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:

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