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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Exhibitor Bump In
Exhibitor bump in and booth set up. Closed toe shoes must be worn. Please collect your badges from the registration desk.
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM First Exhibitor Safety Induction
All exhibitors are required to attend one of the safety induction briefings, which will outline key procedures and safety requirements for bump-in and bump-out.
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM Second Exhibitor Safety Induction
All exhibitors are required to attend one of the safety induction briefings, which will outline key procedures and safety requirements for bump-in and bump-out.
7:00 PM - 10:30 PM Chairman's Reception
An exclusive evening to celebrate WIOA’s incredible sponsors, Life Members, IDIOTs, volunteers and VIPs. This invite-only event offers a relaxed night of drinks, canapés and conversation before the conference begins.
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Exhibitor Bump In
Exhibitor bump in and booth set up. Closed toe shoes must be worn. Please collect your badges from the registration desk.
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM First Exhibitor Safety Induction
All exhibitors are required to attend one of the safety induction briefings, which will outline key procedures and safety requirements for bump-in and bump-out.
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM Second Exhibitor Safety Induction
All exhibitors are required to attend one of the safety induction briefings, which will outline key procedures and safety requirements for bump-in and bump-out.
7:00 PM - 10:30 PM Chairman's Reception
An exclusive evening to celebrate WIOA’s incredible sponsors, Life Members, IDIOTs, volunteers and VIPs. This invite-only event offers a relaxed night of drinks, canapés and conversation before the conference begins.

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Exhibitor Bump In
Exhibitor bump in and booth set up. Closed toe shoes must be worn. Please collect your badges from the registration desk.
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM First Exhibitor Safety Induction
All exhibitors are required to attend one of the safety induction briefings, which will outline key procedures and safety requirements for bump-in and bump-out.
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM Second Exhibitor Safety Induction
All exhibitors are required to attend one of the safety induction briefings, which will outline key procedures and safety requirements for bump-in and bump-out.
7:00 PM - 10:30 PM Chairman's Reception
An exclusive evening to celebrate WIOA’s incredible sponsors, Life Members, IDIOTs, volunteers and VIPs. This invite-only event offers a relaxed night of drinks, canapés and conversation before the conference begins.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Women of Water Breakfast
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Pressure Ready: Building Mental Strength and Safer Crews Through Self-Leadership
Belinda Chapman - Belinda Chapman Leadership
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Morning Tea and Exhibition Viewing
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM Cherbourg's Journey to being funded
Jackson Cobbo & Matthew Bock - Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council
11:50 AM - 12:10 PM When Cracks Appear: Resilience for Gympie
Emma Fisher and Luke Maher - Gympie Regional Council
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM Implementation of Field App
Gregg Edwards - Midcoast Council
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Wednesday Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM IXOM Water of Origin Competiton
Cheer on the champions! Watch NSW’s Richmond Valley Council face off against QLD’s Gympie Regional Council in the ultimate Water of Origin Taste Test – state winners battling for national bragging rights.
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM Effectively Addressing Community Concerns through Data Transparency and Open Communication
Roland Du Toit - Envirosuite
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Low-cost Cryptosporidium Screen Test to Identify High Risk Swimming Pools
Seak Ly - Sydney Water
2:10 PM - 2:30 PM Strategic change to Maintenance Delivery Model
Matthew McNamara - Seqwater
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea and Exhibition Viewing
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Mains Tapping Competition Heats
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM Glenmore water treatment plant upgrade
Ashley Reidy - Rockhampton Regional Council
3:50 PM - 4:10 PM FNQ and Townsville Mutual Aid Initiative
Ben Ingram - Unitywater
4:10 PM - 4:30 PM Innovate to Safeguard: Bridging the Gap Between Utilities and Construction
Mell Greenall - Before You Dig
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Meet The Exhibitors Dinner
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Women of Water Breakfast
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Pressure Ready: Building Mental Strength and Safer Crews Through Self-Leadership
Belinda Chapman - Belinda Chapman Leadership
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Morning Tea and Exhibition Viewing
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM Cherbourg's Journey to being funded
Jackson Cobbo & Matthew Bock - Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council
11:50 AM - 12:10 PM When Cracks Appear: Resilience for Gympie
Emma Fisher and Luke Maher - Gympie Regional Council
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM Implementation of Field App
Gregg Edwards - Midcoast Council
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Wednesday Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM IXOM Water of Origin Competiton
Cheer on the champions! Watch NSW’s Richmond Valley Council face off against QLD’s Gympie Regional Council in the ultimate Water of Origin Taste Test – state winners battling for national bragging rights.
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM Effectively Addressing Community Concerns through Data Transparency and Open Communication
Roland Du Toit - Envirosuite
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Low-cost Cryptosporidium Screen Test to Identify High Risk Swimming Pools
Seak Ly - Sydney Water
2:10 PM - 2:30 PM Strategic change to Maintenance Delivery Model
Matthew McNamara - Seqwater
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea and Exhibition Viewing
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Mains Tapping Competition Heats
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM Glenmore water treatment plant upgrade
Ashley Reidy - Rockhampton Regional Council
3:50 PM - 4:10 PM FNQ and Townsville Mutual Aid Initiative
Ben Ingram - Unitywater
4:10 PM - 4:30 PM Innovate to Safeguard: Bridging the Gap Between Utilities and Construction
Mell Greenall - Before You Dig
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Meet The Exhibitors Dinner

