The ANCOLD (Australian National Committee on Large Dams) Conference is a premier event that has been held annually, bringing together professionals and experts in the field of dam engineering and management.
Below is a historical overview of the conference details, spanning from 1992 to present day. This table includes information on the year, date, location, convenor, theme, and number of delegates for each conference, showcasing the evolution and focus of the events over the years.
Whether addressing the technological advancements in dam management, the environmental impacts, or the role of dams in sustainable development, each conference has contributed significantly to the industry’s body of knowledge and practice.
Year | Date | Location | Convenor | Theme | Delegates |
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2024 | 11-14 Nov | Adelaide | Angus Paton | Never the Same Dam Twice | 624 |
2023 | 24-28 Oct | Cairns | Ryan Cantrill | Dams: a Critical Resource | 502 |
2022 | 27-28 Oct | Sydney | Sam Banzi | Sustainable Dams in a Climate of Change | 495 |
2021 | cancelled | Perth | Louise Thomas | ||
2020 | cancelled | Perth | Louise Thomas | ||
2019 | 9-12 October | Auckland, NZ | Rebecca | Resilient Dams & Levees for Resilient Communities | 378 |
2018 | 11-12 Oct | Melbourne | Paul Maisano | Dams: Evolving with Modern Technology | 379 |
2017 | 26-27 Oct | Hobart | Emma Birch | Great Expectations for New and Existing Dams – Ageing Dams, New Ideas | 316 |
2016 | 17-19 Oct | Adelaide | Eric von Wiellgh | Dams a Lasting Legacy | 279 |
2015 | 4-6 Nov | Brisbane | Michel Raymond | Contempory Challenges for Dams | 248 |
2014 | 20-22 Oct | Canberra | John Dymke | Dams in a Changing World | 268 |
2013 | 13-15 Nov | New Zealand Rotorua | Peter Amos | Multiple Use of Dams & Reservoirs: Needs, Benefits & Risks | N/A |
2012 | 24-26 Oct | Perth | Michael Somerford | The Importance of Dams in our Developing Community | 345 |
2011 | 26-28 Oct | Melbourne | Stephen Newman | The Future of Dams | 331 |
2010 | 3-5 Nov | Hobart | Neil Smith | Dam Decisions: Past Experiences, Future Challenges | 364 |
2009 | 11-15 Nov | Adelaide | Andy Parsons | Dams: where to next in climates of change | 321 |
2008 | 12-16 Nov | Gold Coast | Russell Paton | Dams and Water for the Future | 359 |
2007 | 19-21 Nov | Queenstown, NZ | Stuart Read | Dams- Securing Water for our Future | |
2006 | 19-22 Nov | Sydney | Ian Landon-Jones | Dams – The Challenges of the 21st Century | |
2005 | 20-24 Nov | Perth | Michael Somerford | Managing Dams in a Climate of Change | |
2004 | 14-17 Nov | Melbourne | Phil Cummins | Community Values and the Management of Dams | |
2003 | 26-29 Oct | Hobart | Neil Blaikie | Technological Development – Its impact on Dam Management and the Triple Bottom Line | |
2002 | 19-25 Oct | Adelaide | Andy Parsons | Dams – Future Directions in Demanding Environments | |
2001 | 2-9 Nov | Auckland, NZ | John Grimston | Dams – Development, Sustainability and Performance | |
2000 | 23-24 Oct | Cairns | Peter Allen | Benefits and Concerns of Dams | |
1999 | 15-19 Nov | Jindabyne | Jack Grimstad? | Dams; Environmental, Community and Business Challenges | |
1998 | 29 Aug to 4 Sept | Sydney | Ian Forster | The Challenge; Managing Dams in a Competitive Business Environment | |
1997 | 13-17 Oct | Perth | Bob Wark | Water and its role in Development | |
1996 | 23-27 Nov | Albury | Dams & River Basin Management | ||
1995 | 14-15 Nov | Christchurch, NZ | Stewart Astwood | Dams; The implications of ownership | |
1992 | 16-19 Nov | Canberra | Phil Carter | Dams and the Community |