TAS Where the Waters Meet 2026

Join us at the 2026 Tasmanian Where the Waters Meet Conference and Exhibition, Everyone’s Water. Everyone’s Responsibility.

Water connects every part of Tasmania — across our regions, into our towns, and is critical for our communities, industries, environment and future. As pressures on water systems grow, so too does the need for shared responsibility across every sector.

Where the Waters Meet 2026 brings professionals, decision-makers and communities together to explore how we collectively manage, protect and value water. From source to sea, every action has an impact and every stakeholder has a role to play.

This year’s theme “Everyone’s Water. Everyone’s Responsibility” recognises that sustainable water outcomes depend on collaboration, accountability and innovation. It challenges us to move beyond industry silos, connect across the water cycle and take ownership of the decisions that shape Tasmania’s water future.

By sharing knowledge, showcasing solutions and strengthening partnerships, we aim to support water professionals in ensuring that our water remains a shared resource for generations to come.


Program

Call for papers closing Mid May 2026.
Submit your abstract for presentation consideration to the conference here:

       

YWP Learning & Networking Event 

 

Event Details 

Breakfast

Celebrating the theme of "Everyone's Water. Everyone's Responsibility", we are opening the Where The Waters Meet 2026 conference with a breakfast panel that explores how we interconnect throughout the water lifecycle.

Doing things better in the water industry means broadening who is part of the conversation and sharing knowledge and responsibility. Let’s focus on how we do things now and what’s occurring across Tasmania’s water sector, and explore how we can do things better.

Connecting perspectives allows us to manage water better, with a shared understanding. As we build trust, we can improve resilience and encourage a broader shared ownership of Tasmania's water future.

Speakers to be announced.

Conference & Exhibition

Pre- Conference Event Details

YWP Learning and Networking Event 

Join the Tasmanian Young Water Professionals as we come together to reflect, connect, and celebrate the real contributions YWPs are making across the water industry. This mini‑conference is designed as a practical, peer‑led space, where emerging professionals can exchange ideas, share lived experience, and learn from one another in a by YWPs, for YWPs format.

The 2026 Conference theme – Everyone’s Water. Everyone’s Responsibility. – focuses on how Young Water Professionals are stepping into responsibility: working on major projects, tackling complex challenges, and actively shaping their own career pathways. Through case studies, discussions, and shared insights, the conference will explore how we can problem‑solve more effectively, lead with purpose, and take ownership of our role in delivering a healthy, resilient, and well‑managed water future for Tasmania – now and into the next generation.

Subthemes

1. Projects Shaping Tasmania's Water Future: YWPs Solving Big Problems
2. What I Wish I Knew Earlier
3. Doing More with Less (Experience): Taking Responsibility Early in Your Career

Speakers to be announced.

Registration
If you wish to find out more about AWA's membership benefits, contact membership@awa.asn.au.

Registration details to be announced soon.

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

Exhibition
If you wish to register your interest to exhibit at TAS Where the Waters Meet 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 TAS Where the Waters Meet 2026, click the button below and complete the expression of interest form.  

Accommodation
Discounted accommodation - more information coming soon.  

For more information please contact:
EVENT:
Lynette Polley, TAS Member Engagement Manager | Ph: 0400 392 135 | E: lpolley@awa.asn.au
Laura Jarimba, Events Manager | P: 02 9467 8435 | E: ljarimba@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