AWA/IWA Young Water Professionals Conference and Ball 2026

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.

This event is supported by the International Water Association. 

Event Details

YWP Ball

Site Tour One: Yarra Park Water Recycling Facility

Site Tour One: Yarra Park Water Recycling Facility

Hosted by: TRILITY

 

Date: Tuesday, 4 August 2026

Time: 12:45pm

Duration: 1 hour & 10 minutes including travel

 

This tour will showcase TRILITY’s advanced recycled water production at the Yarra Park Water Recycling Facility, a Class A scheme serving the Melbourne Cricket Ground precinct. This tour will demonstrate how the underground plant integrates screening, grit removal, biological nitrogen removal, membrane bioreactor treatment, ultrafiltration, and dual UV/chlorine disinfection to reliably supply fit-for-purpose recycled water. Participants will explore how the facility supports non-potable demand management, regulatory compliance, and asset optimisation in a high-profile urban setting, while reducing potable water consumption by more than 180 million litres annually.

 

Schedule:

12:40pm Delegates meet at the Pullman Melbourne On The Park

12:55pm Depart Pullman Melbourne On The Park

1:00pm Arrive at site

1:45pm Depart site

1:50pm Arrive back to Pullman Melbourne On The Park

 

PPE Requirements:

•    Long Sleeves
•    Long Pants 
•    Closed-toe Shoes
•    Host will provide temporary hi-vis vests upon arrival

 

Catering
Not included

 

Cost
Member: $20.00 
Non-Member: $28.00 

Registration

   

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