Australia’s leading scientific and technical conference on research and innovation, Next Water ’23 will bring together water industry professionals and academics from across Australia to discuss the next game-changing research.

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

To reward our members for their ongoing support, we’re also excited to offer an additional 10% off the early bird price for the first 10 delegates only to book by entering the code FIRST10 when registering online*.

Event venue Sydney Olympic Park is home to Australia’s most successful integrated water recycling system and has over 430 hectares of wetlands, woodlands and parks, making it the perfect place for industry to connect with nature and each other.

“Water Research Australia is delighted to finally welcome delegates in-person, to experience Sydney Olympic Park’s impeccable hospitality and innovation,” Next Water ’23 Event Manager Jessica Burgess said.

“The event is a distinctive opportunity to inspire the water industry, hear from leading thinkers and stimulate research ideas and solutions that will better equip utilities to get ahead of the curve.”

During the following weeks keynote and featured speakers will be announced, along with plenary panels.

Take advantage of our online registration process to join us in February. A range of accommodation deals for conference delegates are also available.

The draft conference program will be published no later than 30 November, a month before the close of early bird registrations. You will receive an email upon its release.

Early bird prices will be available until 31 December 2022.

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

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WaterRA and AWA have enjoyed a strong relationship over many years to deliver evidence-driven industry insights and networking opportunities for water professionals and the sector.

WaterRA and AWA have continued to build this relationship through WaterRA’s national sponsorship of the Research and Development award and have now further strengthened this commitment through the recent signing of a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Signed by Karen Rouse, CEO WaterRA and Corinne Cheeseman, CEO AWA at the 2022 Voices for the Bush Conference in August, the MOU is the first agreement between the organisations and recognises opportunities for both to work together effectively as they achieve for the members.

“I am excited to be signing this MoU as it signifies a renewed commitment by WaterRA and AWA to not only collaborate but to work synergistically to enhance the value we deliver to our respective members,” Karen Rouse said.

“The shared goal that we will work on initially, is to encourage and promote water research that delivers the knowledge and innovation that the sector needs to ensure healthy communities and a healthy planet.”

Through the MoU, both WaterRA and AWA are also focused on supporting a meaningful and valued contribution to reconciliation by the water sector ensuring First Nations people’s perspectives and wisdom are sought to guide water industry activities.

Pictured above: AWA CEO Corinne Cheeseman & WaterRA CEO Karen Rouse

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Water Research Australia’s research and innovation conference, Next Water, will return in 2023 to address what’s NOW and what’s NEXT on the biggest trends and challenges facing the water industry.

Scheduled to be held in Sydney on the 22nd and 23rd February, delegates from across the world are invited to participate in lively and engaging discussions regarding the future of, and research opportunities in the water industry.

More details regarding tickets sales, call for abstracts and submission guidelines will be available soon. The options for presenting at Next Water will include papers, presentations, workshops, panels and poster pitches.

Save the date now to ensure you don’t miss out on this premier research for industry event!

To find out more about attendance, or express interest in sponsorship or a presentation, please contact event manager Jessica Burgess.

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Based in Adelaide, Kelly joined WaterRA after completing her PhD in 2016 and over time has progressed from Research Co-ordinator to now Senior Research Manager.

During her tenure Kelly has spearheaded WaterRA’s collaborative research on catchment management, recreational access, antimicrobial resistance and wastewater-based epidemiology – being at the forefront of designing innovative research with our members, ensuring they build capability and achieve impact in their business. Most notably Kelly co-created and led our ColoSSoS Project – Collaboration on Sewage Surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 – the water industry’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We’re immensely grateful for all the contributions that Kelly has made during her time with us,” said Karen Rouse, WaterRA CEO.

“Although Kelly will be missed, and leaves large shoes to fill, we are delighted she will be staying within the sector having accepted a role at Isle Utilities. We are looking forward to strengthening our collaboration with Isle to seamlessly bridge the gap between research and innovation.”

Over the coming weeks WaterRA’s Research Managers will work to ensure that Kelly’s projects are successfully transitioned to other members of the team. As this occurs we will notify project partners of their new contact.

The Board and staff of WaterRA wish Kelly all the best in her new role and thank her for her passion and commitment to the organisation over the past six years.

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If you wish to participate in the testing of the beta version of the tool please contact WaterRA’s GM of Research Services, Jacqueline Frizenschaf.

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