Stories, Struggles & Successes | Black History Month Episode 1
To mark Black History Month, the Skewdio brings together Dana James-Edwards, Philip Barnaby and Haarovyn Sidi, moderated by Christina Savvas, for the first in a series of conversations exploring Black experiences, careers and the stories behind them.
Recorded in the Skewdio studio, the conversation moves beyond job titles and achievements to the lived experiences that have shaped each journey. From challenges and barriers to moments of pride, progress and success, it’s an open and deeply personal discussion filled with honesty, reflection and some powerful moments.
2 Oct 2026
Inside the IWA Operations Challenge: Building a Global Gamified Experience
In this episode in the Skewdio, Eloise Blaxall, Bethany Jordan, Gurvinder Badesha and Tony Summerscales come together to explore the story behind the IWA Operations Challenge and what it takes to bring an ambitious idea to life on an international stage.
From building the challenge from the ground up to creating an immersive, gamified experience, they unpack the thinking, technology and collaboration behind an entirely new way of putting operational skills to the test.
They also explore the international ambition behind the challenge, bringing together teams from across the global water community to test their decision-making, teamwork and problem-solving in a fast-paced, interactive environment.
With the first teams preparing to take on the challenge in Glasgow, this episode goes behind the scenes of the journey from concept to delivery, the people who made it possible and why gamification could offer a powerful new way to engage with real-world industry challenges.
Press play to discover how the IWA Operations Challenge was built, and what awaits the teams in Glasgow.
2 Oct 2026
Making Waves: The Road to IWA Glasgow
In our latest episode in the Skewdio, Making Waves: The Road to IWA Glasgow, Christina Savvas is joined by Eloise Blaxall and Bethany Jordan to take us behind the scenes of Skewb’s journey to the International Water Association World Water Congress & Exhibition in Glasgow.
From the months of planning and collaboration to bringing the experience to life, they explore what it takes to prepare for one of the biggest events in the global water calendar, and the thinking behind Skewb’s presence at the Congress.
They also dive into the creative side of the journey, from building a distinctive Skewb experience to the story behind our official tartan licensing and how brand, place and personality have come together for Glasgow.
With IWA Glasgow just around the corner, this is a look at the people, planning and ideas behind the scenes, and what we’re most looking forward to when the doors finally open.
Press play to hear how Skewb is getting ready to make waves in Glasgow.
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