While conference presentations are essential, the real learning often happens when theory is put into practice. Franc.2025 offers two exceptional opportunities for hands-on, practical development that go beyond the main program, designed for professionals who manage, maintain, and implement stormwater assets.
Pre-Conference Workshops (Tuesday, 14 October 2025)
Start your conference experience a day early with a full-day, intensive workshop. You have two fantastic options:
- Guidelines for the Maintenance of Stormwater Treatment Measures: Presented by Murray Powell of Optimal Stormwater, this workshop covers the Australian industry standard for the operations and maintenance of all stormwater assets. It is aimed directly at Maintenance Managers, Cleaning Contractors, and Council staff.
- Navigating the WSUD Maintenance Compliance Framework: This highly practical session provides step-by-step guidance for councils to implement a robust compliance framework, featuring real-world case studies and expert facilitation.
Showcase of Excellence Site Tour (Friday, 17 October 2025)
After the conference concludes, join an exclusive tour of leading stormwater projects across the Hunter Valley and Newcastle regions. Hosted by industry experts, this tour will provide invaluable insights into innovative design, successful asset management, and best-practice principles that you can apply to your own work.
Ready to get your hands dirty? Enhance your franc.2025 experience by adding a workshop and the technical tour to your registration: https://gems.eventsair.com/franc-2025/
