Franc 2027: Event Overview
October 19, 2027 - October 22, 2027
- Dates: 19–22 October 2027
- Host: Stormwater NSW
- Format: Multi-day industry conference, workshops, technical tours, and awards ceremony
- Location: Venue to be announced (NSW/ACT region)
About the EventFranc 2027 is the flagship conference delivered by Stormwater NSW, bringing together water management practitioners, engineers, environmental scientists, planners, researchers, and government leaders. The conference embodies a “frank” and candid approach to confronting the industry’s most critical challenges—moving beyond standard rhetoric to drive real, practical solutions in urban water management, waterway health, and climate adaptation.What to Expect
- Technical Sessions & Keynotes: In-depth presentations exploring water-sensitive urban design (WSUD), catchment resilience, stormwater infrastructure asset management, and environmental policy.
- Workshops & Practical Learning: Hands-on pre-conference workshops and masterclasses addressing operational standards and emerging stormwater technologies.
- Site Inspections & Field Tours: Practical, guided technical tours showcasing leading stormwater harvesting, filtration, and bio-retention assets.
- Stormwater NSW Awards for Excellence: A celebration of industry achievement recognizing outstanding projects, leadership, and research.
- Networking & Exhibition: Direct engagement with statutory authorities, local council managers, private consultants, suppliers, and academic institutions.
Who Should Attend
- Civil and environmental engineers
- Stormwater and asset management practitioners
- Local government officers, catchment planners, and policy advisors
- WSUD consultants, landscapers, and urban designers
- Technology providers and stormwater equipment manufacturers
