Infrastructure Policy Advancement, Bentley Systems’ thought leadership initiative, in collaboration with our partners, is proud to bring the Transforming Infrastructure Performance (TIP) Summit again to Melbourne – at a critical time for infrastructure planning and delivery across Australia.
Victoria’s infrastructure sector is facing its toughest test yet: How to deliver an ambitious pipeline when the state’s finances are under unprecedented strain. With major projects underway and more on the horizon, the question isn’t just what gets built – it’s how we fund, manage, and deliver smarter.
Across transport, energy, water, housing, and climate resilience, the challenges are significant: Constrained budgets, rising construction costs, and ongoing skills shortages. At the same time, Victoria must accelerate toward net zero targets and maintain public confidence in infrastructure delivery.
The answer lies in transformation – not just projects, but in the way we work. An AI-enabled workforce will outperform a non-AI-enabled workforce, and the sector must embrace this reality to boost productivity and decision-making. Data-driven delivery, smarter contracting models, and digital tools will be critical to unlocking efficiency and transparency.
Labour and skills remain a pressing concern. Building capability for the future means rethinking training, leveraging technology, and creating pathways that attract and retain talent in a competitive market.
TIP Melbourne will bring together leaders from government, industry, and technology to tackle these questions head-on:
- How do we deliver infrastructure through innovative funding and finance?
- What does an AI-enabled workforce look like – and how do we get there?
- How can data, contracting innovation, and digital systems reshape delivery?
- What is the plan for addressing labour and skills shortages?
Join us as we explore the strategies, partnerships, and innovations that will define Victoria’s infrastructure future.
EVENT DETAILS
- Date: Wednesday, 25 February 2026
- Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. followed by summit drinks [Registration from 9:00 am]
- Venue: Melbourne Connect, 700 Swanston St, Carlton VIC 3053
AGENDA
SPEAKERS
Adolfo Fernandez Benito
National Leader for Sustainability, Climate Change and Risk, Aurecon
Bich Jennings
Project Strategy and Delivery Leader Victoria, Mott MacDonald
Emma Hall
Director of Placemaking, Village Well
WHY TIP MATTERS
TIP Summit Melbourne is about rethinking how we deliver infrastructure when the old playbook no longer works. With Victoria facing unprecedented fiscal pressure, the sector needs bold ideas and practical solutions to fund, build, and manage assets in smarter ways.
TIP is where global best practice meets actionable insight. It’s a forum for collaboration between government, industry, and technology leaders – breaking down silos and driving systems thinking across the entire infrastructure lifecycle. In an era of rising costs, skills shortages, and accelerating demand, TIP provides a platform to explore how innovation, AI, and data can transform delivery and performance.
The value of TIP lies in its scale:
- Big enough to host a full-day program with senior decision-makers from across the infrastructure ecosystem.
- Small enough to ensure every participant can engage in meaningful conversations throughout the day.
This is not another conference. It’s a working summit designed to spark ideas, forge partnerships, and set the agenda for Victoria’s infrastructure future.
Register your interest and stay tuned for speaker announcements!
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