BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Engineering Institute of Technology - ECPv6.16.5.1//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/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251127T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251127T173000 DTSTAMP:20251031T072506Z CREATED:20250923T034341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T072506Z UID:62038-1764259200-1764264600@www.eit.edu.au SUMMARY:EngineerConnect Melbourne: Leading the Future of Urban Engineering DESCRIPTION:A Panel Discussion on Key Trends\, Innovations\, and Skills Driving Urban Engineering Forward.\nMelbourne is at the forefront of a smart city revolution\, where infrastructure\, technology and sustainability intersect. For engineers\, this transformation presents both exciting opportunities and complex challenges. How do we design cities that are efficient\, resilient\, and future-ready? How do we ensure that the next generation of engineers has the skills to meet these demands? \nAt EngineerConnect Melbourne\, join a panel of industry leaders who are turning these challenges into solutions. From renewable energy and rail systems to water infrastructure and urban planning\, our experts bring real-world experience delivering projects that shape the way cities function today and tomorrow. \nEvent Details:\n\nDate: Thursday\, 27th November\nTime: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM\nLocation: EIT Melbourne campus\, Level 5\, 301 Flinders Lane\, Melbourne VIC 3000\n\nPlease RSVP by Friday 21th of November 2025. Places are limited. \nWhat to Expect:\n\nInsights into solving real-world urban infrastructure challenges through innovation and sustainability.\nGuidance on the skills and leadership strategies engineers need to thrive in complex\, multi-disciplinary projects.\nLessons on future-ready engineering\, from energy systems to water management and urban planning.\nNetworking with peers\, industry leaders\, and changemakers shaping the future of cities.\nRefreshments and light snacks provided.\n\nAttendance at this technical event may be eligible for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours with Engineers Australia\, in accordance with their CPD guidelines. \nA digital Certificate of Attendance will be provided after the event. \nMeet the Moderator\n \nLeading the panel discussion is Dr Akhlaqur Rahman\, Course Coordinator & On-Campus Lecturer at EIT Melbourne | IEEE & Engineers Australia Member \nDr Akhlaqur Rahman (AK) is a research-focused academic and course coordinator at the School of Industrial Automation\, EIT Melbourne\, with 12+ years of teaching experience across Australia\, Bangladesh\, and online. He specializes in industrial automation\, robotics\, and Industry 4.0\, and has authored 30+ publications while serving as a Guest Editor and Reviewer for several IEEE and MDPI Journal. \nRecognized for his leadership and communication skills—including the Swinburne Emerging Leadership Award\, Secretary for IEEE Victoria and IEEE COMSOC Society Victora as well as board member for Engineers Australia ITEE Victoria—AK combines technical expertise with practical industry insight\, making him an ideal panel leader for engaging\, insightful discussions on the future of engineering and automation. \nMeet the Panelists\n \nShilpi Jain\, Senior Engineer & Project Manager at Yarra Valley Water \nShilpi Jain is a Registered Engineer with 15 years’ experience across urban engineering in South Africa and Australia. She has designed and managed projects spanning municipal services\, water distribution and treatment\, roads\, renewables\, and engineering investigations\, working as a consultant\, contractor\, and client. \nCurrently a Senior Engineer and Project Manager at Yarra Valley Water\, Shilpi combines technical expertise with leadership in community and development initiatives\, driving sustainable and strategic solutions for urban infrastructure. \n \nMiranda Rey-Fleming\, Civil Engineer (Water) at Jacobs | Co-Chair\, Young Engineers Victoria \nMiranda Rey-Fleming is a Civil Engineer at Jacobs with expertise in water and wastewater infrastructure design. She is passionate about delivering sustainable\, resilient engineering solutions that benefit both communities and the environment. \nAs Co-Chair of Young Engineers Victoria\, Miranda leads a team of emerging engineering leaders to deliver social\, professional\, and advocacy initiatives\, fostering growth and empowerment across the engineering community. \n \nAlex Payne-Billard\, Principal Consultant at AtkinsRéalis | MBA & CPEng \nAlex Payne-Billard is a Principal Consultant at AtkinsRéalis with over 13 years of experience in asset management\, operations\, and systems engineering within the rail sector. She has led teams across maintenance\, planning\, and project delivery\, developing asset management frameworks and strategies that optimise performance\, efficiency\, and safety. \nHolding an MBA from Monash Business School\, Alex combines technical and strategic expertise to drive innovation and excellence in managing complex rail assets and systems. \n  \n \nNasik Ahmad\, Senior Renewables Engineer at Bridgeford Group | Net Zero Consultant \nNasik Ahmad is a Senior