2025 IPWEA SA State Conference

21 Nov 2025 Adelaide Convention Center

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About the IPWEA SA 2025 Conference

Join us on Thursday, 21 November 2025, at the Adelaide Convention Centre for the IPWEA South Australia State Conference—the premier gathering for public works professionals in South Australia.

This year's theme, Powering Progress Driving Growth Through Sustainable Infrastructure, focuses on equipping practitioners with the skills, knowledge, and networks needed to navigate a rapidly evolving infrastructure landscape.

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Designed for engineers, asset managers, council leaders, and industry innovators, the conference offers a full day of expert-led presentations, collaborative discussions, and practical case studies. Attendees will explore topics such as sustainable infrastructure, digital transformation, and workforce development, gaining insights into how peers across the sector are addressing current challenges and preparing for future demands.

Attendees will explore topics such as sustainable infrastructure, digital transformation, and workforce development, gaining insights into how peers across the sector are addressing current challenges and preparing for future demands.

Our Keynote Speaker

Hon Tom Koutsantonis MP

Minister for Infrastructure and Transport
Minister for Energy and Mining
Member for West Torrens
Leader of Government Business in the
House of Assembly

Key Dates

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Abstracts

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Submissions Open:

3 June

Submissions Close:

14 July

Conference

Registration

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Early Bird Registration:

3 Jun - 1 Sep

Standard Registration:

2 Sep – 7 Nov

Late Registration:

8 Nov – 21 Nov

Awards

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Submissions Open:

16 June

Submissions Close:

31 July

Location

Venue Address:
Adelaide Convention Centre
92 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000

Getting there & Parking »

Kathryn Johnson - Welcome

Jonathan Jones - The public works profession and education at IPWEA

Scott Cooper - River Torrens to Darlington (T2D)

Shraddha Dhungel - Workplace culture

Mat Shallard - SA TGSI standards and why

Tanja Conners - Reduce your carbon footprint

Rebecca Harris - Collaborating for success

Charles Sturt - Work where it matters

Pauline Diano - How are we growing Greater Adelaide

Rob Gregory - Weekly FOGO trial

Salisbury - Strengthening our team's capability

Carmine DAmico - Hindmarsh precinct upgrade

Martin Waddington, Nick Wotton - Schaefer Crossing

Janey Mitson - Mofflin Reserve

Sam Collison - City of Newcastle rapid digital transformation

Scott Champion - Victor Harbor mainstreet precinct upgrade stage 4

Call for Abstracts Open!

We invite professionals, thought leaders, and practitioners from across the public works, infrastructure, and engineering sectors to submit abstracts for presentation at our 2025 Annual Conference.

This one-day conference will explore how the public works profession can harness innovation, collaboration and leadership to deliver sustainable infrastructure outcomes for our communities. The theme, Powering Progress: Driving Growth Through Sustainable Infrastructure, reflects our collective ambition to build a resilient, forward-looking sector that meets today’s challenges and prepares for tomorrow’s needs.

Abstract Submission: To submit your abstracts, please click here

Submission Deadline: August 26 2025

Abstract Topics

We are seeking engaging and insightful presentations aligned with one or more of the following sub-themes:

Developing and Sustaining a Resilient Workforce

Attracting, retaining, and growing the capabilities of our people through professional development, succession planning, workforce wellbeing, and future-ready skills.

Using Technology and AI to Enhance Performance and Efficiency

Real-world applications of data, automation, digital twins, asset intelligence, and emerging technologies to improve service delivery and decision-making.

Community Assets

Planning, managing, and renewing assets that support community wellbeing – from parks and recreation to roads and stormwater – with a focus on equity, accessibility, and user needs.

Advancing Sustained Practices

Strategies and case studies showcasing environmental leadership, circular economy principles, carbon reduction, and long-term infrastructure sustainability.

Conference Fees

Full Registration (Includes all conference sessions & social functions)

Registration Type

Early Bird (ex GST)

Standard (ex GST)

Late (ex GST)

Member

$450

$565

$680

Non-Member

$550

$680

$780

Associate-Member

$350

Conference Dinner (Register for the Excellence Awards Dinner)

Registration Type

Standard (ex GST)

Member Registration

$210

Non- Member Registration

$240

Table of 10

$1,890

Partner/Additional Tickets

$225

Become a Sponsor

IPWEA SA is pleased to invite you to become a valued sponsor of the 2025 IPWEA SA Annual Conference, our flagship event for the public works engineering community. Mark your calendars—this year’s conference will be held on Friday, 21st November 2025 at The Adelaide Convention Centre.

Sponsorship provides unparalleled visibility among a highly targeted and influential audience, including engineers, project managers, government representatives, and private sector stakeholders. It’s an ideal platform to showcase your organisation’s expertise, products, and services to those who are leading critical infrastructure and public works projects in the region.

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