Ozwater - Australia's National Water Conference and Exhibition 2012

THEME: "SHARING KNOWLEDGE, PLANNING THE FUTURE"

Ozwater’12 celebrates the 50th anniversary of AWA and as such is a unique opportunity to acknowledge the achievements in the water sector and to consider future challenges and opportunities.

The issue of water availability within our cities and in regional areas has been highlighted by the prolonged drought through the first decade of the 21st century and the recent floods in Eastern Australia have further reinforced the ongoing and increasing variability of our climate. There is a need to strike a balance that recognises the demands to supply water for municipal purposes, to produce food and fibre and to support viable and diverse ecological systems. This balance has brought water issues to the front of regional and national agendas, the equitable resolution of water allocation remains a topic of often passionate debate.

The past 50 years have seen major changes to the institutional and governance structure, increased focus on sustainability, the emergence of reliable new technologies, more holistic approaches that consider water cycle management, consideration of alternate management practices and the need to develop novel skill sets within the water sector. It is reasonable to assume that these developments will further evolve and that a further series of changes will occur.

The Ozwater’12 program will provide an opportunity to reflect on the outstanding achievements and to discuss several of the hot topics in the sector.

Who should attend?

Join the national and international visitors and delegates that are expected to share in the experience of Ozwater '12. This event offers a Conference and Exhibition targeted towards the water industry. It has been designed to serve the needs of:

-Policy makers

-Company directors and executives

-Managers

-Sales and marketing representatives