This year's Water Industry Alliance Awards are being held concurrently with the 2012 Irrigation Australia Limited Conference & Trade Show at the Adelaide Convention Centre.  We encourage companies working in the water industry to get involved in these events. If you are a luncheon attendee, you might like to might like to visit the IAL Trade Show prior to the event, entry is by gold coin donation to Wateraid. For more information on the IAL conference, and to pre-register your Trade Show attendance, please go to: http://online.saneevent.com.au/ial2012/ . WIA Awards Ceremony Luncheon tickets can be purchased until the 22nd June, by visiting this link or phone 08 7424 2466.

SA Branch Young Water Professionals Annual Forum is being held this Thursday 7th June from 10am-4pm at the Figtree Function Centre, Adelaide Zoo. With opening presentations from the Hon Paul Caica, Minister for Water and Chris Davis, National Water Commissioner. The SA Branch Young Water Professionals 2012 Forum will examine the current state of the water industry and political drivers guiding the sector’s future. What are the next big projects on the horizon? How will policies regarding climate change, carbon accounting and water resource management affect the water industry in the future? How can the urban water sector adjust and play its part in a more sustainable total water cycle? Read More...

SimTecT is the annual Asia Pacific Simulation Technology and Training Conference and Exhibition held by Simulation Australia since its inception in 1996. It has grown to become Australasia’s premier simulation conference for industry, government and academia. The conference currently attracts over 450 delegates worldwide from a broad range of industries. Bookings and Information available at : www.simtect.com.au.  Read More...

The Australian Cleantech Competition has been launched by the Parliamentary Secretary for Industry and Innovation Mark Dreyfus. Up to 30 Competition Semi-finalists will qualify for an intensive, tailored mentoring program; ‘Cleantech Business Accelerator Program’ on commercialisation pathways, business modeling, venture capital funding solutions and successful pitching. Some of the 2011 finalists’ successes include: pilot plants, international JVs, VC term sheets, investment and increased sales. The 2012 Competition winner will represent Australia at the Global Cleantech Competition in the USA in November. More information at www.cleantechopen.com.au