «
Pete
Vale
Carbon Architect, Asset Intelligence & Innovation
» Severn Trent Water «
» Severn Trent Water «
Sam
Irvine
Director
» Ventilate «
» Ventilate «
Peter
George
Director
» Ventilate «
» Ventilate «
Ben
Silk
Technical Inspector FOG
» Northumbrian Water«
» Northumbrian Water«
Manager, Centre for Resilience in the Environment, Water and Waste
» University of Exeter «
co-author of Grease Management Equipment Guide, published by the GCA
» ACO Building Drainage «
Ticketing
REGISTRATIONS
Held in the UK for the first time, the European FOG Summit is taking place on 14th October in Brighton, East Sussex, where experts in wastewater will gather to present ideas and discuss innovative solutions for tackling pollution from fats, oils and grease.
You will also have the opportunity to take part in networking activities on the 13th, the day before the Summit. This includes a tour of Southern Water’s Peacehaven Wastewater Treatment Works and a Summit dinner.
We look forward to having you join us at the European FOG Summit 2021.
Registrations for exhibitors are also available. With attendees from across the industry, the European FOG Summit is the perfect place to showcase your work and start those collaborative conversations.
We look forward to having you join us at the European FOG Summit 2021.
Registration for our tickets will officially open from Monday 17th May. If you’d like us to notify you, please complete the pre-register form. All Early Bird tickets will include a link with preferential rates for booking into the Hilton Brighton Metropole.
Please note: Individual bookings require access to credit card. If you are a water company and would prefer to book in bulk or via invoice, please use the enquiries form below to contact us.
Venue
Hilton Brighton Metropole
Situated on the sea-front directly opposite the West pier, this hotel is within walking distance of the main pier and Brighton’s many shops and bars.
Brighton train station is only a five-minute walk away, as are the North Laines’ range of independent shops and cafes.
When registering your attendance at the European FOG Summit, you will receive a confirmation email containing the hotel’s booking page allowing you to book your room at preferential rates.
Hilton Brighton Metropole
Kings Road
Brighton
BN1 2FU
United Kingdom
TEL: +44 1273 775 432
TRAVEL
Arriving in England from abroad
Rest assured, this page will be updated regularly to help you prepare for travel to Brighton when you’re traveling from abroad.
Last updated: 20 September 2021
tRAVELLING POST-BREXIT
New passport and customs rules are now in place. It’s important that you check:
- that your passport or national ID card is still valid for travel
- what items or goods you’re allowed to bring when travelling between the UK and mainland Europe
IMPORTANT: We strongly recommend checking the latest government advice before you travel – from both the country you’re departing from, and the country you’re travelling to.
Check the UK government’s latest advice.
COVID-19 TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Travel restrictions may change at short notice. It’s important that you check government advice in your departure and destination countries before travelling.
The below mentioned links will bring you to the UK government website.
IMPORTANT: You must complete all mandatory COVID-19 documents required for travel before you arrive in England and bring them with you ready to be checked.
From the 4th of October, the UK will adopt a single red list of countries, with simplified travel measures for the rest of the world. This means that for travel from a non-red list country, if you’re fully vaccinated you will not have to take a pre-departure test. You will still need to book and pay for a day 2 COVID-19 test, even if you will be in the UK for less than 2 days. You only need to take the test if you’re still in the UK on day 2.
- For unvaccinated passengers from non-red list countries, you will still be required to take a pre-departure test (72 hours before arrival), day 2 and day 8 PCR tests, and self-isolate for 10 days. Test to release remains an option to reduce the self-isolation period.taken within 3 days prior to direct departure to England.
- Book and pay for COVID-19 tests – to be taken after arrival in England.
- Fill in your Passenger Locator Form up to 48 hours before arrival. You must declare all countries you have visited or transited through in the 10 days prior to your arrival on your Passenger Locator Form.
Before departure check the list of red, amber and green countries, as the list can change regularly.
