{"id":1117,"date":"2026-08-28T12:39:36","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T11:39:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/drip\/?p=1117"},"modified":"2026-08-30T11:17:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-30T10:17:01","slug":"day-1-conference-programme-wednesday-2nd-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/drip\/2026\/08\/28\/day-1-conference-programme-wednesday-2nd-september\/","title":{"rendered":"Day 1 Conference Programme: Wednesday 2nd September 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">08:45 &#8211; 09:30<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Registration <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> Forum Street<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">09:30 &#8211; 09:45 <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Welcome Talk<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Speaker:<\/strong> Gale Alexander, Devon Resilience Innovation Project Manager <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> Alumni Auditorium <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">09:45 &#8211; 10:45<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Opening Keynote: Only Art and Beaver Will Save Us<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Speaker:<\/strong> Nick Viney, Independent Regenerative Farmer, Dartmoor <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> Alumni Auditorium <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10:45 &#8211; 11:15<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Morning Refreshment Break<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> Forum Street<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11:15 &#8211; 12:15<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Resilience in Practice: Learning from Research, River Restoration and Land Management<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Panel discussion with:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dr. Richard Smith, Environment Agency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professor Richard Brazier, University of Exeter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>James Thomas, North Devon National Trust<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chair:<\/strong> Nick Viney<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> Alumni Auditorium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12:15 &#8211; 13:30<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lunch<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Catered lunch:<\/strong> Forum Street<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Additional activities: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lower Hoopern Valley guided tour:<\/strong> For pre-booked delegates only. Please collect a packed lunch from the catering point in the Forum Street and meet outside the Forum entrance at 12:25<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DRIP documentary-style film screening:<\/strong> Take a seat in the Alumni Auditorium for one of two screenings:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First screening: 12:30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Second screening: 13:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13:30 &#8211; 14:25<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Workshop Block 1 <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please choose one workshop to attend: A, B or C<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Places are limited, so we recommend\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickettailor.com\/events\/devonresilienceinnovationprojectdrip\/2364735\" rel=\"noopener\">booking your spot here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Workshop<\/strong> <strong>A<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Local Evidence, Wider Impact: Researching Flood Resilience Using Nature, Community and Technology<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Room theme:<\/strong> Technical Innovations and Data<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Room:<\/strong> Exploration Lab<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Session leads: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Amirali Davary, University of Exeter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Georgie Freer-Carmichael, University of Plymouth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carrie Park, University of Plymouth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr. Alan Puttock, University of Exeter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Workshop<\/strong> <strong>B<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Principles of Effective Natural Flood Management<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Room theme:<\/strong> Nature-Based Solutions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Room:<\/strong> Alumni Auditorium <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Session leads: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tom Dauben, Environment Agency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phil Metcalfe, Environment Agency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Workshop<\/strong> <strong>C<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Upstream Thinking: Delivering Multiple Benefits Through Partnership Working<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Room theme:<\/strong> Collaborating and Engaging for Resilience<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Room:<\/strong> Seminar rooms 1, 2 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Session leads: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dr. Laurence Couldrick, Westcountry Rivers Trust<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr. David Smith, South West Water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14:30 &#8211; 15:25<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Workshop Block 2<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please choose one workshop to attend: A, B or C<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Places are limited, so we recommend\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tickettailor.com\/events\/devonresilienceinnovationprojectdrip\/2364735\" rel=\"noopener\">booking your spot here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Workshop<\/strong> <strong>A<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Smarter Flood Resilience: Forecasting, Data,<\/strong> <strong>and Digital Innovation<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Room theme:<\/strong> Technical Innovations and Data<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Room:<\/strong> Exploration Lab<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Session leads: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Professor Albert Chen, University of Exeter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dan Cornford, Integrated Geochemical Interpretation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will Frost, North Devon UNESCO Biosphere<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dave Stewart, Torbay Council<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mike Wood, Torbay Council<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Workshop<\/strong> <strong>B<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Beavers in the Landscape: Understanding Benefits, Evidence,<\/strong> <strong>and Coexistence<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Room theme:<\/strong> Nature-Based Solutions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Room:<\/strong> Alumni Auditorium <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Session leads: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Professor Richard Brazier, University of Exeter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr. Matt Holden, Devon Wildlife Trust<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr. Alan Puttock, University of Exeter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Workshop<\/strong> <strong>C<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Beyond the Flood Map: Interactive Tools for Building Resilient Communities<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Room theme:<\/strong> Collaborating and Engaging for Resilience<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Room:<\/strong> Seminar rooms 1, 2 and 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Session leads: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Liza Oxford, Plymouth City Council<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helen Staddon, Westcountry Rivers Trust<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15:25 &#8211; 16:00<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Afternoon Refreshment Break<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> Forum Street<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16:00 &#8211; 17:15<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lower Hoopern Valley Guided Tour<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> Meet outside the Forum Entrance at 15:55<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on your guided tour, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/drip\/2026\/08\/17\/water-2026-working-and-adapting-together-for-environmental-resilience-conference-site-visit\/\">Lower Hoopern Valley Tour page<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>08:45 &#8211; 09:30 Registration Location: Forum Street 09:30 &#8211; 09:45 Welcome Talk Speaker: Gale Alexander, Devon Resilience Innovation Project Manager Location: Alumni Auditorium 09:45 &#8211; 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