
YWP Program
Are you a young water professional or new to the industry? The Ozwater’23 Young Water Professionals Program will connect and inspire the industry’s future leaders.
Tuesday, 9 May 2023
9:00am - 9:30am | Registrations Open |
9.30am – 10.15am |
Opening Session |
10.15am – 10.45am | Morning Tea |
10.45am – 12.00pm |
Water – United by Data |
12.00pm – 1.00pm | Lunch |
1.00pm – 2.30pm |
Resilience in a Changing Climate |
2.30pm – 2.45pm | Closing Remarks |
2.45pm – 3.00pm | Afternoon Tea |
3.00pm – 5.00pm |
Site Tours |
Keynote Speaker

Michael Carter, Principal Process Engineer, Beca Hunter H2O
Michael is a chartered chemical engineer with thirteen years’ experience in the water industry. Michael's passion for addressing regional water issues has given a voice to those concerns. He has personally and professionally given frank and fearless advice to government agencies, to overcome the regulatory hurdles and assist local water utilities. Michael was recognised as the 2022 AWA Australian Young Water Professional of the Year. Although Michael does not love horses, he was born in the Horse Capital of Australia. So being a country boy, he may speak a tad slower…. but he can run fast in gumboots!
Panellists

Jonny Renton, Senior Consultant, Digital Services, Arup

Ellie Hubbard, Associate Director – Engineering, Assets & Project Delivery, KPMG

Micah Starkis, Director, Data and Information - Knowledge Division, Department of Planning and Environment

Clarissa Philips, Technical Director Digital Delivery, Water ANZ, Jacobs
Clarissa is providing technical leadership to project delivery teams with a focus on Jacobs’ clients future Digital Twins. Clarissa is passionate about digital engineering and is excited to be a part of this fast-moving industry.
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The YWP Program is an additional cost to an Ozwater registration:
- Member registration $280
- Non-member registration $390
Full day program inclusive of:
- Morning keynote presentations
- Workshop and panel sessions
- Afternoon site tour
- Morning Tea, Lunch & Afternoon Tea
- Welcome Reception with Ozwater'23 delegates and exhibitors