The 2025 North Queensland Conference in Cairns will explore the theme of The Water Rollercoaster: Thriving in Extremes
The Water Rollercoaster: Thriving in Extremes
North Queensland’s water story is one of extremes - floods, droughts, and everything in between.
The 2025 North Queensland Conference in Cairns will explore how the water industry, local communities, and infrastructure providers can not only survive but thrive in these volatile conditions.
With factors such as population growth, skills shortages, and infrastructure pressures adding further complexity, resilience and innovation in water management have never been more critical.
The conference seeks to provide a forum to showcase the resilience and adaptability of the water industry and our community, ensuring that communities can thrive despite the challenges posed by the unpredictable nature of water availability. We look to INSPIRE individuals through SHARED experiences and CONNECTED membership.
Call For Papers
Submit your abstract to present at the North Queensland Conference 2025. Closing 19 March:
Conference & Exhibition
| Date | Thursday, 7 August - Friday, 8 August 2025 |
| Time | 8:30am - 5:00pm AEST |
| Venue | Pullman Reef Hotel Casino |
| Address | Wharf St, Cairns |
Welcome Networking Function
| Date | Wednesday, 6 August 2025 |
| Time | 6:00pm - 8:00pm AEST |
| Venue | To be advised |
| Cost | To be advised [in addition to Conference Registration] |
Conference Dinner
| Date | Wednesday, 7 August 2025 |
| Time | 6:30pm - 10:00pm AEST |
| Venue | To be advised |
| Cost | Included in the conference registration |
Registrations will open in April.
All registration types include:
- All day catering on your selected days of the conference (day only or full conference)
- Conference dinner on Thursday, 7 August
- Optional add on for Welcome Networking Function on Wednesday, 6 August
If you wish to find out more about AWA's membership benefits, contact membership@awa.asn.au.
Accommodation
Discounted accommodation is available at the Pullman Reef Hotel Casino (Conference Venue)
To book, please call the hotel on 07 4030 8888, or email reservations@reefcasino.com.au with the code: 0806AWAC
For more information please contact:
EVENT:
Kylie Pinwill, QLD Member Engagement Manager | Ph: 02 9467 0055 | E: KPinwill@awa.asn.au
Laura Steffan, Senior Events Manager | P: 02 9467 8408 | E: lsteffan@awa.asn.au
EXHIBITION:
Michael Silber, Exhibition and Events Manager | P: 02 9467 8428 | E: msilber@awa.asn.au
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Troy Waite, Partnerships and Sponsorships Manager | P: 02 9467 8426 | E: twaite@awa.asn.au