{"id":1114,"date":"2026-08-28T13:00:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T12:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/drip\/?p=1114"},"modified":"2026-08-30T11:16:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T10:16:02","slug":"welcome-to-water-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/drip\/2026\/08\/28\/welcome-to-water-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to WATER 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1414\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/drip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2026\/08\/Final-Floor-Plan-for-Forum-Street-1.png\" alt=\"Information poster for the conference\" class=\"wp-image-1146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/drip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2026\/08\/Final-Floor-Plan-for-Forum-Street-1.png 2000w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/drip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2026\/08\/Final-Floor-Plan-for-Forum-Street-1-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/drip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2026\/08\/Final-Floor-Plan-for-Forum-Street-1-1024x724.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/drip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2026\/08\/Final-Floor-Plan-for-Forum-Street-1-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/drip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2026\/08\/Final-Floor-Plan-for-Forum-Street-1-1536x1086.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/drip\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2026\/08\/Final-Floor-Plan-for-Forum-Street-1-640x452.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>W<\/strong>orking and <strong>A<\/strong>dapting <strong>T<\/strong>ogether for <strong>E<\/strong>nvironmental <strong>R<\/strong>esilience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flood and Climate Resilience Conference<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">University of Exeter, Streatham Campus, The Forum | 2nd and 3rd September 2026<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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, and practical activities for you to enjoy, along with plenty of opportunities to network and explore media and engagement tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take a look through the programme to plan your day and make the most of everything the conference has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Places are limited for all workshops and Lower Hoopern Valley guided tours. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickettailor.com\/events\/devonresilienceinnovationprojectdrip\/2364735\" rel=\"noopener\">Book in advance to secure your place<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>To plan your visit, explore our daily programmes below:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-d5be3348 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Day 1: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/drip\/2026\/08\/28\/day-1-conference-programme-wednesday-2nd-september\/\">Wednesday 2nd September Programme<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Day 2: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/drip\/2026\/08\/28\/day-2-conference-programme-thursday-3rd-september-2026\/\">Thursday 3rd September Programme<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Additional Information<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Interested in finding out who will be speaking at WATER 2026?<\/strong> View our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/drip\/2026\/08\/27\/meet-the-water-2026-speakers\/\">speakers page here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Any questions or need support during the conference?<\/strong> Please speak to one of our team members wearing a purple lanyard or visit the registration desk in Forum Street. We\u2019ll be happy to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We want everyone to feel welcome and supported at the conference.<\/strong> Explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessable.co.uk\/university-of-exeter\/streatham-campus\/access-guides\/the-forum#0EE6617D-476E-9648-8BAD-025EF52B50A9\" rel=\"noopener\">accessibility information<\/a> for details about facilities and navigating the venue. If you have any questions or require assistance, please speak to a member of the conference team wearing a purple lanyard, or visit the registration desk.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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