Faced with increasing operational demands and the need for well-targeted investment, the importance of asset management continues to remain of paramount importance. This conference will bring together senior-level speakers and delegates from across the utilities and transport sectors to discuss the key issues facing asset management decision-makers.

Key issues to be addressed at the event include:

Strategies to meet the challenges of an infrastructure rich industry
Prioritising infrastructure spend through the effective use of information
Coping with increased demand and delivering performance improvements
Examining best practice in asset management
Assessing the regulatory framework and its impact on asset management

At this stage confirmed speakers include:
Andrew McNaughton
Chief Engineer, Network Rai
Archie Robertson
Chief Executive, Highways Agency
Jeremy Bending
Director of Network Strategy, National Grid
David Alexander
Managing Director, Veolia Water UK
Basil Scarsella
Chief Executive Officer, Northern Gas Networks
Michael Lee
Director of Industry Monitoring and Analysis, ORR
John Scott
Technical Director, Networks, Ofgem
Jerry England
Chief Operating Officer, Thames Water
Melinda Acutt
Director of Network Regulation, Ofwat
Alan James
Chief Executive, UK Ultraspeed