Next Water Archives - Water Research Australia https://www.waterra.com.au/category/events/next-water/ National leader in water solutions through collaboration and high impact research Wed, 08 Mar 2023 05:43:08 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://www.waterra.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cropped-waterRA-favicon-1-32x32.png Next Water Archives - Water Research Australia https://www.waterra.com.au/category/events/next-water/ 32 32 Water wisdom celebrated at successful Next Water event https://www.waterra.com.au/water-wisdom-celebrated-at-successful-next-water-event/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 05:39:22 +0000 https://www.waterra.com.au/?p=11066 Water Research Australia’s premier scientific and technical conference on research and innovation – Next Water 2023 – combined over 180 delegates from across the world to participate in lively and … Water wisdom celebrated at successful Next Water event">Continue reading Water wisdom celebrated at successful Next Water event

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Water Research Australia’s premier scientific and technical conference on research and innovation – Next Water 2023 – combined over 180 delegates from across the world to participate in lively and engaging discussions regarding the future of, and research opportunities in the water industry.

At this year’s event, held in Sydney on February 22nd and 23rd, discussions were guided by the overarching theme Water Wisdom to Future Flow. Next Water saw attendance from utilities, researchers, health regulators, government, non-government organisations and consultants.

Astronomer Professor Alan Duffy kicked off proceedings, taking delegates on a journey of discovery looking at the search for water beyond Earth. Water expert Professor John Thwaites shared valuable insights on how researchers can better engage with government, and globally renowned researcher Dr Fiona Kerr

Joining the headliners were over 60 top-class speakers from Australia and around the world shared their views on the biggest trends and challenges facing the water industry, including:

  • The diversification of water sources;
  • Recognising First Nations water wisdom and research;
  • Current and emerging challenges;
  • Innovating with technology and ingenuity;
  • Wastewater in the circular economy;
  • Monitoring for human health;
  • Planning for resilience;
  • Managing our blue-green future; and,
  • Net Zero.

The event also incorporated a successful Water Leaders’ Lunch, a tour of Australia’s largest smart blue-green infrastructure R&D project, and a dinner celebrating our Research Leadership Program with the awarding of the 2023 Nancy Millis Award.

“Next Water is a prime example of the commitment, passion and determination of our BIG Team – showcasing how collaboration drives innovation,” WaterRA CEO Karen Rouse said. “Now, more than ever, as challenges we are facing seem to come more frequently and on a global scale, our community’s ability to come together and innovate is what will drive the sector forward.

“Next Water exceeded our most optimistic expectations and the excitement was like nothing I’ve ever experienced,” Rouse said. “The delegates loved being back in person, listening to our fascinating keynotes and discovering all the latest advances in water.

“The event’s success demonstrated how our BIG Team of members, our supporters and our partners all share in our vision to be the leading source of water science and wisdom for healthy communities and healthy planet.”

Next Water 2023 was generously supported by sponsors Global Water Institute at UNSW, Veolia Australia and Melbourne Water.

Click here to view all the action from Next Water and look out for further information, including event presentations, on the Next Water website soon.

 

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Curious to know what water tastes like on the moon? https://www.waterra.com.au/curious-to-know-what-water-tastes-like-on-the-moon/ Wed, 08 Feb 2023 03:48:23 +0000 https://www.waterra.com.au/?p=11049 Australia’s premier scientific and technical conference on research and innovation, Next Water 2023, will begin in two weeks! Join us to hear from opening keynote, astronomer Professor Alan Duffy, who … Curious to know what water tastes like on the moon?">Continue reading Curious to know what water tastes like on the moon?

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Australia’s premier scientific and technical conference on research and innovation, Next Water 2023, will begin in two weeks! Join us to hear from opening keynote, astronomer Professor Alan Duffy, who will a take you on a journey of discovery looking at the search for water beyond Earth… so what does water taste like on the moon?

Alan will be joined by other fascinating keynotes, including globally renowned researcher Fiona Kerr and water expert John Thwaites, who will come together with water industry professionals and academics from across Australia, to discuss the next game-changing research.

The program for this two-day event, to be held in Sydney on February 22nd and 23rd features other thought provoking presentations and will allow delegates to discuss focussed questions on our overarching theme Water Wisdom to Future Flow.

This event is supported by sponsors Global Water Institute at UNSW, Veolia and Melbourne Water. Registration is limited to just over 200 participants, to ensure the event is highly interactive, with a strong focus on producing results from each session.

We hope you find something that interests you in the program and that you join us for Next Water 2023. Visit the event website to register now!

