| 8:30am |
Registrations Open |
| 9.00am – 9.30am |
Opening Keynote
Dr Samuel Skinner
Associate, Water, Aurecon
Sam will share his unique water story, offering insights into what inspired him to pursue a career in water and what continues to drive his passion for the industry. His session will not only reflect on the journey of the past but also explore how we can accelerate action for a sustainable water future. As one of the highlights of the day, Sam's keynote will inspire the next generation of water leaders, providing them with new perspectives on how they can shape the future of water.
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| 9.30am – 10.50am |
Session 1: Looking Back
Featuring: Kiara Johnson
Join us for an inspiring session featuring a First Nations keynote speaker, followed by an interactive 5 Minds workshop. In this session, you’ll learn how to apply Tyson Yunkaporta’s 5 Minds thinking (from Sand Talk) to tackle real-world water challenges. Explore kinship, story, dreaming, ancestor, and pattern as tools for framing solutions, and dive into systems thinking through diverse ways of knowing.
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| 10.50am – 11.20am |
Morning Tea
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| 11.20am – 12.40pm |
Session 2: Futures and Foresight
Featuring: Professor Ariella Helfgott
A practical introduction to futures and foresight with discussion on upcoming trends. Engage in scenario creation to explore potential different futures.
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12.40pm – 1.30pm
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Lunch |
| 1.30pm – 3.00pm |
Session 3: Program Sponsor – AECOM
Details TBA
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| 3.00pm – 6.00pm |
Site Tours + Takeaway Afternoon Tea
- Adelaide Botanic Gardens Walking Tour
- Breakout Creek
- Tour 3 TBA
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| 6.00pm |
Ozwater’25 Welcome Reception
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*Program subject to change
Thank you to our Young Water Professionals Program Sponsor
