Australian Architecture Conference 2025

02-03 May, Sydney, Australia

Day 1 – Sydney Opera House, Friday 02 May

Principal, BVN, Brisbane
Architect, Urban Sociologist and Partner, 51N4E
Co-Founder, SO – IL, New York

More speakers to be announced

Day 2 - Seymour Centre, Saturday 03 May

Join Damian Madigan (University of South Australia) and Laura Harding (Hill Thalis) as they tackle bold solutions to Australia’s housing affordability crisis
Discover innovative strategies and real-world solutions to drive net-zero in the built environment
Learn how First Nations knowledge and co-design are shaping culturally rich, inclusive, and sustainable spaces
Abbie Galvin, NSW Government Architect, chairs this forum on fostering collaboration to create innovative and inclusive housing solutions
Join Andreia Teixeira (SHoP) and Scott Duncan (Skidmore, Owings & Merrill) as they explore cutting-edge design and sustainable urban architecture
Join leaders as they explore how architects can lead by design, influence policy, and redefine professional practice
Explore how public spaces are transformed through adaptive reuse, civic design, and community-driven innovation with Harold Vermeiren from 51N4E
Explore the impact of AI and automation on architecture, and the evolving role of human creativity in shaping the built environment of tomorrow
Join Neill McClements from Grimshaw as he unveils the architectural vision and innovations behind London’s transformative Elizabeth Line
Hear HY William Chan and Emma Williamson unpack strategies to reposition architecture as a driving force in tackling climate challenges, fostering equity, and building public trust
Celebrate architectural excellence and groundbreaking contributions as we honour the Te Kāhui Whaihanga Gold Medal recipient
How can private residential buildings contribute to the public realm while maintaining their intimate purpose as homes?

Fringe Program

29 April-03 May

Friday, 02 May | Night at the Johnson Pilton Walker-designed Chau Chak Wing Museum
Saturday, 03 May | Connect, Learn and Lead
Saturday, 03 May | For the Earlybirds
29 April–03 May | Gems from the Institute Archive
Friday, 02 May | Walking Tours
Thursday, 01 May | Gather and Mingle