Abstract Submissions Now Open

Submissions Close Friday, 1 May

Invitation to Participate


On behalf of the franc.2026 Conference Organising Committee, we are delighted to invite you to present at franc.2026, which will be delivered in partnership with the ACT Government and held at the Canberra Rex Hotel. The Conference will feature two days of conference presentations on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 October, a day of Pre-Conference Workshops on Tuesday, 27 October, and a Technical Tour on Friday, 30 October showcasing practical examples of stormwater management in the region.


The theme for franc.2026 is Be Franc and Drive Change.


Franc.2026 will build on the success of previous franc conferences and continue to create a place where industry professionals, community members and key stakeholders can come together to collaborate, share knowledge, network and learn together. In addition, the Stormwater NSW Awards for Excellence will be announced at a special event to be held during the conference, on the evening of Wednesday 28 October.

Presentation Streams


  • Smart Stormwater - presentations related to technology, data, models, Artificial Intelligence, and scaling innovation


  • Driving Change - presentations related to the mandatory shifts required to advancing stormwater management, the “how” of change and how to finance it


  • Navigating the Future Challenges for Stormwater - a look to future threats and opportunities; for example climate change, urban heat, managing flooding and urban expansion etc


  • Living Landscapes - focussing on ecology & community


For more information on each theme, download the call for abstracts document.

Types of Presentations

 

Oral Presentations – Main Program (15 mins)

 

Oral presentations will be 15 minutes in length. Multiple x 15-minute presentations will be followed by a 15-minute Q&A panel of all presenters speaking in the concurrent block. We encourage presenters to consider ways to engage with the audience, a projector screen for PowerPoint presentations will be available, but consider other interactive multimedia such as Slido, Visme, Vyond etc. 

 

Poster Presentations

 

Poster presentations will be on display in the Exhibition Area for the duration of the Conference, with a dedicated poster session to enable focused interaction between presenters and delegates. Poster presenters will have the opportunity to interact with delegates during the lunch break on the 29 October.

 

Pre Conference Workshops – Full and Half Day proposals considered

 

Submissions for half-day or full-day Pre Conference Workshops are welcome. These workshops should be designed to allow for a deep dive into your topic. Presenters should aim to make their workshop as interactive and engaging as possible. Please indicate in your submission the maximum number of delegates that can attend your workshop, along with any pre-requisites for attendees. Selected workshops are contingent on achieving minimum registration numbers required to cover costs. 

Important Dates


Call for presentation submissions due by

Friday, 1 May 2026

 

Authors advised of the outcome of their submission by

Friday, 19 June 2026

 

Authors to confirm their involvement in the program by

Friday, 26 June 2026

 

Early bird registration closes

Friday, 31 July 2026

 

Final presentation media due by

Friday, 23 October 2026


Presentation dates

Wednesday, 28 and Thursday, 29 October 2026

Express your Interest


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Be sure to let us know if you are interested in participating in franc.2026 as a Delegate, Sponsor or Exhibitor.


Conference Schedule


Tuesday 27 October

Pre Conference Workshops and Welcome Reception


Wednesday 28 October

Conference Opening, Exhibition and Social Event including the 2025 NSW Awards for Excellence


Thursday 29 October

Conference Sessions and Exhibition


Friday 30 October

Technical Tour


Save the dates in your calendar today!

Stormwater NSW is proud to partner with the ACT Government for Franc.2026


 
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