The Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia, Queensland Northern Territory (IPWEA-QNT) hosts its Annual Conference at the Aquis Park – Gold Coast Turf Club on 10 – 12 October 2023.
IPWEA-QNT is the peak body representing those who are involved in the planning and provision of public works and services to Queensland and the Northern Territory communities. The Annual Conference provides an opportunity to connect with industry peers, earn valuable CPD hours and enrich your knowledge and expertise in the public works sector.
Over 400 delegates, encompassing all tiers of government as well as those in the private sector specialising in public works infrastructure will attend the three-day event. Latest trends, emerging innovations and best practices in public works will be explored.
His Worship the Mayor Cr Tom Tate, City of Gold Coast, will officially open the Conference program which features two keynotes, three technical tours, workshops, panel sessions, 38 technical papers and over 50 exhibitors. See a summary of the program below:
Keynotes:
• Leah Kelly, Deputy Director-General (Infrastructure and Regional Strategy) of the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning.
• Linda Dobe, Acting Director-General of the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water.
Technical Tours:
• Gold Coast Light Rail Stage Three – Broadbeach to Burleigh Heads
• Coombabah Sewage Treatment Plant – Stage Six Upgrade
• Disaster Emergency Management Unit
Workshops:
• Women in Public Works: Leadership Workshop – Four sessions designed to provide networking opportunities in an educational environment. It covers a variety of topics from the professional day-to-day to personal growth and development.
• The Public Works Professionals Orientation – This program supports new professionals joining the public works sector at any stage of their career.
Panel discussion: Our panel of experts including Leah Kelly, Deputy Director-General (Infrastructure and Regional Strategy) of the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning will exchange ideas on Queensland’s infrastructure challenge “An extra 2.2 million people by 2046 in SEQ, will our public works infrastructure cope?”
The Great Debate: “Young engineers embrace innovations more effectively than experienced engineers.“
Futures Challenge: Each year, IPWEA-QNT invites final-year university students studying civil engineering (or related disciplines) to present their thesis or research project to 400+ industry professionals on stage at the IPWEA-QNT Annual Conference. The Futures Challenge is part of IPWEA-QNT’s commitment to the development and promotion of our future leaders in public works engineering.
Other presentation topics include innovation and technology, active transport, road safety, asset management, urban water, stormwater, procurement and risk management, Community safety, resilience and betterment, planning and design, and community projects.
Public Works Exhibition: Meet and talk face-to-face with over 50 suppliers showcasing the latest products and services.
Excellence Awards: Leading public works people and project award winners will be announced at the IPWEA-QNT 2023 Excellence Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner from 6pm on Wednesday 11 October.
Conference MC: Former Premier of Tasmania, David Bartlett.
Additional information can be found by visiting the 2023 IPWEA-QNT Annual Conference website at ipwea-qnt.com