NOT FULLY VACCINATED
If you do not qualify under the fully vaccinated rules, on arrival in England you must:
- quarantine at home or in the place you are staying for 10 days
- take a COVID-19 test on or before day 2 and on or after day 8
Read about the fully vaccinated rules, quarantine and taking COVID-19 tests after arrival in England.
COMING FROM A RED LISTED COUNTRY OR TERRITORY
If you have also been in or through a country or territory on the red list in the 10 days before you arrive in England, you must follow the red list rules.
AGENDA
THURSDAY
14 OCTOBER 2021
Welcome and registration
Grab a coffee and network with summit guests.
Opening session
Join us for the first European FOG Summit held in the UK. The summit will be opened by our special guests, Ian McAuley and Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP.
▸ Ian McAulay, CEO at Southern Water▸ Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP, Member of Parliament for Ludlow
Hosted by Laura Su, UK Business Director at SwiftComply
Leadership forum
UK and European water industries are facing growing environmental and sustainability challenges, with tougher goals towards green operations and the circular economy. We ask our panel of sector leaders how these challenges play an important role in their strategic decisions, the environmental impacts, the digitisation of sewer networks and challenges faced across Europe.
▸ Wendy Francken, Chairwoman European Policy Committee at European Water Association (EWA)▸ Frederico Fernandes, CEO at Aguas do Porto
▸ Milo Fiasconaro, Executive Director at Aqua Publica Europea
▸ Andrea Gysin, Head of R&D and Innovation at Thames Water
▸ Toby Willison, Director of Environment and Corporate Affairs at Southern Water
Moderated by Lila Thompson, Chief Executive at British Water
Water companies session 1: Tackling FOG and fatbergs
Hear from our expert water company panelists on their current approaches to FOG management, how they are addressing sewer misuse, and the role this plays in achieving their company goals.
▸ Alice Nield, Network Protection Manager, Performance, Risk and Optimisation Team at Thames Water▸ Grant Mitchell, FOG Strategy Lead, Customer Network Operations at Severn Trent Water
▸ Collette Parker, Outreach and Community Engagement Manager at Anglian Water
▸ Raffaele Vaccaro, Founder & Managing Director at Nisida Environment
Moderated by Stephen Williams, Network Protection at Southern Water
Comfort break
Refreshments and networking
From research to reality
FOG research is ongoing around the world – what is the latest, and how can we use research to encourage whole life collaboration with stakeholders? Hear from sector leading researchers, including an analysis of the infamous Sidmouth fatberg with South West Water.
▸ Nicky Cunningham, Manager, Centre for Resilience in the Environment, Water and Waste at the University of Exeter
▸ Andrew Blake, Project Manager of the Sewer Network Protection Team at South West Water
▸ Prof. Raffaella Villa, De Montfort University
Moderated by Dr. Tom Curran, VP Internationalisation, at University College Dublin
Hear from the authors:
Resources and industry best practice
Hear directly from contributors on the latest developments in industry resources and how these intend to shape the future of our industry.
▸ Erik Mul, representing: Grease Management Equipment Guide, published by the GCA▸ Sam Irvine & Peter George, representing: FOG Super Guide
▸ Mark James & Jackie Wells, representing: PAS 409 – For the Control & Management of Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG) in Commercial Kitchen Waste Water
Moderated by Phillip Mills, Chair of FOGWise and Director at Policy Consulting Network Ltd
Lunch
Hot catering, refreshments and networking
Water companies session 2: Tackling FOG and fatbergs
Hear from our expert water company panelists on their current approaches to FOG management, how they are addressing sewer misuse, and the role this plays in achieving their company goals.
▸ Tony Griffiths, Drainage Strategy and Planning Manager at United Utilities▸ Bas de Nijs, Senior Wastewater Engineer at Waternet
▸ Ben Silk, Technical Advisor FOG at Northumbrian Water
▸ Steve Edwards, Waste Water Below Ground at Southern Water
Moderated by Stephen Williams, Network Protection at Southern Water
Comfort break
Refreshments and networking
Resource recovery: from local to global
Resource recovery is a collaboration between many stakeholders, from collection at source to sustainable regeneration and its end users. In this session we hear from local projects up to Europe-wide initiatives for FOG and its uses.
