The Cost of No Water: Water Risk and Protecting the Supply Chain

An Exclusive Series of Leadership Webinars

Wednesday 14th October 2026
2:00 pm — 3:00 pm
Virtual

"A wonderfully hosted event, fantastic insights from a room full of expert knowledge and experience, it was great to be part of this important conversation."

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The Cost of No Water: Water Risk and Protecting the Supply Chain

Water risk is no longer a future consideration. For businesses with complex supply chains, water-related disruption can already influence operations, resilience, cost and long-term performance. From water availability and extreme weather to supplier dependencies and changing regulation, understanding where water risk sits across the supply chain is becoming increasingly important. Join Waterscan for a focused discussion exploring how organisations can identify, understand and respond to water risk across their operations and wider supply chains.

Let's Discuss...

Understanding the risk

Identify where water risks are emerging across operations and supply chains, and where your business may be vulnerable.

Protecting resilience

Explore how businesses can prepare for disruption, strengthen resilience and better understand critical water dependencies.

Moving from awareness to action

Consider practical steps to manage water risk and build resilience across wider business and supply chain strategies.

What to expect on the day

Leadership insight

Leadership insight

Engage directly with senior leaders as they share open and honest perspectives on the future of water management, from strategic priorities to real-world challenges.

Practical solutions

Practical solutions

Discover how leading organisations are addressing water-related risks, and gain actionable solutions that you can apply within your own business.

Networking

Networking

Network with like-minded peers from across industries, forging valuable connections with those navigating the same sector-specific challenges as your organisation.

Fresh perspectives

Fresh perspectives

Expand your perspective by exploring innovative approaches to water management and uncovering fresh ways to reframe long-standing challenges.

Case studies

Case studies

Real-world examples of successful water management initiatives.

Policy updates

Policy updates

Stay informed on the latest water regulations and industry trends.

Agenda

2:00 pm - 2:05 pm
5 mins

Welcome & introduction

2:05 pm - 2:30 pm
25 mins

Water resilience in a changing world

2:30 pm - 2:40 pm
10 mins

Addressing business risk

2:40 pm - 2:55 pm
15 mins

Q&A & discussion

2:55 pm - 3:00 pm
5 mins

Closing remarks

Dive deeper

Download valuable resources, including toolkits and reports, read insightful articles to continue your learning journey beyond the event.

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FAQ

Who is this event for, and what is the registration process?

This is an exclusive roundtable for a select group of senior stakeholders in water management. To ensure high-level, relevant dialogue, all registrations will be vetted to confirm alignment with the event’s senior audience. Your attendance will be confirmed via email, or you may have received a personal invitation. Please do not consider your place confirmed until you have received this confirmation

What is the format and what can I expect from the discussion?

The event is an intimate, roundtable discussion designed for candid conversation, not a formal presentation. It operates under the Chatham House Rule, meaning participants are free to use the information discussed, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speakers may be revealed. This encourages open sharing of insights and strategic challenges.

Why is the event free to attend?

We are hosting this event as a commitment to advancing the water management sector. There is no cost to our guests. We believe in providing a privileged forum for senior leaders to connect and shape the future of the industry, and we are delighted to offer a complimentary breakfast as part of this experience.

What are the logistical details?

The event will be held at The Ivy Soho Brasserie from 8:40am to 10:00am. A breakfast will be served. The venue is accessible; if you require any specific support to fully participate, please let us know during the registration process or by contacting us directly, and we will be happy to assist.

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