Registrations are now open for the 2026 VicWater Annual Conference!

Our theme for this year’s Annual Conference is Celebrating Excellence: Leading the way forward and will highlight accomplishments, leadership and impact across the water industry, as we go back to basics with a renewed focus on our core business of managing and providing essential water and wastewater services to the Victorian community.

Tailored exclusively to senior management and board directors, the VicWater Annual Conference aims to challenge and provoke the issues that matter and shape the Victorian water industry.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of our premier event, secure your place now!

Key Details
  • When:  8 – 10 September

  • Where:   RACV City Club
    501 Bourke Street, Melbourne

Keynote Speakers

We are also pleased to announce our keynote speakers below:

Day 1 - Stephen Scheeler

Stephen Scheeler is the former CEO of Facebook Australia and New Zealand, where he helped scale the company into a global technology leader.

Today, he is a leading voice on digital disruption, AI, and leadership, known for his engaging storytelling and practical insights drawn from his experience in big tech.

Day 2 - Carla McGrath

Carla McGrath is a proud Torres Strait Islander woman, powerful advocate and co-founder and director of Turnstone Collective, an indigenous consultancy leading generational change, community engagement, cultural shift, and organisational strategy.

Carla works across sectors to support organisations and communities to grow and adapt, while serving on several key boards and advisory groups.

Further Information

Take a look at our conference webpage to see the program, speaker line up, venue, accommodation and ticketing details.

4/06/2026
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