▸ Nikolai Jacobi, Senior Officer | Energy, Material & Built Infrastructure Sustainable Resources, Climate & Resilience at ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability▸ Gaynor Hartnell, Chief Executive at RTFA
▸ Dr. John Williams, Senior Partner at S’Investec
▸ Anthony Hodkinson, Quatra
▸ Keith Warren, Chief Executive at Foodservice Equipment Association
Moderated by Dr. Thomas Collin, Technology Consultant at Isle Utilities
How does FOG fit into the circular economy?
How does FOG fit in when it comes to sustainability and the circular economy. Our panelists share what their organisations are doing and have planned for FOG fitting into the bigger picture.
▸ Sarah Giorgi, Water Technology Adviser at Waternet
▸ Peter Vale, Carbon Architect, Asset Intelligence & Innovation at Severn Trent Water
Closing session
Laura Su, UK Director at SwiftComply
NETWORKING
wednesDAY
13 OCTOBER 2021
Hear from Steve Williams on why you should attend the guided tour through Southern Water’s Peacehaven Wastewater Treatment Works (WTW).
Join us on 13th October to meet with attendees from across the industry. We are delighted to host a series of events to maximise networking opportunities, including a tour of Southern Water’s Peacehaven WWTW and an evening conference dinner.
This may be the first in-person event after a long time for many of us, and we want to make sure you get the most out of it. Safety is our main priority and we have been carefully planning for different scenarios in order to deploy a robust, comprehensive protocol that enables a safe and comfortable return to face-to-face gatherings.
Peacehaven tour
Join Southern Water for a tour of Peacehaven’s hidden sewage treatment works. A 18,000m2 expanse of green turf, specially grown to match the hills of the surrounding South Downs, covers the building and is the largest of its kind in the UK.
The site, which sits in a dry valley, has been extensively landscaped to minimise impact in this environmentally sensitive and popular tourist location.
Dress code:
Long sleeved clothing and closed shoes
Note:
Meet on location
📍 Southern Water WTW
Farrington Industrial Estate, Hoyle Rd, Peacehaven BN10 8LW, United Kingdom
Dress code:
Long sleeved clothing and closed shoes
Note:
Meet on location
📍 Southern Water WTW
Farrington Industrial Estate, Hoyle Rd, Peacehaven BN10 8LW, United Kingdom
Welcome lunch
📍 Hilton Brighton Metropole
Kings Road
Brighton
BN1 2FU
Kings Road
Brighton
BN1 2FU
Speakers drinks
Speakers only
📍 Hilton Brighton Metropole
Kings Road
Brighton
BN1 2FU
📍 Hilton Brighton Metropole
Kings Road
Brighton
BN1 2FU
Conference Dinner
Our conference dinner is conveniently held within the hotel grounds. An excellent opportunity to meet our speakers and guests ahead of the conference, while enjoying a delicious meal on the evening of the 13th October.
This is a ticketed event and there are a limited number of places, please book early to avoid disappointment.
Dress code:
Smart casual
📍 Hilton Brighton Metropole
Kings Road
Brighton
BN1 2FU
This is a ticketed event and there are a limited number of places, please book early to avoid disappointment.
Dress code:
Smart casual
📍 Hilton Brighton Metropole
Kings Road
Brighton
BN1 2FU
Previous
Next
PEACEHAVEN WwTW
Join Southern Water for a tour of Peacehaven’s hidden sewage treatment works. A 18,000m2 expanse of green turf, specially grown to match the hills of the surrounding South Downs, covers the building and is the largest of its kind in the UK.
The site, which sits in a dry valley, has been extensively landscaped to minimise impact in this environmentally sensitive and popular tourist location.
