VIC Transport Infrastructure Conference 2024

5-6 June 2024
Melbourne Convention
& Exhibition Centre
Melbourne, Victoria

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Day 1 - 5th June
08:00 - 08:50

Registration

08:50 - 09:00

MC OPENS

09:00 - 09:30

Ministerial Address


The Hon. Danny Pearson, Minister for Transport Infrastructure, Minister for the Suburban Rail Loop, Assistant Treasurer

The Hon. Danny Pearson
09:30 - 10:00

Speed Networking

Introduce yourself, swap business cards, and form new and lasting business connections during a series of one-on-one exchanges with fellow conference delegates. 

10:00 - 10:30

Keynote Presentation by Rail Projects Victoria
Metro Tunnel

  • With five new underground stations and twin 9 km rail tunnels from Kensington in the west of the city to South Yarra in the southeast, the Metro Tunnel is the biggest upgrade of the Melbourne’s train network and will provide turn up and go rail services that are the hallmark of the world’s greatest cities.
  • Latest project updates


Peter Wills, Senior Precinct Manager – Parkville, Metro Tunnel Project, Rail Projects Victoria

Peter Wills
10:30 - 11:00

Port of Melbourne Major Projects 

  • Port of Melbourne is Australia’s largest capital city container and general cargo port, handling more than one third of the nation’s container trade
  • Overview of current projects


Sarah Browne, Executive General Manager – Corporate Relations, Port of Melbourne

Sarah Browne
11:00 - 11:30

MORNING TEA BREAK

11:30 - 11:50

Inland Rail

  • Inland Rail is one of the most the significant rail infrastructure projects in the world. Construction has been underway in Victoria for just almost 18 months with the first two of 12 project sites between Beveridge and Albury completed.


Ed Walker, General Manager Victoria and South Australia Projects, Australian Rail Track Corporation

Ed Walker
11:50 - 12:10

Presentation by Gold Sponsor Bentley Systems

12:10 - 12:40

Update on the Suburban Rail Loop

  • The Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) will deliver a new 90km rail line circling Melbourne, via Melbourne Airport, and up to 15 new stations in key employment, health, education and retail centres.
  • Update on the significant SRL East progress – including construction, procurement and planning.


Frankie Carroll, Chief Executive Officer, Suburban Rail Loop Authority

Frankie Carroll
12:40 - 13:00

Victoria’s Big Build and the Future of Re-using, Repurposing and Recycling

  • ecologiQ is a Victorian Government initiative integrating recycled and reused content into every corner of Victoria’s $100 billion Big Build
  • This presentation will demonstrate the crucial connection between Victoria’s transport projects, the reform of Victoria’s recycling system and how innovation is helping to drive more sustainable outcomes.


Alexis Davison, Director Program Services and Engineering, Major Road Projects Victoria

Alexis Davison
13:00 - 14:00

LUNCH BREAK

14:00 - 14:20

Building the Next Generation of Trains and Trams for Victoria

  • This session will explore the challenges and opportunities associated with building the next generation of trains and trams for Victoria, including the use of new materials and technologies, the integration of smart systems, the need for flexibility and modularity, and the importance of stakeholder engagement.


Loulou Hammad, Customer Director, Alstom

Loulou Hammad
14:20 - 14:40

Human Factors Impacting Project Performance and How to Mitigate Them

  • Research shows that major and mega projects frequently are delivered in a way that does not meet the stated objectives of the project. Often what is found is the tangible evidence of this under performance e.g  over time, over budget, poor quality and safety incidents (etc) and is only apparent well after the causes of this performance has taken root.
  • Join James Kelly, Managing Director of Alchimie to explore how intentionally managing the human factors dimension of project delivery can set your projects up for success.


