Past Events

Lack of social licence, political interference and stakeholder issues are some of the leading causes of project delay, are one of the most common reasons for projects to end in dispute and have contributed to the cancellation, delay or mothballing of billions worth of Australian...

As part of our exclusive Boardroom Breakfast series IAQ is proud to bring you an opportunity to hear from the Director General, Department of Housing & Public Works, Liza Carroll. In her executive role with HPW reporting to Minister Mick de Brenni, Ms Carroll has overseen the...

Where global mining leaders connect with technology, finance and the future The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) is where global mining leaders connect with technology, finance and the future. Now in its 5th year, it has become...

Covering all the latest legal and commercial issues facing projects, our 18th Annual Construction Law Conference is tailored for professionals acting in a commercial and legal capacity. Date: Thursday 20 September 2018 Time: 9.00am – 4.30pm (registration from...

As part of our exclusive Boardroom Breakfast series IAQ is proud to bring you an opportunity to hear from the new Director General, Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning. Hosted by IAQ member Arcadis, discussion will cover the role of DSDMIP in...

Momentum is now building towards a proposed South East Queensland (SEQ) City Deal between the Queensland Government, SEQ Councils, and the Australian Government. City Deals are a new approach in Australia, bringing together the three levels of government, the community and private...

In a welcome move, the Queensland Government recently increased infrastructure investment in the 2018 State Budget, stimulating industry interest in how it can participate in new project opportunities. Together, the annual State Infrastructure Plan Part B and Building Queensland...

As part of our exclusive Boardroom Breakfast series IAQ is proud to bring you an event focussing on SEQ City Deals. Hosted by KPMG, our guest speaker is Matt Collins, General Manager, Cities Transformation Taskforce, Queensland Treasury. In a ‘chatham house rule’ setting,...

Infrastructure Development will play a pivotal, though not exclusive, role in Queensland’s sustainable growth. The recently released Queensland Major Projects Pipeline report identifies that the value of public sector projects that have funds committed or are currently under procurement...

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EVENT IS SOLD OUT This is an invitation only, exclusive event. The Q and A style session will be a facilitated discussion about what Queensland organisations need to do now and in the next 5 years in order to be ready for...

This is an invitation only exclusive event with Leilani Frew, Chief Executive Officer of the Infrastructure and Project Financing Agency (IPFA). Hosted by Plenary, discussion will cover a range of contemporary topics. In a ‘chatham house rule’ setting,...

SEE WRAP UP EVENT HERE Join IAQ at our next breakfast for an in-depth update of the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail Programme from strategy to delivery to stakeholder engagement. Inland...

Our exclusive Boardroom Breakfast Series kicks off in 2018  and you are invited to attend this exclusive event with Philip Davies, Chief Executive Officer of Infrastructure Australia. Hosted by the Phillips Group, discussion will cover a range of contemporary topics...

SEE EVENT WRAP UP HERE When was the last time you fell in love… with a city? Critical infrastructure projects present a once in a lifetime opportunity to transform...

Part of the IAQ’s  Boardroom Breakfast Series, this event is limited to 20 places by invitation only. IAQ CEO, Steve Abson, will facilitate robust interaction Garry Bowditch, the Executive Director of the Better Infrastructure Initiative at the John Grill centre for project leadership at...

Hyperloop the future of high speed ground transport! First envisioned by the SpaceX and Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk in a 2013 White-Paper, The Hyperloop is emerging as a real option for future high-speed ground transportation. Once loaded into the Hyperloop vehicle or pod,...

From tourism infrastructure to major transport projects, South East Queensland is facing an unprecedented period of growth over the next 20 years. From Inland Rail in the west to Gold Coast Light Rail in the South, and Cross River Rail in between, SEQ will soon undergo another period of...

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Part of the IAQ’s  Boardroom Breakfast Series, this event is limited to 20 places by invitation only. IAQ CEO, Steve Abson, will facilitate robust interaction with the Chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, Mr Rod Sims. Mr. Rod Sims will...

INFRASTRUCTURE IS HAPPENING In a bold move, the Queensland Government has stepped up to commit funding for its number one infrastructure priority in the 2017-2018 State Budget , without federal...

