Ehssan Veiszadeh | Chief Executive Officer
Roads Australia

Ehssan Veiszadeh is the Chief Executive Officer of Roads Australia, having commenced in the role in July 2023.

Ehssan’s experience spans public policy, media and small business.

As a senior adviser to the NSW Premier between 2015 and 2021, Ehssan provided strategic advice on a range of issues facing the State, including NSW’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

He has previously served as Deputy CEO for urban policy think tank Committee for Sydney, leading advocacy efforts around increasing transport-oriented development, decarbonisation and reopening the economy during the pandemic. Ehssan has also worked in media, including five years as a journalist for Australian Associated Press (AAP) and as a cofounder of a publishing company.

Ehssan serves as President of the Alumni Council at the University of Sydney and Chair of the Crescent Institute.

Appearances:

Day 1 @ 09:50

Building sustainable road infrastructure for the future: A collaborative pathway between government and industry

An overview of the challenges and opportunities facing the sector, including the recent shift in market conditions.
An update on Roads Australia's national policy priorities across productivity, decarbonisation, workforce and safety.
Opportunities to better support innovation across the transport sector through public and private sector collaboration.

Ehssan Veiszadeh, Chief Executive Officer, Roads Australia

Day 1 @ 12:00

Panel: Managing traffic at a construction workplace

Identifying and Mitigating Traffic Risks at Construction Sites: Discuss the common traffic-related risks at construction workplaces and explore effective strategies for mitigating these risks, such as proper signage, barriers, and traffic management plans.
Technology's Role in Traffic Management: Examine how innovative tools and systems like automated traffic control systems, GPS monitoring, and drone surveillance are transforming traffic management in construction zones.
Balancing Public and Worker Safety: Address methods to ensure the safety of both workers and the public, including ways to reduce the need for manual traffic control (e.g., signs) by using automated systems or advanced traffic management techniques.

Moderator: Matthew Bereni, Chief Executive Officer, Traffic Management Association of Australia