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First raft of speakers announced for Melbourne Build Expo 2026

First raft of speakers announced for Melbourne Build Expo 2026

Melbourne Build Expo, Victoria’s largest construction and design show, returns to the MCEC on 25-26 November, bringing together 20,000+ attendees, 500+ speakers, 350+ exhibitors, live demos, CPD workshops, networking events, and more.

The first tranche of speakers has now been announced for this year’s event, bringing together a host of big names from across the built environment – spanning government, architecture, design, infrastructure, contracting, real estate, engineering, investment, development, and more.

Organisations providing speakers in the first wave include: ARUP, AECOM, John Holland, JLL, CPB, Hickory, Multiplex, Development Victoria, Mirvac, and CBRE.

With 12 CPD Conference Summits, alongside more than 20 curated networking events, Melbourne Build Expo offers an unrivalled content programme for construction professionals in Victoria – offering both insight into the direction of travel at a local level, and a regional perspective on national and global challenges.

Michael Wong, Portfolio Director for Melbourne Build Expo comments: “The announcement of the first cohort of speakers illustrates both the calibre and breadth of the expert voices who are committed to sharing their knowledge and experiences at Melbourne Build Expo. We are incredibly proud of the strength of our conference programme, and look forward to welcoming both our high-level speakers and the wider construction community to the MCEC in November.”

Melbourne Build Expo is co-located with InstallerSHOW Melbourne, The Fire Safety Event Australia and The Security Event Australia, creating a supershow where visitors will have the chance to get hands-on with the latest products, connect with manufacturers, learn from free live sessions, and stay up to date with key industry trends.

For more information, visit Melbourne Build Expo

 

About Melbourne Build Expo

  • 20,000+ attendees from contractors, architects, civil engineers, developers, councils, housebuilders, real estate, building and construction professionals
  • 500+ speakers across 10 Conference Stages and 12 Summits, including Future of Housing in Victoria, MMC and pre-fab; Future of Construction, Architecture & Design, Digital Construction, Sustainability, D&I, Infrastructure and more
  • CPD-accredited Training Workshops
  • Architect’s Hub with project displays and 3D models of upcoming projects from leading practices
  • Government Hub showcasing opportunities for growth, import and export
  • Exclusive networking events co-hosted with leading industry bodies including Australia's largest networking events for Women in Construction and Diversity in Construction 
  • An inclusive Ambassador Programme supporting Women, Diversity, Sustainability, Digital Construction, Mental Health, Marketing and Young Professionals
  • 350+ exhibitors unveiling the latest products, services, and innovations shaping the built environment
  • Victoria’s biggest Festival of Construction with DJs, musicians, live performances, celebrity guests, entertainment and competitions

 

About Nineteen Group

The global Build Expo portfolio, with events in Sydney, Melbourne, London, New York and Chicago, is organised by Nineteen Group.

Nineteen Group is a fast-growing international exhibitions and media business, delivering market-leading events that protect people, assets and organisations. With more than 20 major-scale international shows across the built environment, safety and security, advanced manufacturing, and technology, Nineteen brings together the people and ideas shaping some of the world’s most essential industries. Nineteen provides an essential platform to promote learning, foster meaningful connections, and shape conversations, driving the future of global industries.

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