Conference Topics

This conference will explore ‘the state of the art’ and transition pathways for the future through papers on implementation and case studies, leading edge research and the policy and regulatory environment needed to facilitate a shift toward Water Sensitive Cities and Settlements.

Some of these interactions of water and the urban environment interrelated ‘lenses’ include:

Water and urban planning and design—macro to micro.
Water and the urban landscape: aesthetics; public art and ‘a sense of place’.
Culture, attitudes and values as they relate to water in the urban setting.
Assessment techniques for WSUD and integrated urban water management.
Developments in science, engineering, technology and management systems.
Governance and political dimensions of our decision making as it relates to water and urban planning and management.

Want to know more?

If you are interested in:

Attending the WSUD09 Conference
Attending Pre-Conference Field Trips
Attending the Public Forum
Participating in Pre-Conference Workshops

See the Call for Papers and Expression of Interest brochure for more details.

If you are interested in running a Conference Workshop or Training Event. Download the details and Expression of Interest here.

Like to support us?

If you are interested in:

Sponsorship Packages
Exhibition Opportunities

See the Sponsorship Prospectus for more details.

Conference Streams will cover the key objectives of WSUD:

Reducing mains water demand through water efficient appliances, rainwater harvesting and greywater re-use.
Protect and restore aquatic ecosystems and habitats.
Managing urban stormwater to meet water quality objectives for harvesting and/or discharge to surface waters.
Preserving the natural hydrological regime of catchments.
Protect the scenic, landscape and recreational values of waterways.
Reducing minor flood risks in urban areas.
Minimising wastewater generation and treatment of wastewater to a standard suitable for effluent re-use opportunities and/or release to receiving waters.

Topics included

Topics will include:

Rainwater
Stormwater
Groundwater
Water Conservation
Wastewater Treatment
Water Reuse Designs
Irrigation
Human Health
Water Quality
Demand Management
Managing Change
Policy Development
Managing Salinity
Environmental Demands
Energy requirements
Socio-economic considerations
Maintenance issues
Community Engagement
Lessons Learned: constraints, positive and negative outcomes

What’s in it for me?

The opportunities for participants and their organisations include:

Participating in discussions regarding the delicate balance between planning, design and the environment.
Accessing tools and strategies to improve corporate environmental performance.
Enhancing your knowledge of current techniques.
Expanding your knowledge of the industry regulatory framework.
Networking in an informal environment with your peers.
Investigating how you and your organisation may improve current practices.
Understanding how industry activities impact on the environment.
Analysing options for improvement.
What are considered acceptable solutions by today’s rigorous global standards?

Conference Secretariat

Keynote Conferences, Suite 36, Level 1, 375 Hay Street, Subiaco Mews, Subiaco, Western Australia 6008
Tel: (08) 9382 3799 | Fax: (08) 9380 4006 | Email: enquiries@keynotewa.com