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Pre-Program: Wednesday 04 September

Study Tours and Welcome Function

Prior to the official conference kick off we will be running three fantastic study tours and of course the welcome function to catch up and network with your peers. Please see specific pages for details. If you are flying in on the 9.30am (arrival) plane Wednesday, the study tour bus will meet your flight.

Study Tour 1 10am-3pm - Maryborough Walking Tour
Study Tour 2 10am-3pm - Eco-Adventures Whale Watch Tour

Welcome Function: 4.30-6.30pm Upper Pool Deck, Kingfisher Bay Resort. Dress: Island Vibes - Smart Casual click here for all social functions.

Day 1: Thursday 05 September

8:00am

Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country by local Butchulla people

Queensland President's Address - Sean Cullen RPIA

8:55am

Keynote Yarn

First Stories First

with
Carol Vale
Co-founder & CEO, Murawin

Luke Barrowcliffe
Butchulla Enterprises Limited

Shereene Currie
Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation

9:30am

Keynote Address

Our Choices, Their Future: ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ today for a climate resilient tomorrow

Dr Simon Bradshaw
Research Director, Climate Council

Keynote Panel

Beyond the Planner's Lens: Perspectives of Non-Planners

Facilitator: PIA Qld President - Sean Cullen RPIA

Panel members:

• Dr Simon Bradshaw, Research Director, Climate Council
• Glen Winney, President of the FCPIA, Managing Director of Win Projects.
• Amy Sniders, Graduate Architect, Keystone Architects
• Kim Carter, Principal, Carter Cooper Realty
• Cr Denis Chapman, Fraser Coast Regional Council

10:45am

Morning Tea
WiPN – Networking at morning tea

11:15am

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Stream One 'Revolution' Scheming Success: Mastering ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ Strategies

• The City of Gold Coast Designing for flood major amendment to City Plan
  Maree Domelow, Supervising Natural Hazards Planner, Environment, Heritage and Resilience Department, Council of the City of Gold Coast

• From Bunnings and Beer Coasters to Open Sessions and One on Ones:- A case study in how Lockyer Valley unlocked authentic and meaningful engagement for its draft planning scheme
  Kate Isles MPIA, Director, Infinitum Partners
  Kate Burns MPIA, Lockyer Valley Regional Council

• Our road to resilience: Ipswich’s journey to a climate friendly future
  Nathan Rule MPIA, Manager, City Design, Ipswich City Council

Stream Two 'Reflection' Decoding Development: Strategies for Assessment Success

• Taking the angst out of development assessment
  Peta Harwood MPIA, General Manager Development Services, Brisbane City Council

• Why we need psychological safety in DA
  Matthew Kelly RPIA, Mackay Regional Council

• ALA on K'gari - the need to engage with the planning system
  Luke Barrowcliffe
  Butchulla Enterprises Limited

Stream Three 'Realignment' Workshop

• Urban Design Workshop: Designing Climate Resilience in Your Community
  Caroline Stalker PIA (Assoc.) Principal, Pilot Places

Stream Four 'Revolution' Workshop

• Digital Ready Precincts: A Playbook
  Adam Beck, General Manager Business & Market Development. HUB Group

12:20pm

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Stream One 'Reflection' Addressing the Housing Crunch

• Balancing the Olympics: Navigating Housing Affordability and Displacement in the lead up to 2032
  Jackson Hills, QShelter

• Winning the Suburbs
  Natalie Rayment RPIA (Fellow), Executive Director, Wolter Consulting Group. Co-founder YIMBY Qld

• Determining housing realism within zoning optimism
  Bradley Rasmussen, CEO, Sizztech

Stream Two 'Realignment' Focus on Inclusivity

• Evolve or Stagnate, focus on what matters most
  Chris Aston and Kate Wall, DHLGPPW

• Cities for everyone: embedding access and inclusion in planning and design
  Julia Miller-Randle MPIA, Cred Consulting

• Count her in…when planning your city
  Leah Harris MPIA, DHLGPPW

Stream Three 'Realignment' Workshop

• ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ scheme drafting for the future
  Stuart Macnaughton, Partner and
  Rachel Jones MPIA, Special Counsel, McCullough Robertson Lawyers

Stream Four - Outdoor session - Wallum Walk
On this walk you'll learn about the link between the animals and plants in this area and look at the vital role fire plays in a wallum community.