NETWORKING DINNER
Our conference dinner is conveniently held within the hotel grounds. An excellent opportunity to meet our speakers and guests ahead of the conference, while enjoying a delicious meal on the evening of the 13th October.
This is a ticketed event and there are a limited number of places, please book early to avoid disappointment.
SPEAKERS
Rt Hon Philip Dunne MP
Member of Parliament for Ludlow
Ian
McAulay
CEO
» Southern Water «
» Southern Water «
Lila
Thompson
CEO
» British Water «
» British Water «
Andrea
Gysin
Head of Research, Development and Innovation
» Thames Water «
» Thames Water «
Frederico
Fernandes
CEO
» Águas do Porto «
» Águas do Porto «
Dr. Tom
Curran
VP Internationalisation
» University College Dublin «
» University College Dublin «
Nikolai
Jacobi
Senior Officer
» ICLEI Europe «
» ICLEI Europe «
Laura
Su
UK Director
» SwiftComply «
» SwiftComply «
Stephen
Williams
Network Protection & Enforcement
» Southern Water «
» Southern Water «
Sara
Giorgi
Energy Advisor
» Waternet «
» Waternet «
Grant
Mitchell
FOG Strategy Lead, Customer Network Operations
» Severn Trent Water «
» Severn Trent Water «
Sally
Askew
Sewerage Project Manager
» Northumbrian Water «
» Northumbrian Water «
Dr. Thomas
Collin
Technology Consultant
» Isle Utilities «
» Isle Utilities «
Gaynor
Hartnell
Chief Executive
» RTFA «
» RTFA «
Dr. John
Williams
Senior Partner
» S’Investec LLC «
» S’Investec LLC «
Jackie
Wells
CEO
» Go Circular «
» Go Circular «
Mark
James
Executive Chairman
» FOG Technologies «
» FOG Technologies «
Bas
de Nijs
Senior Wastewater Engineer
» Waternet «
» Waternet «
Alice
Nield
Network Protection Manager
» Thames Water «
» Thames Water «
Nicky
Cunningham
Manager, Centre for Resilience in the Environment, Water and Waste
» University of Exeter «
» University of Exeter «
Prof. Raffaella
Villa
Professor in Environmental Bioengineering
» De Montfort University «
» De Montfort University «
Collette
Parker
Outreach and Community Engagement Manager
» Anglian Water «
» Anglian Water «
Phillip
Mills
Water sector analyst and Director
» Policy Consulting Network Ltd «
» Policy Consulting Network Ltd «
Tony
Griffiths
Drainage Strategy and Planning Manager
» United Utilities «
» United Utilities «
Erik
Mul
co-author of Grease Management Equipment Guide, published by the GCA
» ACO Building Drainage «
» ACO Building Drainage «
Wendy
Francken
Chairwoman European Policy Committee
» European Water Association «
» European Water Association «
Keith
Warren
Chief Executive
» Foodservice Equipment Association «
» Foodservice Equipment Association «
Dr. Toby
Willison
Director of Environment and Corporate Affairs
» Southern Water «
» Southern Water «
Milo
Fiasconaro
Executive Director
» Aqua Publica Europea «
» Aqua Publica Europea «
Andrew
Blake
Sewer Network Protection Team
» South West Water «
» South West Water «
Raffaele
Vaccaro
Founder & Managing Director
» Nisida Environment «
» Nisida Environment «
Steve
Edwards
Waste Water Below Ground
» Southern Water «
» Southern Water «
Pete
Vale
Carbon Architect, Asset Intelligence & Innovation
» Severn Trent Water «
» Severn Trent Water «
Sam
Irvine
Director
» Ventilate «
» Ventilate «
Peter
George
Director
» Ventilate «
» Ventilate «
Ben
Silk
Technical Inspector FOG
» Northumbrian Water«
» Northumbrian Water«
Manager, Centre for Resilience in the Environment, Water and Waste
» University of Exeter «
co-author of Grease Management Equipment Guide, published by the GCA
» ACO Building Drainage «
TICKETING
REGISTRATIONS
Held in the UK for the first time, the European FOG Summit is taking place on 14th October in Brighton, East Sussex, where experts in wastewater will gather to present ideas and discuss innovative solutions for tackling pollution from fats, oils and grease.
