BW Thought Leadership+, IWA WWCE, Glasgow 2026

In our next British Water Thought Leadership+ interview, Stephen Slessor is joined by Marie Whaley, IWA Congress Lead, and Charlie Page, Co-Lead of the UK Pavilion, to discuss the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition in Glasgow 2026. They explore what delegates can expect from the UK Pavilion, the importance of collaboration, innovation and systems thinking, and how the Congress can inspire new connections, fresh perspectives and action across the water sector. The conversation also includes practical tips for making the most of the event and reflections on the lasting legacy it could create. Learn more about IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition here:https://worldwatercongress.org/ Intro (00:15) What makes Glasgow different? (03:34) Bringing the UK Pavilion together (05:56) What makes the Pavilion distinctive? (07:56) Why visit the UK Pavilion? (11:00) Women in Water (12:05) Supporting women in the sector (16:13) Collaboration and systems thinking (19:10) Making the most of the Congress (21:40) What does success look like? (26:44) What are they most looking forward to? (31:35) Closing comments (36:49)