FLIP Forward : West Yorkshire Flood Innovation Programme conference 2025
Seminar Room 1-3, School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds, Woodhouse, Leeds, LS2 9JT
Monday 24th November 2025
Join us for FLIP Forward, the West Yorkshire Flood Innovation Programme’s (WYFLIP) third annual in-person conference, hosted at the University of Leeds on Monday 24th November 2025.
Celebrating four years of WYFLIP
This year marks our 4th anniversary. Since its launch, WYFLIP has brought together communities, authorities, researchers, and businesses to co-design solutions that strengthen flood resilience across West Yorkshire. FLIP Forward is an opportunity to reflect on our progress, learn from good practice, and set new priorities for the year ahead.
Our 2025 theme is: Improving communication — engagement between flood-prone communities, risk management authorities, and businesses.
What to expect on the day
The day concludes with an optional limited-ticket performance of Inundated — a creative exploration of flood stories and resilience, presented by Prof Steve Scott-Bottoms and Dr Milo Harris. Please use the separate Ticket source booking link to reserve your space - tickets will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
Event Details
FLIP Forward:
📍 Location: Seminar Rooms 1-3, School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds.
📅 Date and Time: Monday, 24th November, 2025. 9.00 AM- 16.00 PM
Inundated [Please RSVP separately]:
📍 Location: Brewery Tap pub, Upstairs room, 18 New Station St, Leeds LS1 5DL
📅 Date and Time: Monday, 24th November, 2025. 17.30 PM - 19.00 PM
Agenda Highlights
Celebrating four years of WYFLIP
This year marks our 4th anniversary. Since its launch, WYFLIP has brought together communities, authorities, researchers, and businesses to co-design solutions that strengthen flood resilience across West Yorkshire. FLIP Forward is an opportunity to reflect on our progress, learn from good practice, and set new priorities for the year ahead.
Our 2025 theme is: Improving communication — engagement between flood-prone communities, risk management authorities, and businesses.
What to expect on the day
- An interactive programme with updates on WYFLIP’s projects and achievements
- Dedicated time for discussion of WYFLIP projects and future opportunities
- Workshops led by external experts in communication, engagement, and co-production
- Space for networking, reflection, and shaping future priorities together
The day concludes with an optional limited-ticket performance of Inundated — a creative exploration of flood stories and resilience, presented by Prof Steve Scott-Bottoms and Dr Milo Harris. Please use the separate Ticket source booking link to reserve your space - tickets will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
Event Details
FLIP Forward:
📍 Location: Seminar Rooms 1-3, School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds.
📅 Date and Time: Monday, 24th November, 2025. 9.00 AM- 16.00 PM
Inundated [Please RSVP separately]:
📍 Location: Brewery Tap pub, Upstairs room, 18 New Station St, Leeds LS1 5DL
📅 Date and Time: Monday, 24th November, 2025. 17.30 PM - 19.00 PM
Agenda Highlights
| 09:00-09:30 | Arrival and welcome |
| 09:30-10:30 | Session 1 ‘What the FLIP?’ - Reflections on the past year & future directions |
| 10:30-11:00 | Refreshment break |
| 11:00-13:00 | Session 2 ‘On the FLIP side’ – Presentations and small group discussion on three WYFLIP projects: Mental Health and wellbeing for flood risk communities, Digital Smart Flood Warning Systems, and Blue Green Infrastructure Training Programme. |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch break |
| 14:00-15:45 | Session 3 ‘FLIP out’ – Interactive workshops with external experts. Choose two expert-led workshops focused on improving flood-related communication and engagement.
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| 15:45-16:00 | Wrap up session and conference closure |
| 17:30-19:00 | Inundated, a flood focused performance by Prof Steve Scott-Bottoms and Dr Milo Harris (optional, limited tickets available) Please sign up separately via ticket source |