1:15pm

Lunch

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Stream One 'Revolution' Innovations in ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ

• Designing for ‘cool’ public open spaces: a new approach to community-based climate resilience
  Nicholas Stevens MPIA, University of the Sunshine Coast, Program Coordinator Urban Design and Town ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ

• Flying into the Future: Exploring the Potential of Advanced Air Mobility on the Gold Coast and Beyond
  Liam Campbell MPIA, General Manager ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ & Design, and
  Laura Harvey MPIA, Urban Planner, Queensland Airports Limited

• Housing 1 to 3
  Amy Degenhart PIA (Assoc.), degenhartSHEDD architecture + urban design

Stream Two 'Realignment' Effective ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ Regulations

• Wind farms – From the perspective of landowners and local government
  Leanne Bowie, Principal, Leanne Bowie Lawyers

• A Dwelling house - To be or not to be
  Tina Maltby-Wells, Development Services, Co-ordinator Streamlined Assessment Team, City of Moreton Bay

• Why Planners should care about transport safety
  Hannah Richardson, Director Traffic and Transport Engineering, PSA Consulting

Stream Three 'Revolution' Workshop

• Delivering housing affordability AND tackling congestion through investing in the Metro/BRT
  Dr Michael Kane, Head of Public Policy, RACQ Group
  Tim Mitchel, Transport ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ and Infrastructure Advisor, RACQ Group

Stream Four 'Realignment' Workshop

• Mitigating Climate Litigation: The importance of balancing the sustainable development of agricultural land with human rights
  Caitlin McConnel, Senior Associate - Clayton Utz

3:00pm

Afternoon Tea
YP – Catch-up during afternoon tea

3:30pm

Keynote Address

The Yellow Car

Toni Powell
Author and Corporate Speaker

Conference Day One Close - MC Lehmo

6:00pm

Aussie BBQ Banquet
Dress Code: Bring out the Island Colours - click here for all social functions

Day 2: Friday 06 September

7:45am

Registration & Coffee

8:25am

Platinum Sponsor address
via video link

Hon. Meaghan Scanlon MP

Minister for Housing, Local Government and ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ and Minister for Public Works

Keynote State Planner Address

Tess Pickering MPIA

Deputy Director-General,
Department of Housing, Local Government and ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ and Public Works

Keynote Address

Realignment - how is PIA shaping the future of planning

Matt Collins MPIA

CEO, ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ

Q&A with Tess & Matt

Keynote Panel

Emerging Leaders: Pioneering the Future of ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ

Facilitator: Amanda Taylor MPIA, Director, Place Design Group

Panel members:

• Lucy O'Malley MPIA, Urbanist, Ethos Urban
• Laura Harvey MPIA, Urban Planner, Qld Airports Limited
• Amy Wilkins, Urban Planner

• Cameron Sonter, Insite SJC

10:15am

Morning Tea

10:45am

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Stream One 'Reflection' Putting Communities First

• Creating with people: leveraging digital experiences to engage
  Maddy Mengel, Senior Visual Designer and Alyce Keen MPIA, Senior Town Planner, Place Design Group

• Empowering Tomorrow: Harnessing Engagement with Young Generations to Shape our Urban Environments
  Keana Munro MPIA, Planner, Wolter Consulting Group

• Community ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ Literacy – how to select the appropriate engagement tool for the right conversation?
  Harriet McKindlay, Associate Director at Fourfold Studio and Maia Cavendish MPIA, Senior Urban Designer / Planner, Archipelago

Stream Two 'Realignment' Exploring Infrastructure Solutions

• ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ the unplanned: Delivering critical infrastructure to greenfield developments
  Alesia Shard PIA (Assoc.) Senior Associate, McCullough Robertson

• Revolutionising infrastructure contributions
  Damon Ehlers MPIA, Novoplan

• Fraser Coast Water Grid – Integrating Learnings for a Wider Queensland Proposal
  Josh Lawrence, Civil Engineer, Stantec

Stream Three 'Revolution' Workshop
(finishing at 12.15pm)

• Journey to a risk based, climate conscious planning system: Understanding risk and exploring vulnerability through scenario planning.
  Kim Kirstein MPIA and Julie Brook RPIA, Meridian Urban

Stream Four - Outdoor Bushtucker Talk & Taste - ranger session
This session showcases ‘Bush Tucker Talk & Taste and is an interactive seated presentation on Indigenous cooking techniques’.

