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

Day 1 :
MONDAY, 13 JULY, 2026
08:30 - 09:30
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:10
RESERVED PRESENTATION
10:10 - 10:40
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!
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON PFAS TREATMENT
11:30 - 11:55
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
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON OPTIMISING FOAM-BASED PFAS REMEDIATION
12:00 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH & VISITING THE PFAS TREATMENT EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
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 with analysis of scalability, cost, and efficiency
  • Sharing results from bench and pilot trials, including a novel two-step perchlorate-removal process
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON PILOT-SCALE PFAS DESTRUCTION VIA ELECTRO-OXIDATION
14:00 - 14:25
REMOVING PFAS TO AN UNDETECTABLE LEVEL
Farhana Farris
Oleology

Farhana Farris

Oleology

  • Retrofitting existing industrial systems with advanced oil-in-water separation technology to achieve high-flow PFAS compliance
  • Achieving non-detect outcomes through data-driven removal strategies and sustained operational reliability
  • Balancing lifecycle cost, waste-stream management, and emerging destruction technology for scalable PFAS solutions
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON PROPRIETARY FILTRATION APPROACHES FOR NON-DETECT PFAS OUTCOMES
14:30 - 14:55
MECHANICAL REALITIES OF FLOCCULANT PUMPING IN PFAS TREATMENT SYSTEMS
Venkata Pasala
Roto Pumps

Venkata Pasala

Roto Pumps

  • Explaining how mechanical shear during pumping degrades flocculants before treatment
  • Identifying pump design and hydraulic issues that damage polymers in PFAS retrofit systems
  • Providing engineering guidance on low-shear pumping and layouts to preserve performance
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON MECHANICAL DESIGN FOR RELIABLE PFAS TREATMENT
15:00 - 15:30
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:30 - 15:55
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 decisions and recent IChEMS regulatory requirements
15:55 - 16:00
Q&A SESSION ON RISK ASSESSMENT INFORMING PFAS MANAGEMENT
16:00 - 16:25
ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE PLASMA JET TECHNOLOGY AND WATER TREATMENT
Laurens Willems van Beveren
Australian Vacuum Services

Laurens Willems van Beveren

Australian Vacuum Services

  • Demonstrating APPJ use 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 for wastewater and nutrient cycling across sectors
16:25 - 16:30
Q&A SESSION ON PLASMA-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR WATER PURIFICATION
16:30 - 16:55
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 action
  • Comparing PFAS sources and matching treatment, concentration, and destruction technologies
  • Identifying cross-sector opportunities to improve outcomes through system-wide optimisation
16:55 - 17:00
Q&A SESSION ON GLOBAL APPROACHES TO PFAS IN DRINKING WATER
17:00 - 18:00
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
TUESDAY, 14 JULY, 2026
09:00 - 09:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:30 - 09:40
OPENING ADDRESS
09:40 - 10:05
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 risk
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON LEGAL RISK AND PFAS LIABILITY TRENDS
10:10 - 10:35
PFAS TREATMENT CASE STUDIES AUSTRALIA
Simon McGrillen
Enviropacific

Simon McGrillen

Enviropacific

  • Showcasing large-scale PFAS treatment projects across Australia in diverse environments
  • Highlighting lessons learned from treating billions of litres of contaminated water
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON PFAS TREATMENT LESSONS FROM AUSTRALIAN PROJECTS
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:25
DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE PFAS REGULATION THROUGH COMPARATIVE POLICY ANALYSIS
Matthew Tendam
Aurecon

Matthew Tendam

Aurecon

  • Contrasting PFAS regulatory frameworks in NSW and British Columbia to expose governance gaps
  • Diagnosing how fragmented compound-specific approaches have led to regrettable substitution cycles
  • Recommending class-based PFAS regulation and AI-assisted toxicology to replace fragmented guidance
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON PFAS POLICY REFORM AND CLASS-BASED REGULATION
11:30 - 11:55
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 implementation
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON SCALING FIELD-READY PFAS DESTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES
12:00 - 12:30
RESERVED PRESENTATION
12:30 - 12:45
FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW
12:45 - 14:00
NETWORKING LUNCH

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