ABOUT THE EVENT

 

As Western Australia transitions towards a more sustainable and resilient future, the role of water systems is rapidly evolving.

 

This essential afternoon session brings together WA’s foremost leaders in water, infrastructure, regulation, and sustainability to explore how circular economy principles and innovative policy reform are reshaping the sector.

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Delegates will gain critical insight into how environmental compliance, community expectations, and decarbonisation goals are driving transformative change in water and wastewater management across WA.

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The program will showcase cutting-edge regulatory developments and practical applications—from PFAS remediation to groundwater reform, wastewater reuse, water-sensitive urban design (WSUD), and infrastructure investment aligned with net-zero targets.

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This is not just a technical update; it's a strategic opportunity to understand how WA's water sector is adapting to intersecting pressures and how your organisation can stay ahead of regulatory shifts, climate risk, and urban development needs.

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Key Outcomes

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Attendees will leave with:

• Regulatory Clarity: Up-to-date knowledge on WA’s regulatory changes, including groundwater licensing reforms and PFAS compliance pathways.

• Technical Knowledge: Insights into treatment technologies, decentralised water systems, and sustainability-driven infrastructure.

• Strategic Direction: Understanding how to align infrastructure planning with circular economy principles and emissions reduction targets.

• Practical Solutions: Access to case studies and implementation strategies for water reuse, nature-based systems, and sustainable urban planning.

• Collaborative Opportunities: Networking with policymakers, regulators, engineers, urban planners, and sustainability experts to foster cross-sector collaboration.

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Who should attend – and why?

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• Water Utilities & Authorities – Learn how to adapt to reforms and future-proof assets.

• Environmental Regulators & Compliance Officers – Stay current with PFAS, groundwater, and circular water policies.

• Urban Planners, Councils & Local Government – Gain insights into WSUD integration, nature-based solutions, and local planning considerations.

• Infrastructure & Asset Managers – Align capital planning with climate and sustainability targets.

• Engineering & Consulting Firms – Understand where innovation and compliance intersect in water design and delivery.

• Resource Sector Representatives – Learn how groundwater licensing and remediation changes may impact operational approvals.

• Sustainability & ESG Professionals – Explore opportunities to meet decarbonisation goals through water system transformation.

• Researchers, Policy Developers & Hydrologists – Engage with real-world applications of policy, regulatory shifts, and water resource science in WA.

• Water Auditors – Understand compliance requirements, reporting obligations, and best practice approaches to auditing water systems.

Session Topics include:

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• PFAS Remediation Standards

• Explore treatment innovations, emerging compliance thresholds, and managing legacy contamination in biosolids and water.

• Groundwater Licensing Reforms

• Understand new models shaping water allocation, long-term security, and access under a climate-resilient framework.

• Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD)

• Discover how to integrate decentralised and nature-based water systems for flood resilience, biodiversity, and urban cooling.

• Decarbonising Water Infrastructure

• Unpack strategies for aligning water treatment with emissions reduction and energy efficiency targets.

• Water Infrastructure Investment for Circular Outcomes

• Hear how infrastructure planning across WA is prioritising resource recovery, sustainable design, and circular thinking.

 
Why this matters
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With rising climate pressures, tightening regulations, and a growing demand for environmental accountability, the time to reimagine WA’s water systems is now.

This session is your chance to lead that change, stay ahead of compliance risks, and build partnerships that advance sustainable, cost-effective, and forward-looking solutions.

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Agenda Coming soon 

Please register interest to Sponsor, Present or Partner with us for this event . Subject to approval and availability  

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