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title: WA Water Breakfast 2025
description: Join the WA Branch Committee on Thursday 25 July 2024 for our Annual Water Breakfast as we present our Inaugural WA Legends of Water.
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# [WA Water Breakfast 2025](https://www.awa.asn.au/upcoming-events/wa-water-breakfast-2025-0)

 Written by [Kyllie Whitehead](https://www.awa.asn.au/upcoming-events/author/kyllie-whitehead) | Jun 5, 2025 4:39:38 AM

Join us for the 2025 West Australian Water Breakfast exploring the theme of Harnessing Innovation for Sustainable Water Management.

Be part of an energising morning of connection, insight, and forward-thinking discussion. This event brings together professionals from the water sector including manufacturing, digital technology, agriculture, government, academia and consulting to explore bold ideas shaping the future of water. 

What to Expect

- A dynamic panel discussion featuring leaders from the agriculture & industrial sectors (with Kwinana Industrial Precinct an example), regional water utility and digital asset management. Hear how smart monitoring, decentralised systems and circular economy thinking are transforming the way water is managed and valued.
- Fresh insights into cross-sector innovation, from blockchain-enabled water trading and precision irrigation to modular treatment technologies and other enablers.  
- A vibrant networking breakfast that brings together diverse voices from across communities connected by water—because real change happens where disciplines and ideas converge.

Whether you're working on the ground, shaping strategy or designing solutions for the future, this event will spark fresh thinking and collaborative energy to meet Western Australia’s water sustainability challenges.

**Register today to be part of this vital conversation on innovation and the future of water!

**

| ***Speakers*** |  |
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|  | **Welcome to Country  ****Freda Ogilvie, **a Whadjuk/Ballardong Elder Aunty Freda Ogilvie, a Whadjuk/Ballardong Elder, performs Welcome to Country ceremonies and advocates for Indigenous rights. She contributes to early childhood education programs in WA and NT, participates in national forums, works to empower Indigenous communities, promote cultural diversity and challenge stereotypes. |
|  | **Master of Ceremonies  ****Andres Mansilla,** Team Leader, Water Infrastructure,** Stantec **Andres is a chartered process engineer and Stantec's Water Infrastructure team lead. Andres was awarded the WA Young Water Professional of the Year Award in 2024, is a WA BRanch Committee member and will MC this year's breakfast event.  |
|   | **Keynote Speaker  ****Dr Biji Kurup,** Senior Lecturer, Engineering and Energy, M**urdoch University  ** Awarded the 2024 Aspire Award for Sustainable Impact, Biji specialises in industrial symbiosis and sustainability. She teaches and researches industrial symbiosis and circular economy, hydrology & water cycle management and Water treatment unit operations as a senior academic at Murdoch University. Biji volunteers on landscape regeneration in her spare time.  |
|   | **Panel Facilitator ****Helen McGettigan, Director \| Planning & Strategy, Infrastructure WA** Helen is the WA Branch President of the Australian Water Association and will facilitate this year's panel discussion. With a BE and Masters in Environmental Science Helen's career spans across the water sector from Water Corporation, Christchurch City Council, Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec (WGA) and now to Infrastructure WA as the Lead for Water, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainability.   |
|   | **Panel Member Shane Oldham, Partner and Technical Lead, BetterAIM** Shane moved to Western Australia with his wife from the UK in 2008. With 25 years of Asset Management practitioner experience from both the British Navy and the water sector, he now shares his expertise and learnings across multiple industries through BetterAIM's Advisory Services. Being a keen surfer, he enjoys the natural Australian environment and believes it’s everyone’s responsibility to ensure its longevity. |
|  | **Panel Member Dr Stacey Hamilton, General Manager - Operations and Planning, Busselton Water ** Stacey has worked in water for over 18 years and was the technical expert for the Groundwater Replenishment Scheme before making the move to Busselton Water as the General Manager for Operations and Planning. Stacey is a Churchill Fellow and a Fellow of the Peter Cullen Trust. In her free time Stacey plays hockey and, in her words, tragically follows the Dockers! ** ** |
|  | **Panel Member Chris Oughton, ****Principal, Chris Oughton & Associates **Throughout his career Chris has gained invaluable insights into broader industrial sector challenges and opportunities, particularly regarding collegiate approaches to decarbonisation initiatives. His pioneering research on the KIC4 method of evaluating the effectiveness of industrial areas, led to the publication of several papers, shedding light on key aspects of industrial precinct development and sustainability. Chris showcases his expertise and leadership in how to guide industrial clusters (as a collective of individual industries) towards industrial symbiosis and decarbonisation strategies, with his contributions shaping a more sustainable future for industrial sectors worldwide.  ** ** |
|  | **Panel Member **Rohan Prince, Director of Horticulture and Irrigated Agriculture, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Rohan has over 22 years in agricultural research, development, and extension. He leads programs across Western Australia, focusing on water efficiency, crop monitoring, and sustainable production. Recognised with multiple national awards, Rohan is known for driving innovation and building industry resilience through strategic leadership and applied science. ** ** |

### Event Details

| **Date** | Wednesday, 30 July 2025 |
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| **Time** | 7:15am for a 7.30am start - 9:45am WST |

Perth Event

| **Venue** | The Westin Perth 480 Hay Street, Perth WA 6000 |
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| **Dress Code ** | Business Attire (no PPE) |

 

Online Webinar

| **Zoom link** | Time: 7.45am to 9.40am WST. A Zoom link will be sent approximately 48 hours prior to the event. For now, please ensure you diarise the event.  |
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| **Location** | **Registration Type** | **Registration Fee** |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Perth - In Person ***To purchase a corporate table, refer to instructions below* | Member/Employee of a Corporate Member | $110 |
| ** ** | Concession Member  | $85 |
| ** ** | Non-Member individual | $155 |
| **Webinar Registration ** | Member/Employee of a Corporation Member | $25 |
| ** ** | Concession Member  | $20 |
| ** ** | Non-Member | $35 |
| ** ** | Boardroom Pass | $200 |

### Registration has been extended to Wednesday 23 July 2025. 

### Corporate Tables In order to secure a full table all tickets must be purchased as individual tickets so that we can collect each individual's relevant contact details. Tables will consist of eight (8) persons. If you wish to purchase a full table, you will need to purchase eight (8) individual tickets - simply select the "or add multiple" option displayed under a ticket type and input the quantity required.          Not a member? To find out more about AWA's membership benefits, please contact [membership@awa.asn.au. ](mailto:membership@awa.asn.au)

### Sponsorship Opportunities

Are you looking for some branding opportunities to reach people working in WAter. We have opportunities available for this event as below. You can view the sponsorship benefits flyer [here](https://www.awa.asn.au/hubfs/WA%20Branch/WA%20Water%20Breakfast%202025/AWA_Program%20Partner%20Benefits%20Flyer_WA%20Water%20Breakfast_July%202025.pdf). 

| **Sponsorship Level ** | **Price (exc GST) ** |
| --- | --- |
| Gold  | $6,800 - 1 available |
| Silver  | $2,300 |
| Coffee Cart | SOLD |
| Webinar  | SOLD |

Sponsorship enquiries to:  
Troy Waite | Partnership & Sponsorship Manager | E: [twaite@awa.asn.au](mailto:twaite@awa.asn.au) | Ph: 02 9467 8426 or 0418 404 692

### **If you require more information, please contact: ** Kyllie Whitehead, Member Engagement Manager - WA & NT | Ph: 02 9467 8420 | E: [KWhitehead@awa.asn.au](mailto:KWhitehead@awa.asn.au) ; or  Laura Jarimba | Event Manager | P: 02 9467 8435 | E: [ljarimba@awa.asn.au](mailto:ljarimba@awa.asn.au)  Troy Waite, Partnerships and Sponsorships Manager | P: 02 9467 8426 | E: [twaite@awa.asn.au](mailto:twaite@awa.asn.au)

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