Conference Day One - Wednesday, 1 May

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08:15

Registration and welcome coffee

09:00

Opening remarks from the Chair

Jamahl Waddington
Head of Infrastructure
JLL

Infrastructure strategies to support population growth

09:10

Delivering the infrastructure needed for growth – a Queensland perspective

Overview of the Queensland infrastructure pipeline and priorities
Combining long term infrastructure and land use planning
Key challenges including productivity and transitioning Queensland regional economies

Leah Kelly
Deputy Director-General - Infrastructure and Regional Strategy
QLD Department of State

09:40

PANEL DISCUSSION: What are the most essential strategies to successfully build Australia's future infrastructure?

What are the top three infrastructure priorities Australia should focus on to meet the demands of population growth?
What strategies should Australia adopt to make its infrastructure more sustainable and resilient?
How can we leverage technology such as artificial intelligence and data analytics to optimise infrastructure operations and improve the overall performance of critical infrastructure networks?

Moderator:

Louise Adams
Chief Operating Officer
Aurecon

Panellists:

Leah Kelly
Deputy Director-General - Infrastructure and Regional Strategy
QLD Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning

Camillo Masci
Executive General Manager - Building
CPB Contractors

10:30

Morning Tea and Networking

11:10

Designing and developing infrastructure to support the needs of Australia’s growing population

Identifying the infrastructure needed to support surging population growth
Investigating the link between increased need for community infrastructure and housing growth
Understanding why infrastructure investment is important to provide access to essential services in urban areas

Colleen McDonnell
Manager, City Planning & Heritage
City of Adelaide

11:40

Reimagining infrastructure governance for a growing population – aligning strategy with needs

Identifying the gaps between strategic planning and actual project implementation to clarify whether infrastructure projects suit a community's needs
Solving complex challenges by exploring how international best practices in infrastructure governance can address social, environmental, economic, and public health challenges
Fostering inclusivity in infrastructure decisions to build more inclusive and deliberative infrastructure governance processes

Dr Tooran Alizadeh
Associate Professor of Urbanism and Infrastructure, ARC Future Fellow and Co-convener of Smart Urbanism Lab
University of Sydney

Accelerating economic growth and elevating social infrastructure

12:10

Navigating complex construction, seamless integration, and community trust

Overcoming complex engineering challenges to ensure a reliable and efficient public transport network
Seamlessly integrating with existing transport infrastructure to provide the community with a seamless travel experience
Spending time and resources on community engagement throughout the project to build trust and support for the project and its benefits across the community

Russell Vine
General Manager Communications and Engagement
Cross River Rail Delivery Authority

12:40

Networking Lunch

13:40

Mitigating social infrastructure risks: performance management, pipeline development, and critical concerns

Evaluating performance metrics to ensure social infrastructure meets community needs
Developing robust project pipelines that align with demographic changes and societal trends
Addressing critical risks such as funding volatility and public-private partnership challenges

Bileen Nel
Director Infrastructure
Hilltops Council