Day 1 - Keynote Address

09:00 AM To 09:30 AM

Keynote Address 1: Sustainable Urbanization: A Vision For Australia's Future.

Steve O’Connor

Technical Director Planning

SLR Consulting Australia Pty Ltd

Sustainable Urban Planning Using Geospatial Technology

09:30 AM To 10:00 AM

Sustainable Urban Planning Using Geospatial Technology: How Geospatial Intelligence And Satellite Imagery Can Better Inform Urban Planning Decisions For Sustainability.

Case Study: How Hamilton City Council Is Utilizing Geospatial Intelligence To Optimize Urban Development And Environmental Sustainability

Dr. Mark Davey

Chief Planner

Hamilton City Council

Digital Twin Technology For City Planning

10:00 AM To 10:30 AM

Digital Twin Technology For City Planning: Using Digital Twins To Simulate And Analyze Urban Environments For Better Planning And Management.

Case Study: Wollongong City Council Initiative - Utilizing Digital Twin Technology For Improved Urban Planning, Traffic Management, And Emergency Response In Wollongong

Networking

10:30 AM To 11:00 AM

Networking And Refreshment

Carbon Neutral City Plan

11:00 AM To 11:30 AM

Carbon Neutral City Plan: Setting And Achieving Ambitious Carbon Reduction Goals Through Clean Transportation, Energy Efficient Buildings, And Managing Waste.

Case Study: How The Shire Of Dardanup Achieved Carbon Reduction Goals Through Effective Clean Transportation, Energy Efficiency, And Waste Management

Andre Schonfeldt

Chief Executive Officer

Shire of Dardanup

Debate

11:30 AM To 12:00 PM

Debate Session: Is Urban Renewal Destroying Heritage And Displacing Communities?

Michele Adair

CEO

Housing Trust

Adaptive Reuse Of Buildings

12:00 PM To 12:30 PM

Adaptive Reuse Of Buildings: Transforming Old Buildings Into Functional Spaces While Preserving Historical Value.

Case Study: How The City Of Adelaide Successfully Transformed Its Tunnel Of Light Project By Using Dynamic Light Installations, Public Art Displays, And Pop-Up Markets Blending Modern Functionality With Historical Preservation

Arman Abrahimzadeh

Councillor

City of Adelaide

Lunch

12:30 PM To 01:30 PM

Lunch And Networking

Intelligent Transportation System

01:30 PM To 02:00 PM

Intelligent Transportation System: Leveraging Technology For Smarter Traffic Control, Public Transit Optimization, And Pedestrian Safety.

Case Study: How Auckland Transport Implemented Smart Traffic Management Solutions To Reduce Congestion And Improve Safety

Day 1 - Roundtable Discussion

02:00 PM To 03:00 PM

Roundtable 1:

  • Roundtable A: Carbon Neutral City Plan (Andre Schonfeldt)

  • Roundtable B: Intelligent Transportation System  (Naomi Langdon)

  • Roundtable C: Climate Resilient Urban Planning (Stephanie Johnston)

  • Roundtable D: Housing Affordability Through Modular Construction And Pre-fabrication (Kieran McKernan)

Andre Schonfeldt

Chief Executive Officer

Shire of Dardanup

Stephanie Johnston

Member of State Planning Commission

State Planning Commission South Australia

Kieran McKernan

Committee Member, Coordinator Strategic Development

Frankston City Council

Networking

03:00 PM To 03:30 PM

Networking And Refreshment

Climate Resilient Urban Planning

03:30 PM To 04:00 PM

Climate Resilient Urban Planning: Designing Cities To Withstand And Adapt To Climate Change Impacts.

Case Study: How South Australia's State Planning Commission Supported And Helped Execute Climate Resilient Urban Planning In South Australia Effectively

Stephanie Johnston

Member of State Planning Commission

State Planning Commission South Australia

Housing Affordability Through Modular Construction And Pre-Fabrication

04:00 PM To 04:30 PM

Housing Affordability Through Modular Construction And Pre-Fabrication: How Modular Construction Methods Can Improve Housing Affordability Amid Urban Growth.

