Meet the Innovator: Spring showcases the groundbreaker innovators transforming the water industry

20 May 2026
The Hub

Join Spring for an energising Meet the Innovator session spotlighting the disruptors reimaging the future of water. Discover pioneering companies that are unlocking efficiencies, revealing hidden opportunities and tackling critical challenges. Hear quick fire pitches from trailblazers driving a new level of efficiency, resilience and performance across the sector. Following the pitches, dive into open networking where you can meet innovators directly, explore their solutions in depth and ask the questions that matter to your organisation. In just 90 minutes, discover fresh thinking, potential partners, and the next supplier who could help solve the problems keeping you up at night. 

In partnership with: 

Spring at UWL


Facilitator
Ellis Collins, Knowledge Transfer Lead - Spring

Innovators
Elliot Duffy - Anaplan
John McGurk - Quell
Luke Read, Director - Neo Air Systems
Charles Hine - Waterwhelm
Hasse Storebakken, CEO - Aqua Alarm

Chairperson
Ellis Collins
Ellis Collins, Knowledge Transfer Lead - Spring
Speakers
Elliot Duffy
Elliot Duffy - Anaplan
John McGurk
John McGurk - Quell
Luke Read
Luke Read, Director - Neo Air Systems
Charles Hine
Charles Hine - Waterwhelm
Hasse Storebakken
Hasse Storebakken, CEO - Aqua Alarm