Call for Abstracts Extended


On behalf of the franc.2025 Conference Organising Committee, we are delighted to invite you to present at franc.2025, which will be held at the Mercure Hotel Hunter Valley Gardens, Pokolbin, on 15 and 16 October 2025. The Conference will feature two days of conference presentations, 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.


Important Dates

Call for Presentation Submissions due by
Extended to: Tuesday 22 April 2025

Authors advised of the outcome of their submission by
Monday, 19 May 2025 

Authors to confirm their involvement in the program by
Friday, 30 May 2025

Early Bird Registration Closes
Thursday, 31 July 2025

Final Presentation Media due by
Friday, 10 October 2025



franc.2025

Key Dates

Early Bird Registration Open
Wednesday, 23 April 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