Register now for the IWA Conference this November at Novotel Geelong.
The IWA Conference and SIG meetings will be held in-person on 19 & 20 November 2025 in Geelong.
Program
For full conference details, head to the conference webpage or take a look at the PDF Program.
Please register for the components of the conference you wish to attend including:
- AGM – 8.30am – Wednesday 19 November – Barwon Water
- Half-Day Conference – 12pm – 5pm – Wednesday 19 November – Novotel Geelong
- Conference Dinner – 6pm onwards – Wednesday 19 November – Novotel Geelong
- SIG Meetings – Thursday 20 November – Novotel Geelong, Barwon Water and the Royal Geelong Yacht Club.
Package Deal – $399 + GST – NEW!
A new package deal is available that combines the conference and dinner in one ticket for a reduced price.
Half-Day Conference
Time: 12pm arrival – 5pm finish
Inclusions: Lunch and afternoon tea
Theme: From Uncertainty to Action: Building an AI Ready Workforce
As the water industry faces rising uncertainty—from climate extremes to shifting demographics and policy—the future of our workforce depends on its ability to adapt, innovate, and lead.
“ From Uncertainty to Action: Building an AI Ready Workforce“ puts a spotlight on the transformational role of artificial intelligence including automation, data analytics Generative AI in reshaping how we manage water, make decisions, and develop skills.
This conference will explore how you can harness these tools to build resilience—not only in infrastructure and systems, but in people. We’ll delve into the practical implications of AI for the sector, highlight the emerging skillsets needed across all levels, and discuss how to future-proof careers in an era of rapid change.
Conference Dinner
Please join us for the conference dinner! Always a highlight on the conference program. A fantastic opportunity to catch up and network with the water sector.
Format: Pre-dinner drinks, followed by a three course meal with limited alcoholic beverages
Time: 6pm pre-dinner drinks for 6:30pm sit down
Dress: Corporate attire
SIG meetings
SIG Meetings are open to Victorian water corporations and are FREE to attend, however please still register or advise if you need to cancel your place, so we can adjust for catering and capacity purposes accordingly.
The SIG meeting agendas will become available closer to the conference. If you have any queries about the SIG agendas, please feel free to contact the corresponding convenors.
