The Programme

The BHA Annual Conference, Exhibition, Dinner & Awards Programme brings together a broad cross-section of industry professionals, experts and many of hydropower’s leading practitioners.

Please note that the programme is continuously being updated, so please keep checking for the latest updates.

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Hilton Glasgow

Wednesday 2nd & Thursday 3rd December 2026

Day 1 - Tuesday 2nd December 2025

Content and timings subject to change.  The BHA and our venue partners, the Hilton Glasgow Hotel, take our delegates health and safety seriously and jointly we are committed to providing a safe, enjoyable experience from conference registration to departure.

8.00 – 9.30 Registration, exhibition, and networking

9.30 – 10.45 Session 1 - Policy and Insights

Chair Kate Gilmartin

Kate Gilmartin (CEO) BHA – Welcome, introduction and policy updates

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10.45 – 11.15 Exhibition and networking break

11.15 – 12.45 Session 2 - Hydropower data and forecasting

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12.45 - 14.00 Exhibition and networking lunch

13.45 – 15.15 Session 3 - Innovation in Hydropower

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15.15 – 15.45 Exhibition and networking break

15.45 – 17.15 Session 4 - Hydropower: creating community and local value

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17.30 BHA AGM – Members Only

1930 – until late Annual Conference Dinner & Awards

Day 2 - Wednesday 3rd December 2025

Content and timings subject to change. The BHA and our venue partners, the Hilton Glasgow Hotel, take our delegates health and safety seriously and jointly we are committed to providing a safe, enjoyable experience from conference registration to departure.

8.00 – 9.30 Registration, exhibition, and networking

9.30 – 10.45 Session 5 - Enduring solution - Pumped Storage Hydropower

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10.45 – 11.15 Exhibition and networking break

11.15 – 12.45 Session 6 - Hydropower development and construction

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12.45 - 14.00 Exhibition and networking lunch

13.45 – 15.15 Session 7 - Hydropower restoration and refurbishment

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15.45 -17.00 Session 8 - Pumped Storage Hydropower

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Registration Fees

All registration fees are subject to VAT.

*Exhibitors From

£720

*Delegates From

£50

*Special Early Bird Offer

  • Delegate fee (BHA Member) –
    One Day – £285
    All Event – £435

  • Delegate fee (Non-Member) –
    One Day – £395
    All Event – £615

  • Delegate fee (Student) –
    One Day – £65
    All Event – £125

  • Exhibitor –
    Please go to the Exhibition tab for exhibiting packages and costs

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We have no shareholders and we are funded entirely through membership and event revenues. All proceeds from this event will be invested into supporting the UK hydro industry.

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British Hydropower Association, Arena Business Centre, 9 Nimrod Way, Ferndown, Dorset BH21 7UH.

Email: info@british-hydro.org
Accounts: accounts@british-hydro.org
Tel: 01258 840 934

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