Conference Program

08:50 - 09:00

MC OPENS

09:00 - 09:30

SPEED NETWORKING

This speed networking session will allow delegates to introduce themselves and swap business cards with those they are seated with and other conference attendees.

09:30 - 10:00

KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND MAIN ROADS

Sally Stannard, Director-General, Department of Transport and Main Roads

10:00 - 10:30

CROSS RIVER RAIL

• Latest updates on Cross River Rail.
• The project, which is jointly funded by state and federal governments, will ease congestion, improve connectivity and boost capacity.

Jeremy Kruger, Program Director, Cross River Rail Authority

10:30 - 11:00

QUEENSLAND FREIGHT: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Updates and priorities for Queensland’s Freight.
• Challenges and opportunities. 
• Overview of NHVR’s Heavy Vehicle Productivity Plan.

Brayden Soo, Manager, Freight and Supply Chains, National Heavy Vehicle Regulator

11:30 - 12:00

GOLD COAST LIGHT RAIL STAGE 3 PROJECT

• Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 will extend the existing tram network to connect Broadbeach South and Burleigh Heads.
• Key updates.

Gavin Massingham, Program Director Gold Coast Light Rail, Department of Transport and Main Roads

12:00 - 12:20

Presentation by ARKANCE

12:20 - 13:00

PANEL DISCUSSION 
Technology-Driven Solutions in Transport Infrastructure Projects

• Hear from a panel of experts about how data and technology can optimise transport infrastructure projects.

James Gleeson, Founder and Director, Marvel Engineers
Tim Wark, Global AI Lead, AECOM

14:00 - 14:20

Presentation by Bluebeam

14:20 - 14:50

OVERVIEW OF TRANSPORT PROJECTS ON THE NORTH COAST 

• Updates on several major transport infrastructure projects currently underway in the North Coast region.

Scott Whitaker, Regional Director (North Coast / Wide Bay Burnett), Department of Transport and Main Roads

14:50 - 15:10

Beerburrum to Nambour (B2N) Rail Upgrade (Stage 1)

• Stage 1 of the B2N upgrade will duplication the North Coast Line between Beerburrum and Beerwah stations.
• The $1.004 billion project will also address level crossings through this section and expand park ‘n’ ride facilities.

Peter Papantoniou, General Manager, Rail Infrastructure Delivery, Department of Transport & Main Roads

15:40 - 16:00

DELIVERING MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE LEGACY PROJECTS FOR THE SUNSHINE COAST: THE WAVE

• The Sunshine Coast will be connected with seamless public transport from Beerwah through to the Sunshine Coast Airport, with a major new rail and metro connection, The Wave.
• Unveiled as part of the 2032 Delivery Plan, The Wave is one of the major infrastructure legacy projects for the Sunshine Coast.

16:00 - 16:20

HYDROGEN-POWERED AIRCRAFT IN QUEENSLAND

• Stralis Aircraft are advancing hydrogen electric flight in Queensland via hydrogen electric propulsion systems.
• Key updates, opportunities and challenges.

16:20 - 16:40

ELECTRIC VEHICLE ROLLOUT IN QUEENSLAND

• Overview of the Electric Vehicle Rollout Plan in QLD.
• The initiative will assist the transition to net zero emission transport.

08:50 - 09:00

MC OPENS

09:00 - 09:30

SPEED NETWORKING

This speed networking session will allow delegates to introduce themselves and swap business cards with those they are seated with and other conference attendees.

09:30 - 10:00

BRISBANE METRO

• Brisbane Metro will enhance connectivity between the inner-city and the suburbs by delivering fast and frequent travel via high-capacity electric metro vehicles.
• Key updates.

Councillor Ryan Murphy, Civic Cabinet Chair, Brisbane City Council

10:00 - 10:20

DECARBONISING THE TRANSPORT INDUSTRY 

• How Queensland can move towards a cleaner transport industry to support the QLD Government’s decarbonisation targets. 

Kate Mackay, Principal, Arup

10:20 - 10:40

INLAND RAIL

• Overview of the Inland Rail project, which will connect Melbourne to Brisbane via inland routes. 
• Key updates.

Michael Farrell, Regional Director – Queensland, Inland Rail

11:10 - 11:30

Fostering discussions on infrastructure, transport policy and the future of the sector: Aggregates, Cement and Concrete 

• Meeting unprecedented demand.
• The need for a Heavy Construction Materials Plan.

David Rynne, State Director QLD, Cement Concrete and Aggregates Australia

11:30 - 12:00

PANEL DISCUSSION 
Transport Infrastructure and Climate 

• Hear from a panel of experts about integrating environmental considerations into transport planning.
• Innovation in clean construction materials and energy-efficient transport solutions.  

Greg Schumann, Director of Transport and Green Mobility ANZ, ENGIE

12:00 - 12:30

• This session will introduce the Collaborative Project and its aim to embed ‘collaboration as standard’ by developing and implementing a collaborative procurement and delivery model. 
• Looking at how TMR and Industry will operationalise the TMR-Industry Collaboration Charter through a Guided Collaboration Toolkit and optimising risk allocation and mitigation.
• Deliverables for the toolkit relate to market engagement, risks and contracts, procurement and evaluation, and culture and behaviours. The toolkit has a range of guides, materials and templates for every aspect of the project life cycle to embed collaborative behaviours.
• Finally, it will outline how TMR will be implementing the Collaborative Project and integrating the deliverables into TMR's existing infrastructure system. 
• The Department of Transport and Main Roads moves and connects people, places, goods and services safely, efficiently and effectively across Queensland. The Collaborative Project sits under the Infrastructure Management & Delivery Division in TMR and aims to embed ‘collaboration as standard’ by developing and implementing a collaborative procurement and delivery model.

Stephen Hulme, Director of Strategic Procurement - Collaborative Project, Department of Transport and Main Roads

12:30 - 13:00

ENHANCING QUEENSLAND’S BICYCLE NETWORK

• Expanding and improving cycling infrastructure across the state.
• Current initiatives aimed at improving safety for cyclists and meeting growing demand for cycling infrastructure.

Alton Twine, Chief Executive Officer, Bicycle Queensland

14:00 - 14:20

THE ROLE OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

• How public-private partnerships (PPPs) can be used to enhance innovation, fast-track project delivery, and mitigate risk in QLD’s transport infrastructure projects.

Sam Mendoza, National Infrastructure Lead, WT Partnership

14:20 - 14:40

MAKING TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE WEATHER-RESILIENT

• Prioritising weather-resilience in transport infrastructure. 
• How transport systems can adapt to withstand extreme weather events.

14:40 - 15:00

TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT QUEENSLAND’S TOURISM 

• How transport infrastructure can enhance connectivity, improve transport links, expand public transport networks, and improve access to tourist hotspots to support tourism in Queensland.