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Women of Water Breakfast
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Pressure Ready: Building Mental Strength and Safer Crews Through Self-Leadership
Belinda Chapman - Belinda Chapman Leadership
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Morning Tea and Exhibition Viewing
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM Cherbourg's Journey to being funded
Jackson Cobbo & Matthew Bock - Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council
11:50 AM - 12:10 PM When Cracks Appear: Resilience for Gympie
Emma Fisher and Luke Maher - Gympie Regional Council
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM Implementation of Field App
Gregg Edwards - Midcoast Council
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Wednesday Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM IXOM Water of Origin Competiton
Cheer on the champions! Watch NSW’s Richmond Valley Council face off against QLD’s Gympie Regional Council in the ultimate Water of Origin Taste Test – state winners battling for national bragging rights.
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM Effectively Addressing Community Concerns through Data Transparency and Open Communication
Roland Du Toit - Envirosuite
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Low-cost Cryptosporidium Screen Test to Identify High Risk Swimming Pools
Seak Ly - Sydney Water
2:10 PM - 2:30 PM Strategic change to Maintenance Delivery Model
Matthew McNamara - Seqwater
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea and Exhibition Viewing
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Mains Tapping Competition Heats
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM Glenmore water treatment plant upgrade
Ashley Reidy - Rockhampton Regional Council
3:50 PM - 4:10 PM FNQ and Townsville Mutual Aid Initiative
Ben Ingram - Unitywater
4:10 PM - 4:30 PM Innovate to Safeguard: Bridging the Gap Between Utilities and Construction
Mell Greenall - Before You Dig
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Meet The Exhibitors Dinner

