NSW Heads of Water Forum, Gala Dinner & Awards 2027

12 Mar, 2027 - 12 Mar, 2027 |

1:30pm – 11:00pm AEDT |

TBC (Forum), Hilton Sydney, Sydney (Dinner)

Join us for the 2027 NSW Heads of Water Forum, Gala Dinner and Awards in Sydney as we hear from water leaders and celebrate the state's outstanding achievers.

Heads of Water Forum
The NSW Heads of Water Forum brings together leaders of the NSW water community to discuss the current issues and opportunities for our water future.

Theme and speakers will be announced soon.

Heads of Water Gala Dinner & Awards
The NSW Gala Dinner & Awards is the highlight of the annual events calendar in the water industry.
This prestigious event celebrates the outstanding achievements of innovative and outstanding projects and people. This is a great opportunity to meet with friends and colleagues across the water sector, celebrate an industry that sets out to make a real difference, and learn about the year that was - over a delicious dinner.

Awards submissions close 30 October 2026. See the webpage for details.

Event Details

The Heads of Water Gala Dinner and Awards night will follow the Heads of Water Forum being held earlier in the day. Please note registration is required separately for both the Forum and the Dinner.

Heads of Water Forum

Date	Friday, 12 March 2027
Time	1:30pm - 5:00pm AEDT
Venue	TBA
Address	Sydney CBD
Dress Code	Business casual (see 2026 Gallery here)

Heads of Water Gala Dinner & Awards

Date	Friday, 12 March 2027
Time	6:30pm - 11:00pm AEDT
Venue	Hilton Sydney, Sydney
Address	488 George St Sydney NSW 2000
Dress Code	After 5 (see 2026 Gallery here)

Registrations

Registrations opening soon.

Registration Type	Forum	Gala Dinner
Member	$75	$310
Non-Member	$115	$434
Concession Member	$115	$232

*Concession rates apply to AWA Concession Members (students, retirees and YWPs under the age of 25).

Table Configuration and Corporate Tables at the Gala Dinner
Seating at the dinner will be allocated with ten individuals to a table. To purchase a "Corporate Table" please purchase 10 x individual tickets. To purchase multiple individual tickets, select the "or add multiple" option displayed under a ticket type, and input the quantity required.