Case Study: How Frankston City Council Uses Effective Module Construction Methods To Improve Housing Affordability With Rising Urban Growth

Kieran McKernan

Committee Member, Coordinator Strategic Development

Frankston City Council

Intelligent Water Usage Planning

04:30 PM To 05:00 PM

Intelligent Transportation System: Using Data Analytics To Inform Policies, Incentives, Infrastructure Investments To Improve Water Planning and Drought Resilience.

Case Study: How City Of Perth Employs Predictive Analytics To Refine Water Conservation Plans

Champagne Networking

05:00 PM To 05:30 PM

We would like to invite you to the champagne networking session at the end of the first day of our conference. During this event, you will have the opportunity to network with a wide range of industry leaders and business partners, as well as broaden your business networks.

This powerful networking session will give you access to key influencers and our partners in the industry who have a wealth of experience and knowledge through the sessions they deliver at the main conference.

Day 2 - Keynote Address

09:00 AM To 09:30 AM

Keynote Address 2: The Metaverse And Future Cities: Redefining Urban Living.

Peter Fitchat

CEO

Shire of Dundas

Sustainable Urban Mobility

09:30 AM To 10:00 AM

Sustainable Urban Mobility: Leveraging Eco-Friendly Public Transportation And Infrastructure To Reduce Carbon Footprint And Enhance Accessibility.

Case Study: How The City Of Stirling Is Implementing Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans Including The Introduction Of Trackless Trams And Cycling Infrastructure

Mark Irwin

Mayor and Councillor

City of Stirling

AI-Driven Urban Analytics

10:00 AM To 10:30 AM

AI-Driven Urban Analytics: Leveraging AI To Analyze And Improve Urban Planning And Services.

Case Study: How Shire Of Derby Leverages AI And Analytics To Drive City Planning And Urban Regeneration

Jess Karlsson

Executive Director

Shire of Derby

Networking

10:30 AM To 11:00 AM

Networking And Refreshment

Advanced Air Quality Monitoring

11:00 AM To 11:30 AM

Advanced Air Quality Monitoring: Utilizing Sophisticated Sensors And Data Analytics To Monitor And Improve Urban Air Quality.

Case Study: How Australasian Green Infrastructure Network's Clean Air Initiative Addresses Air Pollution Through The Implementation Of Advanced Monitoring Systems To Enhance Overall Public Health

Ben Nicholson

Deputy President

Australasian Green Infrastructure Network

Day 2 - Roundtable Discussion

11:30 AM To 12:30 PM

Roundtable 2:

  • Roundtable A: AI-Driven Urban Analytics (Alice Percy)

  • Roundtable B: Stormwater Management (Raghavendra Vasudeva Upadhyaya)

  • Roundtable C: Community Engagement In City Planning (Danielle Eveleigh)

  • Roundtable D: Urban Farming And City Planning (Bruce Lancashire)

Lunch

12:30 PM To 01:30 PM

Lunch And Networking

Stormwater Management

01:30 PM To 02:00 PM

Stormwater Management: How Smart Sensors Help Cities Better Prepare For Flood Events.

Case Study: How Upper Hunter Shire Council Smart Sensors Help The City In Sustainable Stormwater Management Initiatives And New Developments

Dr. Rag Upadhyaya

Director Infrastructure Services

Upper Hunter Shire Council

Panel

02:00 PM To 02:30 PM

Panel Address: Creating Affordable Housing - What Makes It So Challenging And What Are The Solutions?

Chris White

CEO

City of Prospect

James Ruprai

Director

Shoalhaven City Council

Linda Perrine

Director

Willoughby City Council

Patrick Hastings

Acting CEO

Infrastructure Sustainability Council

Predictive Analytics For Infrastructure Planning

02:30 PM To 03:00 PM

Predictive Analytics For Infrastructure Planning: Leveraging AI And Machine Learning To Better Model And Predict Future Infrastructure Needs, Traffic Patterns, Resource Demands, Etc To Improve Long Term Planning.

