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Tuesday, April 1, 2025

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Exhibitor Bump In
Exhibitors must register before setting up booths. Come and register at the front desk, get your badge and set up your booth for the conference. Closed toe shoes must be worn to gain access.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM IXOM Best Tasting Tap Water Heats
The Ixom Best Tasting Tap Water Competition finale is a fun and prestigious competition celebrating the hard work of frontline water operators who keep our drinking water safe and high quality all year round. Vote between NZ and AU to secure the international winner!
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Welcome Reception
Join us in the exhibition hall for a relaxed networking session with fellow exhibitors and attendees. Enjoy light refreshments as you unwind after a productive day of setup.
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Chairman's Reception (Invite Only)
An exclusive welcome event for WIOA Life Members, IDIOTS, VIPs, volunteers, advisory committee members, and other distinguished guests.
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Exhibitor Bump In
Exhibitors must register before setting up booths. Come and register at the front desk, get your badge and set up your booth for the conference. Closed toe shoes must be worn to gain access.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM IXOM Best Tasting Tap Water Heats
The Ixom Best Tasting Tap Water Competition finale is a fun and prestigious competition celebrating the hard work of frontline water operators who keep our drinking water safe and high quality all year round. Vote between NZ and AU to secure the international winner!
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Welcome Reception
Join us in the exhibition hall for a relaxed networking session with fellow exhibitors and attendees. Enjoy light refreshments as you unwind after a productive day of setup.
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Chairman's Reception (Invite Only)
An exclusive welcome event for WIOA Life Members, IDIOTS, VIPs, volunteers, advisory committee members, and other distinguished guests.

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Exhibitor Bump In
Exhibitors must register before setting up booths. Come and register at the front desk, get your badge and set up your booth for the conference. Closed toe shoes must be worn to gain access.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM IXOM Best Tasting Tap Water Heats
The Ixom Best Tasting Tap Water Competition finale is a fun and prestigious competition celebrating the hard work of frontline water operators who keep our drinking water safe and high quality all year round. Vote between NZ and AU to secure the international winner!
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Welcome Reception
Join us in the exhibition hall for a relaxed networking session with fellow exhibitors and attendees. Enjoy light refreshments as you unwind after a productive day of setup.
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Chairman's Reception (Invite Only)
An exclusive welcome event for WIOA Life Members, IDIOTS, VIPs, volunteers, advisory committee members, and other distinguished guests.