This is an exciting event held in North Queensland and brought to you by the Infrastructure Association of Queensland (IAQ) and Regional Development Australia (RDA) Prospects for an infrastructure recovery in Queensland was recently identified in a Project...

EVENT SOLD OUT. ADANI has finally given the go-ahead to the first stage of the $US16 billion Carmichael megamine paving the way for thousands of jobs in central Queensland. Cut through the hearsay and be directly informed by Adani Mining Australia CEO...

Part of the IAQ’s  Boardroom Breakfast Series, this event is limited to 20 places by invitation only. IAQ CEO, Steve Abson, will facilitate robust interaction with the Queensland Deputy Premier and Minister for Transport and Infrastructure and Planning, The Hon. Jackie Trad MP.

Part of the IAQ’s  Boardroom Breakfast Series, this event is limited to 20 places by invitation only. IAQ CEO, Steve Abson, will facilitate robust interaction with the CEO of Building Queensland, Damian Gould. In a ‘chatham house rules’ setting, IAQ...

“Build it and they will come – meeting the demand for tourism infrastructure”  with Daniel Gschwind, CEO of Queensland Tourism Industry Council and an expert panel In partnership, IAQ and Property Council of Australia are delighted...

Part of the IAQ’s  Boardroom Breakfast Series, this event is limited to 20 places by invitation only. IAQ CEO, Steve Abson, will facilitate robust interaction with the CEO of Infrastructure Australia, Phil Davies. In a ‘chatham house rules’ setting, IAQ invited...

Register now and distribute to your teams! Emerging Professionals in Infrastructure Queensland (EPIQ) would like to invite you to participate in our first EPIQ Infrastructure Think Tank of 2017! The EPIQ Infrastructure Think Tank launch event marks the first event...

The 2017 Major Projects Pipeline Report is produced by the Queensland Major Contractors Association (QMCA), Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) and the Infrastructure Association of Queensland (IAQ) The report provides a thoughtful and evidence-based perspective on the outlook for...

With the recent power blackouts in South Australia, retaining base load security whilst transitioning to a cleaner economy is driving strong political commentary and media interest. But how much do we really know about the optimum transition and what can we learn from...

Part of the IAQ’s  Boardroom Breakfast Series, this event is limited to 20 places by invitation only. IAQ CEO, Steve Abson, will facilitate robust interaction with Michael Schaumburg, Director General, Department of State Development. About the Department of...

Part of the IAQ’s  Boardroom Breakfast Series, this event is limited to 50 places by invitation only. IAQ CEO, Steve Abson, will facilitate robust interaction with Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility CEO, Laurie Walker and Director Originations, Peter Ross....

The 2016 Queensland Infrastructure Project Conference is set to bring nationwide industry innovators together from the...

Part of the IAQ’s Boardroom Breakfast Series, this event is limited to 20 places by invitation only. IAQ CEO, Steve Abson, will facilitate robust interaction with Councillor Amanda Cooper and Councillor Adrian Schrinner. Cllr Cooper is Chair of the Infrastructure Committee and Cllr...

7 October 2016 | Breakfast with Mike Mrdak, Secretary, Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development. After the presentation, Mr Mrdak will be joined by Peter Winder, Executive General Manager – Interstate, ARTC and Stuart Cassie, Global Leader – Program Advisory,...

22 September 2016 IAQ Breakfast event with Isabel Dedring, ARUP Global Transport Leader and former Deputy Lord Mayor of London Event at a glance: As Deputy Mayor for Transport at the Greater London Authority and the Deputy...

As Queensland’s metropolitan jewel, Brisbane is eyeing up what it means to be a ‘World City’. But balancing development with liveability and maintaining affordability requires skill and care across all levels of government. IAQ are delighted to welcome Isabel Dedring...

Part of the IAQ’s new Boardroom Breakfast Series, this event is limited to 16 places by invitation only. IAQ CEO, Steve Abson, will facilitate robust interaction with the Director General of the Department of Transport and Main Roads, Neil Scales. Sponsored by Holding...

