Thursday 20th to Friday 21st March 2025
2025 NATIONAL MUNICIPAL WORKS & ENGINEERING CONFERENCE
– Sharing Solutions –
Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Bendigo
Join us at the 2025 Municipal Works and Engineering Conference, a premier gathering of municipal leaders, engineers, and municipal works staff dedicated to exchanging innovative ideas and best practices in municipal works. This year’s conference will focus on collaborative approaches to address the pressing challenges cities and communities face worldwide. Sharing solutions in municipal works is crucial for fostering innovation, improving efficiency, and addressing common daily challenges municipal works practitioners face.
Expert Panels and Keynotes
Hear from industry leaders and experts who will share their insights on sustainable maintenance practices, innovative products and service solutions, and resilient infrastructure.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with peers through structured networking sessions and informal meetups, fostering meaningful relationships and partnerships.
Case Study Presentations
Learn from detailed case studies presented by municipalities that have successfully implemented innovative solutions in areas such as waste management, public transportation, and community engagement.
Innovation Showcase
Discover cutting-edge technologies and services at the Innovation Showcase, featuring demonstrations and exhibits from leading companies and startups in the municipal works sector.
This conference is an unparalleled opportunity to gain actionable insights, share your success stories, and collaborate with others to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of municipal works. Whether you are a manager, engineer, works officer, or procurement officer, this event offers valuable resources and connections to help you drive positive change in your community.
Conference Outline Date
Wednesday 19
Pre-Conference Networking Drinks | Hosted by SuperSealing
Pre-Conference Charity Event | Hosted by R&S Grating
Thursday 20
REGISTRATION OPEN
EXHIBITION HALL OPEN
WELCOME AND KEYNOTE ADDRESSES
WELCOME TO COUNTRY
INTRODUCTION: MUNICIPAL WORKS – SHARING SOLUTIONS
SHARING SOLUTIONS
IMPOSSIBLE ISN’T A FACT… IT’S JUST AN OPINION!
BREAKING GROUND, BREAKING BUDGETS
MORNING TEA & EXHIBITION HALL VISIT
ROAD SAFETY SOLUTIONS
Creating a Safe System on our Roads and Streets
THE EFFECTIVENESS AND USE OF ROAD SAFETY INFRASTRUCTURE
Staying Ahead of Regulatory Requirements
ROAD SAFETY QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION
BUFFET LUNCH & EXHIBITION HALL VISIT
NEXT-GEN CREATING CONNECTIONS
Creating Connections
Creating a Career
Intergenerational Debate
Outdoor Demonstrations
KOMATSU CONFERENCE DINNER
FRIday 21
REGISTRATION & EXHIBITOR HALL
LOCAL GOVERNMENT TOOLBOX SESSION
CONFERENCE ROOM
BUSINESS BREAKFAST
INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME
WELCOME FROM THE CITY OF GREATER BENDIGO
Roads to Recovery
FACILITIES COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS
REFRESHMENT BREAK & MAINTENANCE DEMONSTRATION
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CASE STUDIES
REVITALISING AN OLD SERVICE STATION INTO A COMMUNITY-BASED POCKET PARK
SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF STORMWATER DRAINAGE DEBRIS
CONVERTING OPERATIONAL DATA INTO VISUAL REPORTS
BRUNCH
Connections
CONFERENCE CLOSE AND CHARITY RAFFLE DRAW
Keynote Speakers
Sports Administrator and Commentator
Nicole Livingstone had big dreams of becoming an Olympic swimmer, and she made them come true! She represented Australia at three Olympics, winning a silver medal and two bronze medals. After retiring from swimming in 1996, she took on a new role as the AFL’s General Manager of Women’s Football, a position she held for seven years. In 2024 Nicole was appointed as the CEO of the Victorian Institute of Sport.
CEO, Before You Dig Australia
Mell Greenall is the CEO of Before You Dig Australia, which promotes safe excavation practices. The organisation emphasises proper planning and caution when undertaking digging projects to avoid accidents and damage to underground utilities. Mell’s involvement in “Before You Dig Australia” reflects her commitment to promoting safety and awareness. It’s a crucial role that the municipal works industry greatly appreciates.
Managing Director, Major Motivation
At 25, Justin started Attitude Gear® with $50. Despite initial challenges, his brand gained popularity and grew into a multi-million dollar company. By 30, Justin had licensed the brand worldwide and became a sought-after business advisor. He is passionate about reshaping people’s perception of success. He firmly believes that each one of us has the potential to ‘make it’ in life, and the only obstacle is our negative mindset.
Former AFL Player and Media Personality
Shane Crawford is a former Australian rules football player, television media personality and author. He played 305 senior games for the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). During his AFL career, he became captain of Hawthorn in 1999, and that season also won the AFL's top individual honours, the Brownlow. He is a four-time All-Australian player and played in three International Rules series for Australia.
Entertainment
Former Australian cricketing great Rodney “Hoggie” Hogg had a long and controversial career at Northcote Cricket Club. He also represented Victoria, South Australia, and Australia. Between 1978 and 1985, Rodney played in 38 Tests and 71 ODIs as a fast and aggressive bowler. Today, he is an established corporate and motivational speaker and MC, delighting business and sporting audiences with his great sense of humour and fascinating stories of his experiences on and off the pitch.
Principal Engineer, Safe System Solutions
Kenn Beer is a Registered Professional Engineer and accredited Senior Road Safety Auditor with over 20 years of experience in road safety engineering, planning, policy, and strategy. He leads Road Safety Audit courses in Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and Canada.
Our Conference Partners
Who Attends?
Delegates include works officers, maintenance staff, managers, directors, engineers, and technical officers from across Australia, including those working within state and local government and maintenance staff and managers working for companies servicing the municipal works industry.
Who Exhibits?
The conference attracts a broad range of product and service providers to the municipal works industry:
Major Sponsor
Exhibitors
AGCO Australia
Asset Vision
BA Roads
Before You Dig Australia
BildGroup
Blackwoods
Bluemont Rock Bags
Bridgestone
Central Vic Stablilising
Cityscape
Coates
Construction Equipment Australia
CR Kennedy
Damar
Danley
Delnorth Group
Downer EDI Group
ELT Recycling
Energy Safe Victoria
Enviro Green Clean Services
ESP Australia
EVM Australia
Flocon Engineering
Form Direct
Fulton Hogan Industries
Gemm Chemicals
GMA Australia
Graffiti Removal Chemicals
Hako
hidrive
Hiway
Ingal Civil Products
International Mowers
IntoWork Australia
KOR Equipment Solutions
Linemarking Supplies Australia
LiuGong Australia
LivCor
M Tucker & Sons
MAV Procurement
Milwaukee Tools
Mintern Civil
Onetrak
OPT Hire
Pacific Materials Handling
Padman Quick Culverts
Pinnacle Hire
Pipe Doctor Australia
Pipe Management Australia
Porter Plant Hire
Proquip Rental and Sales
RDO Equipment
Road and Safety Grating
RPM Pipes
Schibeci
Schreder
Smart Lock
Southern Geosynthetics Supplies
Spitwater
Stabilised Pavements of Australia
SuperSealing
SVC Products
Sweepers n Scrubbers
TDG
Tefco Piping Systems
Teletrac Navman
TME Training
Truegrid Permeable Pavers
Utility Track
Vanguard Group
Weldlok
William Adams
Wireless Communications
Yellow Hire
Please register now to join the conversation and take the first step towards innovative municipal solutions that will shape our cities' future.
2025 Municipal Works and Engineering Conference
Date: March 20-21, 2025 Location: Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Bendigo, Victoria
