AIRAH’s 2026 HVAC Innovation Conference (HVAC26) brings together HVAC&R professionals, engineers, researchers, and industry leaders to explore how innovation, data, and building performance are shaping the future of the industry.

Across two days, HVAC26 will deliver practical insights, expert-led discussions, and real-world case studies focused on sustainability, high-performance buildings, and smarter HVAC solutions. The conference is designed to equip attendees with knowledge they can apply immediately in their projects and organisations.

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TRANSFORM, held at the Hilton in Sydney, is the premier event for sustainability leaders and practitioners working across the built environment.

CollabX brings together Consult Australia members, senior industry figures, and leaders from the Defence Security and Estate Group for meaningful, in-person engagement. It’s where collaboration thrives, a space to exchange ideas, build stronger partnerships, and uncover opportunities that advance Defence’s long-term objectives.

As one of the key enablers of Australia’s Defence capability, the Defence Security and Estate Group delivers the critical infrastructure and security services that underpin national resilience. Backed by an investment of more than $45 billion over the next decade, the Group’s work is essential to ensuring Defence is equipped for the challenges of today and tomorrow.

Reserve your place now to be part of this unmissable 1.5-day experience! Expect lively discussions, insightful sessions, and plenty of chances to connect with peers and leaders shaping the future of our industry.

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The Buildings You Design Today Will Face a Climate That Doesn’t Exist Yet.

The rules are shifting. Energy codes are tightening. Material expectations are rising. And the gap between modelled performance and real-world outcomes is getting harder to ignore. The ISEE Summit 2026 brings together 38 of the world’s leading researchers, practitioners, and innovators for a single day of focused, practical sessions designed to give you the knowledge you need to design buildings that actually perform, today and twenty years from now. No fluff. No sales pitches. Just the science, the data, and the strategies that are changing how buildings are designed and built.

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Join the 2026 Transforming Transport Summit for some of the most anticipated events in the transport sector, combining networking, thought leadership, and celebration. Choose the ticket package that suits your schedule and interests.

Wednesday 6th May | Pre Summit Networking | Ventia Cremorne | 6pm-8pm

Thursday 7th May | Transforming Transport Summit | Crown Melbourne | 8am-4:30pm

Thursday 7th May | John Shaw Dinner | Crown Melbourne | 6pm-11pm

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ISC Connect 2026 brings together leaders from infrastructure, sustainability, government, engineering, procurement and industry to explore the ideas, challenges and innovations shaping Australia and New Zealand’s future.

Join peers and decision-makers for practical insights, case studies and forward-looking conversations that influence real-world infrastructure outcomes.

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AIRAH and FMA are collaborating to host the Reshaping Existing Buildings Conference to explore innovative strategies for transforming existing buildings into more resilient, energy-efficient, and environmentally-friendly structures.

Melbourne | 3 & 4 June 2026

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Vinyl Council of Australia (VCA) is hosting the highly anticipated PVC AUS 2026: Building a Better World Conference at the scenic Crowne Plaza Hotel on the Gold Coast from June 9th to 11th, 2026. Participate in an enriching experience filled with thought-provoking presentations, dynamic exhibitors, extensive networking opportunities, and much more.

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THRIVE is a national Passivhaus knowledge hub shaping the future of high-performance buildings in Australia. As the country’s largest event dedicated to Passivhaus, THRIVE 2026 brings together leading expertise from across the sector.

Whether you’re an architect, building designer, builder, developer, building owner, engineer, product manufacturer, financial institution, policy-maker, part of government or the not-for-profit sector, THRIVE 2026 is your gateway to the latest advancements in Passivhaus design and delivery.

See the latest Passivhaus research, designs and innovations by leading professionals. The sessions this year cover several case studies of Passivhaus at scale, Challenges and Solutions with Airtightness, Upgrading Australia’s Most Common House Type, Critical Lessons in EnerPHit, Practical Designer Workflows, Teamwork and Communication Successes in Passivhaus Projects and plenty more.

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SAVE THE DATE:

Facilities Management Industry Professionals will be coming together to strengthen industry knowledge at FM Connect. FMA’S Premier Annual National Conference and Exhibition.

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DBI2026 is the second international conference delivered under the Decarbonising the Building Industry (DBI) initiative. The conference will be held on 19–20 November 2026 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The conference brings together researchers, industry leaders, practitioners, and policy makers to address one of the most pressing challenges facing the built environment: how to significantly reduce carbon emissions across the full building lifecycle.

In 2026, DBI will be co-hosted with the 12th International Conference on Innovative Production and Construction (IPC2026), creating a co-branded international event that strengthens links between decarbonisation, innovation, and construction delivery.

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