2026 John Shaw Dinner
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The John Shaw Dinner celebrates excellence in the transport sector, and is the most prestigious event on the industry calendar, attracting more than 750 leaders from across Australia.
In 2026, the event returns to the Crown Palladium in Melbourne and for the first time will be a formal black-tie dinner and awards evening.
The highest-honour of the evening, the John Shaw Medal, recognises an industry champion who has made significant and last contributions to the transport sector both in Australia and internationally.
The Ray Fisher Award for Technical Excellence, the Fellowship Alumni Award, and the Emerging Leaders Award (formerly the PPP Award), will also be presented on the evening. Application forms for all four awards are open now, and close on May 7, 2026.
The 2025 John Shaw Medal was presented to David Stuart-Watt AM, and the Ray Fisher Award for Technical Excellence, was awarded to Dr Torill Pape.
Dress Code: Black-tie
John Shaw Dinner Presenting Partner
Waleed Aly is one of Australia’s most respected and versatile media figures. He is a broadcaster, author and academic. He is the co-host of The Minefield on ABC Radio National, a columnist for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, and for more than a decade, was co-host of Network 10’s The Project, which aired live on weeknights. He also appears regularly on both Insiders and Offsiders on ABC television. Waleed began lecturing in politics at Monash University in 2007, and now remains an adjunct and occasional guest lecturer. His written work has appeared in almost every major Australian newspaper, as well as internationally in The Guardian, The New York Times, and The Sunday Times of India.
Waleed’s work has won awards in all these fields, including a Walkley and multiple Quill awards, and several Logies including the Gold Logie, in addition to frequent nominations for all of these.
John Shaw Dinner MC Partner
John Shaw Medal 2026
The highest honour is the John Shaw Medal which recognises an industry champion who has made significant and lasting contributions to the transport sector both in Australia and internationally.
John Shaw Dinner Sustainability Partner
John Shaw Dinner Entertainment Partner
John Shaw Dinner Dessert Partner
TICKET PACKAGES OVERVIEW
Please see available ticket options and packages below
*All prices listed are early bird member rates. For non-member or standard pricing, please refer to the full ticket page.
All-Inclusive Package | $1,200*
Includes access to all three signature experiences
Pre-Summit Networking | 6 May 2026, 6-8pm
An intimate cocktail-style evening, setting the stage for the industry’s premier transport event.
Transforming Transport Summit | 7 May 2026, 8am-4:30pm
Gathering of top government officials, industry leaders, and global experts to address the critical challenges of transforming transport into an integrated, safe, and sustainable system.
John Shaw Dinner | 7 May 2026, 6-11pm
Gala dinner and awards evening celebrating excellence in transport.
Dinner Only | $455*
John Shaw Dinner 7 May 2026, 6-11pm
Gala dinner and awards evening celebrating excellence in transport.
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BOOKING RATE
Early bird rate
Available until Thursday, 16 April 2026 (or sold out)
Standard rate
Available until Thursday 23rd April 2026 (or sold out)
Late purchase rate
Available until sold out
Please ensure you make your booking using the appropriate rate. Bookings from non-member companies that book at a member rate will be contacted and asked to rebook at the correct price and may lose the booking fee. If you are unsure of your organisation’s membership status with TA, please contact events@transportaustralia.org.au
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The Event Organiser reserves the right to use any recordings whether audio or video and/or any photographs taken at any stage during the event for promotional, advertising or reporting of the meeting and/or its content at their sole discretion. Media may be in attendance at the event. If you have any concerns, please contact the team via events@transportaustralia.org.au
Dietaries: Please inform TA of any dietaries 2 weeks prior to the event
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