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See Australia’s largest smart blue-green infrastructure R&D project in action https://www.waterra.com.au/see-australias-largest-smart-blue-green-infrastructure-rd-project-in-action/ Wed, 01 Feb 2023 03:40:27 +0000 https://www.waterra.com.au/?p=11046 Next Water delegates have the exclusive opportunity to see Australia’s largest smart blue-green infrastructure R&D project in action. Located in Bicentennial Park in a 40 hectare, fully irrigated parkland in … See Australia’s largest smart blue-green infrastructure R&D project in action">Continue reading See Australia’s largest smart blue-green infrastructure R&D project in action

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Next Water delegates have the exclusive opportunity to see Australia’s largest smart blue-green infrastructure R&D project in action.

Located in Bicentennial Park in a 40 hectare, fully irrigated parkland in Sydney Olympic Park, the SIMPaCT project – Smart Irrigation Management for Cool Parks and Towns – is working to reduce the Urban Heat Island Effect by maximising the transpiration cooling provided by plants. The project uses smart sensing technology and artificial intelligence to optimise irrigation of the entire parkland.

The technology is designed to create an autonomous natural urban air conditioning system that knows when it will be hot and how to adjust water management throughout a complex landscape to cool the area inside and around the park.

Led by Western Sydney University, SIMPaCT is funded by the Digital Restart Fund of the NSW Government and Sydney Water, and brings together universities, government agencies and industry.

Next Water, Australia’s leading scientific and technical conference on research and innovation, will be held in Sydney on February 22nd and 23rd. The event will bring together water industry professionals and academics from across Australia.

Register now for Next Water to take advantage of this exclusive opportunity and join the lunch hour walking tour where SIMPaCT project partners will demonstrate how science and industry are working together to deliver innovative and effective urban cooling solutions.

The tour is strictly limited to 50 delegates to ensure maximum participation. If you have already registered for Next Water please email Jessica Burgess to add the walking tour to your ticket, free of charge.

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Next Water ’23 | Early bird ticket offer ends soon! https://www.waterra.com.au/next-water-23-early-bird-ticket-offer-ends-soon/ Tue, 24 Jan 2023 03:42:25 +0000 https://www.waterra.com.au/?p=11031 The special early bird ticket offer for Next Water ’23 will end on Tuesday 31st January! Join us at Australia’s leading scientific and technical conference on research and innovation, together … Next Water ’23 | Early bird ticket offer ends soon!">Continue reading Next Water ’23 | Early bird ticket offer ends soon!

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The special early bird ticket offer for Next Water ’23 will end on Tuesday 31st January! Join us at Australia’s leading scientific and technical conference on research and innovation, together with other water industry professionals and academics from across Australia, to discuss the next game-changing research.

The early bird offer enables delegates to save $210 on a full conference registration, which includes access to all conference sessions and workshops.

Water Research Australia also added even more to the preliminary program for this two-day event, to be held in Sydney on February 22nd and 23rd. The line-up features fascinating keynotes, thought provoking presentations, and will allow delegates to discuss focussed questions on our overarching theme Water Wisdom to Future Flow.

Our keynotes include astrophysicist Prof Alan Duffy, globally renowned researcher Fiona Kerr and water expert John Thwaites. There will also be guest appearances from AquaWatch Australia Mission Lead, Dr Alex Held, and anthropology & global health expert Assoc Prof Sera Young.

Next Water will bring together water industry professionals and academics from across Australia and the world to explore and discuss:

  • Diversification of water sources
  • Planning for a resilient water sector
  • Technology and innovation for treatment and source applications
  • Emerging challenges for human and environmental health
  • And more…

This event is supported by sponsors Global Water Institute at UNSW, Veolia and Melbourne Water. Registration is limited to just over 200 participants, to ensure the event is highly interactive, with a strong focus on producing results from each session.

We hope you find something that interests you in the program and that you join us for Water Wisdom to Future Flow in February 2023. You can register here and now enjoy early bird rates until close of business January 31st.

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Our NEXT keynote speaker is out of this world 🚀 https://www.waterra.com.au/our-next-keynote-speaker-is-out-of-this-world-%f0%9f%9a%80/ Tue, 24 Jan 2023 03:22:07 +0000 https://www.waterra.com.au/?p=11027 We are excited to announce Prof Alan Duffy, Director of the Space Technology and Industry Institute at Swinburne University in Melbourne, will be presenting at Next water 2023. A professional … Our NEXT keynote speaker is out of this world 🚀">Continue reading Our NEXT keynote speaker is out of this world 🚀

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We are excited to announce Prof Alan Duffy, Director of the Space Technology and Industry Institute at Swinburne University in Melbourne, will be presenting at Next water 2023.

A professional astrophysicist, Alan creates model universes within supercomputers to study the growth of galaxies, from the Big Bang to the present day. As well as learning how galaxies form, these simulations let him uncover the nature of the invisible Universe; made up of Dark Matter and Dark Energy. Alan then uses his passion for science communications to explain these discoveries to general audiences. He is a regular on TV and radio, such as The Project TV, ABC, Triple J and more.

