The NSW Water Directorate Annual Forum will be held on Friday, 31 October, giving participants a deep dive into the most critical water risk and planning challenges facing local utilities.
This year’s theme centres around ‘Frights, Floods and Foresight: Navigating Water Risk Management’, where delegates will learn from leading experts and share what common issues face the sector.
Why should you attend?
- Global Lessons for Local Action: Hear from Dr. Annette Davison—2021 Water Professional of the Year and global expert in water cycle risk management—as she shares exclusive case studies of water quality failures worldwide and the direct, immediate lessons for NSW local utilities.
- Future-Proofing Frameworks: Share and discuss cutting-edge strategies with fellow council staff on building resilient infrastructure and ensuring continuous service delivery.
- Peer-to-Peer Networking: Connect with water and sewerage managers, engineers, operations staff and government stakeholders who are navigating the same challenges you face.
Event Details & Registration
When: Friday October 31, 2025 | 9:00am – 7:00pm (including networking reception)
Where: Aerial UTS Function Centre, Ultimo, Sydney
Tickets: Members $209 | Non-Members $275 (incl GST)
Register now
Spaces are limited. For further information, contact info@waterdirectorate.asn.au.

