BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WRIQ - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:WRIQ X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.wriq.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for WRIQ REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20280401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20280930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260804T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260804T180000 DTSTAMP:20260723T003337Z CREATED:20260227T061016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T003337Z UID:2019-1785846600-1785866400@www.wriq.au SUMMARY:Industry Forum: Lithium Battery Management & Risk DESCRIPTION:As lithium-ion battery volumes continue to rise across the waste and recycling stream\, so too do the operational\, safety and regulatory challenges facing Queensland’s resource recovery sector\, with operators increasingly being required to respond to risks that are difficult to detect\, manage and contain.\nThis dedicated industry forum will focus on the practical actions\, systems and technologies needed to better identify\, manage and respond to lithium battery risks across collection\, transport\, storage and processing environments. \nKey areas of discussion will include: \n\nBattery identification\, handling and incident response across collection vehicles\, transfer stations and MRFs\nPractical site solutions and technologies\, including AI detection\, thermal and odour monitoring\, extinguishing systems and containment approaches\nSafe storage\, handling and recycling pathways for end-of-life batteries\nEmerging stewardship\, regulatory developments and industry preparedness\n\nThe forum will conclude with an industry discussion on the potential development of a dedicated training course focused on lithium battery risk management across the waste and recycling sector. \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\nWRIQ Members: $165 inc GST • Non Members: $220 inc GST\nIncludes afternoon tea\, drinks and drinks and canapés\nDress code: Business casual. Hi-vis workwear is welcome and encouraged\nBookings close 12noon\, Tuesday 28 July 2026\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n Payment by credit card is required at the time of registration. To request an invoice for EFT payment\, please contact events@wriq.com.au. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n FORUM PROGRAM\n \n Click here to download the program in PDF format\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n 1230\n Registration\, tea and coffee\n\n\n 1300\n Welcome & housekeeping\n Alison Price | CEO | Waste Recycling Industry Association QLD\n\n\n Identifying the Risk: Detection\, Solutions and Storage\n\n\n1315\nFraming the lithium battery challenge from a local government perspective\n David McAlister | Manager\, Resource Recovery | Ipswich City Council\n\n\n1335\nOperational Solutions for Lithium Battery Risk \n This session focuses on established solutions already in use across the waste and recycling sector. Speakers will share real-world experience in identifying\, managing and responding to lithium battery risks\, with a focus on operational performance and lessons learned: what is working\, how solutions are being applied on the ground\, and how these approaches might translate across different facility types and contexts.\n - F-500 EA - a PFAS free\, non toxic and biodegradable solution for LiB fires in waste\n    Peter Jefferies | Director | Encaps\n - Reducing resource recovery risk on the path to autonomous waste facilities of tomorrow\n    Ani Goswami | Founder & CEO | Oscorp Energy\n - Using autonomous AI thermal water cannons to mitigate fire risk in waste and recycling\n   Sean Haviland | Director | Magnum Australia\n\n\n1425\nBattery Fires - Where are we at? A look at the current state of battery fire risk across the waste and recycling sector\n Brett Lemin | Executive Director | Waste Contractors & Recyclers Association of NSW\n\n\n 1435\n HEPA National Guideline for Safe Management of End-of-Life Lithium-Ion Batteries\n Chester Foley | Senior Policy Officer | EPA Victoria\n\n\n 1455\n Questions and discussion \n\n\n 1515\n Afternoon tea break\n\n\nResponding to the Risk: Behaviour\, Protocols and Training\n\n\n1530\n\nAdapting MRF operations for the Lithium Battery Crisis: Risk\, response and resilience\n Benjamin May | Growth and Partnerships Manager - Queensland | Re.Group\n\n\n\n 1550\n \n Operations Deep Dive: What happens when you put that battery in that bin?\n Ben Arthur | State Manager QLD/NT Local Government and Infrastructure Growth | Cleanaway\n\n\n 1600\n Lithium Batteries on Site: Operational identification\, actions and closing the gaps\n Speaker TBA\n\n\n 1610\n Questions and discussion\n\n\n 1620\n Discussion: What should a WRAQ training course cover?