Join us for this two-day event to be held in Sydney on February 22nd and 23rd, to discover more from Alan about the world of astronomy and his passion for science. The line-up features other fascinating speakers, including globally renowned researcher Fiona Kerr and water expert John Thwaites, as well as thought provoking presentations, and will allow delegates to discuss focussed questions on our overarching theme Water Wisdom to Future Flow. View the preliminary program to see what else is in store.

During January our special early bird ticket offer for Next Water ’23 continues! Join us at Australia’s leading scientific and technical conference on research and innovation, together with other water industry professionals and academics from across Australia, to discuss the next game-changing research. The early bird offer enables delegates to save $210 on a full conference registration, which includes access to all conference sessions and workshops.

This event is supported by sponsors Global Water Institute at UNSW, Veolia and Melbourne Water. Registration is limited to just over 200 participants, to ensure the event is highly interactive, with a strong focus on producing results from each session. Register here to join us in Sydney.

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What’s NEXT for wastewater surveillance? https://www.waterra.com.au/whats-next-for-wastewater-surveillance/ Tue, 10 Jan 2023 23:18:49 +0000 https://www.waterra.com.au/?p=10987 The COVID-19 pandemic saw the water industry rapidly increase its capacity and capability in monitoring wastewater for the most optimum public health outcomes. Join us at Next Water ‘23 to … What’s NEXT for wastewater surveillance?">Continue reading What’s NEXT for wastewater surveillance?

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The COVID-19 pandemic saw the water industry rapidly increase its capacity and capability in monitoring wastewater for the most optimum public health outcomes. Join us at Next Water ‘23 to hear about the health burden of water-based pathogens, the tracking of variants through genetic sequencing, and continuous innovation in wastewater surveillance to monitor for public health threats.

Our expert presenters were at the forefront of rapid deployment of wastewater surveillance during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia. Together they will participate in a Q&A panel session on wastewater surveillance in a post-pandemic future.

View the preliminary program for this two-day event to be held in Sydney on February 22nd and 23rd, to discover more about what’s on offer. The line-up features fascinating speakers, including globally renowned researcher Fiona Kerr and water expert John Thwaites, as well as other thought provoking presentations, and will allow delegates to discuss focussed questions on our overarching theme Water Wisdom to Future Flow.

During January our special early bird ticket offer for Next Water ’23 continues! Join us at Australia’s leading scientific and technical conference on research and innovation, together with other water industry professionals and academics from across Australia, to discuss the next game-changing research. The early bird offer enables delegates to save $210 on a full conference registration, which includes access to all conference sessions and workshops.

This event is supported by sponsors Global Water Institute at UNSW, Veolia and Melbourne Water. Registration is limited to just over 200 participants, to ensure the event is highly interactive, with a strong focus on producing results from each session. Register here to join us in Sydney.

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Next Water ’23 | Early bird ticket offer extended! https://www.waterra.com.au/next-water-23-early-bird-ticket-offer-extended/ Tue, 03 Jan 2023 23:12:55 +0000 https://www.waterra.com.au/?p=10983 The special early bird ticket offer for Next Water ’23 has been extended! Join us at Australia’s leading scientific and technical conference on research and innovation, together with other water … Next Water ’23 | Early bird ticket offer extended!">Continue reading Next Water ’23 | Early bird ticket offer extended!

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The special early bird ticket offer for Next Water ’23 has been extended! Join us at Australia’s leading scientific and technical conference on research and innovation, together with other water industry professionals and academics from across Australia, to discuss the next game-changing research.

The early bird offer enables delegates to save $210 on a full conference registration, which includes access to all conference sessions and workshops.

Water Research Australia also launched the preliminary program for this two-day event, to be held in Sydney on February 22nd and 23rd. The line-up features fascinating keynotes, thought provoking presentations, and will allow delegates to discuss focussed questions on our overarching theme Water Wisdom to Future Flow.

Next Water will bring together water industry professionals and academics from across Australia and the world to explore and discuss:

  • Diversification of water sources
  • Planning for a resilient water sector
  • Technology and innovation for treatment and source applications
  • Emerging challenges for human and environmental health
  • And more…

This event is supported by sponsors Global Water Institute at UNSW, Veolia and Melbourne Water. Registration is limited to just over 200 participants, to ensure the event is highly interactive, with a strong focus on producing results from each session.

We will soon release more exciting keynote speakers and workshops. We hope you find something that interests you in the program and that you join us for Water Wisdom to Future Flow in February 2023. You can register here and now enjoy early bird rates until January 27th.

