CIWEM Urban Drainage Group Annual Conference 2026

A three-day annual conference for the urban drainage sector featuring technical talks, an exhibition, the WaPUG Prize and the WSP Adam Dean Award.

The CIWEM Urban Drainage Group Annual Conference & Exhibition brings together over 350 professionals including engineers, consultants, water companies, regulators, academics and local authorities. Across three days attendees hear from leading sector voices, explore the latest research and practical solutions on issues such as storm overflows and pollution, and network with peers from the UK and Ireland. The conference also hosts the WaPUG Prize presentation at the conference dinner on 2 December and showcases WSP Adam Dean Award finalists presenting posters to a judging panel.