Many opportunities exist for those in the Australian earthmoving, construction, mining and quarrying industries to network, do business and check out the latest technology. This is where you'll find all the expos, shows, conferences and field days that matter.
2026
Australian Small Bridges Conference & Expo – Adelaide
Since 2005, the long running Australian Small Bridges Conference, and Exhibition, provides practical guidance and alerts bridge, road and rail engineers, asset owners, managers, contractors and suppliers about significant new developments and requirements for small to medium span bridges, including culverts and associated civil and geotechnical works.
WHEN: July 28–29, 2026
MORE INFO: https://smallbridges.com.au/
CCF QLD Excellence in Civil Construction Awards – Brisbane
Join CCF QLD to celebrate Queensland’s outstanding people and projects at the annual Excellence in Civil Construction Awards.
WHEN: August 7, 2026
MORE INFO: https://ccfqld.com/event-6519889
Foundations and Frontiers – Brisbane
The Australian Constructors Association hosts the Foundations and Frontiers forum, which tracks the industry’s progress since the launch of the National Construction Strategy and is a forum for TED-style talks, interactive discussions and a leaders roundtable.
WHEN: August 20, 2026
MORE INFO: https://foundationsandfrontiers.com.au
CCF QLD State Conference – Broadbeach, QLD
Join CCF QLD for its annual state conference. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry peers, gain valuable insights, and be part of an engaging program designed to inspire and inform.
WHEN: August 31, 2026
MORE INFO: https://ccfqld.com/event-6237148
NT Resources Week – Darwin
NT Resources Week combines three resource and construction industry events – the South East Asia Australia Offshore & Onshore Conference (SEAAOC), Mining the Territory and the Environmental Management & Decarbonisation Forum. It has fast become the leading meeting point for captains of industry in mining, exploration, petroleum, oil/gas, engineering, construction and infrastructure.
WHEN: September 2–3, 2026
MORE INFO: https://ntresourcesweek.com.au
NSW Major Projects Conference – Sydney
The NSW Major Projects Conference convenes government, asset owners, and industry to unpack the state’s infrastructure and development pipeline-from early planning and approvals through procurement, delivery, and operations.
WHEN: September 8–9, 2026
MORE INFO: www.expotradeglobal.com/events/nswmajorprojects
Bulk Expo and MegaTrans – Melbourne
A dedicated exhibition for the bulk solids handling industry, the Bulk Expo showcases bulk solids transport solutions for domestic and international trade. The event will feature an expansive trade show, showcasing the latest solutions for the industry, as well as hosting an informative two-day conference. Hosted alongside Bulk Expo at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, MegaTrans focuses on the sustainable supply chain of the future, with exhibitors showcasing technology and initiatives for the logistics industry.
WHEN: September 16–17, 2026
MORE INFO: Bulk Expo – www.bulkhandlingexpo.com.au / MegaTrans – https://megatrans.com.au
TAS Major Projects Conference – Hobart
The Tasmanian government’s 2030 Strong Plan aims to strengthen the economy, create jobs, and enhance living and working conditions. A further $5.1 billion will be invested in projects including hospitals, schools, training facilities, roads, and bridges. The conference will discuss these major infrastructure initiatives shaping Tasmania’s future.
WHEN: September 16–17, 2026
MORE INFO: www.expotradeglobal.com/events/tasmajorprojects
WA Mining Conference & Exhibition – Perth
WA Mining Conference will focus on the best practices, technologies and strategies advancing mining in Western Australia to help you increase production, lower costs and prepare for a sustainable future. WA Mining Conference will address the most important issues shaping mining in WA.
WHEN: September 16–17, 2026
MORE INFO: www.waminingexpo.com.au
Riverland Field Days – Barmera
The Riverland Field Days is a agricultural and horticultural showcase event located in Barmera, South Australia and covers agricultural, recreational and outdoor tools and equipment across 350 exhibitors.
WHEN: September 18–19, 2026
MORE INFO: www.riverlandfielddays.com.au
Henty Machinery Field Days – Henty
Located in the heart of the nation’s food bowl in southern NSW, Henty Machinery Field Days is an agribusiness supermarket attracting more than 60,000 visitors each year.
WHEN: September 22–24, 2026
MORE INFO: https://hmfd.com.au
Elmore Machinery Field Days – Elmore
Begun in 1964, Elmore Machinery Field Days is one of Australia’s key agricultural field days, held at Elmore Event Centre in Victoria. A large number of exhibitors cover earthmoving machinery, GPS and guidance equipment, laser and levelling equipment, IT and lifting machinery, among other categories.
