Water 2009 will be held at a pivotal time for the water sector. As the PR09 process nears completion, the industry must strike a balance between the immediate priorities of financing and delivering its investment programme and ensuring a long-term sustainable future. In an uncertain economic climate, the impact of recession on affordability, bad debt and customer attitudes will also be significant, and the issue of competition continues to climb the legislative and regulatory agenda.

Speakers include:

* Regina Finn, Chief Executive, Ofwat
* Philip Green, Chief Executive, United Utilities
* Rt Hon. Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
* Frédéric Devos, Chief Executive, Veolia Water UK
* Allison Bainbridge, Group Finance Director, Kelda Group
* Stephen Kay, Managing Director, Cambridge Water
* Keith Richards, Director of Regulation, South West Water
* Ian Barker, Head of Water, Environment Agency
* Jean Spencer, Regulation Director, Anglian Water
* Mark Powles, Chief Executive, Business Stream
* Nick Herbert MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs