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
Monday 14 September 2026
Arrival & Networking
Time Session
Evening Arrival in Victor Harbor
Evening Informal networking drinks
Day 1 - Tuesday 15 September 2026
McCraken Conference Centre - Victor Harbour
Time
|
Session
|
| 8:30am - 9:00am |
Registration |
| 9:00am - 9:15am |
Welcome from AHA and Workshop Overview |
| 9:15am - 10:00am |
Flood Warning – Amber Webster, Senior Hydrologist BOM |
| 10:00am - 10:30am |
Coorong flood modelling – Alex Cornish, Manager- Model Systems & Data BOM |
| 10:30am - 11:00am |
Morning Tea |
| 11:00am - 11:20am |
Vendor Display |
| 11:20am - 12:30pm |
Building Rating Tables, Data Collection Methods and Future Approaches - ALS |
| 12:30pm - 1:30pm |
Lunch |
| 1:30pm - 2:00pm |
Vendor Displays |
| 2:00pm - 2:30pm |
Breakout Streams Overview -
- Water Quality Community of Practice- Tara Matthews
- Transition to Alert 2 Networks – James Logan
- AHA Hydrographic Basics Training, Survey - Matthew Pilkington
|
| 2:30pm - 5:00pm |
Breakout Streams
Stream 1: Water Quality Community of Practice
Stream 2: Transition to ALERT2 Networks
- Network Resilience Considerations and ALERT2
- TDMA Training
Stream 3: AHA Hydrographic Basics Training, Survey
|
| 6:00pm |
Workshop Dinner |
Day 2 - Wednesday 16 September 2026
Field Day, Barrages Tour & Salt Creek Regatta
Time
|
Session
|
| 7:00am |
Bus Departure from Victor Harbor |
| 10:00am - 12:00am |
Salt Creek Regatta, Flow 1 and Vendor Demonstrations |
| 12:00am - 12:45pm |
Lunch and Flow Regime Change (if water is available) |
| 12:45pm - 3:00pm |
Salt Creek Regatta, Flow 2 and Vendor Demonstrations |
| 3:00pm - 3:50pm |
Return Transfer to Victor Harbor |
Day 3 - Thursday 17 September 2026
McCraken Conference Centre - Victor Harbour
Time
|
Session
|
| 8:30am - 9:00am |
Rating Database Storage and Management- Paul Sheahan KISTERS |
| 9:30am - 10:30am |
Regatta Data Collection, Review and Discussion – Mic Clayton to Chair |
| 10:30am - 11:00am |
Morning Tea |
| 11:00am - 11:30am |
QRev Updates |
| 11:30am - 12:15pm |
Regatta Data Collection, Review and Discussion Mic Clayton to Chair |
| 12:15pm - 12:30pm |
Workshop Wrap-Up |
Please note the program is currently in draft format and subject to change as speakers, vendors and field arrangements are confirmed.
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