THE NEXT GENERATION
30th NATIONAL MUNICIPAL WORKS & ENGINEERING CONFERENCE
MARCH 21-22
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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 will be released shortly
Wednesday, 20 March 2024
PRE-CONFERENCE CHARITY EVENT
Thursday, 21 March 2024
REGISTRATION OPEN
WELCOME AND KEYNOTE ADDRESSES
Introduction and Welcome
Dja Dja Wurrung Clan
Introduction
Dr Peter Ali
CEO, Municipal Works Australia
Keynote: The Implications of AI for Business and Society
Futurist and Artificial Intelligence Expert
Keynote: The Next Generation
William Adams
CAT
Hydrogen-powered Garbage Trucks in the Illawarra
South Coast Region Manager, Remondis Australia
MORNING TEA AND EXHIBITION HALL OPEN
Innovations in Municipal Works
President MWA Queensland
The next Generation of Heavy Plant
Managing Electric Fleet – Strategies for Local Government
Teletrac Navman
AI Road Infrastructure Inspection Technology
AI/Machine Learning Lead, Arrayen
Buffet Lunch & Exhibition Hall Visit
Works Coordinator, City of Hobson Bay
GENERATION NEXT CAREER PATHWAYS
Works Supervisor, Mount Alexander Shire
Meeting the Next Gen
Project Coordinator, Fulton Hogan
Building a Business
General Manager – Victoria, Hiway Stabilizersn
Building a Profile
National Workforce Solutions Development Consultant, Intowork Australia
OUTDOOR DEMONSTRATIONS
Works Coordinator, City of Hobson Bay
The Next Generation in Municipal Works Product and service demonstrations featuring the latest innovations in the municipal works field
PRE DINNER DRINKS
CONFERENCE DINNER
Board Chair, Municipal Works Australia
Dinner Entertainment Rodney Hogg
SPA Piano Bar
Friday, 22 March 2024
REGISTRATION & EXHIBITOR HALL
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
Manager Operations, Mount Alexander Shire
The Greenqueen Waste Management App Journey
Founder, GreenQueen
Utilising Recycled Materials in Civil Construction Projects
Coordinator Construction City Works, City of Greater Geelong
Recycled Plastics for Pavement Construction
National Sales & Relationship Manager, Polyrok
BRUNCH
The Next Generation
Former AFL Player, and Entrepreneur
CONFERENCE CLOSE AND CHARITY RAFFLE DRAW
CEO, 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’.
Speaker and Cricket Legend
Rodney Hogg
Former Australian cricketing great Rodney ‘Hoggie’ Hogg has enjoyed a long and controversial career at Northcote Cricket Club and ascended to Victorian, South Australian and Australian representation. Rodney played in 38 Tests and 71 ODIs between 1978 and 1985 as a menacingly fast and aggressive bowler. Now an established corporate and motivational speaker and MC, Rodney delights business and sporting audiences with his great sense of humour and fascinating stories of his experiences on and off the pitch.
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