\n This discussion will explore what dedicated WRIQ training for the sector should cover\, including how courses might be tailored to different operational contexts such as hot loads and MRF environments.\n\n\n 1650\n Wrap up and close\n Alison Price | CEO | Waste Recycling Industry Association QLD\n\n\n 1700 - 1800\n Networking (drinks and canapés)\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n * Every effort has been made to present all the information contained in this website as accurately as possible. The organisers reserve the right to change\, without notice\, any or all of these details.\n \n \n \n \n \n MEET THE PRESENTERS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n David McAlister\n Manager Resource Recovery | Ipswich City Council \n David holds degrees and qualifications in Environmental Science and Management\, as well as Project Management. David has twenty-three years in the waste industry\, including seventeen years spent in Brisbane City Council operating and managing all aspects of the waste system and the last six as the Manager Resource Recovery Ipswich City Council operating the commercialised business unit of Council\, Ipswich Waste Services. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Peter Jefferies \n Director | Encaps \n Peter Jefferies has more than 30 years’ experience across the water\, fire and education sectors\, including a decade as CEO and Commercial Director in the water industry. As Director of ENCAPS Pty Ltd\, he is focused on delivering innovative\, environmentally responsible fire suppression and odour management solutions across Australia. Peter works closely with industry\, councils and emergency services to improve fire safety\, particularly in the growing challenge of lithium battery fire risk. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ani Goswami \n Founder & CEO | Oscorp Energy \n Ani Goswami is the Founder and CEO of Oscorp Energy\, an Australian AI and robotics company building intelligent autonomous systems for the waste and recycling industry. Ani leads product\, engineering\, and commercial strategy\, with a focus on preventing battery-related fires\, improving material recovery\, and helping facilities become safer and more AI-driven. Oscorp Energy is backed by venture capital investors and is working with leading recycling operators across Australia and internationally. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Brett Lemin\n Executive Director | Waste Contractors & Recyclers Association of NSW \n Brett Lemin has extensive experience across the private and public sectors in various industries including Waste\, Resource Recovery and Education. He has a strong background in the environmental and sustainability industry sectors through previous roles he has held and dealt with tenders and contract management. He has significant experience working with NGOs\, legislators\, regulators\, various statutory authorities and research institutions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benjamin May\n Executive Director | Waste Contractors & Recyclers Association of NSW \n Benji is a second-generation waste industry native\, building on a family legacy in the industry. Combining expertise in project management\, business development and stakeholder engagement\, he has spent the past decade delivering sustainable infrastructure\, maintenance and decommissioning projects across Southern and Central Queensland. His experience spans operational improvement\, strategic partnerships and infrastructure development\, supported by an earlier career in waste industry media that strengthened his communication\, advocacy and relationship-building capabilities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chester Foley \n Senior Policy Officer | EPA Victoria \n Chester Foley is a Senior Policy Officer with the Environment Protection Authority Victoria’s Waste and Land Policy & Regulation Branch. He specialises in environmental regulation\, waste management policy\, and the development of guidance for emerging and problematic waste streams. Chester works closely with government\, industry and regulators across Australia and New Zealand to deliver practical\, evidence-based policy solutions that support industry to reduce risk to human health and the environment. