Sensors for Water Interest Group
Connecting the water challenges of today with the sensing solutions of tomorrow
Discover, Connect, Innovate with SWIG: Your gateway to the forefront of water sensor technology. Join our dynamic community of industry leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts to shape the next generation of sensor-driven solutions. Together, we pioneer solutions, share insights, and drive progress for a smarter, cleaner world.
Who Are SWIG?
SWIG was originally set up in 1993 along with other Special Interest Groups, with funding from the DTI Advanced Sensor Technology Transfer Programme. SWIG became a limited company in 1996. We are a not for profit information, ideas-exchange, and networking group with a diverse membership drawn from the water and process industries, sensor manufacturers and their distributers, academic institutions involved in sensor research, regulatory bodies and consultants working in the field of water management.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to make the world of water a better place through the informed use of sensors. We do this by increasing the understanding and use of sensors in water and wastewater processes, in water networks and in the natural environment.
We welcome interest from all water sensor enthusiasts.
What SWIG Does...
SWIG provides a platform for manufacturers, end-users, and researchers in the water sensor community to exchange ideas and test new concepts. Our technical workshops foster collaboration and keep attendees up-to-date with developments, technologies, and regulations. We encourage collaboration among all parties interested in the research and use of sensors for water measurement and control. We attend industry conferences, host a biennial Sensing in Water conference, and hold competitions for early researchers and photographers. All water sensor enthusiasts are welcome.
Constitution
SWIG is a private, non profit making company, limited by guarantee and without share capital, and registered in England. SWIG is controlled by a board of directors, retiring in rotation and elected by the members at an Annual General Meeting. The activity and administration of SWIG is carried out by a secretary appointed by the board.
Upcoming SWIG Events
Wed, 15 MayThe Castlefield Rooms15 May 2024, 09:30 – 16:00The Castlefield Rooms, 18-20 Castle St, Manchester M3 4LZ, UKSponsored by UDlive
Wed, 10 JulLocation is TBC10 Jul 2024, 09:30 – 16:00Location is TBCSponsor TBC
Wed, 11 SeptUniversity Enterprize Zone, UWE Bristol11 Sept 2024, 09:30 – 16:00University Enterprize Zone, UWE Bristol, Stoke Gifford, Bristol BS34 8QN, UKSponsor TBC
Wed, 06 NovLocation is TBC06 Nov 2024, 09:30 – 16:00Location is TBCSponsor TBC
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Testimonials
Extremely Useful
Within 48 hours of the workshop there has been a lot of LinkedIn traffic saying how useful the workshop was - well done!
Supplier
28 February 2024
Great Networking
Impeccable organisation, a well equipped venue, and exceptional speakers made for an invaluable experience. A resounding 5/5 for the content.
Academic
12 July 2023
Organised and Efficient
An excellent event that I found very informative, interesting and professionally helpful.
Regulator
30 November 2023