The 2026 Queensland State Conference in Townsville will explore the theme of: One Water, One Future: Uniting Queensland’s Water Story.
Queensland’s water journey is as diverse as its landscapes—from the dry western plains to the tropical north and bustling southeast. As the sector faces rapid change, new technologies, shifting climate realities, and evolving community expectations, collaboration has never been more crucial.
The Australian Water Association’s combined North Queensland and Queensland Conference invites utilities, government, Traditional Owners, industry, research, and emerging leaders to come together to build a shared vision for the state’s water future.
Under the theme “One Water, One Future: Uniting Queensland’s Water Story,” the conference will explore how we harness innovation, deepen partnerships, strengthen resilience, and ensure equitable, secure and sustainable water outcomes for every community across the state.
Join us as we connect the people, projects, and ideas shaping tomorrow’s Queensland.
Event Details
Conference & Exhibition
| Date | Tuesday, 13 October - Wednesday, 14 October 2026 |
| Time | 8:30am - 5:00pm AEST |
| Venue | The Ville Resort-Casino |
| Address | Sir Leslie Thiess Dr, Townsville City QLD 4810 |
| Date | Monday, 12 October 2026 |
| Time | 6:00pm - 8:00pm AEST |
| Venue | Ardo Rooftop Bar |
| Address | Sir Leslie Thiess Dr, Townsville City QLD 4810 |
| Cost | $140 (in addition to conference registration) |
| Date | Tuesday, 13 October 2026 |
| Time | 6:30pm - 10:00pm AEST |
| Venue | Poolside Lawns, The Ville Resort-Casino |
| Address | Sir Leslie Thiess Dr, Townsville City QLD 4810 |
| Cost | Included in the conference registration |
| Date | Monday, 12 October 2026 |
| Time | 1:00pm - 4:45pm AEST |
| About |
Townsville Local Disaster Coordination Centre (LDCC) Collection point: The Ville Resort-Casino main entrance |
| What to bring | Comfortable enclosed shoes. Sun protection – long sleeves and hats. |
| Cost |
Member: $45 per person |
| Capacity | 40 guests |
Registration
| Registration Type | Member | Concession Member | Non-Member |
| Early Bird* Full Registration | $819.00 | $614.25 | $1147.50 |
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Early Bird* Day Only Registration |
$491.40 |
$368.55 |
$687.96 |
| Early Bird* Full Registration + 1 Year AWA Membership | $1062.00 | ||
| Standard Full Registration | $910 | $682.50 | $1275.00 |
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Standard Day Only Registration |
$546 |
$409.50 |
$764.40 |
| Standard Full Registration + 1 Year AWA Membership | $1180.00 | ||
| Trade Waste Program | $328 | ||
*Early bird rate available until 31 August
*Concession rates apply to AWA Concession Members (students, retirees and YWPs under the age of 25).
All registration types include:
- All day catering on your selected days of the conference (day only or full conference)
- Conference dinner on Tuesday, 13 October (not included in Trade Waste Program registration)
- Optional add on for Welcome Networking Function on Monday, 12 October
- Optional add on for the Site Tour on Monday, 12 October
If you wish to find out more about AWA's membership benefits, contact membership@awa.asn.au.
Accommodation
A 10% discount off the Best Available Rate has been offered for QLD Conference guests and applies for the dates 12/10/2026 – 14/10/2026 (2 nights) only.
To access the discount, you can book online.
Code type: Rate Access/Corporate Code
Code: AWA2026
Select the dates 12/10/2026 – 14/10/2026
For more information please contact:
EVENT:
Kylie Pinwill, QLD Member Engagement Manager | Ph: 0417 274 876 | E: KPinwill@awa.asn.au
Jodie Macdonald, Events Manager | P: 02 9467 8434 | E: jmacdonald@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
Exhibition
If you wish to register your interest to exhibit at the QLD Conference 2026, click the button below and complete the expression of interest form.
Sponsorship
If you wish to register your interest to Sponsor at the QLD Conference 2026, click the button below and complete the expression of interest form.
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Thank you to our Partners Host Sponsor
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| Conference Session Sponsors |
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Coffee Cart Sponsor |
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| Regional Young Water Professional Conference Bursary
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Conference Lunch Sponsors |
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