EngineerConnect Brisbane: Smart Infrastructure & Technical Innovation

A Panel Discussion on Brisbane’s Smart Infrastructure & Technical Innovation

Brisbane is evolving, and fast. As the city continues to grow, engineering professionals are playing a critical role in shaping smart, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure for the future.

Join us for an engaging discussion at EngineerConnect Brisbane: Smart Infrastructure & Technical Innovation, where experts from industry will explore how digital technologies, technical systems, and engineering standards are driving Brisbane’s transformation.

From smart precincts and health infrastructure to data-driven decision making and sustainable design, our panel will uncover the engineering thinking and real-world strategies behind the next wave of innovation in the built environment.

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, 20th November 2025
• Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM
• Location: EIT Brisbane Campus, Level 6, 333 Adelaide Street, Brisbane QLD 4000

Please RSVP by Tuesday, 18th November 2025 (places are limited)

What to Expect:

• Real-world insights into digital infrastructure, smart precincts, and system-wide innovation.
• How technical and operational engineering systems are managed at scale in sectors like health and urban planning.
• The importance of technical standards and data governance in delivering efficient, future-ready infrastructure.
• Strategies for integrating sustainability, resilience, and automation into infrastructure projects.
• Networking opportunities with engineering professionals.

Attendance at this technical event may be eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours with Engineers Australia, in accordance with their CPD guidelines.

A digital Certificate of Attendance will be provided after the event.

Meet the Moderator

David Gajdus – Student Recruitment Manager, EIT

David oversees the EIT course advisor team, the Education Agent network, and industry engagement with a strong focus on delivering exceptional customer service. With a demonstrated history in the higher education industry, he excels in negotiation, business planning, and management, showcasing his leadership skills. A strong business development professional, David is committed to fostering positive relationships and enhancing collaboration across the sector.

Meet the Panelists

Adam Beck – Founder & Managing Director at NEON.URBAN | Smart Infrastructure & Precinct Innovation Specialist

Adam Beck is a leader in digital planning, smart infrastructure, and precinct innovation, with over 25 years’ experience across consulting, non-profits, and infrastructure projects. As Co-Founder of the Digital Built Forum, Adam has also held leadership roles with Indara, Smart Cities Council, and the Green Building Council of Australia. He offers valuable insight into how technology and data-driven planning make urban precincts more sustainable and connected.

Elizabeth Harrison –  Project Manager & Program Director | Offshore/Onshore Infrastructure & Design Assurance Specialist

Elizabeth Harrison is a Project Manager and Program Director with over 15 years’ experience delivering complex offshore and onshore pipeline, drilling, and cable projects. She has worked with major clients including Woodside, ExxonMobil, BHP, BP, APA Group, Arrow and SunCable across design consultancy, interface management, and asset owner/operator roles. Her expertise spans Metocean, geotechnical engineering, design assurance, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on improving design certainty, reducing CAPEX, and minimising long-term OPEX. Elizabeth contributed to the UN Habitat 3+5 SEQ roundtables in 2022 and recently completed a Masters in Teaching to support greater STEM participation in schools. She is a chartered engineer with Engineers Australia and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects.

Nathan Norman – Biomedical Technology Consultant at Queensland Health | Technical Training & Recruitment Expert

With over 34 years of technical experience, including 25 years in biomedical engineering and 21 years in senior management. Nathan Norman provides expert guidance on recruitment and training of technical staff within the complex medical environment whilst maintaining technical standards, operational systems, and statewide engineering practices. He leads Queensland Health’s Biomedical Technician Cadetship Program, sharing his expertise in the development of critical workforce that is essential for Queensland Health to be able to deliver complex technical infrastructure projects safely and efficiently.

Casey Masters – Grid Advisory Lead at APD Global | Renewable Energy & Power Systems Specialist

Casey Masters is the Grid Advisory Lead at APD Global, where he specializes in renewable energy and large-scale grid connection projects across Australia. With expertise spanning power systems, project management, and sustainability, Casey plays a key role in enabling the integration of clean energy into the national grid. Driven by a passion for tackling climate change, he focuses on delivering engineering solutions that enable large-scale renewable projects to connect to the national grid swiftly, to support Australia’s transition to a more sustainable and resilient energy future.

This event is supported by Engineers Australia

Who is EIT?

The Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) provides practical education and training in engineering and technology, with most graduates in fulfilling and well-paid engineering jobs.

EIT offers excellence across its professional development courses, and in its Australian internationally accredited diplomas and advanced diplomas, bachelor and master degrees, and a professional Doctor of Engineering.

The engineering lecturers and instructors, most with considerable industry experience and a passion for teaching, are drawn from around the world.

The live and interactive online platform of learning (with access to remote and virtual labs) reaches students in over 160 countries.

The degrees are also available on campus in Australia, using a blended approach to learning.

If you have any questions, please contact Pippa Dold: pippa.dold@eit.edu.au

We look forward to seeing you there.

Register now to secure your spot!