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SUMMARY:SA Interest Day | Adelaide
DESCRIPTION:WIOA invites local members and peers from across the operational water sector to join us for an engaging Interest Day on Thursday\, 30th April at the Osmoflo facility in Burton\, SA in the afternoon. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to tour the development of efficient\, sustainable and scalable water and wastewater treatment solutions.
URL:https://wioa.org.au/event/sa-interest-day-adelaide/
LOCATION:Osmoflo\, 382 Diment Road\, Burton\, South Australia 5110
CATEGORIES:Interest Days
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SUMMARY:WA Interest Day | Albany
DESCRIPTION:WIOA invites local members and peers from across the operational water sector in the Great Southern Region at our WA Interest Day on Wednesday\, 6 May at Retravision Stadium. \nThis event will feature expert presentations from Water Corporation on regional issues such as future water source planning\, operational challenges\, incident learnings and asset insights. The morning presentations will be followed by networking lunch and an afternoon guided tour of the local Albany Tree Farm. \nAttendees will have the opportunity to learn from frontline operators\, share practical experiences\, and explore real‑world challenges faced in day‑to‑day water operations. \nWho Should Attend? \nWater & wastewater operators\, Engineers & technicians\, Students & trainees in water operations\, Local government professionals\, Utility partners & suppliers \nLocal Accommodation Suggestions: \nWIOA will not be organising any accommodation for attendees\, so please reach out to your preferred option below: \n\nDolphin Lodge Albany\nDog Rock Motel Albany\nHilton Garden Inn Albany\n\nAgenda: \n\n\n\n10:00\nArrival/Registration\n\n\n10:15\nWelcome and Housekeeping\n\n\n10:20\nWIOA Update\n\n\n10:30\nFuture source planning for Albany and Lower Great Southern Towns Water Supply Scheme and local community engagement around desalination\n\n\n10:50\nOperational Leadership Unplugged\n\n\n11:10\nGSR Water Carting\n\n\n11:30\nTree Farming for Effluent Disposal\n\n\n11:50\nKojonup Hydrocarbon Incident\n\n\n12:10\nEsperance bore field challenges\n\n\n12:30\nLunch\n\n\n12:50\nBus Transfer to Albany Tree Farm\n\n\n1:00 – 3:00\nTour of Albany Tree Farm\n\n\n3:00\nEnd of Interest Day\nBus Transfer to Retravision Stadium\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://wioa.org.au/event/wa-interest-day-albany/
LOCATION:Retravision Stadium\, 156 Lockyer Avenue\, Centennial Park\, WA\, 6330\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Interest Days
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T015733
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SUMMARY:NSW Interest Day | Mid Coast Region
DESCRIPTION:This event is designed to bring local WIOA members together with peers from across the water industry operations sector.  Join us for a hands‑on\, operator‑focused event featuring: \n\nRelaxed\, interactive\, and genuinely useful — this event is all about learning from those working on the frontline of water operations. \n\nA presentation session in the morning will begin at 10am in the Bootawa Auditorium\, followed by an exclusive tour of the Bootawa Dam Water Treatment Plant in the afternoon.
URL:https://wioa.org.au/event/nsw-interest-day-26midcoast/
LOCATION:Bootawa Auditorium\, 283 Bootawa Dam Road\, Bootawa\, NSW\, 2430\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Interest Days
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260508T233000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260508T233000
DTSTAMP:20260425T015733
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T001007Z
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SUMMARY:Abstracts Due | 2026 QLD Water Industry Operations Conference
DESCRIPTION:Abstracts for presentations at the 2026 Queensland Water Industry Operations Conference are currently being accepted. \n\n\nAll water industry personnel involved in the operation and maintenance of urban\, rural and industrial water related infrastructure for the management\, conveyance\, treatment\, discharge and reuse of water and trade wastes are invited to submit an abstract for consideration. \nWhy submit your abstract? \n\nContribute to the professional knowledge of the water community\nRaise your profile through sharing of expertise in your field\nLearn and grow professionally through attending high quality presentations\nExpand your network and meet new professional partners by engaging with other delegates\n\nFor more information visit here or to submit your abstract visit here.
URL:https://wioa.org.au/event/abstracts-due-2026-qld-water-industry-operations-conference/
LOCATION:Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre\, 296 Nerang Broadbeach Rd\, Gold Coast\, Queensland\, 4211
CATEGORIES:2026 QLD Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="WIOA":MAILTO:info@wioa.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260624T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260625T223000
DTSTAMP:20260425T015733
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SUMMARY:2026 QLD Water Industry Operations Conference & Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:WIOA’s annual Queensland gathering of the water industry operations sector returns in 2026 — bigger in impact\, bolder in ideas\, and stronger in connection on the Gold Coast! \nDesigned for those at the heart of water operations\, this conference brings together operators\, emerging professionals\, and industry leaders who are passionate about delivering safe\, sustainable\, and innovative water services. \nWhether you’re looking to expand your skills\, discover practical solutions\, or connect with peers who understand the challenges of the job\, this event offers an invaluable opportunity to learn\, share\, and grow together. \nRegister Here \n  \nJoin us for two days of learning\, knowledge sharing that’s built for the operations sector\, and be part of a community shaping the future of water operations.\n_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nHave you worked on a tricky job and solved the problem out in the field\, or do you have a lesson worth sharing? \nWhether you’re in boots\, hi-vis\, in a lab or behind a desk\, an WIOA event is your chance to step up\, share your experience\, and help others in the industry learn from it. \nWe’re looking for practical case studies\, wins\, challenges\, and anything in between to be presented in 2026. \nSubmit Abstract \nShare an experience or lesson with a poster or a paper!
