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Pre-Conference Site Visits - Leading Projects in an Age of Change.
September 16, 2026
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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The Adnate Perth – Art Series Hotel, BAHA Bar
900 Hay St
Perth, WA 6000
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In addition to the main conference program, delegates will have the exclusive opportunity to participate in a series of curated industry site visits on the day prior to the conference, providing behind-the-scenes access to some of Western Australia’s most significant and innovative projects.
These guided technical tours will allow attendees to hear directly from project leaders, delivery teams, and industry experts while experiencing first-hand the complexity, innovation, governance, and delivery challenges associated with major projects across infrastructure, education, technology, sport, and advanced manufacturing sectors.
Featured site visits include:
- NEXTDC – NEXTDC Data Centre
- Murdoch University – Boola Katitjin & Harry Butler Science Centre
- Western Australian Cricket Association – WACA Cricket Ground Expansion
Project - Edith Cowan University – New ECU City Campus
- Curtin University – Landmark Sciences Facility (B316 Sciences Construction
Project) - Whipper Snapper Distillery – Whisky Distillery Operations and Expansion
| Site Visit | Time | Project | Location |
| 1 | 8:30am – 10:00am | NEXT DC Data Centre | East Perth |
| 2 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | Murdoch University - Boola Katitjin & Harry Butler Science Centre | Murdoch Campus |
| 3 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) Cricket Ground Expansion Project | WACA East Perth |
| Break | 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Break / Return to City Catering not included |
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| 4 | 1:30pm – 2:30pm | Edith Cowan University (ECU) New City Campus | ECU City Campus |
| 5 | 1:30pm – 2:30pm |
Curtin University, Landmark Sciences Facility - B316 Sciences Construction Project |
Bentley Campus |
| 6 | 3:00pm – 4:30pm | Whipper Snapper Whisky Distillery | East Perth |
Note: Please select up to a maximum of 4 out of the 6 locations during ticketing. You must not choose more than 4 options.
The site visit program has been designed to complement the conference theme, “Leading Projects in an Age of Change,” by showcasing real-world examples of transformational projects shaping the future of Western Australia. This unique pre-conference experience offers valuable networking opportunities and practical project insights that extend beyond the conference stage, making it an essential addition for delegates seeking deeper industry engagement and professional learning.
Curtin University - Landmark Sciences Facility - B316 Sciences
Take a guided tour of the new Sciences Facility project currently in delivery on Curtin
Campus. Lendlease will provide insights into a focus on;
- Project strategy and goals
- Key aspects of project management in design and delivery
- Progress to date and challenges overcome
- What's on the horizon on the road to successful delivery
PPE requirements
- Active construction site – PPE required: boots, high‑vis vest, long sleeves, long pants, safety glasses, hard hat.
- Provided on site – vests, hard hats, safety glasses.
- Participants must bring – long sleeves, long pants, boots.
Boola Katijin
Harry Butler Science Centre
Murdoch University - Boola Katitjin & Harry Butler Science Centre
Murdoch University Campus Tour - B360
Starting at the Welcome Space and travelling through all four levels, the tour traces how sustainability is woven through every aspect of the building. We'll get up close to Western Australia's largest Mass Engineered Timber structure and discuss the integrated solar, passive ventilation, rainwater harvesting, and responsive native landscaping that settles the building into Murdoch University's bushland campus.
Along the way we'll explore the building's Connection to Country and what it means to design a space that genuinely reflects the land it stands on, which has been a place of learning for tens of thousands of years.
PPE requirements
- Active construction site – PPE required: boots, high‑vis vest, long sleeves, long pants, safety glasses, hard hat.
- Provided on site – vests, hard hats, safety glasses.
- Participants must bring – long sleeves, long pants, boots.
Edith Cowan University (ECU) New City Campus
Take a tour of the state-of-the-art campus that has reshaped the Perth CBD and redefined higher education in Western Australia.
Edith Cowan University's newest campus features a dynamic digital media façade, activated streetscapes and laneways, and an immersive entrance that envelopes the Perth Busport.
Multiplex has delivered world-class teaching spaces and a multi-disciplinary campus that is home to ECU’s renowned Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA), School of Business and Law, School of Arts and Humanities with the WA Screen Academy and Broadcasting, emerging technology programs from the School of Science and Kurongkurl Katitjin – the university’s Centre for Indigenous Australian Education and Research.
The ECU City Campus has introduced a community of more than 10,000 staff and students.
Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) Cricket Ground
Creating a sustainable community and sporting hub with cricket at its heart.
As part of a $1.7 billion Perth City Deal funded by the Federal and State Governments and the City of Perth and with additional funding from Cricket Australia, Lotterywest and the WA Cricket Foundation, the WGIP will have significant and wide-reaching benefits by providing an inclusive community and sporting space in the East Perth Precinct.
The iconic WACA Ground is transformed into a 10,000 seat, multi-sport and community facility that:
- Extends the aboriginal cultural narrative from Matagarup Bridge and Optus Stadium
- Drives improved community and social outcomes
- Recognises our history and rich cricketing heritage
- Maintains our ICC Accreditation as an International Cricket Venue
- Complements and drives our WA Cricket Foundation inclusion programs; and
- Delivers jobs and liveability outcomes for East Perth.
Highlights include a community resort style pool, public health and fitness facility, high performance indoor centre, state of the art museum, café and event and function facilities.
Inclusion features such as sensory rooms, all abilities playground and ‘changing places’ change-rooms makes the WACA Ground one of the most accessible community spaces and drive further engagement in our WA Cricket Foundation inclusion programs.
NEXT DC Data Centre
Your tour will highlight the NEXTDC facility design which is the foundation of our 100% uptime guarantee, advanced security controls and independent certifications which protect your critical infrastructure. Our experts will also guide you through the market-leading power and cooling facilities, meeting and boardrooms in addition to our interconnectivity services to global cloud platforms, service management applications and Australia’s premier partner ecosystem.
Whipper Snapper Whisky Distillery
The Journey Tour is the perfect way to learn whiskey facts from fiction, where our humble distillery started and what makes our products some of Australia’s best!
Regardless of where you are on your whiskey journey, you’ll have a dram good time!
Hosted by Brandon Secomb, this interactive session features a guided conversation with a whisky industry operations professional, translating real-world production lessons into practical project management insights. Projects & Peats explores what the whisky industry can teach project managers about discipline, quality, and long term - delivery.
Event Cancellation and Refund Policy
To maintain the integrity of our financial reserves and event planning, the following rules apply:
- Cancellations: A full refund, less any transaction fees, will be provided for cancellations received in writing to [email protected] by 1 September 2026, 4:00 PM AWST (Perth, Western Australia). This applies to all pass types and to purchases for site visits and conference activities.
- PayPal payments: Payments will be refunded to the original PayPal account, less the applicable PayPal transaction fee.
- BSB/Account Number payments: Payments will be refunded to a nominated bank account, less any transaction fees.
- Visa Denial: In the event of a travel visa denial, written notification must be submitted to [email protected] by 1 September 2026, 4:00 PM AWST (Perth, Western Australia).
- No refunds will be provided for requests received after 1 September 2026, 4:00 PM AWST (Perth, Western Australia), due to event commitments and costs already incurred.
- Event Cancellation: If the event is cancelled or rescheduled by the organisers, registered attendees and sponsors will be contacted regarding available refund or transfer options.
- Non-retroactive: This policy applies to all registration types, sponsors, site visits, and conference-related activities.
Tickets
$0.00 Student Member (Please bring your student ID)
$55.00 Non-Member Ticket
$35.00 Site Visit PMI Member
