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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Tuesday, 15 September 2026 | 7:15am to 9:00am (AEST)

Emerging Leaders Breakfast | Brisbane | 2026

From Pipeline to Site: Practical Lessons from Queensland’s Delivery Frontline. Transport Australia’s Emerging Leaders Breakfast brings early-career transport and infrastructure professionals together to build connections and learn from industry leaders. Queensland has an ambitious infrastructure pipeline but turning that ambition into successful delivery requires strong technical judgement, commercial awareness and collaboration. This conversation will explore […]

Thursday, 17 September 2026 | 8:30am to 11:45am (AEST)

2026 Port of Melbourne Site Tour | Melbourne

Ahead of the Transport Australia VIC Industry Lunch with Saul Cannon, CEO, Port of Melbourne, on 17 September, join Transport Australia for an exclusive Site Tour of Port of Melbourne. As Australia’s largest container and cargo port, Port of Melbourne is a critical gateway for Victoria’s imports and exports, and a central part of the […]

Thursday, 17 September 2026 | 12:00pm to 2:30pm (AEST)

Transport Australia VIC Industry Lunch with Saul Cannon, Port of Melbourne

Join Transport Australia in Melbourne on Thursday, 17 September for an industry lunch focused on the future of critical infrastructure underpinning Australia’s supply chain network. As one of Australia’s largest container and cargo ports, Port of Melbourne is a critical gateway for Victoria’s imports and exports, and a central part of the freight network that […]

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Tuesday, 6 October 2026 | 7:00am to 9:00am (AEDT)

Emerging Leaders Breakfast | Melbourne | 2026

Interfaces, Disruption and Delivery: Practical Lessons from Melbourne’s Project Era. Transport Australia’s Emerging Leaders Breakfast brings early-career transport and infrastructure professionals together to build connections and learn from industry leaders. Melbourne’s recent project era has shown that successful delivery depends on much more than engineering. This conversation will explore how project teams manage complex interfaces, […]

Wednesday, 7 October 2026 | 12:00pm to 2:30pm (AEST)

Transport Australia QLD Leaders Lunch | Dean Helm

Join us as we host Dean Helm, Deputy Director-General, Network Services and Operations Division, Department of Transport and Main Roads at our next Brisbane Transport Australia Leaders’ lunch. These lunches are complimentary for Transport Australia members to attend and are an opportunity for an open discussion with senior industry leaders. Registration is no guarantee of […]

Thursday, 8 October 2026 | 12:00pm to 2:30pm (AEST)

Transport Australia QLD Industry Lunch with Department of Transport and Main Roads and Infrastructure Australia

Join Transport Australia to hear directly from Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads and Infrastructure Australia about freight delivery and productivity priorities across Queensland. They will provide national and state perspectives on Queensland’s freight priorities, emerging opportunities and the practical work needed to support delivery. Dr Gillian Miles AM: Commissioner, Infrastructure Australia will join […]

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Tuesday, 13 October 2026 | 7:00am to 9:00am (AEDT)

Emerging Leaders Breakfast | Adelaide | 2026

From South Road to the System: Whole-of-Life Lessons for Emerging Transport Leaders. Transport Australia’s Emerging Leaders Breakfast brings early-career transport and infrastructure professionals together to build connections and learn from industry leaders. Using South Road and Adelaide’s wider transport system as a starting point, this conversation will examine how decisions made during planning, design and […]

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Wednesday, 14 October 2026 | 7:00am to 9:00am (AWST)

Emerging Leaders Breakfast | Perth | 2026

From Project to Port: WA’s Freight Future and the Skills to Deliver It. Transport Australia’s Emerging Leaders Breakfast brings early-career transport and infrastructure professionals together to build connections and learn from industry leaders. Western Australia’s freight network links major projects, resources, communities and global markets. This conversation will explore how road and rail corridors, ports, […]

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Friday, 23 October 2026 | 7:15am to 9:15am (NZDT)

Emerging Leaders Speed Networking | 2026 (AUCKLAND)

Are you a young professional wanting to connect with a senior industry mentor? Co-hosted with Ventia, Transport Australia’s (TA) Emerging Leaders Program is hosting a speed networking breakfast series in Auckland to help young professionals connect with industry leaders. The session gives you direct access to volunteer mentors from TA’s Fellowship Alumni Network. It’s a chance […]

Friday, 23 October 2026 | 12:00pm to 2:30pm (NZDT)

Transport Australia NZ Leaders Lunch | Dr. Kevin Doherty

Join us as we host Dr. Kevin Doherty, Group General Manager Infrastructure Development and Delivery from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi at our next Auckland Transport Australia Leaders’ lunch. These lunches are complimentary for Transport Australia members to attend and are an opportunity for an open discussion with senior industry leaders. Registration is no guarantee […]

