AM Symposium

 

 

Asset Management Symposium

Join us on August 7 for the 2025 Asset Management Symposium. This half-day event will focus on exploring innovative strategies, emerging technologies, and best practices in infrastructure and asset management.


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AM Symposium

About the Asset Management Symposium


Join us for the 2025 Asset Management Symposium – a half-day event dedicated to exploring innovative strategies, emerging technologies, and best practices shaping the future of infrastructure and asset management. This in-person gathering is a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, local government professionals, and technology experts who are redefining how assets are planned, maintained, and optimised for long-term community benefit.

Event Overview

Date: Thursday, 7 August 2025

Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm

Venue: Unley Civic Centre, 181 Unley Road
Unley SA 5061

Cost:

  • Members: $90 + GST
  • Non-members: $140 + GST

Why Attend


This symposium brings together some of the brightest minds and most practical approaches in the asset management space. Whether you're seeking insights into financial sustainability, curious about the integration of AI in infrastructure planning, or looking to expand your knowledge on green infrastructure and GIS technologies – the Asset Management Symposium will provide actionable knowledge to support your work.

You'll gain:

  • Practical strategies to develop and implement digital Asset Management Plans (AMPs)
  • Insight into the use of Artificial Intelligence and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Updates on green infrastructure and urban forestry asset management
  • Networking opportunities with like-minded professionals, sponsors, and technology providers

Event Schedule

12:00pm – 12:48pm

Lunch and Networking

Enjoy a catered lunch and connect with fellow attendees before the sessions begin.

12:48pm – 12:53pm

Opening by Kathryn Johnson

Welcome and opening remarks to set the tone for the afternoon.

12:53pm – 1:00pm

Principal Partner Address

Hear from our Principal Partner, Ashay Prabhu - Modelve

1:00pm – 1:30pm

ESCOSA on Financial Sustainability

Presentation By: John Comrie - JAC and George Kamemcak - ESCOSA.

1:30pm – 1:50pm

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence

Presentation By: Dale Drechsler - City of West Torrens.

1:50pm – 2:10pm

Power of GIS in Asset Management

Presentation By: Justin Reid and Daniel Kennewell - Sproutt.

2:10pm – 2:30pm

Use of Drones to inspect and assess assets

Presentation By: Matthew Warren - Azure Integrity.

2:30pm – 2:35pm

Gold Sponsor Address

Hear from our Gold Sponsor about their work in asset management.

2:35pm – 3:00pm

Coffee Break and Networking

Recharge with refreshments and informal conversations with speakers and attendees.

3:00pm – 3:20pm

Update on Green Infrastructure Practice Note

Presentation By: Jacqui Balston - IPWEA.

3:20pm – 3:40pm

How to Implement Asset Management Plans for Trees

Presentation By: Ian Seccafien – City of Marion.

3:40pm – 4:00pm

Digital Asset Management Plans in Power BI

Presentation By: Steve Browning Chief Solutionist - Strategic Asset Solutions.

4:00pm – 4:05pm

Close Out by Brendon Lyons

Concluding remarks and thank you from the event host.

4:05pm – 5:00pm

Drinks and Networking

Wind down the day with drinks and relaxed networking among peers and presenters.

 

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As a sponsor, you’ll gain visibility among a highly targeted audience of asset management professionals, thought leaders, and decision-makers, all gathered in one energetic space to share ideas and drive innovation.

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Our Sponsors

Modelve

PRINCIPAL PARTNER

Modelve is a futuristic modelling platform that equips asset owners to engage with communities. It optimises budgets, risk and sustainability goals to communicate your asset stories simply and meaningfully.

Egis

NETWORKING SPONSOR- DRINKS

Every day we partner with our clients and the community to create Joyful Connected Cities. Through our expertise in Advisory, Architecture, Engineering Design and Infrastructure Management, we are tackling some of the biggest infrastructure and environmental challenges we face to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world.​