2025 PROGRAM


The Conference Program is now available and can be viewed below. 

The Conference will feature two days of keynote and concurrent presentations along with three panel sessions representing some of the most important topics facing our industry today.  Teh program also includes a day of Pre-Conference Workshops, and a Technical Tour showcasing practical examples of stormwater management in the Hunter region. 

The theme for franc.2025: Building Partnerships, Finding Solutions 

franc.2025 will build on the success of previous franc.sydney 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. It will provide an opportunity for attendees to connect, discover and upskill, while contributing to the collective knowledge of our industry via our unique participatory knowledge sharing format.  In addition, the Stormwater NSW Awards for Excellence will be announced at a special event to be held on Wednesday 15 October.


To view the PDF version of the current program, please click on the tab below.

*please note the Conference Program may be subject to change. 


Program at a Glance

Tuesday, 14 October

Pre Conference Workshops

Wednesday, 15 October 

Keynote and Panel Presentations, Concurrent Sessions, Trade Exhibition and franc.fest

Thursday, 16 October 

Keynote and Panel Presentations, Concurrent Sessions and Trade Exhibition

Friday, 17 October

The Showcase of Excellence Site Tour 

franc.2025

Key Dates

Early Bird Registration Open
Thursday, 29 May 2025

Early Bird Registration Ends
Thursday, 31 July 2025

Standard Registration Open
Friday, 1 August 2025

Standard Registration Closes
Thursday, 9 October 2025

Conference Opens
Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Conference Closes
Thursday, 16 October 2025


Conference Organiser

GEMS Event Management

PO Box 1221 

Burwood NSW 1805

P: (02) 9744 5252