We are delighted to be back in Westminster, London for ADA’s annual conference 2026.

The ADA Flood & Water Conference 2026 will take place at One Great George Street, Westminster, London, on Tuesday 17 November 2026, bringing together members and officers from flood risk and water management authorities across the United Kingdom.

The conference will feature political and technical speakers exploring the key policy issues shaping the sector, a Q&A panel session, and the popular Associate Member Exhibition.

The full agenda and speaker line-up are currently in development and will be confirmed and announced in due course. In the meantime, ADA is pleased to release a limited number of early bird member tickets at a discounted rate of £150+VAT.

Members are encouraged to secure their place early to take advantage of this reduced rate, as availability is limited and based on last year, we are anticipating a capacity audience.

The Conference is held within One Great George Street, home to the Institution of Civil Engineers. This Grade II listed, Edwardian building lies in the heart of Westminster, close to the Houses of Parliament.

The Conference will open at 11.00 for networking with delegates and the Exhibition of ADA’s Associate Members in the Great Hall. A buffet lunch will be served from 11.45 before the conference presentations commence at 12.45 in the Thomas Telford Theatre. The Conference will close at 16.15.

The Conference Agenda and Conference Programme will be published later in the year.

The Conference is an important opportunity for delegates to discuss current affairs within the flood risk and water management sector.

Following each presentation our Chair, Robert Caudwell, will take a couple of questions from the audience for the speaker about their presentation.

At 15.30 there will be 45 minutes for delegates to pose topical questions to a panel of representatives from Defra, ADA, and risk management authorities. Questions can be submitted in advance as part of the delegate booking process on Eventbrite, with the aim of consolidating key subjects for discussion and questioning and to maximise the value of this session. On the day delegates can post questions using Slido from your phone or other device.

There are four ticket types available. All tickets provide full access to the ADA Annual Flood & Water Conference 2026, networking opportunities, exhibition and all conference sessions including light lunch, and refreshments during the day.

1. Discounted Early Bird Ticket (£150+VAT) is available to delegates from ADA member organisations for the first 75 tickets sold or until 1 September 2026, whichever comes first. After this, the price increases to £170+VAT
2. ADA Member Ticket (£170+VAT) For delegates whose organisation are members of ADA. Check which organisations are members of ADA at www.ada.org.uk/our-members.
3. Non Member Ticket (£255+VAT) For delelegates whose organisation are not a member or associate member of ADA.
4. Student Ticket (Free) As part of ADA’s commitment to education and developing the next generation of flood risk and water level management professionals, a limited number of free student tickets will be offered out to students studying flood and water management at various universities throughout the UK. ADA retains discretion over the issue of these tickets.

Book your place via Eventbrite

Please note:

• Prices are exclusive of VAT.
• Bookings are non-refundable but name changes are possible, please contact the ADA Office, details below.
• Conference ticket bookings will close on Friday 13 November 2026.

The ever-popular Exhibition by ADA’s Associate Members will be hosted in the Great Hall at lunchtime and during afternoon refreshments, providing plenty of opportunity for networking between delegates and suppliers to the sector.

Associate Members will be sent registration details shortly.

Please note:

Each exhibiting Associate Member organisation will receive one free ticket for a named representative to staff the stand. Ticket includes access to the Conference sessions. Additional attendees joining to staff the stand and/or to attend the Conference sessions must book a ticket.

If you need assistance, have any questions regarding the ADA Flood & Water Conference 2025 or need to make a name change, please contact Heather Bailey on heather.bailey@ada.org.uk. Alternatively please call the ADA Office on 02476 992 889.

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