Moderator: Tom Heap

Tom Heap is best known as a presenter on BBC’s Countryfile and Radio 4’s Costing the Earth, where he explores rural and environmental issues with depth and passion. A former BBC Rural Affairs Correspondent, he has also reported for Panorama and fronted Animal 24:7. Since 2012, Tom has directed and presented for Checked Shirt TV Ltd, bringing his journalistic pedigree to diverse projects. His career began at Sky News before rising through the BBC trainee scheme, even broadcasting live from Everest base camp. A versatile and engaging speaker, Tom regularly chairs discussions at major science, environment, and rural affairs events.

Details

• When: Tuesday 23rd June 2026 10:00 – 11:00am
• Keynote panel: Plumbing as a Catalyst: Circular Solutions for a Water-Secure Future (1hr panel)