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2026 Transforming Transport Summit: Connecting Communities, Powering the Economy
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Thursday, 7th May 2026
8am-4.30pm
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Crown Melbourne | River Room |
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The agenda is now live for the 2026 Transforming Transport Summit: Connecting Communities, Powering the Economy.
The Summit will bring together top officials and senior leaders of industry from across Australia and New Zealand to explore new ideas for a safe, sustainable, resilient and integrated system. Speakers include:
Jim Betts: Secretary, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
Sally Stannard: Director-General, Department of Transport and Main Roads
Jeroen Weimar: Secretary, Department of Transport and Planning
Josh Murray: Secretary, Transport for NSW
Michelle Jablko: CEO, Transurban
This is your opportunity to hear from leading industry thinkers and engage in solutions-focused conversations about critical challenges confronting our industry. The Summit presents an unparalleled opportunity to be part of the most influential conversations shaping the future of Australia’s transport sector. |
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2026 John Shaw Dinner: Celebrate Excellence
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Thursday, 7th May 2026
6pm-11pm
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Crown Melbourne | Palladium |
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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 |
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2026 Pre Summit Networking
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Join colleagues from across the industry at Ventia for a relaxed evening of networking opportunities on May 6 ahead of the 2026 Transforming Transport Summit. |
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Other upcoming events
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Join us at one of our upcoming events and network with industry leaders, decision makers, innovators and the future leaders of our industry. |
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