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AWA/IWA YWP Conference and Ball 2026

Icon of a calendar 5 Aug, 2026 - 6 Aug, 2026 | Small clock icon 8:00AM - 5:00PM | Icon of a map pin Pullman Melbourne On The Park

Join the Young Water Professionals in Melbourne in August 2026 to explore how to align innovative solutions to real challenges faced by communities, and how to shape policies that respond to genuine needs both now and into the future.

The water sector is full of bold ideas and inspiring visions for a sustainable future. However, visions alone aren’t enough, we need inspiring professionals to turn them into reality. The 2026 Young Water Professionals Conference theme, From Vision to Action, focuses on bridging the gap between ambition and implementation. Young Water Professionals are the future pillars of the water sector and have the responsibility to drive meaningful change today, for an inclusive and resilient water future tomorrow. From climate resilience to digital transformation, community engagement to emerging leaders, this conference is about realising these big dreams through highlighting practical actions that build off the wealth of knowledge and diverse perspectives in the water sector.

Program

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Event Details

Date Wednesday, 5 August - Thursday, 6 August 2026
Time 8:00am - 5:00pm AEST
Venue Pullman Melbourne On The Park
Address 192 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002

YWP Ball

Date Wednesday, 5 August 2026
Time 6:30pm - 11:00pm AEST
Venue Pullman Melbourne On The Park
Address 192 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002
Theme TBC

Registration

Registration will open in 2026. 

If you wish to find out more about AWA's membership benefits, contact membership@awa.asn.au.

 
For more information please contact:

EVENT:
Carlie Sargent, Manager Membership and Programs | P:  02 9467 8451  | E: CSargent@awa.asn.au
Natasha Sharrock, VIC Member Engagement Manager | P: 02 9467 8423 | E: NSharrock@awa.asn.au
Madeleine Vumbaca, Event Co-ordinator | P: 02 9467 8427| E: MVumbaca@awa.asn.au

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Troy Waite, Partnerships and Sponsorships Manager | P: 02 9467 8426 | E: TWaite@awa.asn.au

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