FloodPlain Management Association National Conference
Brisbane Convention & Exibition Centre
19 – 22 May 2015
The Floodplain Management Association Conference has been held annually for over 50 years and is the most respected floodplain industry event held in Australia. The 55th FMA Conference will again be a National Conference, this time being held in Brisbane, Queensland. Queensland’s extensive floods, impressive response and recovery programs, and current flood mitigation projects provide excellent learning which can be applied across Australia.
The theme for this year’s conference is “Building a Flood Resilient Australia”, which will focus on Building Resilient Communities and Flood Resilient Buildings and Infrastructure.
Highlights of the 2015 FMA National Conference Include:
- Keynote Speaker – Mr John Curtin, Environment Agency, UK
- Keynote Speaker – Professor Bas Jonkman, Technical University Delft, The Netherlands
- Flood Insurance Forum – industry representatives provide an interactive session covering issues of concern to Councils and Insurers
- State & Territory Presentations – current issues, challenges & opportunities
- Over 70 Oral Presentations
- Poster Presentations
- Pre-Conference Flood Workshop
- Australia-Netherlands Water Challenge
- Local Government Councillors’ Session
- Local Field Trips
- Networking Events
“Early” Discounted Registration closes Friday 27th March 2015 – register today so you don’t miss out!
Further information on the conference please visit www.floodplainconference.com or contact amy@eastcoastconferences.com.au Ph: 02 6650 9800