Highlights Of The Program

2 days business program:

Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.

SHOWCASING INNOVATION:

Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.

leaders talk:

Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.

MULTIPLE STREAMS:

A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.

SMART TECHNOLOGIES:

Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.

roundtable discussion:

Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.

Program 2026

DAY 1 :
MONDAY, 13 JULY, 2026
08:00 - 08:50
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
08:50 - 09:00
OPENING ADDRESS
09:00 - 09:30
RESERVED PRESENTATION
09:30 - 09:55
INTRODUCING FOAM FRACTIONATION FOR PFAS REMEDIATION
Peter Murphy
EPOC Enviro

Peter Murphy

EPOC Enviro

  • Explaining PFAS separation through the air-liquid interface and key design factors impacting efficiency
  • Highlighting sustainability benefits, low waste output, and broad applicability across sites
  • Demonstrating real-world performance and versatility through targeted case studies
09:55 - 10:00
Q&A SESSION ON OPTIMISING FOAM-BASED PFAS REMEDIATION
10:00 - 10:30
SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
  • Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
  • Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
  • Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues – don't forget your business cards!
10:30 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON FROM REGULATION TO IMPLEMENTATION: NAVIGATING EVOLVING PFAS FRAMEWORKS AND COMPLIANCE PATHWAYS
11:30 - 11:55
USE OF ELECTRO-OXIDATION TO DESTROY PFAS WHILE ELIMINATING PERCHLORATE
Andrew Sullivan
WSP

Andrew Sullivan

WSP

  • Presenting WSP’s PFASER system using electro-oxidation to break down PFAS in water supplies
  • Assessing boron-doped diamond electrodes, including analysis of scalability, costs, and efficiency
  • Sharing results from bench and pilot trials, including a novel two-step perchlorate-removal process
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON PILOT-SCALE PFAS DESTRUCTION VIA ELECTRO-OXIDATION
12:00 - 12:30
RESERVED PRESENTATION
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE PFAS TREATMENT EXHIBITION
13:30 - 14:00
PANEL DISCUSSION ON FUNDING PFAS TREATMENT: UNLOCKING GOVERNMENT SUPPORT, COST MODELS, AND UTILITY PARTNERSHIPS
14:00 - 14:25
REMOVING PFAS TO AN UNDETECTABLE LEVEL
Paul Callaghan
Oleology

Paul Callaghan

Oleology

  • Retrofitting existing industrial systems with advanced oil-in-water separation technology to achieve PFAS compliance at high-flow rates
  • Achieving non-detect outcomes through data-driven removal strategies and sustained operational reliability
  • Balancing lifecycle costs, waste-stream management, and emerging destruction technologies for scalable PFAS solutions
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON PROPRIETARY FILTRATION APPROACHES FOR NON-DETECT PFAS OUTCOMES
14:30 - 14:55
ADDRESSING PFAS AND EMERGING CONTAMINANTS THROUGH INNOVATIVE TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES
Todd Placek
SciDev

Todd Placek

SciDev

  • Deploying ion exchange resin systems to achieve ultra-trace PFAS compliance across complex site conditions
  • Demonstrating two large-scale Australian remediation case studies treating up to 1.5 billion litres of water
  • Scaling site-specific treatment solutions to meet evolving regulatory requirements and long-term environmental goals
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCED TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES FOR EMERGING CONTAMINANTS
15:00 - 15:20
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:20 - 15:50
PANEL DISCUSSION ON EVALUATING PFAS TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES: FROM PROVEN SOLUTIONS TO EMERGING HYBRID SYSTEMS
15:50 - 16:15
PFAS MANAGEMENT: HUMAN HEALTH AND ECOLOGICAL RISK ASSESSMENT CONSIDERATIONS
Adam Wightwick
Ramboll

Adam Wightwick

Ramboll

  • Benchmarking human health and ecological PFAS risks against shifting global guideline values
  • Harnessing risk assessment frameworks to inform PFAS treatment option selection and system design
  • Grounding PFAS treatment design in risk-based decision-making and recent IChEMS regulatory requirements
16:15 - 16:20
Q&A SESSION ON RISK ASSESSMENT INFORMING PFAS MANAGEMENT
16:20 - 16:45
ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE PLASMA JET TECHNOLOGY AND WATER TREATMENT
Laurens Willems van Beveren
Australian Vacuum Services