WHEN: October 6–8, 2026
MORE INFO: www.elmorefielddays.com.au
Roads & Traffic AU – Sydney
Australia’s roads and transport sector is entering a new era of innovation, with major public investment driving upgrades in infrastructure, safety, and digital technology. Roads and Traffic AU 2026 brings together government, engineers, contractors, and technology leaders to collaborate, plan, and invest in the future of national transport infrastructure.
WHEN: October 14–15, 2026
MORE INFO: www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/highways-au/index.stm
MOVE Australia – Sydney
Formerly Mobility Live, MOVE Australia is focused on next-generation transport and mobility and brings together decision-makers from across infrastructure, energy, transport, automative and logistics to explore the technologies, business models and policies powering Australia’s transition to zero-emission transport.
WHEN: October 14–15, 2026
MORE INFO: www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/move-au
LoGov Queensland – Meakin Park
MWA operations-first local government expo has been designed for local governments and contractors working on local government projects. There are practical solutions for roads, drainage, fleet, parks, waste, and asset management, networking opportunities with local contactors and suppliers and case studies.
WHEN: October 21, 2026
MORE INFO: https://municipalworks.com.au
Workplace Health and Safety Show – Sydney
The Workplace Health and Safety Show will feature a program of events including live demonstrations, seminars, interactive forums and round table discussions on health, wellbeing, manual handling, major hazards, innovation, technology advancements, new safety products, injury prevention and height safety, amongst other topics.
WHEN: October 21–22, 2026
MORE INFO: www.whsshow.com.au
Australian National Field Days – Borenore
The oldest annual agricultural exhibition in the country, the Australian National Field Days is held 15km west of Orange at Borenore, NSW and has a specific earthmoving category for exhibitors.
WHEN: October 22–24, 2026
MORE INFO: https://anfd.com.au
Melbourne Build – Melbourne
Focused on building and design in Victoria there is a large conference program and over 200 exhibitors at this two-day event.
WHEN: October 25–26, 2026
MORE INFO: https://melbournebuildexpo.com
International Mining and Resources Conference & Expo (IMARC) – Sydney
The largest international mining event in Australia, over 10,500 attendees from the international mining community travel to Melbourne to connect, learn, and explore the latest industry innovations over the course of three days. The IMARC expo features 500+ exhibitors showcasing the latest mining projects, machinery, equipment, international pavilions, technologies and innovations.
WHEN: October 27–29, 2026
MORE INFO: https://imarcglobal.com/
The Summit – Lovedale, Hunter Valley
Organised by the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce Inc. (NSWICC), this event will open conversations, educate and inspire attendees on the importance of Aboriginal Participation in the Business Sector of NSW. The key focus is to encourage a long-standing, economic harmony between both sides of the supply chain and to ensure sustainability of Aboriginal Business and Employment Participation in Government and Industry Supply Chains.
WHEN: November 2–3, 2026
MORE INFO: www.nswiccevents.com
NT Major Projects Conference – Darwin
This two-day event will profile major infrastructure projects in the pipeline for the Territory alongside providing a high-level forum for discussion, debate and doing business.
WHEN: November 25–26, 2026
MORE INFO: https://www.expotradeglobal.com/events/ntmajorprojects
2026 CCF Australian Infrastructure Summit & National Earth Awards – Canberra
The CCF Australian Infrastructure Summit is the nations premier event of industry leaders in operations, project delivery, technology and government coming together and focusing on sustainable construction of roads, highways, water, sewerage, energy utilities and rail infrastructure.
WHEN: November 26–27, 2026
MORE INFO: https://ccfqld.com/event-6645617
2027
Digital Built World Summit – Sydney
The Summit will explore how advanced digital technologies can be integrated into the entire lifecycle of the built environment, from design and construction to operation and maintenance.
WHEN: March 2–3, 2027
MORE INFO: https://digitalbuiltworldsummit.com
CCF QLD Celebration of Women in Civil
Join CCF Queensland for the Celebration of Women in Civil, an empowering evening celebrating the achievements and contributions of women in the civil industry. Hear from speakers sharing practical insights, lived experiences, and diverse perspectives relevant to every role and stage of your career.
WHEN: March 12, 2027
MORE INFO: https://ccfqld.com/event-6237133
Workplace Health and Safety Show – Brisbane
The Workplace Health and Safety Show will feature a program of events including live demonstrations, seminars, interactive forums and round table discussions on health, wellbeing, manual handling, major hazards, innovation, technology advancements, new safety products, injury prevention and height safety, amongst other topics.
