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SPARKING CONVERSATIONS
THAT GO BEYOND BUSINESS AS USUAL
The third European FOG Summit brought fat, oil and grease into sharp focus, reigniting the conversation around achieving long-term and sustainable environmental protection.
The organisers welcomed more than 150 representatives, from 10 different countries from across the FOG chain to Brighton. More than 30 leaders took to the stage to share, discuss and debate fats, oils and grease and the role this resource plays in the circular economy.
The value of FOG as a resource, and how it can fit into the circular economy, was a major focus, with speakers highlighting innovative initiatives already in place while agreeing there were huge untapped opportunities to be explored.
The European FOG Summit took place in Brighton on 14 October 2021, co-hosted by SwiftComply, British Water and Southern Water and sponsored by Unblocktober.
GALLERY
EFS21
Networking day
EFS21 Playlist
5 Videos
THURSDAY
14 OCTOBER 2021
Welcome and registration
Grab a coffee and network with summit guests.
Opening session
Welcome from our guest speakers
▸ 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
With tougher goals towards green operations and the circular economy, what challenges are industry leaders faced with when it comes to the environment and sustainability.
▸ 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: Tackling FOG and fatbergs
Water company panelists share their approaches to FOG management, 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 collaboration with stakeholders?
▸ 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, standards and best practice. How can these help 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
▸ Jackie Wells, representing: PAS 409 - Management 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 (continued): Tackling FOG and fatbergs
Water company panelists share their approaches to FOG management, 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
FOG waste can be a valuable resource for reuse and circular initiatives. But what initiatives are currently in place and what are the challenges and opportunities?
▸ 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, Head of UK Sales at Quatra
Moderated by Dr. Thomas Collin, Technology Consultant at Isle Utilities
How does FOG fit into the circular economy?
How and where does FOG fit into the big picture. Presentations on the ‘Food Waste Hierarchy’ and Amsterdam’s ‘Circular Economy Island’.
▸ Sarah Giorgi, Water Technology Adviser at Waternet▸ Keith Warren, Chief Executive at Food Equipment Association
Closing session
Laura Su, UK Director at SwiftComply
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 Innovation Partnerships
» 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 «
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 «
Sam
Irvine
Director
» Ventilate «
» Ventilate «
Peter
George
Director
» Ventilate «
» Ventilate «
Ben
Silk
Technical Inspector FOG
» Northumbrian Water«
» Northumbrian Water«
Anthony
Hodkinson
Head of UK Sales
» Quatra «
» Quatra «
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 «
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 (sold out)
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.
The tour will last 60 minutes, including an induction and kitting up with hard hats, hi-vis jackets and gloves. Please come dressed in long sleeves and closed shoes.
📍 Southern Water WTW
Farrington Industrial Estate, Hoyle Rd, Peacehaven BN10 8LW, United Kingdom
Attendees are advised to drive to the location. For those unable to drive, there will be a shuttle departing from the hotel. The shuttle for the 11:30 tour will depart at 11:00, and the shuttle for the 12:30 tour will depart at 12:00.
The site, which sits in a dry valley, has been extensively landscaped to minimise impact in this environmentally sensitive and popular tourist location.
The tour will last 60 minutes, including an induction and kitting up with hard hats, hi-vis jackets and gloves. Please come dressed in long sleeves and closed shoes.
📍 Southern Water WTW
Farrington Industrial Estate, Hoyle Rd, Peacehaven BN10 8LW, United Kingdom
Attendees are advised to drive to the location. For those unable to drive, there will be a shuttle departing from the hotel. The shuttle for the 11:30 tour will depart at 11:00, and the shuttle for the 12:30 tour will depart at 12:00.
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 (sold out)
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
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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.
SPECIAL THANKS
SwiftComply are leaders in FOG management. Working in partnership with UK water companies, we are on a mission to fight the fatberg!
We go directly to the source and prevent fat, oil and grease from entering our sewers. Our solution is technology-led, with a focus on communication, collaboration and education of good FOG management practices.
Each day, over 2,000 of us at Southern Water work together to provide water for life to our 4.6 million customers.
We are one of the largest water and wastewater companies in the South East of England and thrive on the passion and hard work of more than 2,000 employees.
Together we supply 532 million litres of drinking water every day to more than two million customers and treat and recycle 717 million litres of wastewater for more than four million customers in Kent, Sussex, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
British Water is an association which has a wide and varied membership covering all sectors of the water industry.
We work to bring a coherent approach to delivering in partnership with the water companies, the best for the British water industry.
Unblocktober is the world’s first month-long campaign and awareness month to improve the health of our drains, sewers, watercourses and seas.
It explains how FOG and plastic waste disposed of in sewers is bad for our communities and for the wider environment. It also invites people to change their habits and encourage others to do the same to help others and protect our planet.
The National Poo Museum exists to safely explore the amazing world of poo. Through our unique collection and displays we use quirkiness and family-friendly humour to break through the poo taboo so we can engage, entertain and inform our visitors. We want you to explore the worlds stickiest subject with us, our aim is to change how you think about this most astonishing substance.
We have specially designed an array of exciting interactive displays that allow YOU to lift the lid on the astonishing secret world of poo!
Filta are environmental services company operating for over 20 years. We provide Grease recovery unit, for commercial kitchens all over the world. We have footprint in US, UK & Europe.
We also provide fryer management, fridge seals, drain and pump station solutions across the UK.
Big Dipper and Trapzilla are regarded as leading separation solutions in the highly specialised field of oil and grease extraction from wastewater.
Our reputation for developing quality removal systems was established when the first line of Big Dipper® products became recognised for their exceptional reliability, effectiveness and flexibility in a variety of applications.
Kessel “Leading in Drainage” provide high quality carbon neutral drainage products from their base in Bavaria, Germany.
Products include FOG separators, oil separators, backwater valves, pumps and lifting stations that are used in over 60 countries.
The UK Kessel IPS team are delighted to be supporting the FOG summit, come along to meet the team and discuss initiatives to improve compliance levels, drive best practice, FOG separator maintenance and the current Kessel product range, from small under the sink units to large commercial installations.
EPAS is the manufacturer of the award winning GreaseShield - the Grease Management Solution.
The Environmental Biotechnology Network is one of 6 BBSRC funded Networks in Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy. Their remit covers any biological treatments in the water/wastewater sector and includes:
- anaerobic digestion, aerobic treatments;
- biological treatment of FOG
- bioinformatics
- bio-sensors for wastewater surveillance/epidemiology or for rapid monitoring of pollutants in water
Research and innovation in wastewater treatment and environmental quality.
The 2021 European FOG Summit is a collaboration between
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