In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Evan Atkinson (General Manager Smart Solutions, SUEZ) sits down with the Australian Water Association to explore the digital transformation of water utilities. From AI-enhanced analytics to pipeline automation, Evan explains how smart technologies are helping optimise operations, reduce workload, and future-proof infrastructure.

This episode was recorded at Ozwater in May 2025 in Adelaide.

In this episode of the Looking Back, Moving Forward podcast series, Evan Atkinson (General Manager Smart Solutions, SUEZ) sits down with the Australian Water Association to explore the digital transformation of water utilities. From AI-enhanced analytics to pipeline automation, Evan explains how smart technologies are helping optimise operations, reduce workload, and future-proof infrastructure. This episode was recorded at Ozwater in May 2025 in Adelaide.

The Australian Water Association's Looking back, moving forward Podcast Series brings you water industry information, projects and research from professionals working in Australia and abroad. Recorded during Ozwater'25, host Jo Taranto interviews key water professionals on their career, achievements, promising research and more.

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The Australian Water Association's Looking back, moving forward Podcast Series brings you water industry information, projects and research from professionals working in Australia and abroad. Recorded during Ozwater'25, host Jo Taranto interviews key water professionals on their career, achievements, promising research and more.
Proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.downergroup.com/">Downer</a>

Australian Water Association Podcast - Looking back, moving forward

The Australian Water Association's Podcast Series brings you water industry information, projects and research from professionals working in Australia and abroad.

The Australian Water Association's Podcast Series brings you water industry information, projects and research from professionals working in Australia and abroad.

Australian Water Association Podcast Series

The Australian Water Association's Accelerating Action Podcast Series brings you water industry information, projects and research from professionals working in Australia and abroad. Recorded during Ozwater'24, hosts Jo Taranto and Justin Matters interview key water professionals on their career, achievements, promising research and more.

Proudly sponsored by Downer

The Australian Water Association's Accelerating Action Podcast Series brings you water industry information, projects and research from professionals working in Australia and abroad. Recorded during Ozwater'24, hosts Jo Taranto and Justin Matters interview key water professionals on their career, achievements, promising research and more.
Proudly sponsored by <a href="https://www.downergroup.com/">Downer</a>

Australian Water Association Podcast - Accelerating Action

Australian Water Association Podcast

From insight to impact with Evan Atkinson

In this episode of the Our Water, Our Tomorrow podcast series, Dr Michael Storey (Innovation Director) from SUEZ Australia and New Zealand sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss why research, development and innovation are critical to the future of water security. Michael explores how artificial intelligence, automation, advanced process control and smarter asset management can help utilities do more with ageing infrastructure, while highlighting opportunities in purified recycled water, advanced treatment and resource recovery. He also discusses the importance of intelligent experimentation, organisational buy-in and cross-sector collaboration in successfully translating innovation into practice.

This episode was recorded at Ozwater in May 2026.

In this episode of the Our Water, Our Tomorrow podcast series, Dr Michael Storey (Innovation Director) from SUEZ Australia and New Zealand sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss why research, development and innovation are critical to the future of water security. Michael explores how artificial intelligence, automation, advanced process control and smarter asset management can help utilities do more with ageing infrastructure, while highlighting opportunities in purified recycled water, advanced treatment and resource recovery. He also discusses the importance of intelligent experimentation, organisational buy-in and cross-sector collaboration in successfully translating innovation into practice. This episode was recorded at Ozwater in May 2026.

Turning research into action with Dr Michael Storey

In this episode of the Our Water, Our Tomorrow podcast series, Felicity Chapman (Proud Aboriginal weaver, textile artist, visual storyteller and National Regional Arts Fellow) from Regional Arts Australia sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss how art, textiles and cultural practice can deepen our understanding of water and environmental change. Felicity shares insights from her research into eco-dyeing, water quality and Country, highlighting how creative practice can inspire new ways of thinking about water, sustainability and caring for the environment.

This episode was recorded at Ozwater in May 2026.

In this episode of the Our Water, Our Tomorrow podcast series, Felicity Chapman (Proud Aboriginal weaver, textile artist, visual storyteller and National Regional Arts Fellow) from Regional Arts Australia sits down with the Australian Water Association to discuss how art, textiles and cultural practice can deepen our understanding of water and environmental change. Felicity shares insights from her research into eco-dyeing, water quality and Country, highlighting how creative practice can inspire new ways of thinking about water, sustainability and caring for the environment. This episode was recorded at Ozwater in May 2026.

Reading water through textiles and environmental change with Felicity Chapman

In this episode of the Our Water, Our Tomorrow podcast series, Alyssa Winkler (Senior Bid Manager) and Andrew Shek (Water Technology Lead) from John Holland sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss bridging the gap through cross-sector skills for the water sector. Alyssa and Andrew explore how transferable experience from transport, energy, resources and other industries can help address growing capability pressures as Australia’s water infrastructure pipeline expands. They highlight the importance of internal mobility, mentoring, skills mapping and diverse professional backgrounds, while sharing how organisations can build adaptable teams and create pathways for people to develop specialist water expertise over time.

This episode was recorded at Ozwater in May 2026.

In this episode of the Our Water, Our Tomorrow podcast series, Alyssa Winkler (Senior Bid Manager) and Andrew Shek (Water Technology Lead) from John Holland sit down with the Australian Water Association to discuss bridging the gap through cross-sector skills for the water sector. Alyssa and Andrew explore how transferable experience from transport, energy, resources and other industries can help address growing capability pressures as Australia&rsquo;s water infrastructure pipeline expands. They highlight the importance of internal mobility, mentoring, skills mapping and diverse professional backgrounds, while sharing how organisations can build adaptable teams and create pathways for people to develop specialist water expertise over time. This episode was recorded at Ozwater in May 2026.

Cross-sector skills for our water sector with Alyssa Winkler and Andrew Shek

From insight to impact with Evan Atkinson

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