International Conference on

SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT

29 November 3 December 2015

Murdoch University,
Perth Western Australia
Sponsored by
Government of Western Australia
Department of Water
Silver Sponsor

Supported by

Dinner Sponsor

2015

Objective

Conference topics

This conference comes at a vital time for the effective

management of water resources in the face of population
growth, lack of conservation ethos, urbanisation,
industrial development, pollution of water bodies and
climatechange.

The conference topics will include the following subjects

dealing with water resource management:

Water is essential for all forms of life. It is a fundamental

resource necessary for socio-economic development
and for ecological sustainability. It is timely that the
sustainability and management of water resources is widely
discussed, noting that water can be used for an unlimited
number of times with proper treatment.
The conference will explore new and innovative methods
of freshwater and wastewater management for human
settlements, including treatment and reuse. A better
understanding and assessment of resources and their
supporting ecosystems is also required. Improved
conservation and approaches to achieve the dual aim of
socio-economic development and ecological protection
will contribute towards sustainability of water resources.
The conference will discuss the necessary infrastructure
for cities and regions to provide good quality water, in
sufficient quantity, in the most sustainable manner.

Aerobic and Anaerobic Treatments

Arid Region Water Management
Case Studies on Sustainable Water Management
Climate Change and Water Sustainability
Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment
Decentralised Water and Wastewater Management
Desalination
Greywater Treatment and Reuse
Ground Water Management
Innovative Biological Treatment
Integrated Water Resource Management
Integrating Water Sustainability into Built Form
Rainwater Collections and Storage
Sustainable Sanitation
Water and Urban Development
Water Distribution Networks
Water Education
Water Efficiency
Water in Mining

Exhibition
An exhibition will be organised to be held at Murdoch
University. The exhibitions will include information
and products from consulting agencies, equipment
manufacturers and representatives from industries.

Host City
The conference will be held at Murdoch University, Perth,
Western Australia. Perth, a vibrant, energetic city that
offers a truly unique Australian experience.

Language
The official language of the conference will be English.
No translation service will be available.

Tours and visits

Set on the banks of the spectacular Swan River, Perth is

Australias sunniest capital city and the fastest growing
urban centre, offering cultural diversity and sophistication
combined with a relaxed and friendly vibe.

The conference will organise social and technical tours if

sufficient interest is indicated after the announcement of
the conference. The tours will be for the whole day with
lunch and refreshments provided for AUD$100.

Beyond Perth, delegates can choose to experience the

breathtaking and unparalleled beauty of the natural
attractions in the regional areas of Western Australia.

The technical tours suggested are:

Participation
The conference will provide the opportunity to bring
together scientists, engineers and practising professionals
from government departments, international aid agencies,
private institutions, consulting establishments, research
institutes and university organisations.

Sustainable Water Management, Rottnest Island.

Demonstration of Water Technologies, Environmental
Technology Centre, Murdoch University.
Water Reclamation Project, Woodman Point
Water Management in Alcoa, Western Australia

Venue

Executive Committee

The venue will be at Murdoch University, Perth, Western

Australia. There will be accommodation available in Perth
and Fremantle, both of which are within easy commuting
distance to the University. All lunches, and refreshments
will be provided at the conference. There are excellent
facilities for common sessions, parallel sessions, exhibitions
and welcome reception at the University.

The executive committee will be responsible in the

financial and day to day management of the conference.
The members of the committee will be selected from
the local organisations and institutions supporting the
conference.

Keynote and plenary speakers

Registration
Registration cut off dates
Web Hot.................................................. Until 31 July 2015
Early Bird..................................... Until 30 September 2015
Regular............................................ Until 31 October 2015
Final............................................... From 1 November 2015
Web Hot

Early Bird

Regular

Final

Student/YWP/
Retired

A$495

A$495

A$550

A$660

Standard

A$660

A$770

A$990

A$1496

Day
Registration

A$330

A$385

A$495

A$495

All registration fees inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST)

The registration fee includes cost of book of abstracts,

conference papers in USB, attendance at conference
sessions, half day local tour, welcome reception, closing
ceremony, lunches, morning and afternoon tea and
conference gala dinner.

International Advisory Committee

The International Advisory committee will be formed by
representatives from the sponsoring organisations.
Several other people in the field of integrated water
management will also be invited.

Program Committee
An International Program committee consisting of
representatives from research development organisations,
universities, wastewater authorities and professionals,
will provide guidelines for the selection of papers to be
published and advise on organisation of the conference.
The names will be finalised in consultation with the
sponsoring agencies.

National Organising Committee

The Organising committee will be in charge of the general
management of the conference. They will also help in the
publicity the conference. The names of the committee will
be decided in consultation with sponsoring organisations
and other sponsors of the conference.

The keynote speakers will be invited from international

sponsoring agencies. We will also have about ten invited
speakers for the plenary sessions.

Inaugural session
The Premier of Western Australia will be invited to
inaugurate the conference and exhibition. There will be
opportunities to deliver special messages from sponsoring
organisations at the opening session.

Social functions
There will be a welcome reception on the first day of the
conference. A conference dinner will be on the evening of
the second day of the conference. The Minister for Water
for the State Cabinet of Western Australia will be invited
as the guest. There will be entertainment at the dinner.
Social tours will also be arranged for the participants and
accompanying person.