Renewables Engineer at Bridgeford Group\, where he leads projects focused on sustainable energy solutions including community batteries (BESS)\, virtual energy networks (VEN)\, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. With a background in mechatronics and power generation\, Nasik brings a deep technical understanding of renewable systems and their role in achieving Net Zero outcomes. \nHaving worked across both technical and management roles\, Nasik is passionate about finding creative\, cost-effective solutions to today’s energy challenges. His work contributes directly to building smarter\, more sustainable cities. Integrating renewable technologies into the fabric of modern urban life to help shape a cleaner\, more resilient future. \n  \n \n  \nThis event is supported by Engineers Australia \n  \nWho is EIT?\nThe Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) provides practical education and training in engineering and technology\, with most graduates in fulfilling and well-paid engineering jobs. \nEIT 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. \nThe engineering lecturers and instructors\, most with considerable industry experience and a passion for teaching\, are drawn from around the world. \nThe live and interactive online platform of learning (with access to remote and virtual labs) reaches students in over 160 countries. \nThe degrees are also available on campus in Australia\, using a blended approach to learning. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact Pippa Dold: pippa.dold@eit.edu.au \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nRegister now to secure your spot!\n  \n\n\n \n \n Event Registration - Seminar\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n \n Complete the form below to receive further information about this event.\n\n\n Complete the form below.\n Follow the email instructions to gain access to your event.\n \n\n*If you do not see the email in a few minutes\, check your “junk mail” or “spam” folder.\n \n If you need assistance\, please contact us \nFirst name*Last name*Email*\n \n Phone*Country*Select your countryAfghanistanÅland IslandsAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire\, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBouvet IslandBrazilBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryBrunei DarussalamBulgariaBurkina FasoBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaCape VerdeCayman IslandsCentral African RepublicChadChileChinaChristmas IslandCocos IslandsColombiaComorosCongo\, Democratic Republic of theCongo\, Republic of theCook IslandsCosta RicaCote d`IvoireCroatiaCubaCuraçaoCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkDjiboutiDominicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEquatorial GuineaEritreaEstoniaEswatini (Swaziland)EthiopiaFalkland IslandsFaroe IslandsFijiFinlandFranceFrench GuianaFrench PolynesiaFrench Southern TerritoriesGabonGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGibraltarGreeceGreenlandGrenadaGuadeloupeGuamGuatemalaGuernseyGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaHaitiHeard and McDonald IslandsHoly SeeHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsle of ManIsraelItalyJamaicaJapanJerseyJordanKazakhstanKenyaKiribatiKuwaitKyrgyzstanLao People`s Democratic RepublicLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacauMacedoniaMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaliMaltaMarshall IslandsMartiniqueMauritaniaMauritiusMayotteMexicoMicronesiaMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMontserratMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNauruNepalNetherlandsNew CaledoniaNew ZealandNicaraguaNigerNigeriaNiueNorfolk IslandNorth KoreaNorthern Mariana IslandsNorwayOmanPakistanPalauPalestine\, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPitcairnPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRéunionRomaniaRussiaRwandaSaint BarthélemySaint HelenaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSaint MartinSaint Pierre and MiquelonSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSamoaSan MarinoSint MaartenSao Tome and PrincipeSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSeychellesSierra LeoneSingaporeSint MaartenSlovakiaSloveniaSolomon IslandsSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth GeorgiaSouth KoreaSouth SudanSpainSri LankaSudanSurinameSvalbard and Jan Mayen IslandsSwedenSwitzerlandSyriaTaiwanTajikistanTanzaniaThailandTimor-LesteTogoTokelauTongaTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkeyTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsTuvaluUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited KingdomUnited StatesUruguayUS Minor Outlying IslandsUzbekistanVanuatuVenezuelaVietnamVirgin Islands\, BritishVirgin Islands\, U.S.Wallis and FutunaWestern SaharaYemenZambiaZimbabweStateQueenslandNews South WalesACTVictoriaTasmaniaSouth AustraliaWestern AustraliaNorthern TerritoryUS StateAlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces PacificEIT Promotions Subscribe\n \n I would like to receive email updates from EIT about engineering courses\, offers\, events\, webinars\, newsletters\, and other relevant information. 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