6 – 9 July, 2026
Newcastle, UK
Venue
About the Event
The NWG Innovation Festival 2026 celebrates a decade of collaboration, experimentation, and problem-solving across the water and environmental sectors. Bringing together utilities, technology leaders, designers, policymakers, innovators, and changemakers, the festival creates an open space to tackle complex global challenges through creativity and rapid ideation.
Hosted at Newcastle Racecourse, the 2026 edition — themed “Power of 10” — focuses on turning ideas into action and accelerating positive impact across communities, industry, and the environment. Through design sprints, hack sessions, workshops, and collaborative challenges, participants work side-by-side to explore practical solutions for a more sustainable future.
Known for its fast-paced and highly collaborative format, the Innovation Festival encourages diverse thinking, cross-sector partnerships, and bold conversations that help shape the next generation of innovation in water and beyond.
Inquiries
For registration and further information, please visit the event website.