NSW Heads of Water Forum, Gala Dinner & Awards 2026

13 Mar, 2026 - 13 Mar, 2026 |

1:30pm – 11:00pm AEDT |

Aecom (Forum), Hyatt Regency (Dinner)

Join us for the 2026 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: TBA
Speakers: TBA

Heads of Water Gala Dinner & Awards

The NSW Gala Dinner & Awards is the must-attend event of the year for the water industry.

This special evening celebrates the people and projects driving innovation and positive change across our sector. It’s a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with peers, expand your network, and recognise the incredible work shaping the future of water — all over an unforgettable dinner and a night of celebration.

Awards Finalists
Award submissions are now closed.
Finalists to be announced.

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, 13 March 2026
Time	1:30pm - 4.30pm AEDT
Venue	AECOM
Address	Level 21/420 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
Dress Code	Business casual (see 2024 Gallery here)

Heads of Water Gala Dinner & Awards

Date	Friday, 13 March 2026
Time	6:30pm - 11:00pm AEDT
Venue	Hyatt Regency, Darling Harbour
Address	161 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000
Dress Code	After 5 (see 2024 Gallery here)

Registrations

Registration Type	Forum	Gala Dinner
Member	$80	$300
Non-Member	$112	$420
Concession Member	$60	$225

*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.

Registrations opening soon.

Membership
If you wish to find out more about AWA's membership benefits visit our webpage here or contact Peter Fry at pfry@awa.asn.au