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ben Arthur\n State Manager QLD/NT Local Government and Infrastructure Growth | Cleanaway \n Ben has worked in the waste and recycling industry for over 30 years. He started his career with Amcor\, or Australian Paper as it was then known\, and was responsible for securing the hundreds of thousands of tonnes of paper and cardboard fibre necessary to feed the Petrie Mill every year. \nHe has been with Cleanaway for more than 20 years now and worked in a range of roles across all facets of the solid waste sector\, including C&I collections\, MRF’s\, baling operations\, landfills and transfer stations\, bulk haulage and business development in the municipal sector. \nHe is now the State Manager for QLD/NT for Local Government and Infrastructure Growth. URL:https://www.wriq.au/event/industry-forum-lithium-battery-management-risk/ LOCATION:The Glen Hotel\, Cnr. Logan Rd. & Gaskell St\,\, Eight Mile Plains\, Qld\, 4113\, Australia CATEGORIES:2026,WRIQ Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wriq.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/260528_WRIQ_Batteries-03-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WRIQ":MAILTO:events@wriq.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260904T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260904T223000 DTSTAMP:20260709T011010Z CREATED:20251118T005413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T011010Z UID:1843-1788548400-1788561000@www.wriq.au SUMMARY:WRIQ 2026 Industry Awards Dinner DESCRIPTION:Join us for a spectacular evening of celebration and recognition at the WRIQ Industry Awards Gala Dinner!\nThe WRIQ Industry Awards Gala Dinner is a prestigious occasion where we come together to acknowledge and honour outstanding individuals and companies who have displayed excellence throughout the year. \nThe 2026 awards will be presented at a Gala Dinner on Friday 4 September 2026. This special evening will feature industry recognition\, entertainment\, and networking opportunities for all attendees. \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening of recognition and inspiration as we highlight and celebrate the achievements of those who have contributed to the success of Queensland’s waste and resource recovery industry. \nTables will be allocated on a first in\, best position basis so we recommend you book your tickets as early as possible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ACCOMMODATIONThe following event accommodation rates are available at the Hotel Indigo Brisbane City Centre (in the same building as the voco) for attendees booking rooms between 2 and 7 September: $245/room/night – King/Queen Bed Standard. \nA credit card is required for guaranteed purpose when confirming the booking through link. Payment will be collected from guest upon check in unless otherwise specified. To book\, please use this link: https://www.ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels/gb/en/find-hotels/select-roomrate?fromRedirect=true&qSrt=sBR&qIta=99801505&icdv=99801505&qSlH=BNECC&qCiD=02&qCiMy=082026&qCoD=07&qCoMy=082026&qGrpCd=BIG&qAAR=6CBARC&qRtP=6CBARC&setPMCookies=true&qSHBrC=IN&qDest=27-35%20Turbot%20St\,%20Brisbane\,%20QLD\,%20AU&showApp=true&adjustMonth=false&srb_u=1&qRmFltr=   \n \n \n \n \n \n BOOKINGS OPEN NOW\nGet in Quick (book by 17 July 2026)Individual Ticket: $240 • Table of 8 $1728 • Table of 10 $2160 inc GSTStandard (from 18 July 2026)Individual Ticket: $260 • Table of 8 $1872 • Table of 10 $2340 inc GSTIncludes sumptuous three-course meal\, drinks and entertainmentDress code: Dress to impress!Bookings close 12noon\, Monday 24 August 2026CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW \n \n \n \n \n \n Payment by credit card is required at the time of registration. To request an invoice for EFT payment\, please contact events@wriq.com.au. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to our Gala Dinner and Awards Sponsors URL:https://www.wriq.au/event/wriq-2026-industry-awards-dinner/ LOCATION:voco Brisbane City Centre\, 85-87 North Quay\, Brisbane\, Qld\, 4000\, Australia CATEGORIES:2026,WRIQ Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wriq.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/260904_header.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WRIQ":MAILTO:events@wriq.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261127T113000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261128T143000 DTSTAMP:20260501T054813Z CREATED:20251125T051247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T054813Z UID:1865-1795779000-1795876200@www.wriq.au SUMMARY:WRIQ 2026 AGM and Christmas Lunch DESCRIPTION:The AGM will begin at 11:30am\, followed by the Christmas Lunch from 12:00pm to 2:30pm.  \nThe Waste Recycling Industry Association of Queensland (WRIQ) is pleased to invite you to one of the most anticipated events on Queensland’s waste and recycling industry calendar – our 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Christmas Lunch. \nThis annual event provides a unique forum to reflect on our shared achievements\, discuss industry priorities for the year ahead\, and strengthen professional networks in a relaxed and celebratory setting. \nTickets to this popular event are limited and will sell out fast secure your spot early to avoid disappointment. Tables will be allocated on a first in\, best position basis so we recommend you book your tickets as early as possible. \n \n  \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION:WRIQ Members $180 inc GST\, Table of 10 $1\,750 inc GSTNon Members $240 inc GST\, Table of 10 $2\,350 inc GSTIncludes lunch and drinks. If you wish to attend the AGM only\, there is no charge. Bookings close 4pm\, Wednesday 18 November 2025CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Payment by credit card is required at the time of registration. To request an invoice for EFT payment\, please contact events@wriq.com.au. URL:https://www.wriq.au/event/wriq-2026-agm-and-christmas-lunch/ LOCATION:Emporium Hotel South Bank\, 267 Grey Street\, South Brisbane\, QLD\, Australia CATEGORIES:2026,WRIQ Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wriq.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/261127_xmas.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WRIQ":MAILTO:events@wriq.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270729T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270730T163000 DTSTAMP:20260604T091454Z CREATED:20260604T091454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T091454Z UID:2295-1816851600-1816965000@www.wriq.au SUMMARY:LOOP: The Resource Recovery & Circular Economy Expo DESCRIPTION:LOOP Queensland 2027 – The Resource Recovery & Circular Economy Expo has been established as a dedicated industry platform bringing together government\, infrastructure planners\, waste and recycling operators\, technology providers and environmental service organisations to explore practical solutions for the decade ahead. \nThe sector is rapidly shifting from a traditional waste management model to one focused on recycling\, circular supply chains and long-term economic value. Industry leaders say the years leading into 2032 represent a defining period for investment\, policy reform and infrastructure development across Queensland. \n \n \n \n \n \n FURTHER DETAILS TO COME SOON\n \n \n \n \n \n Payment by credit card is required at the time of registration. To request an invoice for EFT payment\, please contact events@wriq.com.au. URL:https://www.wriq.au/event/loop-the-resource-recovery-circular-economy-expo/ LOCATION:Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre\, Grey Street\, South Brisbane\, Qld\, 4101\, Australia CATEGORIES:2027,WRIQ Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wriq.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Loop_webbanner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WRIQ":MAILTO:events@wriq.com.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270730T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20270730T223000 DTSTAMP:20260618T074732Z CREATED:20260604T091751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T074732Z UID:2303-1816974000-1816986600@www.wriq.au SUMMARY:WRIQ 2027 Industry Awards Dinner DESCRIPTION:Join us for a spectacular evening of celebration and recognition at the WRIQ Industry Awards Gala Dinner!\nThe WRIQ Industry Awards Gala Dinner is a prestigious occasion where we come together to acknowledge and honour outstanding individuals and companies who have displayed excellence throughout the year. \nThe 2027  awards will be presented at a Gala Dinner on Friday 30 July 2027. This special evening will feature industry recognition\, entertainment\, and networking opportunities for all attendees. \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening of recognition and inspiration as we highlight and celebrate the achievements of those who have contributed to the success of Queensland’s waste and resource recovery industry. \n \n \n \n \n \n FURTHER DETAILS COMING SOON\n \n \n \n \n \n Payment by credit card is required at the time of registration. To request an invoice for EFT payment\, please contact events@wriq.com.au. \nInterested in sponsoring this event? Contact events@wriq.com.au to discuss opportunities to showcase your organisation to industry leaders. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to our Gala Dinner and Awards Sponsors URL:https://www.wriq.au/event/wriq-2027-industry-awards-dinner/ LOCATION:Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre\, Grey Street\, South Brisbane\, Qld\, 4101\, Australia CATEGORIES:2027,WRIQ Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.wriq.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/271030_header.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="WRIQ":MAILTO:events@wriq.com.au END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR