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QWater'23

Icon of a calendar 9 Nov, 2023 - 10 Nov, 2023 | Small clock icon 8.30am – 5.30pm AEST | Icon of a map pin Hilton Brisbane

The QWater'23 Conference themed "Making This Decade Matter" will focus on the critical period ahead for water in Queensland.

 

QWater'23 aims to emphasize the urgency and significance of the practical steps and actions that need to be taken to ensure the long-term sustainability of water for our many needs. 

The conference will explore learnings and industry reflections from our past efforts, the innovative approaches going forward, and the transformation needed to address the challenges of population growth, accessibility and equity, climate change, and water scarcity. 

By fostering collaboration among researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders, the conference seeks to drive meaningful change, empowering Queensland to navigate the coming decade with optimism and confidence.

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Event Details

Conference & Exhibition

Date Thursday, 9 November - Friday, 10 November 2023
Time 8:30am - 5:30pm AEST
Venue Hilton Brisbane 
Address 190 Elizabeth ST, Brisbane City QLD, 4000

Site Tour - Sunwater Rocklea Hydraulics Laboratory

Date Wednesday, 8 November
Time 2:00pm - 5:00pm AEST
Collection Point

Hilton Brisbane 
190 Elizabeth ST, Brisbane City QLD, 4000

Cost

Member $30 | Non-Member $45 [available as an add on to a conference registration]

Details

Join us to visit Sunwater’s Rocklea Hydraulics Laboratory, the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere, which is undergoing a significant upgrade. Find out more.

Welcome Reception (sponsored by Aurecon)

Date Wednesday, 8 November
Time 6:00pm - 8:00pm AEST
Venue Friday's Riverside
Address Riverside Centre, 123 Eagle St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Cost Members $65 | Non-Members $90 [available as an add on to a conference registration]

Conference Dinner (sponsored by Pacific Bio)

Date Thursday, 9 November
Time 6:30pm - 9:30pm AEST
Venue Hilton Brisbane 
Address 190 Elizabeth ST, Brisbane City QLD, 4000
Cost

Included in a full Conference registration
Members $140 | Non-Members $195 [available as an add on to a one day registration]

Great Debate (including Closing Drinks)
Date Friday, 10 November
Time 4:00pm - 6:00pm AEST
Venue Hilton Brisbane 
Address 190 Elizabeth ST, Brisbane City QLD, 4000
Cost

Included in a full Conference registration or Register for the Debate Only 
Members $40 | Non-Members $60

Registration

Registration is now closed. If you have any enquiries about registration please email events@awa.asn.au.

If you wish to find out more about AWA's membership benefits, contact membership@awa.asn.au.

Registration Type Member  Concession Member Non-Member
Early Bird Full Registration (available until 20 October)
All day catering + Conference Dinner on Thursday
Optional add on for Welcome Reception on Wednesday 
 CLOSED
Early Bird One Day Registration (available until 20 October)
Morning  tea, Lunch and Afternoon tea for one day only
Optional add on for Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner
 CLOSED
Early Bird Full Registration + 1 Year AWA Membership (available until 20 October)
All day catering + Conference Dinner on Thursday
Optional add on for Welcome Reception on Wednesday 
CLOSED
Standard Full Registration
All day catering + Conference Dinner on Thursday
Optional add on for Welcome Reception on Wednesday 
$860.00 $645.00 $1,200.00
Standard One Day Registration
Morning  tea, Lunch and Afternoon tea for one day only
Optional add on for Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner
$515.00 $390.00 $720.00
Standard Full Registration + 1 Year AWA Membership
All day catering + Conference Dinner on Thursday
Optional add on for Welcome Reception on Wednesday 
N/A N/A $1,100.00

*Early bird rates are available until 20 October 2023, Concession Member rates apply to AWA Concession Members (students, retirees and YWPs under the age of 25), Welcome Reception and Optional Site Tours are not included in Conference Registration and can be added at additional cost.

Accommodation
Discounted accommodation rates are available at Hilton Brisbane. 
To book, use this link for 20% off the best available rate. Add the group code to access the discount: GAWAB.
Alternatively, you can call Hilton Brisbane Reservations and quote the group code. 

Exhibition
To find out about exhibition opportunities, contact Michael:

Exhibition Enquiry

For more information please contact:
EVENT:
Elyse Gradwell, Event Manager | Ph: 02 9467 8414 | E: egradwell@awa.asn.au
Carlie Sargent, QLD Member Engagement Manager | Ph: 02 9467 8451 | E: csargent@awa.asn.au
EXHIBITION:
Michael Silber, Exhibition and Events Manager | P: 02 9467 8428 | E: msilber@awa.asn.au 
SPONSORSHIP:
Troy Waite, Partnerships and Sponsorships Manager | P: 02 9467 8426 | E: twaite@awa.asn.au 

Thank you to our QWater'23 Sponsors:
 
Host Sponsor
Urban utilities
  Principal Sponsors  
Arup red Veolia 300x75 Sunwater
Welcome Reception Sponsor Conference Dinner Sponsor Best Paper Sponsor
Aurecon 190x48 PACBIO_POS_HRZ

 

University of Queensland
Conference Lunch Sponsors Coffee Cart Sponsor
 BecaHunter_BLK

 

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Utility Supporters and Safety Program Sponsors

 

Urban utilities

 

 

City-of-Gold-Coast

 

 

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Unitywater

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Redland City Council

 

 

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