Asset Management Symposium

 

 

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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About the Asset Management Symposium


Join us for the 2026 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, 6 August 2026

Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm

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

Cost:

  • Members: $99 + GST
  • Non-members: $159 + 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 IPWEA SA Branch Committee Chair Brenton Mitsos

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

Defence and Space in SA: The Impacts and Opportunities of Asset Management

Stephen Camporeale,  Director, Defence and Space - Department of State Development

1:30pm – 1:50pm

Securing Tomorrow Through Today's Choices: The Challenge of Sustainable Service Delivery

John Devine, General Manager, City Infrastructure at City of Salisbury, South Australia

1:50pm – 2:10pm

The Importance of Change Management in Asset Management

Claire Bircumshaw, Acting Manager EPMO - City of Marion

2:10pm – 2:30pm

Innovation in Asset Management

Reece Harrison, Head of Product - Infor

2:30pm – 2:35pm

Gold Sponsor Address

Hear from our Gold Sponsor - SA2050

2:35pm – 3:00pm

Coffee Break and Networking

Recharge with refreshments and informal conversations with speakers and attendees.

3:00pm – 3:20pm

ESCOSA’s Observations on Local Government Asset Management in SA and Expectations for Round Two of the Local Government Advice Scheme

Susan McCormick, Director, Evaluation and Advice - ESCOSA

3:20pm – 3:30pm

Counting the Cost: Climate Risk Reporting for Local Government

Anna Rogers, Climate Change Support Advisor - LGASA

3:30pm – 4:15pm

Panel: Balancing Act: Assets, Risk and the Limits of Financial Sustainability

Facilitator: David Jenkins (CEO, IPWEA) | Panelist 1: Davin Lambert (CEO, LGFASA) | Panelist 2: Grant Jennings (Manager Finance and Knowledge, City of Whyalla) | Panelist 3: Tim Muhlhausler ( Audit, Risk and Assurance, Galpins) | Panelist 4: Susan McCormick (Director, Regulatory Performance and Advice, ESCOSA) | Panelist 5: James Holyman (Manager Policy, LGASA)

4:15pm – 4:20pm

Premium Partner address

Hear from our Premium Partner, Complete Urban

4:20pm – 5:00pm

Drinks and Networking

Wind down the day with drinks.

 

Sponsor this Event

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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Adelaide Convention Center

Emerging Technology Forums at IPWC

IPWEA’s International Public Works Conference will feature 3 new Emerging Technology Forums, available as day registrations and to full time delegates.

A full day SLSC Forum will be held in Adelaide on Wednesday 4th May. The Forum which build on four highly successful previous SLSC Conferences and is offered as a face to face and virtual event.

The Conference will also feature and Full day Asset Tacking & Monitoring Forum on Tuesday 3rd May and a Smart Parking Forum on Monday 2nd May.

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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.

COMPLETE Urban

PREMIUM PARTNER

COMPLETE Urban is a multidisciplinary professional services provider shaping public spaces through architecture, urban design, engineering, and project management. Since 1999, we’ve partnered with government and stakeholders to deliver sustainable, inclusive, and award-winning projects that create enduring benefit for people and places across Australia.

SA2050

GOLD SPONSOR

SA2050 is an Australian innovation and technology company delivering advanced workplace safety, environmental, and operational solutions across multiple industries. Working with global technology partners, SA2050 introduces proven international technologies to the Australian market, supporting sectors including agriculture, mining, construction, logistics, manufacturing, defence, and government. The company specialises in injury prevention technologies, sustainable environmental solutions, water treatment systems, and workplace innovation designed to improve safety, productivity, and long-term operational performance. With a strong focus on collaboration, ethics, and practical outcomes, SA2050 helps organisations adopt smarter technologies that create safer workplaces and more sustainable business operations across Australia.

SDU

GOLD SPONSOR

Space Down Under is a cost-effective and proven passive irrigation system to maximise stormwater infiltration to help street trees thrive. Space Down Under is a South Australian startup making waves in water-sensitive urban design (WSUD) by helping councils transform streetscapes into resilient, green infrastructure. Their work is especially relevant across Adelaide and regional SA, where climate extremes and urban heat are pressing concerns. Improve street tree health and support urban cooling with Space Down Under.

Sproutt

SILVER SPONSOR

Sproutt provides bespoke financial solutions that support asset management planning, accounting, and strategic financial operations. Founded in 2018 by Trevor Yeoman and Michael Stanford, Sproutt also delivers civil, traffic, and structural engineering services, GIS & data solutions, and urban design. Sproutt aims to streamline infrastructure planning and financial strategy.

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.​

Downer

NETWORKING SPONSOR- LUNCH

Downer Group is a leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand across more than 700 sites. In the Transport and Infrastructure sector, Downer has over 2,000 full-time employees in Aus and 3,500 in NZ. In South Australia, Downer maintains a strong local presence with over 300 employees in construction, asphalt surfacing, spray sealing, and maintenance of roads, roadsides, Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), tunnels, and bridges. Downer’s National Asset Management Team, combined with local expertise in delivers services to over 20 LGA's, 30 private customers, and the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) annually within South Australia.