SDS TO SHOWCASE SMART WATER INNOVATION AT STORMWATER EUROPE 2026

As cities across Europe face increasing pressure from climate change, urban flooding, and growing demand for sustainable water management, digital innovation is becoming a critical part of the solution. At Stormwater Europe 2026, Dr Neil Sewell, Director of New Technology Systems at SDS, will demonstrate how intelligent technologies are already delivering measurable improvements in flood resilience, water quality and resource efficiency.

At the Conference, which takes place on 9 September in Amsterdam, Dr Sewell will present “Delivering Smart, Integrated Water Management: Real-World Solutions for Urban Flood Resilience and Water Quality Improvement”, in which he will share practical insights gained from the deployment of smart water management systems across the UK.

Rather than focusing on future concepts, the presentation will highlight proven, real-world applications that combine real-time monitoring, connected sensors, cloud technologies and intelligent control systems to optimise urban water infrastructure. Delegates will discover how these integrated solutions enable faster, data-driven decision-making, improve operational performance, and help communities become more resilient to increasingly frequent extreme weather events.

The session will also explore how smart rainwater harvesting and storage systems can reduce reliance on potable water while improving efficiency and supporting long-term sustainability goals. Through a series of practical case studies, Dr Sewell will showcase measurable project outcomes, implementation challenges and the lessons learned that are helping shape best practice across the sector.

Stormwater Europe is one of Europe’s leading events dedicated to sustainable stormwater management, bringing together utilities, regulators, city authorities, engineers, researchers, developers and technology providers to address the sector’s most pressing challenges. This year’s programme includes sessions on sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS), green infrastructure, nature-based solutions and the growing role of artificial intelligence in real-time monitoring and infrastructure management.

With the water sector increasingly embracing digital transformation, Dr Sewell’s presentation offers a timely opportunity to see how smart technologies are moving beyond theory to deliver practical, scalable solutions that improve resilience, enhance water quality, and create more sustainable cities.

About Dr Neil Sewell

Dr Neil Sewell is a multidisciplinary computer scientist and engineer with more than 20 years of experience leading technology, software, and engineering projects across academia and industry. Qualified to PhD level, his expertise spans software engineering, artificial intelligence, IoT, cloud computing, data systems, and electrical, mechanical and civil engineering.

Having worked with organisations ranging from innovative start-ups to Formula 1 and aerospace companies, Dr Sewell specialises in transforming ambitious ideas into practical, commercially successful solutions. His work focuses on applying advanced technologies to solve complex engineering and sustainability challenges, combining technical expertise with strategic leadership to develop products, lead international teams, and deliver real-world impact.

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