6 Nov, 2025
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7 Nov, 2025
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8.30am – 6.00pm AEST
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Sea World Resort, Gold Coast
Resilience in Motion sets the stage for a bold, forward-looking conversation about the future of water. We face the mounting pressures of climate change, population growth, aging infrastructure, and shifting community needs.
This year’s Qwater Conference explores how resilience is not just a strategy—it’s a movement. Reflecting water’s ever-changing, adaptive nature, the theme underscores our need to flow with change, shape solutions, and empower communities across all corners of Queensland, including remote and rural regions.
From innovative technologies to inclusive policy-making and on-the-ground community engagement, Resilience in Motion celebrates adaptability, collaboration, and the vital role of water literacy in strengthening our systems. It’s about equipping individuals, utilities, and communities to withstand disruption and thrive in the face of it. Join us as we dive into the conversations, ideas, and actions shaping a more resilient water future for all.
Call For Papers
Call for papers is now open - Final deadline extended until COB 20 May (no later)!!
See the theme and sub-themes in the Call for Papers flyer.
Event Details
Conference & Exhibition
| Dates & Times |
Thursday, 6 November 8:00am - 5:30pm AEST |
| Venue |
Sea World Resort, Gold Coast |
| Address | Seaworld Drive, Main Beach, Gold Coast 4217 |
Conference Dinner
| Dates |
Thursday, 6 November |
| Time |
To Be Announced |
| Venue |
To Be Announced |
| Cost | Included in the conference registration |
Registration
Registrations open soon. For any enquiries, please contact events@awa.asn.au.
If you wish to find out more about AWA's membership benefits, contact membership@awa.asn.au.
| Registration Type | Member | Concession Member | Non-Member |
| Early Bird Full Registration (available until 22 September) All day catering, Conference Dinner on Thursday |
$810.00 | $607.50 | $1,170.00 |
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Early Bird Thursday Only Registration (available until 22 September) |
$540.00 | $405.00 | $756.00 |
| Early Bird Friday Only Registration (available until 22 September) Morning tea, Lunch and Closing Drinks on Friday Optional add on for Conference Dinner |
$495.00 | $371.25 | $666.00 |
| Early Bird Full Registration + 1 Year AWA Membership (available until 22 September) All day catering, Conference Dinner on Thursday |
N/A | N/A | $1,035.00 |
| Standard Full Registration All day catering, Conference Dinner on Thursday |
$900.00 | $675.00 | $1,300.00 |
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Standard Thursday Only Registration |
$600.00 | $450.00 | $840.00 |
| Standard Friday Only Registration Morning tea, Lunch and Closing Drinks on Friday Optional add on for Conference Dinner |
$550.00 | $412.50 | $740.00 |
| Standard Full Registration + 1 Year AWA Membership All day catering, Conference Dinner on Thursday and Breakfast on Friday |
N/A | N/A | $1,150.00 |
*Early bird rates are available until 22 September 2025, Concession Member rates apply to AWA Concession Members (students, retirees and YWPs under the age of 25). Optional Site Tours are not included in Conference Registration and can be added at additional cost.
Accommodation
Discounted accommodation rates are available at Sea World Resort, Gold Coast, on Wednesday 5 to Friday 7 November. To book, please click here.
- Premium Double Room $308 per night
- Premium Queen Room $328 per night
- Coastal Double Room $328 per night
- Deluxe Double Room $328 per night
Rates are room-only occupancy and do not include breakfast. Breakfast can be added at the time of booking. Discount rates will be available until 5 November or sold out. From 20 October, pending availability, the Hotel will quote best available rates. Please note these discounted rates are fully prepaid at the time of booking, and no changes or cancellations will be permitted after 4 Novmber.
For more information please contact:
EVENT:
Kylie Pinwill, Member Engagement Manager | Ph: 0417 274 876 | E: kpinwill@awa.asn.au
Verina Galdas, Events Manager | P: 02 9436 0055 (ext. 1004) | E: vgaldas@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
If you are interested in sponsoring, please contact Troy.
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