Wednesday 23 September
Urban Renaturalisation, Habitat and Placemaking
The first day will focus on urban renaturalisation, habitat creation, floating parks and placemaking, with case studies presented from leading projects around the world.
23 & 24 September 2026 | London Museum Docklands
LIVING WATER CITIES
Bringing nature back into every stage of the urban water cycle
Biomatrix Water is pleased to announce the Living Water Cities Conference – a two-day international gathering dedicated to one of the most urgent challenges of our time: restoring nature to the full urban water cycle.
From catchment to coast, from treatment works to storm tanks, from reservoirs to hard-edged urban waterways, this invitation-only event will bring together the practitioners, innovators, water companies, designers, and thought leaders shaping a living water future.
THE PROGRAMME
Thursday 24 September
Ecological Engineering and Water Infrastructure
The second day continues the exploration into ecological engineering and ecosystem infrastructure, focusing on how living systems and technologies can be applied within water management infrastructure.
Site Visits
Eden Dock & Royal Docks
During the conference, delegates will have the opportunity to be introduced to two innovative floating installations in a live urban context within the East London Docklands – one of Europe’s most ambitious urban waterfront regeneration projects.
OUR SPEAKERS
Keynote Speaker
Zachary Damato
Founder
Urban Rivers
Shaping the Future of our Urban Waterways – A Wild Mile Case Study
Charmaine Dahlenburg
Director of Field Conservation
National Aquarium
From Prototype to Thriving Ecosystem: The Harbor Wetland Journey
Rutger de Graaf
Co-Founder & Director
Blue21
From Floating Parks to Floating Districts: Upscaling Living Water Cities
Chris Streb
Learning and Innovation Leader
Biohabitats
A sustainable model for the on-going monitoring, maintenance and optimisation of floating wetlands.
Morgan Taylor
Director
Greengage Environmental
Measuring the benefit – viewing engineered habitat solutions in aquatic urban environments through the BNG, natural capital and ESG lens.
Rob Zisette
Principal Aquatic Scientist
Herrera Inc
Water Quality Benefits of Floating Treatment Wetlands
More to be announced soon
VENUES
London Museum Docklands
A Grade I listed quayside warehouse in the heart of Canary Wharf, London Museum Docklands offers a striking backdrop and four centuries of docklands history to the Living Water Cities conference.
London Museum Docklands
No 1 West India Quay
Hertsmere Road
London E14 4AL
No. 35 Mackenzie Walk
Delegates are invited to join us on Wednesday 23 September for a drinks reception at No. 35 Mackenzie Walk – a popular waterfront gem in the heart of Canary Wharf.
No 35 Mazkenzie Walk
29-35 Mackenzie Walk
Canary Wharf Estate
London E14 4PH
REGISTER NOW
To reserve your place on the Living Water Cities International Conference and Forum, please complete the registration form on Eventbrite
Alternatively, for more information, please contact us on solutions@biomatrixwater.com