Franc Sydney 2024 dates announced

Mark Your Calendars! The franc-sydney 2024 conference is coming your way, bringing together Future-focused, Resilient, Adaptive, and Networked communities!

Powered by StormwaterNSW and proudly supported by Georges Riverkeeper, the event will take place at the Commbank Stadium, Sydney on April 17 and 18, 2024. The theme? "Charting the Future from Past Lessons".

The franc Sydney 2024 conference aims to build on the triumphs of previous events, creating an inclusive platform for industry professionals, community members, and key stakeholders to share knowledge, connect, and learn together.

This is your chance to discover, upskill, and contribute to the industry’s collective wisdom through our unique participatory knowledge-sharing format.

Let's challenge urban water management norms and transform the stormwater industry, making it future-focused, resilient, adaptive and connected.

We are calling all professionals, scientists, academics, researchers, and advocates who recognize the need for change, and who prioritize the long-term health of our waterways, emissions, and sustainable development over short-term gains.

Join us for frank, challenging, and inspiring discussions. We can't wait to hear your voice at franc.sydney 2024!

For more info, check out the event website.

In preparation for the event, a White Paper entitled "Blue-green stormwater management in NSW: Examination of challenges and pathways forward" has been prepared. This paper is a collection of insights from dedicated experts and advocates, all sharing a deep passion for managing urban stormwater in line with urban development, waterway protection, and climate change. It offers a comprehensive and accurate portrayal of urban stormwater management in NSW as it stands today and the strides we need to make to overcome future obstacles.