It's time! Connected by Water 2024 is now open for registration!
Connected by Water will focus on where water underpins economic prosperity, communities, the environment and Indigenous connection to Country with themes including:
Our bi-annual Young Water Professionals Conference is combined with Connected by Water, offering a unique opportunity for our Young Professionals to reach a broader audience.
Through technical content, site tours, networking and social functions, we will build relationships and foster opportunities to work together in the future.
Below are selected program highlights;
WEDNESDAY 28 FEBRUARY - DAY ONE
Diversity the key to growing the next generation of water treatment gurus Giyan Dharmadasa and Jessica Ren, Sydney Water
Roadmap for Circular Economy Integration in Wastewater and Desalination Plants Dr. Meena Yadav, Isle Utilities and Vanessa Moscovis, Water Corporation
THURSDAY 29 FEBRUARY – DAY TWO
Environmental, Social and Governance: A process, not an outcome for Water Corporation Nadine Riethmuller, Water Corporation
Cape Town Day Zero: Lessons learned and water supply adaptation in a changing climate Corne Engelbrecht, Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec
FRIDAY 1 MARCH – DAY THREE
Partnering with communities for sustainable solutions Leah Sertorio, Engineers Without Borders Australia
Water for Hydrogen - Charting the course amidst uncertainty Daniel Visser and Elaine Pang, GHD
Young Professionals Networking Event
Developed with Young Professionals, open to all
Date: Wednesday, 28 February
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm AWST
Venue: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Address: 21 Mounts Bay Rd, Perth WA 6000
Conference & Exhibition
Date: Wednesday 28 February - Friday, 1 March 2024
Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm AWST
Venue: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Address: 21 Mounts Bay Rd, Perth WA 6000
Early Bird Registration is available now until 19 January, 2024
Travel & Accommodation
Accommodation Link is the official accommodation provider for Connected by Water. They have negotiated accommodation discounts and secured a limited number of reduced-rate hotel rooms to make your trip to Perth cost affordable. Book early to secure the best discounts!
Why Perth?
Not just a location, but a destination. Extend your stay to experience all that Perth and the surrounding regions have to offer; from nature and wildlife, beaches and waterways, Indigenous experiences, wine regions, arts and culture. It's a capital city with Perthonality.
Site Tours
Site tours are currently in development and will be a key part of our program. Don’t miss your opportunity to experience sites that are unique to the West and different to what you can see elsewhere in Australia.
Trade Exhibition
Connected by Water at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre will have a limited number of Exhibition spaces available allowing your business to interact with conference delegates to showcase products, services and innovations. Be quick to secure your spot!
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS AND SPONSORS
Principal Partner
Conference Sponsors
Conference Dinner Sponsor
Young Water Professionals
Program Sponsor
Young Water Professionals
Networking Event Sponsor
Happy Hour Sponsor
Coffee Cart Sponsor
Business Event Supporter
Event Supporter
If you'd like to discuss sponsorship for the conference, contact: Troy Waite Partnerships and Sponsorships Manager Phone:02 9467 8426 Email:twaite@awa.asn.au
