WATER 2026 Conference

Working and Adapting Together for Environmental Resilience Flood and Climate Resilience Conference University of Exeter, Streatham Campus, The Forum | 2nd and 3rd September 2026 View the full conference programme for each day below, including session times, room locations, workshop details, and information about guided tours. We have a fantastic range of presentations, interactive workshops, […]

08:45 – 09:30 Registration Location: Forum Street 09:30 – 09:45 Welcome Talk Speaker: Gale Alexander, Devon Resilience Innovation Project Manager Location: Alumni Auditorium 09:45 – 10:45 Opening Keynote: Farming Through Climate Whiplash; Vegetable Production, Landscape Adaptation and Lessons Learned from Riverford Speaker: Anna David, Riverford Organic Farmers Location: Alumni Auditorium 10:45 – 11:15 Morning Refreshment […]

08:45 – 09:30 Registration Location: Forum Street 09:30 – 09:45 Welcome Talk Speaker: Gale Alexander, Devon Resilience Innovation Project Manager Location: Alumni Auditorium 09:45 – 10:45 Opening Keynote: Only Art and Beaver Will Save Us Speaker: Nick Viney, Independent Regenerative Farmer, Dartmoor Location: Alumni Auditorium 10:45 – 11:15 Morning Refreshment Break Location: Forum Street 11:15 […]

Across the two days, our speakers will bring together perspectives from research, practice, farming, land management, industry, and more to explore how we can strengthen flood and climate resilience. Drawing on experience from Devon and beyond, they will highlight opportunities for collaboration, innovation and long-term action. Browse the speaker profiles below to learn more about […]

We are excited to welcome you to WATER 2026: Working and Adapting Together for Environmental Resilience, taking place on Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd September 2026. This page includes everything you need to help plan your day, including travel recommendations, venue details, accessibility information, parking guidance, and other frequently asked questions. Conference Venue […]

Lower Hoopern Valley Guided Tour Information We would like to invite you to visit the Lower Hoopern Valley on a short guided site tour Tour Times & Booking Places are limited and advance booking is required All tours will depart from outside the Forum building entrance, and will be led by a University of Exeter […]

Flood and Climate Resilience Conference Updated Conference Agenda We are excited to share the agenda for the WATER 2026 Conference – Working and Adapting Together for Environmental Resilience, giving you an overview of what to expect across the two-day programme. Workshop sessions are now available to book via the ticket page. We recommend securing your […]