AHA 2023 Sydney  

The Australian Hydrographers Association (AHA) Conference, a specially curated event dedicated to water industry representatives from Australia and the Asia Pacific Region with an interest in the profession of Hydrography.

Taking place at The Event Centre at Panthers Penrith from 22nd-25th May 2023, this three-day industry conference will provide a unique opportunity for hydrographers and industry suppliers to network and deepen your knowledge and provide information how industry is adapting to the challenges in ongoing water monitoring.

This first face to face gathering since covid disruptions brings an opportunity to connect with like-minded people including fellow AHA members, leading State and Federal water agencies, water utility providers, hydro power generators, and private industry groups.

We look forward to you joining us in person in Penrith, as we explore training, technology and communication developments that will ensure we are collecting the right data, at the right locations, when we need it most. 

A full program will be released soon. Places are limited so ensure you register today.

Event Information

How to get there 

Main Conference Room

The conference plenary sessions will be held in the Ron Mulock AO Room on Level 1 of The Event Centre. Breakout sessions will be held in the neighbouring Woodriff and Hunter rooms. For a detailed view of the Program please visit  https://aha.net.au/conferences/aha-2023-conference/program/

Dress Code

The conference dress code is ‘business casual attire’.

Conference Dinner – Wednesday, 24 May

The conference dinner will be hosted at the Chairmans Lounge at Bluebet Stadium. The Chairman’s Lounge is a contemporary venue overlooking Panthers Stadium, home to the mighty Penrith Panthers NRL team. It boasts a panoramic view (270 Degrees) across the stadium stretching to the Blue Mountains.

The venue, BlueBet Stadium is located on Mulgoa Road across from the Panthers Penrith Rugby Leagues Club.

The dress code for dinner is business attire.

Offsite Regatta – Wednesday, 24 May 2023

The AHA 2023 Conference is proud to announce it will be hosting a Regatta workshop on Day 2 of the conference. The offsite Regatta, sponsored by Xylem on Wednesday morning will provide an opportunity for practitioners and organisations to discuss and display applications of discharge measurement techniques. Providing opportunities to compare and share knowledge on data collection techniques, procedures, instruments and applications with industry experts and peers.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own instruments to measure and calculate discharge on the Hawkesbury /Grose and Nepean Rivers at Yarramundi.

Please bring weather-appropriate clothing and any necessary equipment. Transport will be provided to and from the site or you are welcome to use own transport.

Setup will commence from 8.30am on Wednesday morning. Shuttle bus from the conference venue will leave at 8am. 

Location: Agnes Car Park, Yarramundi (Goggle Maps:  https://goo.gl/maps/BsR7dfd6vD28LBtFA)

Warragamba Dam Field Trip – Wednesday, 24 May

Register via the Mobile Attendee App

A field trip to Warragamba Dam will be hosted on Wednesday 24th May and will be limited to 40 people. Our bus will depart from the conference venue after lunch, arriving at 2pm for a presentation and sight of the dam with the WaterNSW team.

1:30pm – Bus departure from the conference venue
2:00pm – Arrival at Warragama Dam
2:00 – 4.00pm – Presentation and site visit
4:00pm – Return Bus
4:30pm – Arrive back at conference venue, free time and refresh before dinner

Registrations are limited and subject to availability.

Attendee App

Conference delegates will have access to a mobile attendee app where they can find all relevant information in one place. The mobile attendee app is a great way to connect with other delegates, speakers, exhibitors and sponsors; check the most up-to-date conference program, participate in live Q&A and polling and much more.

Program

Presentations from the 2023  conference are available for download in a zip file:

• Tuesday
• Wednesday
• Thursday

For assistance in accessing the download contact  services@aha.net.au

The Theme of the 2023 conference being held at The Event Centre at Panthers Penrith, NSW is  ‘Resilient, reliable and robust – building better Hydrographers, building better networks.’

Nearly every citizen on the East Coast of Australia has been impacted by flooding over the last two years. Communities are struggling with repeated disasters and The AHA is committed to helping rebuild confidence and trust by ensuring a high level of skills in the industry. 

Register for our first face to face conference in 4 years and we look forward to you joining us in person in Penrith, as we explore training, technology and communication developments that will ensure we are collecting the right data, at the right locations, when we need it most. 

 Sponsors

With a strong history of collaboration, The Australian Hydrographers Association is looking forward to hosting the 20th AHA Conference in partnership with a range of sponsors committed to ensuring a high level of skills in the industry.