Downer at Ozwater’26
26-28 May, Brisbane
Meet us at Ozwater26!
You’ll find us on Stand N04. with experts that deliver the projects that matter from across our Water business including:
- Water, Wastewater, Recycled Water Treatment
- Water & Wastewater Networks
- Pipeline Technology
- Smart Metering
- Designing Building, Operating and Maintaining
- End-to-End Water Infrastructure Services
- Recruitment
- Procurement and more!
Book a meeting with our team or just drop by the stand to chat.
Lock in your meeting with us
Win a Garmin Forerunner 55
Take a selfie at the Downer stand and upload to LinkedIn. Tag Downer and use our hashtag #DeliverWhatMatters
Eligible entrants will need to place a business or contact card into the box. A winner will be randomly drawn at lunchtime Thursday 27 May and will need to collect their prize from stand N04 by 3pm.
The Downer Hub is where our experience comes to life at Ozwater.
Check out the what’s happening at the Downer stand across Ozwater’26 and join our experts on for fast-paced sessions packed with practical insights from real projects.
Tuesday 26 May
Morning Tea – 10.20 – 10.40am
Maria Gatica, Project Manager
We’ll be spotlighting our EmpowHER women’s network and with Deputy Chair, Maria Gatica.
Meet Maria and find out more about Downer’s signature program that supports and empowers women from across Downer.
Lunch – 1 – 1.20pm
Brent Gibbs, Engineering and Technology Services Manager
Did you know that Downer’s four Water process engineers have been working together for 10-years?
Brent Gibbs, Engineering and Technology Services Manager unpacks the journey of building a process engineering team within a construction delivery business.
Brent will share his experience and what’s been learned along the way. Drop in for a chat, leave with practical insights with real-world application.
Afternoon Tea – 3.30pm – 3.50pm
Jess O’Hare, Brent Gibbs, Brendan Patane, George Zimmerman
Process Engineering
Q&A session exploring our experience delivering advancements in thermal biosolids processing.
If you’re operating in this space, connect with our experts to discuss the latest research, practical insights, and how the business case for thermal technologies is shaping up.
Morning Tea – 10.20am – 10.40am
Aleisha Billing, Community & Stakeholder Engagement Manager
Come and connect with our community and stakeholder engagement team at Stand N04 this Ozwater.
Meet the team strengthening community and stakeholder connections across our SEQ programs.
Drop by for a chat, ask questions and let’s compare notes! If you’re doing work in this space, we’d love to hear from you!
Lunch – 1-1.20pm
Insane in the membrane: unmatched MBR experience, the Downer way
Jess O’Hare, Senior Process Engineering Lead
Afternoon Tea – 3.30pm – 3.50pm
Manthan Desai, Project Engineer
Navigating complex delivery frameworks doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
Join Manthan Desai to learn how Downer’s Energy & Utilities Business Unit is transforming its Delivery Management Methodology (DMM) with the DMM AI Concierge.
Powered by Powered by Azure OpenAI GPT-5.2 technology, this tool simplifies access to information and supports faster, clearer decision-making.
Come by to hear what it means for delivery, ask questions and share your thoughts.
Wednesday 27 May
Morning Tea – 10.20 – 10.40am
Aleisha Billing, Community & Stakeholder Engagement Manager
Let’s talk community and stakeholder engagement.
Come and connect with our community and stakeholder engagement team at Stand N04 this Ozwater.
Meet the team strengthening community and stakeholder connections across our SEQ programs.
Drop by for a chat, ask questions and let’s compare notes! If you’re doing work in this space, we’d love to hear from you
Lunch – 1 – 1.20pm
Jess O’Hare, Senior Process Engineering Lead
With more than 20 MBRs already behind us, we’re not slowing down—we’re looking ahead to the next evolution of water treatment.
If you’re interested in where MBR is heading, this is one session not to miss.
Afternoon Tea – 3.30pm – 3.50pm
Manthan Desai, Engineering Manager
Navigating complex delivery frameworks doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
Join Manthan to learn how Downer’s Energy & Utilities Business Unit is transforming its Delivery Management Methodology (DMM) with the DMM AI Concierge.
Powered by Powered by Azure OpenAI GPT-5.2 technology, this tool simplifies access to information and supports faster, clearer decision-making.
Come by to hear what it means for delivery, ask questions and share your thoughts.
Smarter Metering
Discover Skilltech, Downer’s metering and field services business at Ozwater this year. From meter reading and digital services to supply, installation, and reconnections, we deliver end-to-end solutions.
Come and connect with the team. Ask questions and explore how we can support your operations.
Book a Meeting on the Downer stand with the team at Ozwater directly.
Stronger Together: Partnering with Downer
Thinking about supplying to Downer?
We will have specialists from our Procurement team onsite at Ozwater all week. The team will be available to discuss what it means to partner with Downer as a supplier and answer questions about how we work in collaboration to deliver value.
Come by Stand N04 to say hello or book a meeting with a team member directly.
Book a Meeting on the Downer stand with the team at Ozwater directly.
Build Your Career With Downer
Thinking about your next career move? Come and chat with us at Stand N04.
Our Recruitment team will be on hand to answer questions about working at Downer, what the recruitment process looks like, and the current opportunities available as we continue to grow across SEQ.
Come by Stand N04 to say hello or book a meeting with a team member directly.
Book a Meeting on the Downer stand with the team at Ozwater directly.
Featured Downer presentations at Ozwater’26:
Our Water, Our Tomorrow: Responding to water quality shifts by reassessing disinfection for a resilient and secure future
Jessica O’Hare, Downer / Logan Water Partnership
Presenting alongside Laurence Marano, WSP/Logan Water Partnership
Wednesday 27 May, Stream 8 (554)
12:15pm
Real Zero in Action: Logan Water’s Australian-First Energy, Waste and Water Partnership
Raymond Howells, Sustainable Energy Lead, Downer.
Presenting alongside Theo Veeren (Logan Water) and Katie Woods (Origin)
Thursday 28 May, Stream 5 (509)
12.20pm
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