Annual Forum 2025

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Annual Forum 2025

20-Aug-2025

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Registrations are now open for the qldwater 2025 Annual Forum: Courage and Compassion for a Resilient Urban Water Sector which will take place on Wednesday 20 & Thursday 21 August 2025 at the IPWEA-QNT Training Rooms in Eagle Farm, Brisbane.  

Water is a risky business. The qldwater 2025 Annual Forum will tackle the big, complex, and growing risks and opportunities facing Queensland’s water sector. From skills shortages to emerging contaminants, stagnant water/retail prices, psychosocial risks for our workforce, climate whiplash, and tightening regulation; the sector is navigating uncharted waters - together.

Continuing conversations from last year’s forum, we will shine a spotlight on four of the most pressing systemic risks impacting the sustainability, safety, and resilience of urban water services in Queensland. Sessions will combine thought-provoking presentations with hands-on collaboration, giving attendees the opportunity to explore solutions. The sector cannot continue as is - How do we move to scalable change and how do we bring everyone on the journey with us?

The qldwater Annual Forum is our signature event of the year specifically for water service providers, bringing together industry professionals, key stakeholders, and regulatory agencies for two days of networking, learning, and collaboration. This event is a great opportunity for our members to connect, share knowledge, and address challenges facing the water industry in Queensland.

The forum consists of site tours, the Best of the Best Queensland Water Taste Test, Award Dinner and a day of presentations, updates, and discussions on current issues that are of strategic importance to Queensland’s water sector. It is a chance for attendees to deepen their understanding of key industry developments and exchange ideas with peers.

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Program Overview

Wednesday 20 August

08.15 Registration. Tea and coffee
08.45 Opening Plenary
10.10 Morning Tea
11.00 Session 2: Managing Psychosocial Risks for a Risky Sector
12.30 Lunch
13.15 Session 3: A Model of Risk Proportionate Regulation
15.15 Afternoon Tea
15.45 Session 4: The Imperative to Start Change Now
17.00 Forum Close
17.45 Best of the Best Queensland Water Taste Test at Waters Edge
18.00 Gala Awards Dinner at Waters Edge


Thursday 19 August

09.30 - 16.00 Tour 1 Tour 2


Meet our Sponsors and Partners

A big thanks to the organisations that have already signed up to support our event - please click on the button below to learn more about the important role they play in the urban water sector.

Meet our Sponsors

Sponsorship Opportunities

Partnering with the qldwater 2025 Annual Forum will provide your organisation with unparalleled opportunity to increase your profile and enable you to communicate, promote and advertise your product and service to a highly targeted audience.

There are still some sponsorship options available to suit most budgets. Download the sponsorship prospectus or contact Georgina today on 0450 296 240 or email gdavis@qldwater.com.au to discuss your requirements.

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