North Queensland Conference 2025

7 Aug, 2025 - 8 Aug, 2025 |

8.30am – 5.00pm AEST |

Cairns

The 2025 North Queensland Conference in Cairns will explore the theme of The Water Rollercoaster: Thriving in Extremes

The Water Rollercoaster: Thriving in Extremes
North Queensland’s water story is one of extremes - floods, droughts, and everything in between.
The 2025 North Queensland Conference in Cairns will explore how the water industry, local communities, and infrastructure providers can not only survive but thrive in these volatile conditions.
With factors such as population growth, skills shortages, and infrastructure pressures adding further complexity, resilience and innovation in water management have never been more critical.
The conference seeks to provide a forum to showcase the resilience and adaptability of the water industry and our community, ensuring that communities can thrive despite the challenges posed by the unpredictable nature of water availability. We look to INSPIRE individuals through SHARED experiences and CONNECTED membership.

Regional Young Water Professional - Professional Development Opportunity
Sponsored by Aquatec Maxcon
Are you a passionate young water professional in regional Queensland looking to grow your network, skills and impact? Don’t miss your chance to attend the North Queensland Conference 2025 in Cairns!
We’re offering a Professional Development Opportunity exclusively for Regional YWPs to join this exciting event. It’s a fantastic way to connect with industry leaders, expand your knowledge, and represent the future of water in regional Australia.
Sponsored by Aquatec Maxcon, the opportunity includes the full conference registration.

Event Details

Conference & Exhibition

Date	Thursday, 7 August - Friday, 8 August 2025
Time	8:30am - 5:00pm AEST
Venue	Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
Address	Wharf St, Cairns

Welcome Networking Function - Sponsored by BMD

Date	Wednesday, 6 August 2025
Time	6:00pm - 8:00pm AEST
Venue	Cairns Aquarium
Cost	$110 [in addition to Conference Registration]

Conference Dinner - Sponsored by Townsville City Council

Date	Thursday, 7 August 2025
Time	6:30pm - 10:00pm AEST
Venue	Salt House
Cost	Included in the conference registration

Optional Site Tour - Cairns Water Security Stage 1 Project - WTP Construction Tour

Date	Wednesday, 6 August 2025
Time	2:30pm - 5:30pm AEST
About	Explore the Cairns Water Security Stage 1 project and gain insight into one of the region’s critical infrastructure developments. This guided tour will showcase the construction of the Dissolved Air Flotation and Filtration (DAFF) plant, designed to enhance water treatment capabilities. Attendees will also see the construction progress of the 5ML reservoir, wash water and raw water balance tank and other site works which are all integral to improving water storage and supply for the Cairns community. Additionally, the tour includes an overview of the modern administration building under construction, that will support the project’s operations and play a vital role in securing a reliable water future for Cairns.
What to bring	Long sleeve shirt, Long Pants, Safety Boots (JH/CRC to provide hard hat; safety glasses and hi-vis vest)
Cost	$25 per person
Capacity	30 guests
How to book	Please add this onto your ticket selection when registering for the conference. If you've already completed your registration, and would now like to add the site tour, please contact the team events@awa.asn.au

Registration

Registration Type	Member	Concession Member	Non-Member
Early Bird* Full Registration	$729.00	$546.75	$1,017.00
Early Bird* Day Only Registration	$441.00	$330.75	$562.50
Early Bird* Full Registration + 1 Year AWA Membership			$985.50
Standard Full Registration	$810.00	$607.50	$1,130.00
Standard Day Only Registration	$490.00	$367.50	$625.00
Standard Full Registration + 1 Year AWA Membership			$1,095.00

*Early bird rate available until 30 June

All registration types include:
- All day catering on your selected days of the conference (day only or full conference)
- Conference dinner on Thursday, 7 August
- Optional add on for Welcome Networking Function on Wednesday, 6 August
- Optional add on for the Site Tour on Wednesday, 6 August

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

Accommodation
Discounted accommodation is available at the Pullman Reef Hotel Casino (Conference Venue)
To book, please call the hotel on 07 4030 8888, or email reservations@reefcasino.com.au with the code: 0806AWAC

For more information please contact:
EVENT:
Kylie Pinwill, QLD Member Engagement Manager | Ph: 0417 274 876 | E: KPinwill@awa.asn.au
Laura Steffan, Senior Events Manager | P: 02 9467 8408 | E: lsteffan@awa.asn.au
EXHIBITION:
Michael Silber, Exhibition and Events Manager | P: 02 9467 8428 | E: msilber@awa.asn.au
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Troy Waite, Partnerships and Sponsorships Manager | P: 02 9467 8426 | E: twaite@awa.asn.au