
CONFERENCE THEME
Environmental Stewardship: Caring for Country and advancing sustainability in the Victorian water sector
The Victorian water industry demonstrates unwavering commitment to addressing the challenges of our changing climate through innovative strategies, sustainable practices, and collaborative efforts.
The 2024 conference will focus on the environment as we explore how to care for Country and embrace environmental stewardship.
Through insightful discussions and shared experiences, we aim to inspire a collective dedication to ensuring a resilient and sustainable water future for generations to come.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Tuesday 10 September
Wednesday 11 September
Conference Day 1 Program
8:30am Registration, The Ballroom Foyer
9 am to 5 pm: Conference, The Ballroom, The Langham Melbourne
Annual Conference Dinner
6.30 pm: Pre-Dinner Drinks, The Ballroom Foyer
7 pm: Sit down Dinner, The Ballroom, The Langham Melbourne
Thursday 12 September
Conference Day 2 Program
8:45 am to 1 pm: The Ballroom, The Langham Melbourne
Day 1 Program
Wednesday 11 September
Day 2 Program
Thursday 12 September
SPEAKERS

DAY 1 KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Professor Tim Flannery

Day 2 KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Victor Steffensen

The Hon. Harriet Shing
Minister for Water

David Middleton
Chair, VicWater

Jo Lim
CEO, VicWater

Phin Ziebell
Head of Research, TCV

Rebecca Billings
Commissioner, ESC

Lee Miezis
CEO, EPA
Kasper Maat
Director, Regulatory Compliance and Operations (Environment), Dept. Health

Dr Katrina Wruck
Research Fellow, School of Chemistry and Physics, Queensland University of Technology

Steve Cusworth
Managing Director at FPL Advisory

Maria Marshall
Partner, Maddocks

Jason Cotton
Program Director, Intelligent Water Networks (IWN)

Tai Hollingsbee
Head of Sustainability, Asia Pacific, GHD

Jo Murdoch
Managing Director, North East Water
Dr Nerina Di Lorenzo
Managing Director, Melbourne Water

Abby Farmer
Acting Director Resilient Cities and Towns, DEECA

Fran MacDonald
WAGA Coordinator, Environment
Brimbank City Council

Rob Turk
Senior Principal
Nation Partners

Lara Olsen
Managing Director
South East Water

Andrew Jeffers
Managing Director
Wannon Water

Sarina Loo
CEO
Victorian Environmental Water Holder

Dr Phil Fox
Chief Technical Officer
Eco Detection

Nicola Hepenstall
Deputy Chair
South Gippsland Water

Clare Gibson
General Manager Service Delivery
South Gippsland Water

Kate Bardy
Manager Operations Projects and Maintenance
North East Water

Prof. Sarah Holdsworth
Lecturer, School of Global Property Construction and Project Management
RMIT University

Randell Fuller
Consultant/Advisor/Negotiator
Randell Fuller and Associates

Shaun Cumming
Managing Director
Barwon Water
Full Speaker List to be confirmed.
VENUE

The Langham Melbourne – 1 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006
Our brilliant venue is The Langham, Melbourne. With sweeping vistas of the Yarra River and Melbourne skyline, you will find The Langham located amidst the city’s Arts and Leisure precinct, along the famous Southbank Boulevard.
Attendees will enjoy morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea each day, plus a ticket to attend the Annual Conference Dinner on Wednesday evening.
For those arriving on Tuesday evening, we invite you to join us for a welcome drink in the Aria Bar (Podium Level) from 6pm.
ACCOMMODATION

The Langham Hotel offers 388 rooms and suites, each with a magnificent view of the Yarra River or city skyline.
VicWater has reserved a small number of rooms at a special rate, for those seeking the convenience of accommodation at the Conference venue.
All rooms include a full buffet breakfast, and in-room high speed internet. Onsite parking is additional.
Payment is to be made directly to the hotel for your accommodation only. Please note rooms are subject to availability.
Book early to secure our special discount.
CONFERENCE FAQ
TICKET DETAILS
Don’t miss your chance to be part of our premier event. 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.
Secure your place now!
Conference Ticket Includes:
- WWDN Event and Welcome Drinks (Tuesday Afternoon)
- 2-Day Program (Wednesday & Thursday)
- Annual Conference Dinner (Wednesday Night)
- Access to the full Program Replay
VicWater Members: $1,900 +GST
Non-Members: $2,200 +GST
Ticket sales close 2 September 2024
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