Our HCAA November November 2026 General Meeting and end of year celebration will be held on Monday 09 November 2026, commencing 6.30pm at 12-Micron, Barangaroo, Sydney.

Please note, this event is on a Monday night.

As well as an HCAA update from guest MC David Steblina, we welcome the below additional presenters to this General Meeting, followed by an opportunity to celebrate the end of year:

6pm: Doors open

6:30pm sharp: General Meeting opens

6.35pm: Presidents welcome and report

6.50pm: General Meeting closes

7pm: Regular Update

Sydney Water update

If you have any questions for Sydney Water, please email them to Emily by Monday 02 November.

7.10pm-7.30pm

Presenter: Daniel Guihot, Bromic

Topic: Designing Hot Water Systems Around Demand: Centralised, Decentralised and Point of Use Applications

Daniel will be sharing where different hot water approaches make sense across commercial and multi-res applications, including distribution losses, low use fixtures, electrical considerations, storage vs instantaneous and where point of use systems can be a practical design option.

7.40pm-8pm

Presenter: Lachlan Sinclair, Hydromet

Topic: Every kPa Counts: Managing Pressure Loss Through Backflow Prevention Valves

As population growth and development place increasing demands on water infrastructure, achieving the required flow while working with limited pressure at the boundary remains a challenge for the industry. This presentation will explore how backflow prevention valves contribute to pressure loss, why their performance at the required flow rate matters, and how informed valve selection can help preserve available pressure while maintaining backflow protection. The focus will be on practical considerations and real-world applications to help designers and installers balance water safety, flow requirements and system performance.

8pm: Meeting closes. Time to socialise and celebrate the end of year with industry friends.

Please note venue details for this event:

Please use the Watermans Quay entrance to get to Level 2, 12-Micron - there will be event signage on the night.

DIRECTIONS

Additional information:

Food and drinks will be provided please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.

Bookings will close on Monday 02 November or earlier if venue reaches capacity.

You need to attend on the night to get your CPD points not just register.

This event is for HCAA members only. Any guests wishing to attend can purchase tickets at a non-member cost and must be approved by the Committee, please enquire via email.

Transport and parking:

12-Micron is located within a short walking distance to Wynyard Train station or Barangaroo Metro.

You will also find a Wilson Car Park at 321 Kent Street (entrance via 86 Sussex Street) or King Street Wharf Secure Parking at 1 Shelley Street. If you need a map with these details, one can be provided.

If you have any questions, please email Emily or call 1300 797 101.

HCAA November 2026 Sydney General Meeting

Choose your tickets

Member ticket - in person ticket

Non-member ticket - in person ticket

Member ticket - online (for out of state members only) ticket