Laurens Willems van Beveren

Australian Vacuum Services

  • Demonstrating the use of APPJ to lower pH and degrade contaminants via advanced oxidation processes
  • Producing plasma-activated water to deliver bioavailable nitrates for sustainable nutrient delivery
  • Offering scalable, chemical-free treatment solutions for wastewater management and nutrient cycling across sectors
16:45 - 16:50
Q&A SESSION ON PLASMA-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR WATER PURIFICATION
16:50 - 17:15
DRINKING WATER PFAS MANAGEMENT – INSIGHTS FROM THE EU AND THE US
Ivan Fernandez
Frost & Sullivan

Ivan Fernandez

Frost & Sullivan

  • Outlining key regulatory drivers, market restraints, and global differences in PFAS policy actions
  • Comparing PFAS sources and matching treatment, concentration, and destruction technologies to each source
  • Identifying cross-sector opportunities to improve outcomes through system-wide optimisation
17:15 - 17:20
Q&A SESSION ON GLOBAL APPROACHES TO PFAS IN DRINKING WATER
17:20 - 18:20
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2 :
TUESDAY, 14 JULY, 2026
08:00 - 08:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
08:30 - 08:40
OPENING ADDRESS
08:40 - 09:10
PANEL DISCUSSION ON SMARTER PFAS MANAGEMENT: LEVERAGING DIGITAL TOOLS, SOURCE TRACKING, AND REAL-TIME MONITORING
09:10 - 09:35
PFAS CLAIMS IN 2026: LESSONS FROM AUSTRALIA’S EMERGING CASE LAW
Katherine Pickerd
Colin Biggers & Paisley Pty Ltd

Katherine Pickerd

Colin Biggers & Paisley Pty Ltd

  • Reviewing major PFAS land contamination cases and analysing liability outcomes in a developing legal landscape
  • Highlighting current and prospective court matters shaping future regulatory and litigation risks
09:35 - 09:40
Q&A SESSION ON LEGAL RISK AND PFAS LIABILITY TRENDS
09:40 - 10:05
FUNCTIONALISED MEMBRANES AND PHOTOCATALYTIC MATERIALS FOR PFAS REMOVAL AND HYBRID TREATMENT STRATEGIES
Masoumeh Zargar
Edith Cowan University

Masoumeh Zargar

Edith Cowan University

  • Investigating functionalised membranes to enhance PFAS capture through improved separation efficiency
  • Applying photocatalytic materials to enable PFAS transformation via adsorption and reaction mechanisms
  • Integrating membrane and catalytic processes for hybrid PFAS treatment and advanced water reuse systems
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCED MATERIALS AND HYBRID PROCESSES FOR PFAS TREATMENT SOLUTIONS
10:10 - 10:30
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
10:30 - 10:55
DIRECTING PFAS INVESTMENT THROUGH ECONOMIC ANALYSIS FOR COMPLIANCE AND RISK REDUCTION
Craig Lawrence
Lytton Advisory

Craig Lawrence

Lytton Advisory

  • Applying economic analysis to prioritise PFAS investments across source control and treatment pathways
  • Using lifecycle costing and risk-based appraisal to direct funding toward the most effective PFAS actions
  • Framing staged PFAS investment decisions under regulatory uncertainty with transparent funding models
10:55 - 11:00
Q&A SESSION ON ECONOMIC ANALYSIS FOR STRATEGIC PFAS INVESTMENT AND RISK MANAGEMENT
11:00 - 11:25
BEYOND CAPTURE: ENGINEERING PATHWAYS TO PRACTICAL PFAS DESTRUCTION
Troy Warry
AusAOP

Troy Warry

AusAOP

  • Evaluating engineered systems that permanently cleave PFAS carbon-fluorine bonds under real-world conditions
  • Examining hybrid oxidation-reduction trains and practical scaling from lab to field deployments
  • Comparing global practices and regulatory drivers shaping PFAS destruction programmes
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON SCALING FIELD-READY PFAS DESTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES
11:30 - 11:55
THERMAL TREATMENT FOR PFAS DESTRUCTION: CONDITIONS, BYPRODUCTS, AND SCALE
Nathan Weber
University of Technology Sydney

Nathan Weber

University of Technology Sydney

  • Characterising thermal treatment as an EPA-acknowledged method for permanent PFAS bond cleavage
  • Quantifying how temperature, mixing oxygen and water vapour govern PFAS conversion and PID formation
  • Mapping the reactor conditions and process controls required for safe, scalable thermal PFAS destruction
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON OPTIMISING THERMAL TREATMENT FOR PFAS DESTRUCTION
12:00 - 12:15
FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW
12:15 - 12:30
CLOSING REMARKS
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH

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