2026 State Conference
Wednesday 22 April 2026 at 08:00 am - Thursday 23 April 2026 at 11:30 am
This year’s theme reflects the need for public works professionals to lead with confidence through technological, environmental, and regulatory change. With over 50 speakers, technical streams, keynotes, panel sessions, and masterclasses, the 2026 State Conference will explore how we can build infrastructure that’s resilient, adaptable, and ready for the future.
Want to be a part of the 2026 State Conference? We’re inviting members to submit a short synopsis for the opportunity to write and present a technical paper at one of our 2026 technical events, including the State Conference, Development Engineering Forum, and Disaster Recovery Forum. If selected, your paper will not only be delivered to an audience of likeminded rofessionals at one of these key events, but will also be published in our online technical resource library and featured in a future edition of the Member eBulletin. We’re looking for real-world insights, lessons learnt, projects delivered, tools developed, innovations applied, or process improvements introduced. Submissions are open to all IPWEA members.
Share what you’ve learnt and help shape better public works practice across our profession. Find out more here.
2026 Engineering Excellence Awards
The 2026 State Conference will conclude with the 2026 Engineering Excellence Awards Gala Dinner where we will announce the recipients of the 2026 Engineering Excellence Awards. Nominations for these awards are now open and we encourage you to nominate projects and individuals that showcase excellence and leadership.
Find out more here.
Conference Registration Package Options
| Full Conference Package | Price (excluding GST) |
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Early Bird $1,370.00 Members $1,720.00 Non-Member Standard $1,880.00 Members $2,250.00 Non-Member |
| Wednesday Single Day Pass | Price (excluding GST) |
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Early Bird $810.00 Members $1,020.00 Non-Member Standard $1,020.00 Member $1,290.00 Non-Member |
| Thursday Single Day Pass | Price (excluding GST) |
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Early Bird $1,000.00 Members $1,300.00 Non-Member Standard $1,250.00 Member $1,500.00 Non-Member |
| Exhibitor Full Conference Package | Price (excluding GST) |
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Please contact our Events team for full details events@ipweansw.org |
| Networking Evening | Price (excluding GST) |
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$150 Member & Non-Member |
| Engineering Excellence Awards Gala Dinner | Price (excluding GST) |
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$300 Member & Non-Member |
| Golf Tickets | Price (excluding GST) |
Proceeds from the event will support Municipal Engineering Foundation. |
TBA |
*Early bird ends on Monday, 2 February 2026.
Platinum Conference Partner
Gold Conference Partner
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Partnership
All partnership and exhibitor enquiries can be directed to:
Trish Martinez
Sponsorship and Events Manager
E: trish.martinez@ipweansw.org or events@ipweansw.org
Accommodation
Rydges Hunter Valley is the recommended accommodation for this year’s conference, conveniently located close to the conference, exhibition venue, and Gala Dinner site.
We encourage delegates to secure their accommodation early, as rooms are limited. To book, please visit the Rydges Hunter Valley website and use the block code IPWEA2026 when making your reservation to avail the special conference rate.
Prices shown are excluding GST
Rydges Resort, Hunter Valley, NSW
