Annual Report & Accounts 2017/18

NI Water Annual Report and Accounts 2017/18 50 Strategic Report Brainpower 2. Innovation was the topic of the day at the first innovation event run in Northern Ireland for the water sector. NI Water created an opportunity for companies and entrepreneurs to have a chance to pitch their ideas to key influencers in the water industry. The informative and interactive event was attended by many industry experts such as John Joyce, Chief Economist at the StockholmWater Institute and Richard Kirk from the Institution of Civil Engineers. Innovation is key to driving efficiency and improving service NI Water Innovation Day. and our customers and stakeholders both demand and expect it. The quality and creativity of the presentations were first class, showcasing the wealth of talent and expertise available to drive forward the Northern Ireland economy. The event focused on smart networks, lowering total asset lifecycle costs and advanced information technology. Three companies were selected to work with NI Water with the view to furthering their idea or product, which will be subject to the full tendering process.