17 August 2016 | The Infrastructure Investors Forum Event at a glance: The Infrastructure Investors Forum: Australia, is taking place in Sydney on 17th August. This one day event aims to bring...

4 August 2016 Evolving Market-led Proposals – where to from here – Exclusive Briefing Event at a glance: As a follow-up to the Boardroom Breakfast Series – ‘The makings of a successful market-led...

Part of the IAQ’s new Boardroom Breakfast Series, this event is limited to 20 places by invitation only. IAQ CEO, Steve Abson, will facilitate robust interaction with Greg Chemello, Deputy Director-General, Planning Group and General Manager, Economic Development Queensland Sponsored...

27 July 2016 | Breakfast with Phil Davies, CEO of Infrastructure Australia and David Quinn, CEO of Building Queensland Event at a glance: Commonwealth and State governments are embarking upon critical reforms designed to...

22 July 2016 | Exclusive ADB Asia Pacific Project Preparation Facility briefing session for members Event at a glance: On the 25th January 2016, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched operations of its Asia...

1 June 2016 | Breakfast Event : Queensland Infrastructure – getting it right in a marginal State. Event at a glance: In a reform environment where independent bodies such as Infrastructure Australia and Building...

Part of the IAQ’s new Boardroom Breakfast Series, this event is limited to 16 places by invitation only. IAQ CEO, Steve Abson, will facilitate robust interaction with the CEO of Building Queensland, David Quinn. Sponsored by Clayton Utz

Part of the IAQ’s new Boardroom Breakfast Series, this event is limited to 16 places by invitation only. IAQ CEO, Steve Abson, will facilitate robust interaction with the Under Treasurer, Jim Murphy.

Sponsored by KPMG

28 April 2016 | Cross River Rail – City-building Transport and Innovation Following the release of the State Infrastructure Plan, the Queensland Government launched the South East Queensland’s Rail Horizon outlining strategies to revitalise and transform...

Gain key insights into what makes a successful market-led proposal in the current Queensland context, and develop your understanding of the Queensland Government’s needs and priorities. Part of the IAQ’s new Boardroom Breakfast Series, this event is limited to 40 places by...

You are invited to an IAQ networking event to launch our new Economic Enabling Taskforce.  As passionate supporters of productive infrastructure this Taskforce intends to inform the political agenda for the benefit of IAQ members and for the state of Queensland. There will be a panel...

14 March 2016 | Breakfast with the Deputy Premier to launch the State Infrastructure Plan Event at a glance: In partnership, IAQ, Consult Australia and Engineers Australia are delighted to bring you this eagerly...

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11 November 2015 | Breakfast with the Lord Mayor Graham Quirk Event at a glance: Join Lord Mayor Graham Quirk for a forthright discussion on the role of infrastructure in building a vibrant and successful 21st...

29th October 2015 | Breakfast with Damian Gould, Principle of Advisian, and Simon Fraser, Queensland Treasury Event at a glance: This breakfast is a must attend for everybody involved in major Queensland Government bidding...

3rd September 2015 | Breakfast with Geoff Hogg, Queensland Managing Director Echo Entertainment Group, and the Hon. Dr Anthony Lynham MP, Minister for State Development and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines. Event at a glance:

14th August 2015 | Breakfast with Mike Mrdak, Secretary, Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development Join us to hear the Secretary, Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development, share his perspective on the dynamics of...

4th August 2015 | Breakfast with the Hon Curtis Pitt MP, Treasurer, Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations, Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Event at a glance: The Treasurer will be our guest speaker at a breakfast on...

26th June 2015 | Breakfast with John Wagner, Chairman of Wagners and Toowoomba Surat Basin Enterprise. Event at a glance: The opening of the Wellcamp Business Park and Wellcamp Airport at...

14th May 2015 | Breakfast with Julieanne Alroe, CEO & Managing Director, Brisbane Airport Corporation. Julieanne was appointed CEO & Managing Director of BAC in July 2009. Most recently she has been appointed to be a Member...

1st May 2015 | Breakfast with the Hon Jackie Trad MP, Deputy Premier, Minister for Transport, Minister for Infrastructure, Local Planning and Minister for Trade. The Deputy Premier will speak about the Queensland Government’s...