WHEN: March 17–18, 2027
MORE INFO: www.whsshow.com.au
Municipal Works Conference & Expo – Bendigo
The Municipal Works Conference & Expo has been developed specifically for local government staff, and suppliers and contractors working on local government contracts. Find out about the latest technology, machinery and case studies applicable for local government work.
WHEN: March 17–18, 2027
MORE INFO: https://municipalworks.com.au/all-events/
WA Major Projects Conference – Perth
Western Australia’s financial position remains exceptionally strong, with an unprecedented $38 billion infrastructure program rolling out over the next four years. This investment is transforming the state through major projects in transport, energy, housing, mining, regional development, and economic diversification. Against this backdrop, the WA Major Projects Conference will be held on 22nd and 23rd March 2027 for two days of discussion and collaboration. The conference will provide a comprehensive overview of ongoing and upcoming projects across the state, while offering a high-level platform to explore WA’s infrastructure pipeline, challenges, and opportunities.
WHEN: March 22–23, 2027
MORE INFO: www.expotradeglobal.com/events/wamajorprojects
Diesel Dirt & Turf – Sydney
Diesel Dirt & Turf is Australia’s largest earthmoving industry event and brings together manufacturers and dealers across earthmoving machinery, attachments, access equipment, parts, landscaping, trailers, lubricants and more. The event includes a Pickles auction and live demonstrations of machinery.
WHEN: April 16–18, 2027
MORE INFO: www.dieseldirtandturf.com.au
Sydney Build
This two-day event focuses on the construction, architecture, engineering and infrastructure industries, bringing together contractors, architects, engineers, housebuilders, developers, government and construction professionals. Stages cover topics such as BIM, Construction Safety, Site Safety, Architecture, Infrastructure, Digital Construction, New Rules, HVAC, Sustainability and Government, while 700 exhibitors showcase their products.
WHEN: April 28–29, 2027
MORE INFO: www.sydneybuildexpo.com
Tocal Field Days – Hunter Valley
Located in Paterson, NSW Tocal Field Days is an agricultural field day event for the Hunter, Newcastle and Central Coast regions that includes some construction machinery exhibitors.
WHEN: April 20–May 2, 2027
MORE INFO: www.tocalfielddays.com
SA Major Projects Conference – Adelaide
The South Australian Government is investing a record $27.3 billion, over four years, in transformative infrastructure projects. The government’s investment in major transport, healthcare and critical infrastructure projects will enable the state’s continued growth. Major infrastructure projects underway and planned for South Australia will be discussed at this conference.
WHEN: May 4–5, 2027
MORE INFO: www.expotradeglobal.com/events/samajorprojects
Future of Construction Summit – Brisbane
The Future of Construction Summit (FCON) is focused on creating a more progressive, productive and sustainable construction industry which includes pre-summit site visits to some of Brisbane’s civil and commercial construction projects.
WHEN: May 11–12, 2027
MORE INFO: https://futureofconstructionsummit.com
Primex – Lismore
Primex works with specialists within the civil construction and forestry industries to build an event that features leading national suppliers committed to servicing NSW & southern QLD industry sectors. The latest services, technologies, equipment and machinery are presented with demonstrations and contractor, trade and operator network activities.
WHEN: May 20–22, 2027
MORE INFO: www.primex.net.au
QLD Transport Infrastructure Conference – Brisbane
The program will explore the role of transport infrastructure in supporting Queensland’s economic development, tourism, and sustainability goals; spotlight emerging technologies; and examine transport planning and legacy infrastructure in the lead-up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
WHEN: May 24–25, 2027
MORE INFO: www.expotradeglobal.com/events/qldtransport
Perth Tradie Expo – Perth
The Perth Tradie Expo covers workwear, tools, training, machinery, vehicles and business services all related to tradie work in Australia.
WHEN: June 2027
MORE INFO: https://tradieexpo.com.au
Global Resources Innovation Expo – Brisbane
Spanning three energised days, GRX27 will bring together industry leaders, innovators, researchers, government, and international delegations to share insights, spark collaboration, and showcase what’s next across the global resources landscape.
WHEN: June 22–24, 2027
MORE INFO: www.grx.au
No-Dig Down Under – Adelaide
No-Dig Down Under is a conference and exhibition dedicated to trenchless technology. Organised in partnership with the Australasian Society for Trenchless Technology (ASTT) No-Dig Down Under has grown over the years to become the second largest no-dig technology event in the world, and is now considered a ‘must-attend’ for all industry professionals.
