The premier meeting place for Australia’s water industry

150+ delegates in 2006 42+ speakers 40+ leading companies speaking 10 interactive discussion sessions 8+ hours of networking 3 information-filled days 2 intense sessions with Kerry O’Brien 1 event! National Water 2007 will once again be the premier meeting place for the water industry with over 200 delegates expected in 2007. Learn how major developments in Australia’s $90 billion water industry will directly affect your business. Your most immediate business questions are being tackled by an unrivaled line-up of speakers and panel members, including techniques to: MAXIMISE opportunities for investment and growth ANALYSE how the water reforms will affect your business TACKLE the risk of managing assets STREAMLINE customer services INVOLVE communities in conservation, recycling and reuse campaigns MAKE water management integral to urban and regional planning     IMPROVE water quality Companies already booked on include ACTEW Corporation Albury City Council Australian Dairy Farmers Babcock & Brown Baulderstone Hornibrook Beaudesert Shire Council Blake Dawson Waldron Bridge and Civil Infrastructure Projects Bureau of Rural Sciences Clayton Utz CMA Colonial First State Global Asset Management Connell Wagner Country Fire Authority Crane Group Limited Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Department of Natural Resources & Water Department of Primary Industries Department of Sustainability and Environment Department of the Premier & Cabinet Department of Treasury & Finance Department of Water Hatch Infrastructure Group Hobart Water Evans and Peck Pty Ltd Gadens Lawyers Greater Wellington Regional Council Hyder Consulting Pty Ltd Hydro Tasmania Iplex Pipelines KBR Government & Infrastructure Logica CMG Loy Yang Power Mallesons Stephens Jacques Mayfield Engineering Melbourne Water Minter Ellison Lawyers Mount Isa Water Board Oracle Corporation Orica Watercare Orrcon Operations Pty Ltd Rous Water SA Water Thiess Services Pty Ltd Tyco Flow Control Pacific Wellington Shire Council What to expect at National Water 2007 Participate in the sole industry event which attracts 200+ senior executives from across the region Face the challenges that lie ahead when you participate in our interactive panel sessions Analyse how you can benefit from the changes in the water sector by hearing the perspectives of leading water chiefs  Build your network of contacts and learn how to solve your problems – enjoy over 7 hours of networking

The 12th Annual National Water 2007 offers you the best opportunity to: Understand the latest opportunities for investing in the water sector Share better models for growth with your industry’s chiefs  Assess strategies for restructuring irrigation in the Murray-Darling basin Address business challenges – - implications of utility size, scope and relationships Analyse the challenges, opportunities and best practices in water supply and wastewater treatment Find out what are the potential water sources - desalination, recycling or dams? Determine water trading, allocation and pricing strategies Why you should attend? This August, your industry’s 12th Annual National Water 2007 conference is bringing together more than 42 industry experts that are setting the pace of water reforms in Australia and worldwide. The 2007 agenda is setting a new benchmark for timely, fresh and relevant content, speakers and panel members. Utilities, government regulators, large water users and policy-makers are galvanising resources to modernise capital-intensive infrastructures, while balancing commercial, conservation and end-user interests. The industry is also keen to source new funds for projects, while improving the management of access, supply and demand for increasingly scarce water resources. Learn how major developments in Australia’s $90 billion water industry will directly affect your business. Hear from leading policy-makers, senior utility chiefs, and water industry leaders meet to debate and announce market reforms, capital projects, and other initiatives – critical for the sustainability of Australia’s water industry. Be there to explore critical issues with decision makers who are developing and defining Australia’s water industry and probe them regarding their strategies and ambitions for the water industry. Early Bird Offer extended: Make sure your book by 18 May 2007 to learn about commercial growth and new business opportunities from 4 ministers * 13 heads of water utilities *10 national policy planners *6 managers of top-flight water management projects * 7 experts leading water trading reforms * 5 heads of catchment management authorities and 3 project financiers Conference Gala Dinner The conference gala dinner will be held on the evening of the 14th August. Amidst good food and great ambience, you will get to meet some of our best speakers and senior-level delegates from Australia and beyond. Gain immeasurable benefits talking to some of the best minds in the water industry. Don’t miss this opportunity! Call +61 2 9021 8888 to reserve your place. Featured speaker for the gala dinner: Kevin Sheedy - Australian rules innovator as both player and coach Essendon Football Club coach Kevin Sheedy has been one of the supercoaches of The Australian Football League (AFL) for nearly two decades. His innovation is unrivalled by any other coach throughout this period and his three Premierships along with so many Finals appearances is outstanding. As a player with Richmond Football Club, Kevin Sheedy gave his all and played over 250 games, was involved in three Premierships and was a Best and Fairest winner. Kevin is also a Life Member of the Richmond and Essendon Football clubs as well as the AFL.