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Campus buildings make up an enormous portion of the iconic university experience, due to their unique designs, capabilities, maintenance requirements, and functions in the community. While we won’t deny the part technology has played in digital infrastructure, essentially transforming traditional course delivery, library resources, and student services, we still must place importance on providing buildings that are fit-for-purpose and that appeal to the current generation of learners. These spaces play the irreplaceable role of retaining university identity, attracting world-class students and faculty, and promoting 21st century learning.
There are over 1.5 million students enrolled in Australian higher education, with predictions to steadily increase over the next decade. The influx is putting increasing pressure on university and city infrastructure, pushing all stakeholders to seek out consultation, collaborations, and best practices to thrive.
A range of case studies will be featured from leading universities, helping us understand the expectation vs reality to implementing the largest and most advanced university projects.
Topics include:
- Masterplan execution and effective strategic plans
- Academic incubators
- Student housing and Passive House Standards
- Innovative learning environments
- Transportation engineering
- Renewable energy
The conference will emphasise university partnerships, and how, in every situation, there is opportunity to share resources and create value. When we join forces, with government, businesses or other campus departments, we are encouraging the exchange of ideas (by creating spaces for all). Without the separations of industry, age, and resource availability, the possibilities are endless.
Expansion and change—is your university up to the test?
“Great event, well organised and insightful presenters.”
– Lynn Nightingale, Charles Sturt University“A high quality conference with continuous relevant content to university design and functionality.
– Delegate at 2019 event
speakers

Simon Topliss
Associate Director, JCB Architects

Dave Broz
Global Education, Civic & Cultural Principal, Gensler

Andrew Vamvakaris
Director, Property & Economic Development, La Trobe University

Vicki Williams
Deputy Vice-Chancellor & Vice-President, Finance & Infrastructure, University of Canberra

Madelaine-Marie Judd
Student Partners Adviser, The University of Queensland

Jon Hickman
Principal, Jon Hickman Strategy and Implementation

James Brennan
Director- Real Estate Advisory Services, EY

Ross Mannering
Principal Roads and Traffic Engineer, pitt&sherry

Neil Appleton
Director, Lyons

David Hadley
Manager, Built Infrastructure Projects, Southern Cross University

Emma Williamson
CEO, TheFulcrum.Agency

Kieran Wong
Principal, TheFulcrum.Agency

Merv Shortt
Manager, Major Projects, The University of Western Australia

Hamilton Wilson
Managing Director, Wilson Architects

Dr. Andrew Black
Director, The Living Lab, Westmead, The University of Sydney

Professor Andrew Western
Director of Infrastructure, Melbourne School of Engineering, and Professor, Department of Infrastructure Engineering, The University of Melbourne

Amanda Harris
General Manager, Design and Development, Infrastructure and Property Group, Deakin University

Terry Roche
General Manager, Infrastructure Planning and Utilisation, Infrastructure and Property Group, Deakin University

Graeme Spencer
Associate Director of Education, Science & Technology, HDR

Dr. Matthew Stocks
Research Fellow, ANU College of Engineering and Computer Science

PROFESSOR Angela Carbone
Associate Dean Learning Innovation, Faculty of Science, Engineering & Technology, Swinburne University of Technology

Sarah Backhouse
Principal, Talking Space and Research Associate, Learning Environments Applied Research Network, The University of Melbourne

Dr. Rob Brimblecombe
Manager, Engineering & Sustainability, Buildings and Property Division, Monash University
Health & Safety Commitments
When you join our event, you can expect to see that health and safety is a priority, and that a range of measures are in place to ensure everyone involved is able to enjoy a safe, hygienic, productive and high-quality organised event experience.
All Informa events will be run according to official government and local authority guidance in the first instance, as well as any venue or location-specific regulations. In addition, Informa Australia will follow some key health and safety priority commitments as part of “Informa AllSecure“.
Full vaccination against Covid-19 is required for all in-person attendees.
IMPORTANT: For more information on Informa’s Vaccination requirement for all in-person attendees, our Event Health & Safety measures in place and Conditions of entry, click here.
Sustainability
Our Commitment to Sustainability
In Australia, we are committed to running our events in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Across Informa Connect we are focusing on the short and long-term sustainability impacts we have on customers and colleagues alongside the communities we work in.
We recognise that it’s not just about the way we produce our events and products but recognising that we have a role to play in providing a space to work in partnership together with our markets to inspire the sustainable development of the industries we serve.
To read more on our latest sustainability reports and Faster Forward initiatives – click here.
when & where
20 - 21 Jun 2019
Rendezvous Hotel, Melbourne
328 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000
(03) 9250 1888
www.rendezvoushotels.com
Book Accommodation with Lido Group
For your convenience Lido Group will manage your accommodation needs. Click here or call on 02 8585 0808.
contact
Still have a question?
Jamie Elekman
Conference Manager
+61 (02) 9080 4429
Jamie.Elekman@informa.com
Andrew Sinkovich
Sponsorship Manager
+61 (02) 9080 4008
Andrew.Sinkovich@informa.com.au