THE NEXT GENERATION
30th NATIONAL MUNICIPAL WORKS & ENGINEERING CONFERENCE
21st and 22nd MARCH 2024
The annual National Municipal Works and Engineering Conference brings together individuals and companies working in the municipal works sector from around Australia together in Bendigo, Victoria.
This year’s conference features high-profile speakers, engineering and maintenance work experts, exhibitors, giveaways, and a networking event over two days. It features demonstrations and presentations of the next-generation product and service solutions and presentations from the next generation of leaders in municipal works.
Conference Program
The final program has now been released:
Wednesday, 20 March 2024
PRE-CONFERENCE CHARITY EVENT
Thursday, 21 March 2024
REGISTRATION OPEN
EXHIBITION HALL OPEN
Welcome and Keynote
Manager Operations, Central Goldfields Shire
Welcome to Country
Dja Dja Wurrung Clan
Introduction: Municipal Works
– The Next Generation
CEO, Municipal Works Australia
Keynote: The Implications of AI for Business and Society
Futurist and Artificial Intelligence Expert
The Next Generation of Heavy Plant
Byron Albrecht
Analytics & Innovation Manager, Komatsu Australia
Hydrogen-powered Garbage Trucks in the Illawarra
South Coast Region Manager, Remondis Australia
MORNING TEA & EXHIBITION HALL VISIT
Innovations in Municipal Works
President MWA Queensland
The Caterpillar Next Generation
Product Manager, William Adams CAT
Managing Electric Fleet – Strategies for Local Government
Teletrac Navman
AI Road Infrastructure Inspection Technology
AI/Machine Learning Lead, Arrayen
The Next Generation of Pavement Designs
Manager, Southern Geosynthetics Supplies
Buffet Lunch & Exhibition Hall Visit
Works Coordinator, City of Hobson Bay
GENERATION NEXT CAREER PATHWAYS
Manager Operations, Mount Alexander Shire
Foundations of the Journey
Works Supervisor, Mount Alexander Shire
Generational Handover
Project Engineer, Fulton Hogan
Leading a Business
General Manager - Victoria, Hiway Stabilizers
Building Your Professional Profile
National Workforce Solutions Development Consultant, IntoWork Australia
OUTDOOR DEMONSTRATIONS
Works Coordinator, City of Hobson Bay
The Next Generation in Municipal Works
PRE DINNER DRINKS
KOMATSU Conference Dinner
Board Chair, Municipal Works Australia
Dinner Entertainment Nick Kay
SPA Piano Bar David Van Eist
Friday, 22 March 2024
REGISTRATION & EXHIBITOR HALL
Local Government Toolbox Session
Conference Room
BUSINESS BREAKFAST
Introduction and Welcome
President MWA Tasmania
Welcome from the City of Greater Bendigo
City of Greater Bendigo
Local Government Delivering Smart Cities
Futurist and Former Lord Mayor
REFRESHMENT BREAK & EXHIBITION HALL VISIT
RESOURCE RECOVERY
Project Manager, Remondis
binfluence™: Bringing Communities and Councils Together
Founder, GreenQueen
Utilising Recycled Materials in Civil Construction Projects
Coordinator Construction City Works, City of Greater Geelong
Recycled Plastic Pipes - Use and Manufacture
Managing Director, RPM Pipes
BRUNCH
The Next Generation
Former AFL Player, and Entrepreneur
CONFERENCE CLOSE AND CHARITY RAFFLE DRAW
Chief Executive Officer, Municipal Works Australia
Keynote Speakers
Futurist & AI Expert
Steve Sammartino
Steve Sammartino, the globally esteemed futurist and expert in Artificial Intelligence, is best known for his dynamic and humorous keynote presentations that delight and illuminate audiences. As the host of the national Technology TV show on Channel 9, “The Rebound,” Steve is one of Australia’s leading tech voices.
Former Adelaide Lord Mayor, Urban Futurist, Keynote Speaker
Stephen Yarwood
Stephen Yarwood is a highly respected Futurist, City Planner and the Former Lord Mayor of Adelaide who consults internationally on the future citizen, technological change, strategic planning, smart and healthy cities, wellness, personal and professional development and innovation in governance and leadership.
Director at Kouta Fit
Anthony Koutoufides
Anthony “Kouta” Koutoufides is a former AFL player and a Carlton Football Club legend playing over 270 games for the club. Kouta was often called the ‘Prototype of the Modern Footballer’. Kouta has appeared on several Australian TV shows post-football due to his high profile. In his retirement, Kouta now owns and operates the online health and fitness company ‘KoutaFit’.
Magician
Nick Kay
Nick’s professional career in magic started after winning first place at the Australian Society of Magicians Championship. His impeccable skill in the art of illusions, mentalism, pickpocketing, and sleight of hand earned him this honour, along with a charming personality & sharp wit.
Generation Next
HEAR THE NEXT GENERATION OF PROFESSIONALS TALK ABOUT HOW THEY HAVE DEVELOPED THEIR CAREERS AND WHAT THEY THINK THE FUTURE HOLDS.
Andrew Thwaites
General Manager
– Victoria,
Hiway Stabilizers Australia
Sheridan Kilner
National Workforce Solutions Development
Consultant,
IntoWork Australia
Ruby Lewis
Project Coordinator,
Fulton Hogan
Braden Thompson
Works Supervisor,
Mount Alexander Shire
Exhibitors
Access Linemarking Equipment
AGCO Australia
Asset Vision
Australian Concrete Mats
Bendigo Community Health
BildGroup
Bluemont Rock Bags
Bridgestone
Central Vic Stablilising
Cityscape
Coates
Construction Equipment Australia
Delnorth Group
DeNeefe Signs
Downer EDI Group
Energy Safe Victoria
Enviro Green Clean Services
ESP Australia
EVM Australia
Farm and Diesel
Form Direct
Fulton Hogan Industries
Gemm Chemicals & Coating Solutions
Geveko Markings
GO Industrial
Hako
HALT
HELLA Australia
Hiway Stabilizers
Impact Attachments
Ingal Civil Products
International Mowers
IntoWork Australia
Komatsu Australia
KOR Equipment Solutions
M Tucker & Sons
MAV Procurement
Milwaukee Tools
Modus Transport & Engineering
Omnigrip
Onetrak
OPT Hire
Pinnacle Hire
Pipe Doctor Australia
Pipe Management Australia
Porter Plant Hire
Proquip Rental and Sales
Rawco
RDO Equipment
Road and Safety Grating
RPM Pipes
Saferoads
Schibeci
Smart Lock
Southern Geosynthetics Supplies
Spitwater
Stabilised Pavements of Australia
Strukta
SuperSealing
Sweepers n Scrubbers
Terra Firma Industries
TME Training
Traffic Calming Australia
WeedingTech Australia
William Adams
Wireless Communications & Teletrac Navman
Yellow Hire