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Stream One 'Revolution' Envisioning the Future of ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ

• People Try to Put Us Down…Talkin’ ‘bout Legislation.
  Stephen Whitaker, Director, Innovation 916

• Selling the idea of planning: recruiting and preparing planners for the future.
  Prof. Paul Burton MPIA, Cities Research Institute, Griffith University

• Are we there yet? Why is planning reform being used to solve the housing crisis?
  Julie Saunders MPIA​​​​, Director, URBIS

Stream Two 'Realignment' Navigating the Future of Transport ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ

• Measuring transformative change with People Movement Data.
  Nick Veitch, Planwisely and Veitch Lister Consulting Managing Director

• A Car Diet – Mobility led solutions to the housing crisis.
  Cameron Hoffmann MPIA, RPS

• Paving the way - how parking reform can influence mode share for the better.
  Shannon Batch RPIA, Director – Land Use and Transport ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ and
  Tim Boxall, Senior Traffic Engineer, PSA Consulting

Stream Three - Outdoor session Eco Walk- ranger guided tour
Kingfisher Bay Resort has set benchmarks in ecotourism. The resort's architectural design, infrastructure and activities minimise the effects on the environment, conserve energy and minimise waste. Come behind the scenes and see how we operate our sewerage treatment plant and how our worms help us recycle.

12:45pm

Lunch

1:30pm

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Stream One 'Reflection' ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ For Climate Resilience: Tomorrow's Imperative

• Beyond net zero: Bold ideas for a big possibility
  Dr Philippa England

• Urban Climate in ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ Education: Is the profession prepared for future urban climate challenges?
  Olivia Herrmann
  Urban Design and Town ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ Honours student

• Climate Conscious ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ
  Viv Luxton MPIA, Senior Strategic Planner, Mackay Regional Council

Stream Two 'Revolution' Breaking Boundaries: Innovative Approaches to ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ

• Yes in Faith’s Backyard – A Divine Housing Intervention
  Tom Kennedy PIA (Assoc.) Assistant Planner – Wolter Consulting Group

• Co-designing local food futures with emerging planners: An account of Griffith University and community partnerships in the City of Logan
  Dr Kimberley Reis PIA (Assoc.), Lecturer in Social and Environmental ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ, School of Engineering and Built Environment, Griffith University

• Plan for the future, not the past
  Alex Cohn PIA (Assoc.), Urban Design Consultant, Bennett and Bennett

Stream Three 'Realignment' Watershed Wisdom: Navigating Flood and Coastal ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ

• Future-Proofing Cities Through Climate-Conscious ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ: Seqwater’s East Bank Flood Resilience Program
  David Brown, ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ Approvals Advisor, Seqwater

• Navigating the Journey – CHAS to ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ Scheme
  Rosalyn Acworth, Fraser Coast Regional Council
  Julie Brook RPIA, Meridian Urban

• ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ for our change
  Phillipa Galligan
  Coordinator ºÚÁÏ´óÊÂ Assessment, Townsville City Council

Stream Four Outdoor walkshop 'Reflection' Bushfire in the landscape
Laura Gannon MPIA, Associate Director, Meridian Urban

2:35pm

Session Keynote

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Global Cities Initiative

Dy Currie AM RPIA (Life Fellow)
City Planner, Executive General Manager, Brisbane 2032 Host City and Strategic Partnerships, Brisbane City Council

Optional Workshops

Stream One 'Revolution' Workshop

NIMBYs aren’t the problem: your project didn’t secure a social license to operate
Leisa Prowse, Director and Sophie Perissinotto, Consultant, Leisa Prowse Consulting

Stream Two 'Reflection' Workshop

A framework for First nations engagement in planning
Carol Vale, Co-founder & CEO, Murawin

3:15pm

Afternoon tea

Closing Convenor Address

Rhianne McMullen-Legdin PIA (Assoc.)

Read a message from your Conference Convenor

Closing Keynote Inspired or Indifferent? The wash up from 2024 Conference

Anthony Lehmann (Lehmo)
ABC TV Utopia presenter, Comedian and Media personality

Farewell Drinks @ the Sand Bar - click here for social functions

The Sand Bar is close to the ferry departure point. Ferry departs at 5pm.