Rotorua’s volcanic landscape proved the perfect location to bring together more than 800 public works professionals from 17 nations to attend the biggest IPWEA conference of all time.
The conference actually brought together three conferences – combining the conferences of IFME, IPWEA New Zealand and IPWEA into one event for the first time. The result? A veritable melting pot of nationalities and knowledge-sharing.
More than 176 papers were presented across eight streams, an increase on the number of streams held at previous conferences.
Entertainer and comedienne Michelle A’Court oversaw proceedings as Conference Emcee. Michele’s quick-fire banter entertained the crowds and she has been firmly welcomed as part of the IPWEA family.