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.

ASBEC members can use the promo code ASBEC20THRIVE to receive 20% discount.

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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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As a proud partner of the True Zero Carbon Challenge 2026, we are pleased to share that tickets are now available for the Awards Night, taking place in Melbourne on Friday, 21 August 2026. The event will bring together professionals from across Australia’s built environment sector to celebrate innovative approaches to low-carbon and climate-responsive residential design.

The annual challenge brings together building designers, architects, and NatHERS assessors to explore what is possible beyond minimum compliance standards. Through the challenge, participants address key industry challenges including energy efficiency, embodied carbon reduction, climate targets and practical project delivery, developing solutions that respond to the evolving demands of residential construction. The Awards Night celebrates the outstanding projects and teams whose work is helping shape the future of low-carbon residential housing.

In addition to celebrating project excellence, the evening offers a valuable networking opportunity for professionals from across the built environment sector, including architects, building designers, assessors, sustainability consultants, engineers, developers and emerging practitioners.

Attendees can expect an evening of industry connection and recognition, featuring the presentation of the 2026 True Zero Carbon Challenge Awards, project showcases, and a professionally catered three-course dinner with free-flowing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages throughout the evening.

As industry expectations around sustainability, resilience and building performance continue to grow, the True Zero Carbon Challenge provides important insight into the future direction of Australian residential design and the professionals helping to lead that transition.

Industry professionals are encouraged to attend to explore the future of carbon-positive residential design in Australia and take part in advancing the conversation across the sector.

Event Details

Date: Friday, 21 August 2026
Time: 6:00pm – 11:00pm AEST
Location: North Melbourne, Victoria

Those interested in learning more about emerging trends in high-performance housing and connecting with industry leaders are encouraged to attend.

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Final call for abstracts – IAQ26

As the industry continues to prioritise healthier indoor environments, the role of indoor air quality has never been more critical.

AIRAH is now issuing a final call for abstracts for the upcoming Indoor Air Quality Conference (IAQ26). This is your opportunity to contribute to the conversation shaping the future of IAQ across the built environment.

We’re seeking submissions from professionals, researchers, and industry leaders working across:

• IAQ design, standards, and compliance
• Ventilation strategies and system performance
• Filtration, air cleaning, and emerging technologies
• Health, wellbeing, and occupant outcomes
• Monitoring, data analytics, and smart building integration
• Case studies and real-world project insights

Whether you’re presenting new research, innovative solutions, or practical applications, we encourage you to share your expertise with the broader HVAC&R community.

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prefabAUS invites you to attend the premier event for the prefabricated building industry in Australia, Offsite26. This landmark event will be held over two days 2nd – 3rd September at the Pullman Melbourne on the Park, and is expected to bring together more than 200 industry participants from across the entire value chain.

Join builders and manufacturers, architects and designers, engineers, government representatives, regulators, researchers, and the industry leaders who are leading the way. The future of building is here, and it is smart. We will be exploring efficiency, capability, industry transformation and innovation, blind spots, governance and regulation and sustainability. What impact does building smarter have on each of these areas? And how does this all tie together to build smarter homes and infrastructure?

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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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Concrete 2027 will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on the wonderful Brisbane River in Southbank from 5–8 September 2027.

Associate Professor Vinh Dao from the University of Queensland is the Concrete 2027 Chair. Vinh has a wealth of experience in academia and research, as well as being a CIA National Councillor and State Committee member for over 20 years. His local and international network will be invaluable in this role, as will his experience in technical and scientific conferences around the world.

Vinh will be supported by Dr Greg van Rooyen who will be part of the Technical Committee and Organising Committee. Greg is the Materials Lead in Queensland for BG&E and is also the National Vice President of the CIA. His commercial experience and connections with the CIA Queensland committee and members will be invaluable.

Early Bird Registrations Open 1 October 2026