Innovation Power Hour: Spotlight Across the Growth Curve

24 Feb 2026
Auditorium
Main Stage

NEW! Join us for a dynamic showcase of breakthrough innovation in the water sector, featuring early-stage and growth-stage companies from across the UK and Europe. This session is designed to spotlight the most exciting technologies and business models shaping the future of water. A panel of experts will assess the potential for deployment and partnership, offering a perspective to scalability and impact.

Early Stage & Ready to Scale:
Quick-fire pitches from emerging companies across the water value chain.  Discover how disruptive their technologies are, and explore their strategies for growth

Growth-Stage & Preparing for Exit:
In-depth case studies on commercialisation journeys and exit strategies. Learn how these companies are navigating fundraising in complex economic landscape while delivering on both investor expectations and industry needs.

Chairperson
Oliver Puckering
Oliver Puckering, Director, Partnership Accelerator - XYLEM
Angela MacOscar
Angela MacOscar, Head of Innovation - NORTHUMBRIAN WATER
Jiten Manglani
Jiten Manglani, Chief Investment Officer - AQUALATERAL
Speakers
George Demosthenous
George Demosthenous, CEO - VODA.AI