Register Now | 14–17 September 2026
Victor Harbor & Coorong Region, South Australia
The AHA 2026 Technical Workshop is a biennial, hands-on technical event for hydrographers, water monitoring professionals and industry partners.
This is not a conference. It is a practical, working environment.
Across three program days, delegates will participate in technical sessions, live vendor demonstrations and a controlled-flow gauging regatta at Salt Creek in the Coorong region.
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Draft Program Overview
Monday – Arrival & Welcome
Delegates will arrive in Victor Harbor, with an optional group transfer available from Adelaide. The program will commence with an evening networking opportunity.
Day 1 – Tuesday - Technical Sessions
Venue-based program including:
- STIV and ADCP flow monitoring
- Water quality best community practice
- Data management and rating development
- Integrated vendor demonstrations
Day 2 – Wednesday - Field Regatta | Coorong
- Transit through the Coorong Barrages
- Monitoring infrastructure overview
- Controlled release at Salt Creek
- Full-day gauging regatta
Return to Victor Harbor in the evening.
Day 3 – Thursday - Data Workshop
Morning session reviewing and analysing field data.
Workshop concludes mid-afternoon. Optional return transfer to Adelaide available.
Registration
Early Bird rates are available until 30 June 2026, after which standard registration fees will apply.
Registration includes access to all workshop sessions, field activities and catering.
Early Bird
- AHA Member: $550
- Non-Member: $880
Standard
- AHA Member: $770
- Non-Member: $1,100
For group registrations, please contact the event secretariat at events@bmconferences.com.au
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Transport
Optional return group transport from Adelaide to Victor Harbor is available.
Please indicate on the registration form if required.
Venue
Victor Harbor Convention Centre - McCracken Country Club, Victor Harbor SA
The Victor Harbor Convention Centre is a purpose-built conference facility set within landscaped grounds at McCracken Country Club, offering a relaxed coastal setting just 50 minutes from Adelaide.
Venue Details
https://discoveryevents.com.au/venues/victor-harbor-convention-centre
Accommodation
Accommodation is available onsite at the McCracken Country Club. A range of resort rooms, suites and self-contained apartments are available, along with additional options throughout Victor Harbor.
Delegates are responsible for arranging their own accommodation.
Discounted Booking Offer – McCracken Country Club
Delegates can access 10% off the Best Available Rate (BAR) by:
The discount applies to stays between 13–18 September 2026, covering the workshop dates plus one night either side, subject to availability.
Vendor Opportunities
A limited number of vendor positions are available for the AHA 2026 Technical Workshop.
This workshop provides a focused technical environment where suppliers engage directly with hydrographers, field technicians and water monitoring professionals working with equipment in real conditions.
Sponsorship includes:
- Trestle table display space throughout the workshop
- Opportunity to conduct a live technical demonstration
- Inclusion in the field day regatta at Salt Creek
- Two full workshop registrations
- Logo recognition across event communications and onsite acknowledgement
Investment: $3,500 + GST
Positions will be allocated on a first-come basis.
For enquiries, please contact us at events@bmconferences.com.au
Download Vendor Information Sheet (PDF)
Vendor EOI