21 – 23 OCTOBER 2025, TOWNSVILLE, QLD

ANCOLD TAILINGS DAM OPERATORS FORUM 2025

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Kate Brand
Kate Brand
ANCOLD Tailings Dam Operators 2025 Forum Convenor

Invitation from the Convenor

Welcome to the 2025 ANCOLD Tailings Dam Operators Forum
21–23 October | Rydges Southbank, Townsville QLD
We are delighted to invite you to the 2025 ANCOLD Tailings Dam Operators Forum, taking place from 21–23 October in sunny Townsville. With the stunning backdrop of tropical North Queensland, this is the perfect setting to come together, share knowledge, and strengthen connections within the tailings dam community.
This forum is designed specifically for tailings dam operators and professionals, offering a relaxed yet focused environment to explore real-world challenges, share practical experiences, and connect with peers, regulators, and industry experts. Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned operator, the forum provides valuable opportunities for learning and collaboration.
Highlights of the forum will include practical sessions, including tailings dam operation, safety and risk management, informative site visits and dedicated networking opportunities. Held at Rydges Southbank in the heart of Townsville, the forum offers a welcoming space just steps from the waterfront, with easy access to the city’s amenities and natural beauty.
The forum also offers an exceptional sponsorship opportunity for organisations involved in the tailings dams sector. It’s a chance to support ANCOLD’s initiatives and engage directly with a focused and relevant audience.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Townsville this October for engaging discussions, valuable insights, and time to connect in one of Queensland’s most vibrant coastal cities. Join us for an event that promises to be as rewarding as it is memorable.
Kate Brand
ANCOLD Tailings Dam Operators 2025 Forum Convenor

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Organising Committee

  • Kate Brand – Convenor
  • Jack Moorhead – Technical Program
  • Scott Lines – Treasurer
  • Nick Thomas-Kinsella – Site Tour
  • Naren Ramachandran– Social Program
  • Ina Prinsloo - Training
  • Owen Carter - Committee

Key Dates

  • Present at the forum open - 24th June 2025
  • Early Bird registrations open - 24th June 2025
  • Present at the forum closes - 4th August 2025
  • Early Bird registrations closes - 29th August 2025
  • Program released - August

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Great variety of content presented
Great forum – lots of case studies and real-world issues
I found the forum and training valuable
Great value for money

SPONSORSHIP OPEN

If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the forum, please contact Kim

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Acknowledgement of Country

I would like to respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians the Bindal people and the Wulgurukaba people, who are part of the Wiradjuri Nation, The Traditional custodians of the land [and/or sea] on which this event is taking place, and Elders both past and present.​​​​​​​I also recognise those whose ongoing effort to protect and promote First Nations cultures will leave a lasting legacy for future Elders and leaders.

ANCOLD’S Mission

As the industry body, we support our members, disseminate knowledge, develop capability and provide guidance in achieving excellence for all aspects of dam engineering and management. We recognise that it is skills of the people involved in these activities, their sharing of knowledge and collaboration that will sustain this mission.

About Us

The Australian National Committee on Large Dams Inc. (ANCOLD) is an Australian based non-government, not-for-profit and voluntary association of organisations and individual professionals with a common technical interest in dams.
www.ancold.org.au

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