WELCOME

We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming ANCOLD Developing the Next Generation of Dam Engineers Forum: Think Tank 2025, an event designed to address the shortage of skilled dam engineers through strategic insights and industry leadership. The Organising Committee and the ANCOLD Executive are excited to host this important initiative, to be held in Melbourne on the 11th and 12th of September 2025.

This Forum will bring together resource and discipline leaders, as well as emerging and experienced dam engineers, to discuss how the industry can strengthen workforce development. With a significant pipeline of dam upgrade projects ahead, ensuring there is a sufficient cohort of dam engineers equipped with the right skills and knowledge, will be critical to meet the demands of Australia’s current and future dam infrastructure projects.

Through expert-led keynotes, presentations and interactive discussions with a Think-Tank style approach, this event will provide a platform for understanding current state and future industry needs, strategies for attracting and retaining talent, and approaches for skill enhancement. International perspectives and initiatives from outside the dams industry will be explored.

The Forum aims to generate actionable outcomes to shape the dams industry for a sustainable future that can deliver the large volume of dam infrastructure projects. The event will encourage you to share your experiences and learn from each other and industry specialists. Your involvement at the Forum will play a crucial role in identifying capability gaps and in fostering the next generation of dam engineers.

A great opportunity for sponsorship by dam industry organisations and engineering firms is also available for this event, to gain exposure and directly support the ANCOLD initiative.

We look forward to you joining us at the ANCOLD Developing the Next Generation of Dam Engineers Forum: Think Tank 2025, as we take positive action towards the future of Australia’s dams industry.

Tim Lawrence
ANCOLD Developing the Next Generation of Dam Engineers Forum: Think Tank 2025 Convenor