Stormwater Futures Summit

Join us in Brisbane for the Stormwater Futures Summit, where we will discuss, show-case and drive action for beyond best practice stormwater management - and celebrate Stormwater Queensland's 2025 Awards for Excellence.

This event, led by Stormwater Queensland in collaboration with Griffith University and International Water Centre, will connect Queensland’s leading stormwater professionals and stakeholders. The summit aims to connect with other key stakeholders that have n interest or dependency on the protection and management of stormwater - including regulators, engineers, scientists, planners, urban designers, and landscape architects.

Through technical content, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities and social functions, we will build relationships and foster opportunities to work together for the future.

Summit Theme

How do we ensure future stormwater management augments liveability and healthy environments while facing challenges such as climate change, population growth and urban development?

Speakers & Panelists

The summit will feature a range of expert speakers & panelists, including: 

• Brian McIntosh - A/Prof Integrated Water Management, Griffith University & International Water Centre

• Kylie Drapala - Acting Program Leader - River and Catchment Engineering, Logan City Council

• Courtney Henderson - Senior Associate Environmental Scientist, Water Technology

• Ben Walker - Queensland Urban Water Lead, Alluvium Consulting

• Mark Gibson - Principal Engineer - Water Management, Brisbane City Council

• Luke Verstraten - Lecturer in Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Sunshine Coast

• Riley de Jong - Senior Civil and Water Engineer, Bligh Tanner

• Paul Dubowski - Senior Civil Environmental Specialist - Infrastructure Planning and Delivery, Urban Utilities

Additional speakers & panelists will be announced soon.

Summit Program

The Stormwater Futures Summit program will be announced soon.

Summit Location

The Summit will be held in QCA Lecture Theatre and Gallery (S05), Room S05_2.04 - Located in Queensland College of Art and Design, Griffith University, South Bank Campus. A venue map is available here.

Collaboration

The Queensland Water Summit is a collaborative event between a range of organisations including:

• Stormwater Queensland

• Griffith University

• International Water Centre

This event is designed for but not limited to:

• Water professionals

• Engineers

• Scientists

• Landscape architects

• Urban Designers

• Planners

• Economists

• State & Local Government 

• Developers

Ticket price includes morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea. Tickets are limited and expected to sell out quickly.

*: Members rates exclusively available to members of Stormwater Queensland - and staff (and students) of Griffith University and International Water Centre.

The event is being led by Stormwater Queensland. To join Stormwater Queensland as a member, click here. 

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