Speakers

Andrew Posluns is the City of Toronto’s first Chief Congestion Officer and the Executive Director of the Strategic Capital Coordination Office.  In this role, Andrew has a mandate to work across city divisions and agencies and with other partners to reduce and manage congestion in Toronto, one of...

Michael Shade - Background Newley appointed Chief Executive Officer for Data Signs Australia, Australia’s leading manufacturer of Traffic Equipment and Message Boards. Celebrating 50 years of pioneering innovation and customer driven product development, leading the industry in Australian Standard ...

Deanne Forrest is a seasoned transportation professional with a wealth of experience in leading major infrastructure projects. As the former Project Director of the M12 Motorway, she successfully delivered a critical transportation link that improved connectivity and accessibility in the...

Senior executive with nearly 20 years of international experience across public and private infrastructure sectors. Recognised as Transport for NSW’s Enterprise Technical Authority, with accountability for a $230 billion multi-modal asset portfolio spanning road, rail, bus, ferry and maritime...

Dr Monica Hanus-Smith is Materials Decarbonisation Innovation Lead at Laing O’Rourke, with over 15 years of experience spanning engineering, innovation, and strategic transformation. She leads the ecosystem partnering, piloting and uptake of emergent material solutions, accelerating their...

Craig is the Senior Manager, Temporary Traffic Management at Transport for NSW (TfNSW), where he leads the Temporary Traffic Management team. With over 20 years’ experience in traffic engineering, he has held a wide range of roles, spanning both analytical, office-based functions to more hands-on...

Dr John Coyne is Director of National Security Programs and Director of Publications at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI). He leads applied policy work across national security, economic resilience, critical infrastructure, northern Australia, critical minerals, policing and...

With 25 years in local government, Rachel is dedicated to creating safer roads and stronger communities. Committed to driving positive behavioural change, she combines education, engagement, and persistence to reduce road risks and protect lives. Her work reflects a long-standing passion for making ...

Melanie Suitor has just clocked up 24 years as the Road Safety and Injury Prevention Officer for Parkes, Forbes and Lachlan Shire Councils.  She loves the diversity of her role and knowing her work helps to make her local communities safer.  During her time at the Councils’ she has had extensive...

Distinguished Professor Vivian W. Y. Tam is the Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering and a world-leading researcher in the field of construction engineering and management. Her findings have found applications and impact for tackling climate-change issues for...

David brings extensive experience and expertise in asset management, contract management, program management and technology adoption across Australia and New Zealand for state and local governments, and the private sector, having held senior roles with client, consultant and contractor...

Speaker Bio – Lee Vossen Lee Vossen is a Network Disruptions & Traffic Manager based in Melbourne, currently leading traffic and disruption management for the Eastern Freeway Upgrade with the Eastern Hoddle to Burke Alliance. A seasoned professional with a passion for driving innovation and...

Parichehr Dogani has several years of experience in pavement engineering, asphalt materials, pavement design, and pavement performance evaluation. She earned her PhD in Pavement Engineering from the University of Auckland. Her doctoral research focused on investigating the thermal and mechanical...

Rob Scott is a senior infrastructure leader with over 25 years’ experience in NSW local government, specialising in civil engineering, water utilities, and asset management. He’s currently the Director of Infrastructure & Engineering Services at MidCoast Council, responsible for delivering...

Luke is an Alliance Construction Manager at Georgiou and a qualified civil engineer with more than 19 years' experience delivering complex transport infrastructure across Australia. He has played key leadership roles on major New South Wales projects including Mona Vale Road East Stage 2, Old...

Alex Karki is a Traffic Engineer and Transport Planning specialist with nearly two decades of experience across NSW local government, Transport for NSW, consulting and major infrastructure delivery. His career has included traffic and transport roles with Hornsby Shire Council, Hunters Hill...

Christian Pallaria is a technology entrepreneur and founder of WisyPlan, an AI-driven project intelligence platform focused on improving decision-making in construction project management. He also the former Digital Engineering Lead at AECOM, contributing to digital delivery strategies on complex...

Jake Vlasveld is a seasoned Traffic Management professional with extensive experience in the infrastructure, utilities and event sectors. Currently the Senior Traffic Advisor for the North Western Program Alliance with John Holland, Jake brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. With ...

Employed by the NSW Police Force since October 1989 to present.  Transferred to Highway Patrol/traffic duties in 1993 (Leichhardt) and performed duty in metropolitan areas until 1995.  Transferred to the Blue Mountains in 1995 and continued with traffic duties, in addition to joining the Police...

Steven is a respected leader in the infrastructure engineering industry, with over 28 years’ experience and a strong focus on delivering efficient, client-centered projects. He has specialised in BIM-enabled platforms for 18 years, supporting major infrastructure projects in key technical and team...