July 22, Wednesday @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm AEST
Join local water industry professionals for a day packed with innovation, networking, and hands-on competitions. Discover how technology and connections are shaping the future of water operations. Be sure to stay for the fun as we celebrate the people and teams leading the way in excellence with our 2026 WA Operator of the Year Award presentation.
IXOM Best Tasting Tap Water – Can You Taste the Best?
Sample and judge the best tap water in WA in this fun and friendly competition.
Reece Civil + Viadux Water Mains Tapping Challenge – Can Your Team Beat the Competition?
Watch as teams go head-to-head in this high-skill, high-speed Water Mains Tapping competition! Get in the game or come cheer on the contenders.
Nominate your operations staff for an Award – Share the best of the best!
Please share an admirable, talented, and more than likely humble staff member by nominating them before applications close Wednesday, 1 July, 2026
WA Operator of the Year Award – Nomination Form
WA New Operator of the Year Award – Nomination Form
Program
| 10:00 | Arrival/Registration |
| 10:15 | Welcome and Housekeeping |
| 10:20 | WIOA Update |
| 10:30 | Operator Personal Development Presentation |
| 10:50 | Network Operator Personal Development Presentation |
| 11:10 | Water Quality and Energy Sufficiency |
| 11:30 | Flow cell and Handheld Instrumentation |
| 11:50 | Train Right Presentation |
| 12:00 | Lunch and IXOM Best Tasting Tap Water Competition |
| 12:50 | CL2 Drum Capping Demonstration – Trility Truck |
| 1:00 | Reece Civil + Viadux Water Main Tapping Competition |
| 2:00 | 2026 New & Operator of the Year Presentations |
| 3:00 | End of Day – Travel Home Safely |
Who Should Attend?
Water & wastewater operators, Engineers & technicians, Students & trainees in water operations, Local government professionals, Utility partners & suppliers