Case Study: How Department Of Climate Change, Energy, The Environment And Water Employs Machine Learning For Infrastructure Planning

Olga Lysenko

Director

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

Networking

03:00 PM To 03:30 PM

Networking And Refreshment

Community Engagement In City Planning

03:30 PM To 04:00 PM

Community Engagement In City Planning: How Digital Civic Engagement Platforms Enable Broader Community Input Into City Decisions.

Case Study: How Northern Territory Government Use Digital Civic Engagement Platforms To Enable Broader Community Inputs Into City Decision Making And Betterment

Danielle Eveleigh

Council Member

City of Palmerston

Smart City Data Analytics

04:00 PM To 04:30 PM

Smart City Data Analytics: Utilizing Big Data To Inform Sustainable Urban Planning Decisions.

Case Study: How City Of Darwin Utilized Its Place And Liveability Plan Using Data Analytics In Effective Sustainable Urban Planning

Alice Percy

General Manager

City of Darwin

Urban Farming And Green Spaces

04:30 PM To 05:00 PM

Urban Farming And Green Spaces: Integration Of Urban Agriculture Into City Planning For Local Food Production.

Case Study: How Brimbank City Council Encourages Community Based Urban Farming

Bruce Lancashire

Councillor

Brimbank City Council

Site Tour 1: Monash University, Net Zero & Sustainability

09:00 AM To 12:00 PM

Monash University offers attendees a unique opportunity to explore one of Australia's leading universities renowned for its advancements in sustainable urban development and resilience. The University creates change through deep collaboration and co-design, working in close partnership with government, industry and communities to amplify their impact on sustainability. Participants will have the chance to witness these partnerships in action, exploring various projects and initiatives that highlight Monash University's role as a catalyst in driving sustainable change.



 

Site Tour 2: Deakin University, School Of Architecture And Built Environment

02:00 PM To 04:00 PM

Deakin University is renowned for its forward-thinking approach and commitment to sustainability, making it an ideal venue for discussions on sustainable planning, urban regeneration, and smart technologies. The university's innovative academic programs and research initiatives have placed it at the forefront of addressing contemporary challenges in the built environment. Participants will have the unparalleled opportunity to explore Deakin's state-of-the-art facilities, engage with its leading academics and researchers, and gain insights from ongoing projects that embody the principles of sustainability and resilience in urban design.



 

30 September 2024: Champagne Networking Session

We would like to invite you to the champagne networking session at the end of the first day of our conference. During this event, you will have the opportunity to network with a wide range of industry leaders and business partners, as well as broaden your business networks.

This powerful networking session will give you access to key influencers and our partners in the industry who have a wealth of experience and knowledge through the sessions they deliver at the main conference.

02 October 2024: Site Tour to Monash University, Net Zero & Sustainability

Monash University offers attendees a unique opportunity to explore one of Australia's leading Universities renowned for its advancements in sustainable urban development and resilience. The University creates change through deep collaboration and co-design, working in close partnership with government, industry and communities to amplify their impact on sustainability. Participants will have the chance to witness these partnerships in action, exploring various projects and initiatives that highlight Monash University's role as a catalyst in driving sustainable change.

02 October 2024: Site Tour to Deakin University, School of Architecture and Built Environment

Deakin University is renowned for its forward-thinking approach and commitment to sustainability, making it an ideal venue for discussions on sustainable planning, urban regeneration, and smart technologies. The university's innovative academic programs and research initiatives have placed it at the forefront of addressing contemporary challenges in the built environment. Participants will have the unparalleled opportunity to explore Deakin's state-of-the-art facilities, engage with its leading academics and researchers, and gain insights from ongoing projects that embody the principles of sustainability and resilience in urban design.