Thursday, October 30, 2025

9:00 AM - 9:20 AM Breaking Down Barriers – Training, Trades and the Future of Water Operators
Sarah Hendry - Queensland Water Directorate
9:20 AM - 9:40 AM Navigating Capital Upgrades from an Operational Perspective
Scott Collis - Veolia
9:40 AM - 10:00 AM Fraser Coast's Sludge Upgrade: Smarter Solutions for Dewatering Challenges
Phillip King and Clinton Horne - Fraser Coast Regional Council
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM Investigating the Impact of Recycled water use on soil, groundwater and vegetation at Moranbah
Tahir Kahn - Isaac Regional Council
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Morning Tea & Exhibition Viewing
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM EPR Rehabilitation of Asbestos-Cement Pipeline
Steve Nash - CAF Consulting
11:50 AM - 12:10 PM Fraser's Coast Success with IXOM's THM Removal System, Complying with Current & Future THM Regulations
Pamela El Jbeily - IXOM
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM A Novel Aeration Technology Improves Sludge Digestion and Effluent Quality in Water and Wastewater Management
Kruti Shukla - E M Fluids Inc.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Thursday Lunch
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM BuildSkills Australia - 10 year Water Sector Workforce Road Map
Linda Roberts - Build Skills
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Empowering sewer operations teams with rapid on-site detection and monitoring of sewage contamination
David Sharley - Bio2lab Pty Ltd
2:10 PM - 2:30 PM Valve & Hydrant Covers Recycling & Re-Use
Anthony Favero - Daemco
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea & Exhibition Viewing
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Mains Tapping Competition Finals
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM Building PE water supply pipelines to last 100 years and beyond
Mark Habel - Plasson
3:50 PM - 4:10 PM Smart Groundwater Management: Real-Time Nitrate Monitoring for Safe and Sustainable Water
Bella Garg - ABB
4:10 PM - 4:30 PM
Low-Energy Framework for PFAS Detection and Remediation in Water Operations
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM QLD Awards Dinner
Don’t miss this highlight of the WIOA calendar! Join us for an unforgettable evening at the WIOA Gala Awards Dinner, celebrating excellence in the water industry. Enjoy a night of networking, great food, and recognising outstanding achievements. This prestigious event honours innovation, dedication, and success, uniting professionals who make a difference.
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM Breaking Down Barriers – Training, Trades and the Future of Water Operators
Sarah Hendry - Queensland Water Directorate
9:20 AM - 9:40 AM Navigating Capital Upgrades from an Operational Perspective
Scott Collis - Veolia
9:40 AM - 10:00 AM Fraser Coast's Sludge Upgrade: Smarter Solutions for Dewatering Challenges
Phillip King and Clinton Horne - Fraser Coast Regional Council
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM Investigating the Impact of Recycled water use on soil, groundwater and vegetation at Moranbah
Tahir Kahn - Isaac Regional Council
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Morning Tea & Exhibition Viewing
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM EPR Rehabilitation of Asbestos-Cement Pipeline
Steve Nash - CAF Consulting
11:50 AM - 12:10 PM Fraser's Coast Success with IXOM's THM Removal System, Complying with Current & Future THM Regulations
Pamela El Jbeily - IXOM
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM A Novel Aeration Technology Improves Sludge Digestion and Effluent Quality in Water and Wastewater Management
Kruti Shukla - E M Fluids Inc.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Thursday Lunch
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM BuildSkills Australia - 10 year Water Sector Workforce Road Map
Linda Roberts - Build Skills
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Empowering sewer operations teams with rapid on-site detection and monitoring of sewage contamination
David Sharley - Bio2lab Pty Ltd
2:10 PM - 2:30 PM Valve & Hydrant Covers Recycling & Re-Use
Anthony Favero - Daemco
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea & Exhibition Viewing
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Mains Tapping Competition Finals
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM Building PE water supply pipelines to last 100 years and beyond
Mark Habel - Plasson
3:50 PM - 4:10 PM Smart Groundwater Management: Real-Time Nitrate Monitoring for Safe and Sustainable Water
Bella Garg - ABB
4:10 PM - 4:30 PM
Low-Energy Framework for PFAS Detection and Remediation in Water Operations
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM QLD Awards Dinner
Don’t miss this highlight of the WIOA calendar! Join us for an unforgettable evening at the WIOA Gala Awards Dinner, celebrating excellence in the water industry. Enjoy a night of networking, great food, and recognising outstanding achievements. This prestigious event honours innovation, dedication, and success, uniting professionals who make a difference.

9:00 AM - 9:20 AM Breaking Down Barriers – Training, Trades and the Future of Water Operators
Sarah Hendry - Queensland Water Directorate
9:20 AM - 9:40 AM Navigating Capital Upgrades from an Operational Perspective
Scott Collis - Veolia
9:40 AM - 10:00 AM Fraser Coast's Sludge Upgrade: Smarter Solutions for Dewatering Challenges
Phillip King and Clinton Horne - Fraser Coast Regional Council
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM Investigating the Impact of Recycled water use on soil, groundwater and vegetation at Moranbah
Tahir Kahn - Isaac Regional Council
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Morning Tea & Exhibition Viewing
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM EPR Rehabilitation of Asbestos-Cement Pipeline
Steve Nash - CAF Consulting
11:50 AM - 12:10 PM Fraser's Coast Success with IXOM's THM Removal System, Complying with Current & Future THM Regulations
Pamela El Jbeily - IXOM
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM A Novel Aeration Technology Improves Sludge Digestion and Effluent Quality in Water and Wastewater Management
Kruti Shukla - E M Fluids Inc.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Thursday Lunch
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM BuildSkills Australia - 10 year Water Sector Workforce Road Map
Linda Roberts - Build Skills
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Empowering sewer operations teams with rapid on-site detection and monitoring of sewage contamination
David Sharley - Bio2lab Pty Ltd
2:10 PM - 2:30 PM Valve & Hydrant Covers Recycling & Re-Use
Anthony Favero - Daemco
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea & Exhibition Viewing
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Mains Tapping Competition Finals
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM Building PE water supply pipelines to last 100 years and beyond
Mark Habel - Plasson
3:50 PM - 4:10 PM Smart Groundwater Management: Real-Time Nitrate Monitoring for Safe and Sustainable Water
Bella Garg - ABB
4:10 PM - 4:30 PM
Low-Energy Framework for PFAS Detection and Remediation in Water Operations
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM QLD Awards Dinner
Don’t miss this highlight of the WIOA calendar! Join us for an unforgettable evening at the WIOA Gala Awards Dinner, celebrating excellence in the water industry. Enjoy a night of networking, great food, and recognising outstanding achievements. This prestigious event honours innovation, dedication, and success, uniting professionals who make a difference.

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