Publications
All the papers received will be reviewed and the selected
papers will be published in an international journal. This
will be decided in consultation with the IWA Publications.

Important dates
Abstract submission date..................................1 June 2015
Abstract acceptance letters sent....................... 1 July 2015
Webhot registration ends................................31 July 2015
Early bird registration ends..................30 September 2015
Full paper submission...............................15 October 2015
Regular registration ends.........................31 October 2015
Final registration starts...........................1 November 2015

Local Executive Committee

International Program Committee

Prof Anas Ghadouani

University of Western Australia
Mr David Goodfield
Murdoch University
Ms Deanne McDonald
Tenix
Prof Goen Ho
Murdoch University
Mr Gregory Claydon
Department of Water
Dr Kuruvilla Mathew
Murdoch University
Dr Laurie Mann
Carnegie Wave Energy
Ms Mara West
Mahdijungu Consultancy
Dr Martin Anda
Murdoch University
Dr Mike Mouritz
City Of Canning
Mrs N Mehlika Kayaalp
Water Corporation
Assoc Prof Michele Rosano
Curtin University
Dr Olga Barron
CSIRO
Prof Richard Harper
Murdoch University
Mr Richard Theobald
Department of Health
Dr Robert Hughes
Office of the EPA
Dr Stewart Dallas
Josh Byrne & Associates
Dr Sergio Domingos
Syrinx Environmental PL
Prof Wendell P. Ela
Murdoch University

Dr Andrea Castelletti
Italy
Ms Carol Howe Netherlands
Prof Chris Buckley
South Africa
Dr Elisabetta Tromellini
Italy
Dr Francesco Fatone
Italy
Prof Guoren Xu China
Prof Hallvard Odegaard Norway
Assoc Prof Henri Spanjers Netherlands
Prof Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong
Mr Llus Sala Spain
Dr Mark Nelson
USA
Ms Mary Ann Dickinson
USA
Prof Michael Bruce Beck
USA
Prof Mooyoung Han
Republic of Korea
Assoc Prof Ricardo Cobacho Spain
Mr Ronald D Sawyer
Mexico
Prof Shane Snyder
USA
Prof Simon Gonzalez
Mexico
Dr Valentina Lazarova France

Dr Cara Beal
Griffith University
Ms Danni Oliver
The Goyder Institute for

Water Research, Adelaide
Prof Hector M Malano
University of Melbourne
Mr Mark Pascoe
International Water Centre, Brisbane
Assoc Prof Phillip Geary
University of Newcastle
Dr Pierre Mukheibir

Institute for Sustainable Futures (UTS) Sydney
Prof Robert Skinner
Monash University
Ms Robyn Grey-Gardner
Centre for Appropriate

Technology, Alice Springs
Prof Saravanamuth Vigneswaran
University of

Technology Sydney
Assoc Prof Stuart Khan
University of New South Wales
Mr Wayne Prangnell
Institute of Public Works

Engineers Australasia

International Advisory Committee

Dr Andreas Angelakis Greece
Mr Bambos Charalambous Cyprus
Dr Biju George
Egypt
Prof Bilqis Amin Hoque Bangladesh
Dr Blanca Jimenez-Cisneros France
Prof Enrique Cabrera Spain
Prof Franco Cecchi
Italy
Mr Giuliano Daronco Brazil
Dr Guenter Langergraber
Austria
Prof J C Liu
Chinese Taiwan
Dr Jesus Colprim Spain
Prof Joerg Londong Germany
Dr Josef Lahnsteiner
Austria
Prof Kwang-Ho Choo
Republic of Korea
Asst Prof Mohammad Tahir Amin
Saudi Arabia
Prof Naoyuki Funamizu
Japan
Asst Prof Paolo Roccaro
Italy
Dr Paula Loureiro Paulo Brazil
Dr Ranjiv Khush
USA
Prof Rafael Mujeriego Spain
Mr Roland Liemberger
Philippines
Assoc Prof Rongchang Wang China
Dr Roumiana Hranova Bulgaria
Mr Steve Modemayer
USA
Prof Takashi Asano
USA
Assoc Prof Dr Viet-Anh Nguyen Vietnam
Dr Youssef Filali-Meknassi Namibia

www.swm2015.com

Keynote Speakers
Prof Anas Ghadouani
Prof Angela Yu-Chen Lin
Dr Ashok Sharma
Mr Benjamin Kele
Dr Don McFarlane
Prof Fayyaz Memon
Dr Florent Chazarenc
Mr Gregory Claydon
Assoc Prof Jiangyong Hu
Prof Jorg Imberger
Prof Joseph V Thanikal
Mr Josh Byrne
Ms Kaia Hodge
Dr Kathy Meney
Dr Alicia K J AN
Dr Markus Starkl
Dr Michele Akeroyd
Prof Mikel Duke
Mr Neil Palmer
Dr Robert Considine
Dr Steven Kenway
Prof Wendell P. Ela

Australia
Chinese Taiwan
Australia
Australia
Australia
UK
France
Department of Water
Singapore
Australia
Oman
Australia
Australia
Australia
Hong Kong
Austria
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia

For further information contact

Dr. Kuruvilla Mathew
School of Engineering and Information Technology,
Murdoch University, Murdoch WA 6150
Email: k.mathew@murdoch.edu.au
Ph: +61 8 9360 2896

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National Organising Committee