Knowledge in Flow: EIT Water UK & Ireland Regional Hub Event
We're delighted to announce that the Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire will open 'Knowledge in Flow: Connecting Education, Knowledge and Talent to Drive Water Innovation and Resilience' on 20 October in Leeds.
This event marks the first UK & Ireland Regional Hub event for EIT Water and will bring together organisations from across the water, marine and maritime sectors, including:
- Universities and research organisations
- Corporates, SMEs and startups
- NGOs and investors
- Public authorities and policymakers
Together, we'll explore the UK's and Ireland's strengths and challenges in education, career development and skills sharing, while identifying opportunities to address these challenges across the water, marine and maritime sectors.
What to expect:
- Learn about EIT Water and its mission
- Connect with peers from across the sector
- Discuss shared challenges and opportunities
- Identify collaborative solutions to build resilience and accelerate innovation
📍 Horizon Leeds, 3rd Floor, 2 Brewery Wharf, Kendell Street, Leeds LS10 1JR
📅 Tuesday 20 October 2026
🕘 09:00 - 16:00
This event is open to anyone working in or connected to the water sector.
EIT Water is the new Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) dedicated to water, marine and maritime systems, funded by the EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology. It aims to address some of Europe's most pressing challenges, including water scarcity, drought, flooding, ecosystem degradation, and the transition to a circular and blue economy.
As one of eight Regional Hubs across Europe, water@leeds at the University of Leeds is proud to support this initiative and help strengthen connections across the innovation ecosystem.
The event is co-funded by the European Union.