{"product_id":"expression-of-interest-backflow-legionella-conference-and-ipn-networking-weekend-hobart-tasmania-australia","title":"Hobart, TAS Australia - Expression of interest: Backflow \u0026 Legionella conference and IPN Networking weekend","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNational Backflow \u0026amp; Legionella Conference and IPN Networking Weekend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNational Backflow \u0026amp; Legionella Conference\u003c\/strong\u003e is returning in 2026 with a landmark three‑day industry event hosted in Hobart, Tasmania. Designed for plumbing professionals, regulators, hydraulic consultants, facility managers, and water‑industry specialists, this conference brings together leading experts to explore the critical theme of \u003cstrong\u003e“Water for health in the built environment.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet against the stunning backdrop of Hobart’s waterfront, the 2026 program delivers a deep dive into backflow prevention, water quality, regulatory frameworks, and Legionella management. Attendees will gain practical insights through technical presentations, case studies, and discussions focused on safeguarding public health through effective water system design, maintenance, and compliance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvent Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBackflow and Legionella conference: 4–6 November 2026 organised by the BPAA. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIPN Networking: 7-8 November 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConference Day 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e TasTAFE, 75 Campbell Street, Hobart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConference Days 2 \u0026amp; 3: \u003c\/strong\u003eWrest Point Hotel, 410 Sandy Bay Road, Hobart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetworking events Days 4 \u0026amp; 5: \u003c\/strong\u003eTBA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComprehensive sessions on backflow prevention and cross‑connection control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegulatory updates and compliance guidance from industry authorities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn‑depth presentations on Legionella risk management and water quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNetworking opportunities with national leaders in plumbing, water treatment, and public health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA first‑of‑its‑kind Tasmanian event bringing together multiple organisations committed to safer water system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional IPN events seeing the sights of Hobart and surrounding areas. These events will be family friendly and inclusive of anyone wishing to join and make the most of the trip to Tasmania. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis conference is organised by the BPAA, an IPN Partner Organisation. For more information or to register for the conference, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bpaa.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebpaa.org.au\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone interested in additional networking events throughout the weekend following the conference, please express interest by registering for this event via this and ensure that you have approved email updates from the IPN to be kept up to date. If you would like to register for the conference only, visit the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bpaa.org.au\/backflow-prevention-events\/sponsors-conference-2024-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBPAA website\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"International Plumbers Network","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53229619118447,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/2884\/2607\/files\/Conferenceflyerpic.jpg?v=1784609628","url":"https:\/\/internationalplumbersnetwork.org\/products\/expression-of-interest-backflow-legionella-conference-and-ipn-networking-weekend-hobart-tasmania-australia","provider":"International Plumbers Network","version":"1.0","type":"link"}