Asset Management: managing aging infrastructure 

20 May 2026
Infrastructure Delivery Stage

Despite a huge injection of investment for asset renewal, replacement and new infrastructure there is still a critical need to better monitor and manage existing assets. This session will explore the innovations, technologies and tools helping asset managers gain better visibility of the network, optimise existing asset and infrastructure and sweat assets to last longer while performing for customers.


Chair welcome and introduction
Rob Horgan, News Editor - Utility Week

Innovative approaches for improved management of rising mains
Chris Randall, Innovation Programme Delivery Manager - Southern Water

Repurposing the gas grid to maximise asset capability
Katie Petherbridge, Delivery Innovation Manager - National Gas

MOTs for Infrastructure: Unpacking the Water White Paper
Matt Humphrey, Head of Asset Management - Anglian Water

Chairperson
Rob Horgan
Rob Horgan, News Editor - Utility Week
Speakers
Katie Petherbridge
Katie Petherbridge, Delivery Innovation Manager - National Gas
Chris Randall
Chris Randall, Innovation Programme Delivery Manager - Southern Water
Matt Humphrey
Matt Humphrey, Head of Asset Management - Anglian Water