James Kelly, Managing Director, Alchimie

James Kelly
14:40 - 15:20

Panel Discussion: Road Safety and Safer Road Infrastructure 

  • Embedding a strong culture of road safety within the community and supporting road users to make safe choices
  • Safer Local Roads and Streets Program
15:20 - 15:50

AFTERNOON TEA BREAK

15:50 - 15:55

Prize Draw

15:55 - 16:25

Victoria’s Transport Precincts

  • The Department of Transport and Planning is leading the whole-of-government delivery and coordination of the designated transport precincts of Arden, Sunshine and Richmond to Flinders Street Corridor.
  • Capitalising on major infrastructure investments to support thriving communities.
16:25 - 16:45

The City of Melbourne’s Transport Strategy 2030

  • City of Melbourne’s long-term vision that will deliver an enhanced experience for commuters, with more space for active transport and urban greening.
  • Transport Infrastructure for a safe and liveable city
16:45 - 16:50

MC CLOSES

16:50 - 17:50

NETWORKING & DRINKS

Day 2 - 6th June
08:20 - 08:55

REGISTRATION

08:55 - 09:00

MC OPENS

09:00 - 09:30

Speed Networking

Introduce yourself, swap business cards, and form new and lasting business connections during a series of one-on-one exchanges with fellow conference delegates. 

09:30 - 09:50

Ministerial Address

09:50 - 10:10

X’Trapolis New Trains and Next Generation Trams 

  • The Victorian Government is investing $986 million in 25 new X’Trapolis 2.0 trains and supporting infrastructure to modernise the Victorian train fleet.
  • $1.85 billion investment towards 100 Next Generation Trams and a proposed new tram maintenance and stabling facility
  • Overview and Updates
10:10 - 10:30

Driving Victoria’s Future Transport – A Connected, Automated and Electrified Future

  • Maximising opportunities created by new and emerging technologies: connected and automated vehicles
  • Smart Technology and Intelligent Management Systems to keep the network moving
10:30 - 11:00

North East Link 

  • Biggest ever investment in Melbourne’s northeast
  • The 6.5km North East Link tunnels from Watsonia to Bulleen will fix the missing link in our city’s freeway network, take 15,000 trucks off local roads a day and reduce travel times by up to 35 minutes. Upgrades to the Eastern Freeway and M80 Ring Road will include new lanes, smart technology and a seamless connection to the North East Link tunnels.
11:00 - 11:30

MORNING TEA BREAK

11:30 - 12:00

Victoria's Freight Decarbonisation Strategy

  • Working with the ports, freight, and logistics sectors to develop policies, regulations, infrastructure and technology so freight transport can reach zero emissions by 2045


Andrew Newman, Director - Ports, Freight and Intermodal, Freight Victoria - Department of Transport

Andrew Newman
12:00 - 12:20

Presentation by Gold Sponsor

12:20 - 12:50

Regional Victoria Transport Infrastructure Priorities

  • Regional Rail Revival: Upgrading every regional passenger rail line in Victoria
  • Delivering Better Roads for Regional Victoria
12:50 - 13:50

LUNCH BREAK

13:50 - 14:30

Panel Discussion 
Sustainable Transport Infrastructure Planning for Victoria: Looking Towards the Future

  • Taking a long term and sustainable approach to the state’s infrastructure planning.
  • Delivering infrastructure that is flexible, resilient and highly attuned to community needs.


Vani Naidoo, Executive Director, Infrastructure Advisory Group

Vani Naidoo
14:30 - 14:50

Exploring Movement and Place: Making Human-Centred Transport Planning a Reality

  • How the concept of Movement and Place is gaining momentum cross Australian Cities
  • Recognising the dual function of streets as both through corridors and destinations in their own right
  • Case Studies
14:50 - 15:10

Path Towards Decarbonisation

  • Victoria has set targets to decarbonise at the fastest rate in the country and has already cut its overall emissions by more than any other state since 2014.
  • Challenges and recognising the significant decarbonisation efforts to reach net zero by 2045
15:10 - 15:15

MC CLOSES

Agenda is subject to change
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