IQA 2026 National Conference, 6-8 October, Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Program at a Glance

(Program may be subject to change)

Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre (GCCEC)

Day 1 - Tuesday 6 October 2026

10.00am - 5.00pm | Conference Registration Opens (GCCEC)

Site Visit - Wolfdene Quarry (Heidelberg Materials)
Times to be confirmed. Buses depart from the GCCEC

4.30pm - 6.00pm | IQA National AGM (GCCEC)

6.30pm - 9.30pm | Hitachi Welcome Reception (GCCEC)

Day 2 - Wednesday 7 October 2026

6.30am - 8.30am | Registrations, Welcome Refreshments & Trade Exhibition (GCCEC)

9.00am - 12.40pm | Conference Sessions

12.45pm - 1.45pm | Lunch & Trade Exhibition

1.45pm - 3.40pm | Conference Sessions

3.45pm - 5.00pm | Networking & Member Prize Draws

6.30pm - 10.30pm | Komatsu Conference Dinner (The Star Garden Kitchen and Bar)

Also Running on Day 2

  • Partners Day - a dedicated day for the partners of registered delegates, The Farm, Byron Bay | Sponsored by Orica - click for more information
  • That's Solid Careers Day | Dig Into Your Future - for Year 10-12 school groups, GCCEC | Sponsored by John Deere and Kleemann - click for more information
Day 3 - Thursday 8 October 2026

6.30am - 8.30am | Registrations, Welcome Refreshments & Trade Exhibition (GCCEC)

8.30am - 12.40pm | Conference Sessions

12.45pm - 1.30pm | Working Lunch

1.30pm - 4.10pm | Conference Sessions

6.30pm - 10.30pm | Caterpillar Finale Dinner (Movie World)

Up to 12 CPD Hours

Attendance counts towards Practising Certificate requirements

- Up to 6 CPD hours (QLD)

- Up to 12 CPD hours (NSW)

Featured Speakers

Hon Dale Last MP Hon Dale Last MP Queensland Minister for Natural Resources & Mines

Ministerial Address & Sector Outlook

Michael McQueen Michael McQueen Trend Forecaster & Bestselling Author

Keynote: The Future of Work & Sector

Besa Deda Besa Deda Chief Economist, William Buck

Keynote: Global & Australian Economic Outlook

Dr Sean Brady Dr Sean Brady Forensic Engineer, Brady Heywood

Keynote: Lessons in Risk & Engineering Failure

Theo Venter Theo Venter Safety Advocate

22,000 Volts: A Survival Story

Dominique Lamb Dominique Lamb Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee

Brisbane 2032: Opportunity for the Sector

Also featuring:
  • Sector Leaders Panel – CEOs & senior executives from across the sector
  • National Regulators Panel
  • That’s Solid Panel – workforce & careers
  • And more

Full program to be released soon – Watch this space!