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM Women of Water Breakfast
Every year WIOA hosts a Women of Water Breakfast, proudly sponsored by Mass Products. Attendance is free, and it's a perfect chance to connect with fellow women in the water industry before the conference kicks off, all while enjoying a delicious meal at a local café.
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Welcome to Country
9:10 AM - 9:15 AM
Bendigo Council Welcome
9:15 AM - 9:25 AM
Coliban Water Welcome - Damian Wells
9:25 AM - 9:40 AM
Welcome from the Chair
9:40 AM - 10:00 AM
WIOA Welcome and Housekeeping
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Opening Keynote - Victor Perton, The Centre for Optimism
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Morning Tea & Exhibition Viewing
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM Reece+Viadux Main Tapping Competition Heats
Get ready for some fast-paced action! The WIOA Mains Tapping Competition, proudly delivered in partnership with Reece Civil + Viadux, sees teams go head-to-head to tap a water main in the fastest time. Watch as skill, precision, and teamwork are put to the test in this exciting challenge.
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM Improving operational response to water quality emergencies
11:50 AM - 12:10 PM Working as One – Adaptive Management of Sydney Taste & Odour Event
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM Activated Carbon Systems: Can They Keep Up with Proposed PFAS Guideline Levels?
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Wednesday Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM IXOM Best Tasting Tap Water Finals
The Ixom Best Tasting Tap Water Competition finale is a fun and prestigious event celebrating the hard work of frontline water operators who keep our drinking water safe and high quality all year round. Join in to see who will win!
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Operators on the front line - Incident management panel discussion
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea & Exhibition Viewing
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM Operation of MBRs for over 20 years - A history and lessons learnt
3:50 PM - 4:10 PM THE FUTURE IS TRENCHLESS – REHABILITATION OF PRESSURE INFRASTRUCTURE IN NELSON, NZ
4:10 PM - 4:30 PM Alysha Di Martino - Seqwater: Landers Shute WTP Raw water main drain, repair and refill
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Meet The Exhibitors Dinner
Join us for WIOA's 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
Every year WIOA hosts a Women of Water Breakfast, proudly sponsored by Mass Products. Attendance is free, and it's a perfect chance to connect with fellow women in the water industry before the conference kicks off, all while enjoying a delicious meal at a local café.
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Welcome to Country
9:10 AM - 9:15 AM
Bendigo Council Welcome
9:15 AM - 9:25 AM
Coliban Water Welcome - Damian Wells
9:25 AM - 9:40 AM
Welcome from the Chair
9:40 AM - 10:00 AM
WIOA Welcome and Housekeeping
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Opening Keynote - Victor Perton, The Centre for Optimism
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Morning Tea & Exhibition Viewing
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM Reece+Viadux Main Tapping Competition Heats
Get ready for some fast-paced action! The WIOA Mains Tapping Competition, proudly delivered in partnership with Reece Civil + Viadux, sees teams go head-to-head to tap a water main in the fastest time. Watch as skill, precision, and teamwork are put to the test in this exciting challenge.
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM Improving operational response to water quality emergencies
11:50 AM - 12:10 PM Working as One – Adaptive Management of Sydney Taste & Odour Event
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM Activated Carbon Systems: Can They Keep Up with Proposed PFAS Guideline Levels?
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Wednesday Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM IXOM Best Tasting Tap Water Finals
The Ixom Best Tasting Tap Water Competition finale is a fun and prestigious event celebrating the hard work of frontline water operators who keep our drinking water safe and high quality all year round. Join in to see who will win!
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Operators on the front line - Incident management panel discussion
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea & Exhibition Viewing
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM Operation of MBRs for over 20 years - A history and lessons learnt
3:50 PM - 4:10 PM THE FUTURE IS TRENCHLESS – REHABILITATION OF PRESSURE INFRASTRUCTURE IN NELSON, NZ
4:10 PM - 4:30 PM Alysha Di Martino - Seqwater: Landers Shute WTP Raw water main drain, repair and refill
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Meet The Exhibitors Dinner
Join us for WIOA's 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
Every year WIOA hosts a Women of Water Breakfast, proudly sponsored by Mass Products. Attendance is free, and it's a perfect chance to connect with fellow women in the water industry before the conference kicks off, all while enjoying a delicious meal at a local café.
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Welcome to Country
9:10 AM - 9:15 AM
Bendigo Council Welcome
9:15 AM - 9:25 AM
Coliban Water Welcome - Damian Wells
9:25 AM - 9:40 AM
Welcome from the Chair
9:40 AM - 10:00 AM
WIOA Welcome and Housekeeping
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Opening Keynote - Victor Perton, The Centre for Optimism
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Morning Tea & Exhibition Viewing
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM Reece+Viadux Main Tapping Competition Heats
Get ready for some fast-paced action! The WIOA Mains Tapping Competition, proudly delivered in partnership with Reece Civil + Viadux, sees teams go head-to-head to tap a water main in the fastest time. Watch as skill, precision, and teamwork are put to the test in this exciting challenge.
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM Improving operational response to water quality emergencies
11:50 AM - 12:10 PM Working as One – Adaptive Management of Sydney Taste & Odour Event
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM Activated Carbon Systems: Can They Keep Up with Proposed PFAS Guideline Levels?
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Wednesday Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM IXOM Best Tasting Tap Water Finals
The Ixom Best Tasting Tap Water Competition finale is a fun and prestigious event celebrating the hard work of frontline water operators who keep our drinking water safe and high quality all year round. Join in to see who will win!
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Operators on the front line - Incident management panel discussion
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Tea & Exhibition Viewing
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM Operation of MBRs for over 20 years - A history and lessons learnt
3:50 PM - 4:10 PM THE FUTURE IS TRENCHLESS – REHABILITATION OF PRESSURE INFRASTRUCTURE IN NELSON, NZ
4:10 PM - 4:30 PM Alysha Di Martino - Seqwater: Landers Shute WTP Raw water main drain, repair and refill
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Meet The Exhibitors Dinner
Join us for WIOA's 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, April 3, 2025

