Artificial Intelligence in Water: Where Are We Headed?

• What’s working, what’s not, and why progress isn’t always straightforward
• The role of data access, security, and governance in enabling (or blocking) innovation
• How regulation is starting to respond to AI and what still needs to shift
• Global trends and what Queensland can take away from them

Event Details: 

• Date:  10 September, 2025 
• Time:  5:00pm check in for 5.30pm start (AEST)
• Location:  Aurecon Offices,  25 King Street Bowen Hills   
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Facilitator  

Alex Ferguson
Alex Ferguson is the founder and CEO of Ology Consulting, a strategic advisory firm specialising in the adoption and integration of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies across industries, and RequestRocket, a hyper-scalable cloud native API authentication translator. With over 25 years of experience spanning engineering, AI, software development, and cloud solutions, Alex is a seasoned technology leader known for guiding organisations through complex digital transformations and projects. Holding qualifications in Aerospace Engineering and an Executive MBA, Alex offers a unique blend of technical depth and strategic insight, having advised numerous organisations on AI adoption, governance, and digital innovation. Passionate about shaping sustainable and responsible technology practices, Alex actively contributes to industry dialogues around AI ethics, security, and regulatory alignment and is a member of the Queensland AI Hub advisory board.

Panelists

Dr S.Kate Conroy
Kate Conroy is AI Safety and Assurance Advisor for the Queensland Government and Responsible AI Lead for the Royal Australian Air Force (Specialist Capability Officer Reservist).

Dave Mackenzie

David Mackenzie serves as the Group Director, Digital & AI at Aurecon, where he spearheads the company’s digital transformation initiatives. With over 18 years of comprehensive expertise in digital strategy, artificial intelligence, machine learning, visualisation, software development, and Agile project delivery, David has been a pivotal figure in advancing Aurecon's digital activities. 

Catherine Port

Catherine Port is General Manager, Water (NSW) at Veolia, leading a team of around 230 people responsible for the operation and maintenance of water, wastewater, recycled water, desalination and industrial water treatment plants across NSW.

Catherine has over 20 years’ experience in the water industry across, utilities, consulting and the private sector, driving efficient and community-centred outcomes. Catherine has a strong track record at an executive level, advising Boards of water utilities and Government in NSW, is an active member of the NSW Committee of the Australian Water Association and is the Chair of the Council of Civil Engineering at the University of Sydney. Catherine is passionate about leading people, driving change and working collaboratively to achieve significant benefits to customers and the community.

Event Details

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