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 | 12:00pm to 2:30pm (AEDT)

Transport Australia NSW Industry Lunch | Western Sydney with the Hon. Jenny Aitchison MP, NSW Minister for Roads and Minister for Regional Transport

Join Transport Australia in Sydney on Tuesday, 27 October for an industry lunch on the transport system shaping the next chapter of Western Sydney. Just two days after Western Sydney International Airport welcomes its first passengers, this event will examine what comes next as the region moves from planning and construction into operation, connection and […]

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Wednesday, 11 November 2026 | 9:30am to 3:00pm (AEDT)

2026 Fellowship end-of-year workshop and dinner | Brisbane

BY INVITATION TA brings Fellows together from around Australia for the much-anticipated end-of-year workshop and dinner. At the workshop, the 2026 TA Fellows will present their projects, receive their Fellow pin and celebrate their graduation at a dinner. They will also be present to welcome the 2027 TA Fellows as they begin their Fellowship experience. […]

Friday, 13 November 2026 | 12:00pm to 3:00pm (ACDT)

Transport Australia SA Annual Lunch | Adelaide

Join us for the Transport Australia South Australia Annual Lunch South Australia is helping shape Australia’s transport future through strategic freight links, ports, defence-related infrastructure, regional corridors, rail, roads, technology and operations. Transport Australia champions an integrated and sustainable transport system for a prosperous Australia, one that improves safety, productivity, resilience and performance for the […]

Friday, 20 November 2026 | 12:00pm to 3:00pm (AEDT)

Transport Australia NSW Annual Lunch with Hon John Graham MLA | Sydney

Join us for the Transport Australia NSW Annual Lunch with Hon John Graham MLC.NSW is home to one of Australia’s most complex and connected transport systems, spanning city-shaping projects, regional corridors, freight, ports, rail, roads, buses, technology and operations. Transport Australia champions an integrated and sustainable transport system for a prosperous Australia, one that improves […]

Thursday, 26 November 2026 | 12:00pm to 3:00pm (NZDT)

Transport Australia NZ Annual Lunch | Auckland

Join us for the New Zealand Annual Lunch New Zealand and Australia share priorities across integrated networks, freight, ports, rail, roads, resilience, and technology. Our Annual Lunches bring government and industry together to strengthen relationships, share insight and advance the conversations needed to solve complex transport challenges. Join us in New Zealand as we connect […]

Wednesday, 2 December 2026 | 12:00pm to 3:00pm (AWST)

Transport Australia WA Annual Lunch with Hon Rita Saffioti MLA | Perth

Join us for the Transport Australia South Australia Annual Lunch West Australia is helping shape Australia’s transport future through strategic freight links, ports, defence-related infrastructure, regional corridors, rail, roads, technology and operations. Transport Australia champions an integrated and sustainable transport system for a prosperous Australia, one that improves safety, productivity, resilience and performance for the […]

Friday, 4 December 2026 | 12:00pm to 3:00pm (AEST)

Transport Australia QLD Annual Lunch with Hon Brent Mickelberg MP | Brisbane

Join us for the Transport Australia Queensland Annual Lunch Queensland is delivering one of Australia’s most significant transport agendas, from regional corridors and freight networks to city-shaping projects, rail, roads, buses, technology and operations. Transport Australia champions an integrated and sustainable transport system for a prosperous Australia, one that improves safety, productivity, resilience and performance […]

Wednesday, 9 December 2026 | 12:00pm to 3:00pm (AEDT)

Transport Australia TAS Annual Lunch | Hobart

Join us for the Transport Australia Tasmania Annual Lunch Tasmania plays a critical role in Australia’s transport future through its ports, freight links, regional corridors, roads, aviation connections, maritime networks, technology and operations. Transport Australia champions an integrated and sustainable transport system for a prosperous Australia, one that improves safety, productivity, resilience and performance for […]

Friday, 11 December 2026 | 12:00pm to 3:00pm (AEDT)

Transport Australia VIC Annual Lunch | Melbourne

Join us for the Transport Australia Victorian Annual Lunch Victoria continues to shape Australia’s transport future through major city-shaping projects, integrated networks, freight connections, rail, roads, buses, technology and operations. Transport Australia champions an integrated and sustainable transport system for a prosperous Australia, one that improves safety, productivity, resilience and performance for the people, businesses […]

Thursday, 20 May 2027 | 8:00am to 11:00pm (AEST)

SAVE THE DATE: 2027 Transforming Transport Summit and John Shaw Dinner

Save the date – Transforming Transport Summit and John Shaw Dinner! Join Transport Australia in Sydney for two of the transport sector’s flagship events, the 2027 Transforming Transport Summit and John Shaw Dinner. Bringing together leaders from across government and industry, the program will provide opportunities to connect, exchange ideas and explore the priorities shaping […]

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