9:00 AM - 9:20 AM A Solar-Powered EMF Aeration Technology to Enhance Sludge Digestion and Improve Effluent Quality for Water and Wastewater Management
9:20 AM - 9:40 AM Leading with Fresh Eyes
9:40 AM - 10:00 AM Network Operator Development Program 2024
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM Innovative Modular Water Treatment Solutions for Remote Australia: Integrating Chlorination, Carbonation, and Renewable Energy
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM WaterAid Australia Overview of our work
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Morning Tea and Exhibition Viewing
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM Improving oxygen delivery in aerobic wastewater treatment and promoting the growth of nitrifiers using nanobubbles
11:50 AM - 12:10 PM Understanding Site Odour in Real-Time: A Case Study from the Wollert Waste to Energy Facility
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM Men’s Initiative at Central Highlands Water
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Diversity and Inclusion Discussion
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Thursday Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Poster Presentations
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM Control of a Cyanobacteria Bloom in a Recycled Water Dam
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Investing in the Next Generation of Water Industry Experts
2:10 PM - 2:30 PM Practical Application of Flow Imaging Microscopy in Improving Water Quality
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Afternoon Tea and Exhibition Viewing
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Reece+Viadux Main Tapping Competition Finals
The final heats of the WIOA Mains Tapping Competition are here! Proudly delivered in partnership with Reece Civil + Viadux, the top teams will go head-to-head one last time to see who can tap a water main the fastest. Don’t miss the thrilling finale as skill, precision, and teamwork decide the ultimate champion!
6:30 PM - 10:30 PM VIC Awards Dinner
Join us 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. Don’t miss this highlight of the WIOA calendar!
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM A Solar-Powered EMF Aeration Technology to Enhance Sludge Digestion and Improve Effluent Quality for Water and Wastewater Management
9:20 AM - 9:40 AM Leading with Fresh Eyes
9:40 AM - 10:00 AM Network Operator Development Program 2024
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM Innovative Modular Water Treatment Solutions for Remote Australia: Integrating Chlorination, Carbonation, and Renewable Energy
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM WaterAid Australia Overview of our work
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Morning Tea and Exhibition Viewing
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM Improving oxygen delivery in aerobic wastewater treatment and promoting the growth of nitrifiers using nanobubbles
11:50 AM - 12:10 PM Understanding Site Odour in Real-Time: A Case Study from the Wollert Waste to Energy Facility
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM Men’s Initiative at Central Highlands Water
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Diversity and Inclusion Discussion
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Thursday Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Poster Presentations
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM Control of a Cyanobacteria Bloom in a Recycled Water Dam
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Investing in the Next Generation of Water Industry Experts
2:10 PM - 2:30 PM Practical Application of Flow Imaging Microscopy in Improving Water Quality
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Afternoon Tea and Exhibition Viewing
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Reece+Viadux Main Tapping Competition Finals
The final heats of the WIOA Mains Tapping Competition are here! Proudly delivered in partnership with Reece Civil + Viadux, the top teams will go head-to-head one last time to see who can tap a water main the fastest. Don’t miss the thrilling finale as skill, precision, and teamwork decide the ultimate champion!
6:30 PM - 10:30 PM VIC Awards Dinner
Join us 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. Don’t miss this highlight of the WIOA calendar!

9:00 AM - 9:20 AM A Solar-Powered EMF Aeration Technology to Enhance Sludge Digestion and Improve Effluent Quality for Water and Wastewater Management
9:20 AM - 9:40 AM Leading with Fresh Eyes
9:40 AM - 10:00 AM Network Operator Development Program 2024
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM Innovative Modular Water Treatment Solutions for Remote Australia: Integrating Chlorination, Carbonation, and Renewable Energy
10:20 AM - 10:40 AM WaterAid Australia Overview of our work
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Morning Tea and Exhibition Viewing
11:30 AM - 11:50 AM Improving oxygen delivery in aerobic wastewater treatment and promoting the growth of nitrifiers using nanobubbles
11:50 AM - 12:10 PM Understanding Site Odour in Real-Time: A Case Study from the Wollert Waste to Energy Facility
12:10 PM - 12:30 PM Men’s Initiative at Central Highlands Water
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Diversity and Inclusion Discussion
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Thursday Lunch
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Poster Presentations
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM Control of a Cyanobacteria Bloom in a Recycled Water Dam
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM Investing in the Next Generation of Water Industry Experts
2:10 PM - 2:30 PM Practical Application of Flow Imaging Microscopy in Improving Water Quality
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Afternoon Tea and Exhibition Viewing
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM Reece+Viadux Main Tapping Competition Finals
The final heats of the WIOA Mains Tapping Competition are here! Proudly delivered in partnership with Reece Civil + Viadux, the top teams will go head-to-head one last time to see who can tap a water main the fastest. Don’t miss the thrilling finale as skill, precision, and teamwork decide the ultimate champion!
6:30 PM - 10:30 PM VIC Awards Dinner
Join us 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. Don’t miss this highlight of the WIOA calendar!

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