# Event Details - **Event Name**: Ruralco Water - Water Security Summit 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Navigating the Road Ahead: Expert Insights on Opportunities and Challenges facing Permanent Plantings.Water Security Summit?: 01:00 PM - 05:00 PMRuralco Water – Water Security Summit 2026 Info: A high-impact afternoon panel session featuring leading industry experts and decision-makers, including: Phil Grahame – General Manager Ruralco Water, Ben Williams - Associate Director WSP (formerly Ricardo), Joe Banks - Senior Manager Retail Entitlement & Trade Reform DEECA, Tom Zouch/ Tyson Milne - Senior Director Operations MDBA, Paul Derrico - Wine Grapes Association, David Stevens - Citrus Australia, Deidre Jaensch - Almonds Australia, Karen Connolly - Australian Table Grapes Association, Justin Lane – CEO Dried Fruits Australia?: 01:00 PMArrival and registrations?: 01:25 PM - 01:35 PMCanapés, Drinks, Coffee & Tea Station, Grazing Table?: 01:40 PMSetting the scene: why resilience planning and water security matterHost: Phil Grahame - Moderator?: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PMPanel session and Q&A?: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PMNetworking?: 05:00 PMEnd of EventInfo: Following the Water Security Summit, we invite you to continue the conversation in a relaxed Canapé setting, aboard the historic Mundoo Paddle Steamer at Mildura Weir. Guests are asked to arrange their own transport to the venue - 151 Hugh King Dr, Mildura VIC 3500 and arrive at 6:45pm for a 7pm departure (More details on the Dinner Tab). When registering, please select your preferred attendance option Event or Event and Dinner.Paddle Steamer Dinner?: 06:45 PM - 10:00 PMPaddle Steamer Evening Dinner CruiseInfo: As part of the evening program, we invite you to continue the conversation over a Paddle Steamer Dinner Cruise aboard the Mundoo. Guests are asked to arrange their own transport to the venue - 6:45pm for 7:00pm departure – Mildura Weir - 151 Hugh King Dr, Mildura VIC ****Catering by – The Caterer Mildura ****Live Entertainment – Caitlin Holdcroft - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nichols-point/ruralco-water-water-security-summit-2026/100001992607141600 - **Event Categories**: business, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Willow And Ivie - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Nichols Point - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: Willow And Ivie - **lat**: -34.2118988 - **long**: 142.2107849 - **full address**: Willow And Ivie, 256 Irymple Avenue, Nichols Point, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Ruralco Water - Water Security Summit 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/be0bc49c9ef693bb040e0ccf4eaf0d30f4a5b19667ade7ff42464032be5d1c66-rimg-w1200-h600-dc012e62-gmir.jpg?v=1783318727 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Ruralco Water - Water Security Summit 2026 being held? - **A:** Ruralco Water - Water Security Summit 2026 takes place on Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Willow And Ivie, 256 Irymple Avenue, Nichols Point, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Ruralco Water - Water Security Summit 2026? - **A:** Ruralco Water - Water Security Summit 2026 is organized by Gokul Parambalath. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Ruralco Water - Water Security Summit 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Nichols Point, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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