IWFM Ireland are delighted to invite you to a thought‑provoking free webinar designed to deepen your understanding of one of the most pressing sustainability challenges of our time: water conservation.
Join leading experts from Uisce Éireann for an engaging session that explores how smarter water use can protect our communities, our businesses, and our planet.
What to expect:
- Why conserving water matters now more than ever
- Practical education on water conservation
- Understanding Water Demand Management (WDM)
- How metering and data help safeguard our water network
- Live Q&A with Uisce Éireann specialists
Why you should attend:
Uisce Éireann is Ireland’s national water authority, responsible for delivering safe, reliable drinking water and managing wastewater services for communities across the country. With deep technical expertise, extensive operational experience, and a commitment to long‑term sustainability, Uisce Éireann plays a central role in safeguarding one of Ireland’s most vital natural resources. Their specialists understand the complexities of water networks, the challenges of maintaining resilient infrastructure, and the importance of conservation in a changing climate. This makes their insights invaluable for Workplace & FM teams looking to better understand how water is sourced, managed, protected, and used more efficiently across the workplace, businesses, and industry
Attendees will gain a clear and compelling understanding of the global/national importance of water conservation. You’ll learn how our water networks operate behind the scenes, what it takes to deliver clean water to every outlet, and why metering is essential for identifying and repairing leaks efficiently.
You’ll also hear about Uisce Éireann’s free Water Stewardship courses - open to all companies - and discover how Water Demand Management (WDM) helps optimise water use, reduce waste, and support long‑term environmental and economic sustainability. This webinar is an opportunity to walk away with practical insights, actionable knowledge, and a renewed appreciation for the value of every drop.
Speakers
Damien Cox
Christine Crawford
Christine Crawford is Water Stewardship Programme Manager at Uisce Éireann, responsible for leading national programmes that support sustainable water use across a broad customer base. She collaborates with stakeholders across government, industry and the regulatory landscape to advance water stewardship and deliver strategic communications that support positive behaviour change.
Kevin Murray
Kevin Murray is Metering Policy and Commercial Manager at Uisce Éireann, Ireland’s national water utility. A Chartered Engineer and Fellow of Engineers Ireland, Kevin brings over 25 years of experience in water metering, policy, and commercial innovation. He leads national strategies for smart metering, water conservation, and digital transformation. Kevin represents Uisce Éireann and Ireland on international standards committees, including CEN TC92 (Water Meters), contributing to the development of European and global standards. A frequent speaker at industry forums, Kevin is committed to advancing sustainable water management and the future of smart utilities through technical leadership and collaboration.
Brian O’Donovan
Brian O’Donovan is a Civil and Environmental Engineer with over 25 years’ experience across water services, environmental regulation, planning, housing, and senior public-sector management. He is currently Demand and Growth Technical Manager with Uisce Éireann, where he works on strategic demand management, demand analysis, growth planning, and technical input to national water resource plan objectives.
Previously Brian has held senior leadership roles within local authorities, in Planning, Roads, Water Services, Environment, Housing, and Community Services, with responsibility for large multidisciplinary teams, significant capital and revenue budgets, delivery of statutory functions, environmental compliance, infrastructure delivery, and regulatory engagement at local, national, and EU level.