BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Engineering Institute of Technology - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Engineering Institute of Technology X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.eit.edu.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Engineering Institute of Technology REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Brisbane BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260616T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260616T180000 DTSTAMP:20260514T064711Z CREATED:20260421T024611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T064711Z UID:228811-1781625600-1781632800@www.eit.edu.au SUMMARY:EngineerConnect Brisbane: Delivering Infrastructure Under Pressure DESCRIPTION:Can We Deliver Brisbane’s Future? Engineering infrastructure under rising cost\, energy\, and delivery pressures. Learn more at EngineerConnect Brisbane.\nEvent Details:\n\nDate: Tuesday\, 16th June 2026\nTime: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM AEST\nLocation: EIT Brisbane Campus\, Level 6\, 333 Adelaide Street\, Brisbane QLD 4000\nAttendance: Free in person event\, however limited spots available. Please RSVP by 6th June.\n\nWith rapid population growth across Queensland\, major infrastructure commitments tied to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games\, and increasing pressure from rising energy\, fuel\, and construction costs\, the challenge isn’t just planning Brisbane’s future\, it’s delivering it. \nBehind every major project lies a complex web of engineering decisions\, risk trade-offs\, and real-world constraints. From energy systems and transport networks to large-scale urban developments\, engineering professionals are being asked to do more – faster\, more sustainably\, and under increasing scrutiny. \nThis panel brings together engineering professionals and industry leaders to unpack the engineering challenge behind growth\, energy\, and infrastructure\, and what it really takes to turn ambitious plans into reality in today’s environment. \nWhy Attend:\n\nUnderstand the real challenges behind delivering infrastructure in a rapidly growing Brisbane\nLearn how rising energy\, fuel\, and construction costs are impacting engineering decisions\nGain insight into how engineers balance risk\, sustainability\, and delivery pressures\nDiscover how major projects are evolving in the lead-up to 2032 and beyond\nHear directly from industry experts working on complex\, real-world projects\n\nWhat to expect\n\nPanel Discussion: Explore how engineers are responding to growth\, energy transition\, and increasing delivery pressures\, and what this means for infrastructure projects across Brisbane and Queensland.\nQ&A: Ask your questions directly to industry experts on project delivery\, risk management\, stakeholder challenges\, and future infrastructure priorities.\nNetworking: Connect with peers and senior engineers while enjoying canapés and drinks.\nProfessional Recognition: Receive a digital Certificate of Attendance\, potentially eligible for Engineers Australia CPD hours.\n\n  \nPanelists:\n\n\n\nJustin Read\, Managing Director\, Consult JR Engineering Services\nJustin Read is an Electrical Engineer and business owner with over 30 years of experience in the design and delivery of electrical infrastructure across the construction and industrial sectors. He is the Managing Director of ConsultJR Engineering Services\, a Brisbane-based consultancy specialising in the detailed design of high-voltage\, low-voltage\, and process control systems for heavy electrical infrastructure. \nHe is a Fellow of Engineers Australia and a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ)\, and holds an MBA and GAICD qualification. Justin is also actively involved in supporting the development of engineers and was recognised in 2025 as an Outstanding Nominee for Engineers Australia’s Professional Engineer of the Year award. \n\n\n \nJason Mayer\, Director\, inPower Consultants\nJason Mayer is an Electrical Engineer and Director of inPower Consultants\, a Brisbane-based specialist high-voltage consulting firm. He has over 30 years of experience in engineering design\, specialist studies\, and construction across a wide range of industries\, including electricity supply\, power generation\, renewables\, rail networks\, and private commercial and industrial high-voltage networks. \nHe works closely with clients in both the private and government sectors\, providing technical advice and project support across Australia and New Zealand. His expertise spans the full lifecycle of electrical infrastructure projects\, with a strong focus on high-voltage systems and practical engineering outcomes. \n \nMalcolm Richards\, Chief Executive Officer\, Lighting Council Australia\nMalcolm Richards is the Chief Executive Officer of Lighting Council Australia\, where he leads initiatives to advance a smarter\, more sustainable lighting industry. A qualified Electrician with an MBA\, he combines hands-on industry experience with strategic leadership. \nHe previously served as CEO of Master Electricians Australia for more than 17 years\, where he played a key role in improving national safety standards\, driving innovation\, and shaping government policy. His earlier experience in the energy network and regulatory sectors has given him a strong understanding of the intersection between policy\, technology\, and industry practice. Malcolm is a committed advocate for quality\, safety\, and sustainability in the lighting sector\, and works to build strong industry partnerships to support its ongoing development. \n \nMichael Day\, General Manager – Renewables & Energy\, QGE Pty Ltd\nMichael Day is an Electrical Engineer and renewable energy executive with over 25 years of experience delivering utility-scale energy projects across Australia and internationally. His experience includes grid-scale solar PV and battery developments of up to 400 MW\, as well as complex grid connection programs. \nHe has worked closely with government and Network Service Providers to support the development of grid connection standards and has collaborated with the University of Queensland and Energex on renewable integration research. Michael has a proven track record leading projects valued at up to $1.5 billion\, with expertise spanning feasibility\, design\, delivery\, and commissioning across the full project lifecycle. \n  \n \n  \nThis event is supported by Engineers Australia \n  \nRSVP & Registration\nAttendance is free but spaces are limited. 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