URL:https://wioa.org.au/event/2026-qld-water-industry-operations-conference-exhibition/
LOCATION:Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre\, 296 Nerang Broadbeach Rd\, Gold Coast\, Queensland\, 4211
CATEGORIES:2026 QLD Conference,Best Tasting Tap Water,Conferences,Water of Origin
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260722T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260722T150000
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SUMMARY:WA Super Interest Day | Shenton Park
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIXOM Best Tasting Tap Water – Can You Taste the Best?\nSample and judge the best tap water in WA in this fun and friendly competition. \nApply here  \nReece Civil + Viadux Water Mains Tapping Challenge – Can Your Team Beat the Competition? \nWatch 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. \nEnter here \nNominate your operations staff for an Award – Share the best of the best!\nPlease share an admirable\, talented\, and more than likely humble staff member by nominating them before applications close Wednesday\, 1 July\, 2026 \nWA Operator of the Year Award – Nomination Form  \nWA New Operator of the Year Award – Nomination Form \nProgram TBC\n\n\n\n10:00\nArrival/Registration\n\n\n10:15\nWelcome and Housekeeping\n\n\n10:20\nWIOA Update\n\n\n10:30\nPresentation 1\n\n\n10:50\nPresentation 2\n\n\n11:10\nPresentation 3\n\n\n11:30\nPresentation 4\n\n\n11:50\nTrain Right Presentation\n\n\n12:00\nLunch and IXOM Best Tasting Tap Water Competition\n\n\n12:50\nDemonstration\n\n\n1:00\nReece Civil + Viadux Water Main Tapping Competition\n\n\n2:00\n2026 New & Operator of the Year Presentations\n\n\n3:00\nEnd of Day – Travel Home Safely\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\nWater & wastewater operators\, Engineers & technicians\, Students & trainees in water operations\, Local government professionals\, Utility partners & suppliers
URL:https://wioa.org.au/event/wa-interest-day-shenton-park/
LOCATION:Water Corporation Training Centre\, 37 Lemnos Street\, Shenton Park\, WA\, 6008\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Interest Days
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260724T233000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260724T233000
DTSTAMP:20260425T015733
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SUMMARY:Abstracts Due | 2026 NSW Water Industry Operations Conference
DESCRIPTION:Abstracts for presentations at the 2026 NSW Water Industry Operations Conference are currently being accepted. \n\n\nAll water industry personnel involved in the operation and maintenance of urban\, rural and industrial water related infrastructure for the management\, conveyance\, treatment\, discharge and reuse of water and trade wastes are invited to submit an abstract for consideration. \nWhy submit your abstract? \n\nContribute to the professional knowledge of the water community\nRaise your profile through sharing of expertise in your field\nLearn and grow professionally through attending high quality presentations\nExpand your network and meet new professional partners by engaging with other delegates\n\nFor more information visit here or to submit your abstract visit here.
URL:https://wioa.org.au/event/abstracts-due-2026-nsw-water-industry-operations-conference/
LOCATION:Newcastle Racecourse\, 100 Darling Street\, Newcastle\, NSW\, 2292\, Australia
CATEGORIES:2026 NSW Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260909T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260910T223000
DTSTAMP:20260425T015733
CREATED:20250812T035051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T041330Z
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SUMMARY:2026 NSW Water Industry Operations Conference & Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day filled with insightful discussions\, networking opportunities\, and exciting exhibitions. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn\, grow\, and have a great time! \nWhether you’re an experienced operator\, emerging professional\, or passionate about innovation in the water sector\, this event is your opportunity to connect\, learn and grow with the best in the industry. \nWhat to expect: \n\nKeynote speakers and technical Paper presentations\, many provided by Operators in the NSW Water Industry.\nExplore cutting-edge products and services from Australia’s top water industry suppliers\nBuild lasting professional relationships and expand your industry network\nAn opportunity for Women in the industry to connect over breakfast and coffee to kickstart the two-day conference.\nCompetitions including the Reece Civil + Viadux Main Tapping Competition and the IXOM Best Tasting Tap Water Competition.\nMeet the Exhibitors Dinner: Mingle and network with fellow exhibitors and delegates during our relaxed evening of canapes and drinks\, all while enjoying some light entertainment.\nCelebrate at the 2026 NSW Awards Dinner to honor your peers’ accomplishments and with the ongoing success of the NSW Water Industry. Enjoy drinks\, canapés\, and a delectable two-course meal\, alongside evening entertainment.\n\nWhat’s new in 2026? \nWe’re raising the bar with exciting additions to the program\, refreshed menus\, an upgraded expo hall experience\, and a few surprises still under wraps. \nDon’t miss your chance to be part of the industry’s most energising event in New South Wales for the year. \nKeep an eye out – more details coming soon!
URL:https://wioa.org.au/event/2026-nsw-water-industry-operations-conference-exhibition/
LOCATION:Newcastle Racecourse\, 100 Darling Street\, Newcastle\, NSW\, 2292\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Best Tasting Tap Water,Conferences,Water of Origin
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