Social Functions
Secure your seat at one of the most anticipated events in the waterway management sector.
Welcome Function
Date: Sunday 6 September 2026
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Mantra on Salt Pool Deck
Cost: Complimentary for full registered delegates;
$70 for additional tickets
RBMS Awards Gala Dinner
An evening celebrating Australia’s waterway management community
Date: Tuesday 8 September 2026
Time: TBC
Location: Conference Venue
Cost: $135 per person; $150 additional ticket
Join us for a night to remember
The RBMS Awards Gala Dinner is an opportunity to celebrate our community and its achievements in improving catchment management. This is a night to connect with the people and projects making a real difference to Australia’s rivers, catchments and communities – together with a
Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner, an emerging leader, or a passionate student, this is your chance to connect with colleagues from across the country in a setting that matches the calibre of the work we do.
What to expect
Dinner & drinks
Enjoy a fantastic sit-down dinner and drinks.
Special guest MC
Our host for the evening is a legend in our field, and even more of a legend with a microphone.
Awards ceremony
Watch as the best projects, partnerships and people in integrated catchment management are recognised and celebrated on a national stage.
DJ and dancefloor
Only the best dancing catchment management practitioners have to offer.
Networking
Meet the faces behind the work you’ve read about, and make connections that last long after the night is over.
Don’t miss out
Tickets are limited. Secure your seat at one of the most anticipated events in the waterway management sector.