Stormwater Summit 2026

“Stormwater infrastructure underpins resilient, sustainable communities. It protects people and property from flooding, safeguards our waterways, and supports the growth of thriving cities and regions. As climate pressures and urban development intensify, the industry’s role in delivering innovative, future-ready water management solutions has never been more critical.” Join us in Brisbane for the Stormwater Summit, where we will discuss, show-case and drive action for beyond best practice stormwater management - and celebrate Stormwater Queensland's 2026 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 an 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 ProgramThe Stormwater Summit program is available here. Technical presentations and interactive panel discussions will be featured from 9am until approximately 5pm, followed by the Stormwater Queensland 2026 Awards for Excellence Speakers & PanelistsThe summit will feature a range of expert speakers & panelists, including: Belinda Chapman - Belinda Chapman Leadership Ben Walker - Alluvium, Stormwater Queensland Callym Dunleavy - Griffith University Dallas Frazier - IECA Glenn Browning - Griffith University Jenni Black - DETSI Kylie Drapala - Logan City Council Luke Shi - QUT Michael Smit - Rainwater Harvesting Association Mark Babister - WMA Water Mark Gibson - Brisbane City Council Nicole Prentice - Planning Institute of Australia Riley de Jong - Bligh Tanner, Stormwater Queensland Sarah Choudhury - University of Queensland Sean Quilty - Quilty Engineering Hub Additional speakers & panelists will be announced soon. Summit LocationThe 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. CollaborationThe 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 Stormwater Australia, Stormwater NSW, Stormwater Victoria, Stormwater SA and Stormwater WA) - 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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