15 September - 15 September, 2026
September 15 at 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM AEST
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Can we deliver Melbourne’s future?
With continued population growth across Victoria, major investment in transport and infrastructure, and rising energy, fuel, and construction costs, the real challenge is delivering Melbourne’s future, not just planning it.
Behind every major project lies a complex web of engineering decisions, risk trade-offs, and real-world constraints. From transport networks and energy systems to large-scale urban developments, engineers are being asked to do more, faster, more sustainably, and under increasing scrutiny.
As Victoria accelerates its transition to renewable energy, additional complexity is introduced across grid infrastructure, system integration, and long-term project planning. This panel brings together engineering and industry experts to explore the challenges of growth, energy, and infrastructure, and to discuss what it really takes to deliver Melbourne’s sustainable future.
Event Details:
- Date: Tuesday, 15 September 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00PM
- Location: EIT Melbourne Campus, Level 5, 301 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000
- Attendance: Free in person event, however limited spots available. Please RSVP by 8th September.
Why Attend:
- Understand the challenges of delivering infrastructure and renewable energy projects in Victoria
- Learn how energy transition is influencing engineering and delivery decisions
- Gain insights into balancing sustainability, risk, and project timelines
- Hear from industry leaders on real-world renewable energy and infrastructure projects
What to Expect:
- Panel Discussion: Explore how engineers are responding to growth, energy transition, and increasing delivery pressures, and what this means for infrastructure projects across Melbourne and Victoria.
- Live Q&A: Ask your questions directly to industry experts on project delivery, risk management, stakeholder challenges, and future infrastructure priorities.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, senior engineers, and industry professionals over canapés and drinks.
- Professional Recognition: Receive a digital Certificate of Attendance, potentially eligible for Engineers Australia CPD hours.
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.
Panelists:
Panelists will be confirmed soon. If you’re interested in presenting or contributing, please get in touch. Contact Pippa Dold, pippa.dold@eit.edu.au
This event is supported by Engineers Australia
RSVP & Registration
Attendance is free, but spaces are limited. Please RSVP by 8th September to secure your spot.