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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 food, drinks 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 food, drinks 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 food, drinks and conversation before the conference begins.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Women of Water Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Opening Plenary
Join us for a warm welcome from WIOA, some key updates about the association and a summary of what to expect from the conference.
9:45 AM - 10:20 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
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 Valve & Hydrant Covers Recycling & Re-Use
Anthony Favero - Daemco
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Wednesday Lunch
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM Effectively Addressing Community Concerns through Data Transparency and Open Communication
Nicholas Spurrett - 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 Heat One
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
A relaxed evening of networking, delicious food, and drinks. This casual event provides the perfect opportunity to connect with industry exhibitors, share insights, and build relationships in a friendly, informal atmosphere.
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Women of Water Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Opening Plenary
Join us for a warm welcome from WIOA, some key updates about the association and a summary of what to expect from the conference.
9:45 AM - 10:20 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
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 Valve & Hydrant Covers Recycling & Re-Use
Anthony Favero - Daemco
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Wednesday Lunch
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM Effectively Addressing Community Concerns through Data Transparency and Open Communication
Nicholas Spurrett - 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 Heat One
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
A relaxed evening of networking, delicious food, and drinks. This casual event provides the perfect opportunity to connect with industry exhibitors, share insights, and build relationships in a friendly, informal atmosphere.

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Women of Water Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM Opening Plenary
Join us for a warm welcome from WIOA, some key updates about the association and a summary of what to expect from the conference.
9:45 AM - 10:20 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
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 Valve & Hydrant Covers Recycling & Re-Use
Anthony Favero - Daemco
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Wednesday Lunch
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM Effectively Addressing Community Concerns through Data Transparency and Open Communication
Nicholas Spurrett - 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 Heat One
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
A relaxed evening of networking, delicious food, and drinks. This casual event provides the perfect opportunity to connect with industry exhibitors, share insights, and build relationships in a friendly, informal atmosphere.

Thursday, October 30, 2025

9:00 AM - 9:20 AM Breaking Down Barriers – Training, Trades and the Future of Water Operators
Sarah Henry - 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
Steve Marshall - Bio2lab Pty Ltd
2:10 PM - 2:30 PM Implementation of Field App
Gregg Edwards - Midcoast Council
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea & Exhibition Viewing
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Mains Tapping Competition Heat Two
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
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM QLD Awards Dinner
Don’t miss this highlight of the WIOA calendar! Join us at the Brothers Sports Club for an unforgettable evening at the WIOA 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 Henry - 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
Steve Marshall - Bio2lab Pty Ltd
2:10 PM - 2:30 PM Implementation of Field App
Gregg Edwards - Midcoast Council
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea & Exhibition Viewing
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Mains Tapping Competition Heat Two
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
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM QLD Awards Dinner
Don’t miss this highlight of the WIOA calendar! Join us at the Brothers Sports Club for an unforgettable evening at the WIOA 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 Henry - 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
Steve Marshall - Bio2lab Pty Ltd
2:10 PM - 2:30 PM Implementation of Field App
Gregg Edwards - Midcoast Council
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea & Exhibition Viewing
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Mains Tapping Competition Heat Two
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
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM QLD Awards Dinner
Don’t miss this highlight of the WIOA calendar! Join us at the Brothers Sports Club for an unforgettable evening at the WIOA 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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