What It’s About
The Mark Pascoe Water Sandpit is an annual event designed to bring together professionals from across industries, sectors and disciplines to collaboratively explore complex water challenges. It provides a unique opportunity to step outside traditional approaches, combining technical knowledge, practical experience, and fresh perspectives to generate new insights.
True to Mark’s approach, the Sandpit is not just about solving problems—it’s about sparking conversation, building understanding, and strengthening the networks that drive better water outcomes.
Event Format
Each year, the Sandpit focuses on a different theme or challenge relevant to the evolving water landscape. While the specific format may vary, the event is typically structured as:
- Interactive workshops that encourage collaborative problem-solving
- Group discussions and activities to explore ideas from multiple perspectives
- Opportunities to share knowledge and experience across disciplines
- Networking sessions to strengthen connections within the water community
Why We Run It
Now in its third year, the Sandpit has become a lively and much-anticipated event in the IWC calendar. It reflects our ongoing commitment to honour Mark Pascoe’s legacy of collaboration and collective thinking, to build a deeper and shared understanding of critical water issues, and to connect water professionals across disciplines by creating space for meaningful dialogue.