Director Development Forum 2026

VicWater, in partnership with the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action and Vic Catchments will host the 2026 Director Development Forum on 18 March 2026 at RACV City Club in Melbourne, consisting of one full day program with an optional 3 course dinner.

2026 Director Development Forum and Dinner

Date: Wednesday 18 March 2026

Venue: RACV City Club, Melbourne

Forum Cost:  FREE

Optional Dinner:  $90 + GST

The Forum is designed to match the needs of both our newly appointed board members as well as our more experienced leadership cohort. This event will provide the opportunity to network, participate in peer-to-peer learning and gain insights into current and emerging issues and deep dive into areas relevant to public entity directors.

The Economic and Financial Regulation Seminar is a side event to the Director Development Forum, taking place the following day - Thursday 19 March at the VicWater Office. The event is designed for both newly appointed and existing board members of water corporations and will provide a 101 session on economic and financial regulation in the water sector. We will hear from ESC and DTF, who will offer valuable insights to support sound governance, strategic planning, and informed decision-making in an evolving regulatory environment.

Economic and Financial Regulation Seminar

Date: Thursday 19 March 2026

Venue: VicWater Office, Melbourne

Cost: Free

Please note: the Economic and Financial Regulation Seminar has a limited capacity of 70 attendees in person and will be allocated to the first 70 registrations. This number has now been reached, so attendance for this seminar will be online. We will notify registrants in the lead up to the event to confirm how to access the event online.