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Next Water 2023 second exciting keynote announced! https://www.waterra.com.au/next-water-2023-second-exciting-keynote-announced/ Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:42:01 +0000 https://www.waterra.com.au/?p=10953 Water Research Australia is excited to announce Prof John Thwaites will be presenting at Next Water 2023. A global expert on developing policies to address sustainable development, water and climate … Next Water 2023 second exciting keynote announced!">Continue reading Next Water 2023 second exciting keynote announced!

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Water Research Australia is excited to announce Prof John Thwaites will be presenting at Next Water 2023.

A global expert on developing policies to address sustainable development, water and climate change, John brings together researchers, industry and government organisations to set goals, accelerate action and find solutions.

John is a Professorial Fellow at Monash University, and Chair of the Ministerial Advisory Group on the Circular Economy.

John features in our recently-released preliminary program along with globally renowned thought leader Fiona Kerr. He will share his insights on the role of water in the circular economy.

Next Water will bring together water industry professionals and academics from across Australia and the world to explore and discuss focussed questions on our overarching theme Water Wisdom to Future Flow, including:

  • Diversification of water sources
  • Planning for a resilient water sector
  • Technology and innovation for treatment and source applications
  • Emerging challenges for human and environmental health
  • And more…

This event is supported by sponsors Global Water Institute at UNSW, Veolia and Melbourne Water. Registration is limited to just over 200 participants, to ensure the event is highly interactive, with a strong focus on producing results from each session.

Over the coming months, we will release more exciting keynote speakers and workshops. We hope you find something that interests you in the program and that you join us for Water Wisdom to Future Flow in February 2023. You can register here and enjoy early bird rates until December 31st.

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Next Water 2023 preliminary program launched! https://www.waterra.com.au/next-water-2023-preliminary-program-launched/ Wed, 07 Dec 2022 04:00:31 +0000 https://www.waterra.com.au/?p=10950 Water Research Australia has launched the preliminary program for Australia’s leading scientific and technical conference on research and innovation – Next Water 2023. This two-day event, to be held on February 22nd and … Next Water 2023 preliminary program launched!">Continue reading Next Water 2023 preliminary program launched!

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Water Research Australia has launched the preliminary program for Australia’s leading scientific and technical conference on research and innovation – Next Water 2023.

This two-day event, to be held on February 22nd and 23rd, features a selection of keynote and invited speakers, scientific and technical papers, case studies, workshops, panel sessions and poster presentations.

The preliminary program features fascinating keynotes, thought provoking presentations, and will allow delegates to discuss focussed questions on our overarching theme Water Wisdom to Future Flow.

Next Water will bring together water industry professionals and academics from across Australia and the world to explore and discuss:

  • Diversification of water sources
  • Planning for a resilient water sector
  • Technology and innovation for treatment and source applications
  • Emerging challenges for human and environmental health
  • And more…

This event is supported by sponsors Global Water Institute at UNSW, Veolia and Melbourne Water. Registration is limited to just over 200 participants, to ensure the event is highly interactive, with a strong focus on producing results from each session.

Over the coming months, we will release more exciting keynote speakers and workshops. We hope you find something that interests you in the program and that you join us for Water Wisdom to Future Flow in February 2023.

You can register here and enjoy early bird rates until December 31st.

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Bring your curiosity to Next Water. Fiona Kerr has been announced! https://www.waterra.com.au/bring-your-curiosity-to-next-water-fiona-kerr-has-been-announced/ Thu, 24 Nov 2022 04:54:37 +0000 https://www.waterra.com.au/?p=10691 We are so excited to announce Fiona Kerr, founder and director of the NeuroTech Institute, will be presenting at Next water 2023. A regular TEDx presenter, Fiona is well-known in … Bring your curiosity to Next Water. Fiona Kerr has been announced!">Continue reading Bring your curiosity to Next Water. Fiona Kerr has been announced!

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We are so excited to announce Fiona Kerr, founder and director of the NeuroTech Institute, will be presenting at Next water 2023.

A regular TEDx presenter, Fiona is well-known in the industry providing expert commentary on Insight, Catalyst and ABC radio.
She is a thought leader in human connectivity and synchronisation, partnering with technology and leading future ready, resilient organisations.

A globally renowned researcher, Fiona consults with national and international companies and government agencies on future proofing organisations and sectors to ensure the transformative power of technology is combined with the unique attributes of humans to enable the best outcomes. This includes how leaders build better brains; the cognition of resilience; the neurophysiology of human interaction and how to partner effectively with Artificial Intelligence.

Due to this incredible keynote announcement, we are extending our offer for an additional 10% off the early bird price for the first 10 delegates only to book by entering the code FIRST10 when registering online*. Register now to take advantage of this last opportunity to save over $200 on your ticket. You cannot miss hearing from Fiona!

*Discount code available to full conference registrations only, dinner excluded.

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