Presentation

The UK water sector is undergoing a major transformation. With regulators mandating 51% smart meter coverage by 2030 and 75% by 2040, utilities must accelerate their digitalization journey — balancing operational performance, sustainability goals, and customer expectations.

But how can utilities achieve large-scale smart metering without heavy capital investment? How can they ensure operational excellence and meet AMP8 regulatory requirements while focusing on strategic priorities?

Join us for an insightful webinar where Diehl Metering and Netmore will showcase how they support UK utilities in tackling today’s water management challenges through a service-based, end-to-end smart water solution. To set the stage, we’ll begin with an overview of the current UK water market, explore the different types of solutions available to utilities, and discuss the factors influencing their choices. We’ll then dive into a real-world case study from South West Water (Pennon), illustrating how the utility tailored its approach using the joint solution offered by Diehl Metering and Netmore. And we’ll end the session with another illustration of Yorkshire Water by exploring the first results they get from smart metering solutions.

Why should you attend?

Learn how utilities can accelerate smart metering rollout without upfront infrastructure costs.
See how Diehl Metering and Netmore enable high-performance data transmission, leak detection, and operational efficiency.
Discover the South West Water experience, including the challenges faced, the joint solutions implemented, and why this approach fits the UK market.
Understand how this service-based model supports AMP8 regulatory compliance, delivers measurable environmental impact, and allows utilities to focus on strategic water management.

Join us to explore how this innovative, service-based approach is reshaping the future of water distribution — starting in the UK, and ready to scale globally.

Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Time: 4 PM (CET) / 3 PM (GMT)

Simultaneous translation available: Translation into any language will be provided to ensure accessibility for all attendees.

Certificates of attendance: Participants will receive a certificate of attendance after the webinar.

Dates

Wednesday, 26 November, 2025

Programme

16:00 (CET)

Welcome

MODERATOR: Olivia Tempest, Editor in Chief of Smart Water Magazine

16:05

Introduction

Brief presentation of Diehl Metering UK and Netmore UK, including their presence and solution offerings tailored to UK utilities.

Sylvia Varga, Head of UK & Ireland Operations at Diehl Metering

Sylvia Varga, Head of UK & Ireland Operations at Diehl Metering

Vadim Lyu, Managing Director, UK and Ireland at Netmore

Vadim Lyu, Managing Director, UK and Ireland at Netmore

16:10

Setting the stage: Understanding the UK water market and utility choices

Through a joint discussion, Lyu and Varga will provide a quick overview of the key challenges facing the UK water market and its regulatory context. You’ll also discover the different types of solutions available to utilities, their advantages, and why they are particularly well-suited to the UK market.

Sylvia Varga, Head of UK & Ireland Operations at Diehl Metering

Vadim Lyu, Managing Director, UK and Ireland at Netmore

16:20

Real case study: How South West Water and Yorkshire Water benefits from a smart water solution

Discover solutions in place and their concrete advantages for these 2 utilities: water savings through accurate consumption data, leak detection and reduced losses, operational efficiency via AMI, regulatory compliance with smart infrastructure, and customer empowerment through transparent usage insights.