You will also have the opportunity to take part in networking activities on the 13th, the day before the Summit. This includes a tour of Southern Water’s Peacehaven Wastewater Treatment Works and a Summit dinner.
We look forward to having you join us at the European FOG Summit 2021.
Registrations for exhibitors are also available. With attendees from across the industry, the European FOG Summit is the perfect place to showcase your work and start those collaborative conversations.
We look forward to having you join us at the European FOG Summit 2021.
Registration for our tickets will officially open from Monday 17th May. If you’d like us to notify you, please complete the pre-register form. All Early Bird tickets will include a link with preferential rates for booking into the Hilton Brighton Metropole.
Please note: Individual bookings require access to credit card. If you are a water company and would prefer to book in bulk or via invoice, please use the enquiries form below to contact us.
VENUE
Hilton Brighton Metropole
Situated on the sea-front directly opposite the West pier, this hotel is within walking distance of the main pier and Brighton’s many shops and bars.
Brighton train station is only a five-minute walk away, as are the North Laines’ range of independent shops and cafes.
When registering your attendance at the European FOG Summit, you will receive a confirmation email containing the hotel’s booking page allowing you to book your room at preferential rates.
Hilton Brighton Metropole
Kings Road
Brighton
BN1 2FU
United Kingdom
TEL: +44 1273 775 432
TRAVEL
Arriving in England from abroad
Rest assured, this page will be updated regularly to help you prepare for travel to Brighton when you’re traveling from abroad.
Last updated: 20 September 2021
tRAVELLING POST-BREXIT
New passport and customs rules are now in place. It’s important that you check:
- that your passport or national ID card is still valid for travel
- what items or goods you’re allowed to bring when travelling between the UK and mainland Europe
IMPORTANT: We strongly recommend checking the latest government advice before you travel – from both the country you’re departing from, and the country you’re travelling to.
Check the UK government’s latest advice.
COVID-19 TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Travel restrictions may change at short notice. It’s important that you check government advice in your departure and destination countries before travelling.
The below mentioned links will bring you to the UK government website.
IMPORTANT: You must complete all mandatory COVID-19 documents required for travel before you arrive in England and bring them with you ready to be checked.
From the 4th of October, the UK will adopt a single red list of countries, with simplified travel measures for the rest of the world. This means that for travel from a non-red list country, if you’re fully vaccinated you will not have to take a pre-departure test. You will still need to book and pay for a day 2 COVID-19 test, even if you will be in the UK for less than 2 days. You only need to take the test if you’re still in the UK on day 2.
- For unvaccinated passengers from non-red list countries, you will still be required to take a pre-departure test (72 hours before arrival), day 2 and day 8 PCR tests, and self-isolate for 10 days. Test to release remains an option to reduce the self-isolation period.taken within 3 days prior to direct departure to England.
- Book and pay for COVID-19 tests – to be taken after arrival in England.
- Fill in your Passenger Locator Form up to 48 hours before arrival. You must declare all countries you have visited or transited through in the 10 days prior to your arrival on your Passenger Locator Form.
Before departure check the list of red, amber and green countries, as the list can change regularly.
NOT FULLY VACCINATED
If you do not qualify under the fully vaccinated rules, on arrival in England you must:
- quarantine at home or in the place you are staying for 10 days
- take a COVID-19 test on or before day 2 and on or after day 8
Read about the fully vaccinated rules, quarantine and taking COVID-19 tests after arrival in England.
COMING FROM A RED LISTED COUNTRY OR TERRITORY
If you have also been in or through a country or territory on the red list in the 10 days before you arrive in England, you must follow the red list rules.
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