WHEN: June 23–24, 2027
MORE INFO: www.nodigdownunder.com
Workplace Health and Safety Show – Melbourne
The Workplace Health and Safety Show will feature a program of events including live demonstrations, seminars, interactive forums and round table discussions on health, wellbeing, manual handling, major hazards, innovation, technology advancements, new safety products, injury prevention and height safety, amongst other topics.
WHEN: June 23–24, 2027
MORE INFO: www.whsshow.com.au
Resources Technology Showcase – Perth
This three-day event showcases technological advancements in Australia’s mining, defence and space industries. The 15,000 attendees can get up close to massive mining and excavation machinery and trucks and learn about technological advancements such as electric-drive machinery and autonomous operations. In addition there is augmented reality, remote operations, drones and robotics.
WHEN: August 18–21, 2027
MORE INFO: https://rtsperth.com
Concrete 2027 – Brisbane
Concrete 2027 will cover all aspects of concrete materials, design, construction, repair and maintenance.
WHEN: September 5–8, 2027
MORE INFO: https://ciaconference.com.au
Converge – Melbourne
Converge is the only Australian-owned major event showcasing the latest tools and technology in the civil and commercial construction sectors. The event brings together key decision makers from these industries to see the latest developments that are helping shape Australia’s future infrastructure.
As Australia’s one-stop-shop for the civil and commercial construction ecosystem, Converge Expo will bring together Tier 1, 2 and 3 subcontractors, civil engineers, project managers, infrastructure owners and operators and state government infrastructure divisions.
Through a mix of live demonstrations, equipment showcases and conference spaces, the event will highlight the strengths of each sector, encouraging knowledge-sharing and providing visitors with the solutions needed to build and maintain the Australia of tomorrow.
WHEN: September 15–16, 2027
MORE INFO: https://convergeexpo.com.au
Heavy Equipment & Machinery Show – Brisbane
Organised by CCF QLD, the Heavy Equipment & Machinery Show has evolved from the Civil Construction Field Days and is hosted in Brisbane alongside the Brisbane Truck Show. Over 100 exhibitors will showcase the latest technology and machinery available in the Queensland market.
WHEN: 2027
MORE INFO: www.heavyequipmentshow.com.au
Yorke Peninsula Field Days
The Yorke Peninsula Field Days showcases the latest in agricultural machinery and technology in South Australia. In addition to agricultural machinery a range of earthmoving equipment suppliers are on site, displaying loaders, excavators, attachments and skid steers.
WHEN: 2027
MORE INFO: www.ypfielddays.com.au
AIMEX – Adelaide
The Asia-Pacific’s International Mining Exhibition (AIMEX) showcases the latest mining technology, equipment and services, offering a unique opportunity for leading suppliers and buyers to conduct face-to-face business, learn about the latest trends and network in an interactive forum.
WHEN: 2027
MORE INFO: www.aimex.com.au
Outside Australia
Hillhead – Buxton, UK
The UK’s largest quarrying, recycling and construction show takes place over three days, attracting over 600 exhibitors and 19,500 visitors to the event, which takes place inside a quarry.
WHEN: June 23–25, 2026
MORE INFO: www.hillhead.com
BuildNZ – Auckland, NZ
Build NZ is New Zealand’s largest trade-only exhibition for people who design, construct and manage the country’s buildings and facilities.
WHEN: July 15–16, 2026
MORE INFO: www.buildnz.com
48th WorldSkills Competition – Shanghai, China
WorldSkills Australia is part of an international WorldSkills movement. Every two years WorldSkills Australia sends a highly trained team, the Skillaroos, to compete against 89 member countries for the title of the world’s most skilled country at an international competition.
WHEN: September 22–27, 2026
MORE INFO: www.worldskills.org.au
International No-Dig – Auckland
International No-Dig provides an unparalleled opportunity to connect with the global trenchless technology industry. Hosted each year in a different country to showcase the global industry, International No-Dig will bring together the best of the innovations and advancements in trenchless technology.
WHEN: October 28–29, 2026
MORE INFO: https://no-dignz.com
World of Concrete – Las Vegas, USA
The World of Concrete show is an annual event dedicated to commercial concrete and masonry. Highlights include a new product zone, innovation awards, live demos and educations programs.
WHEN: January 19–21, 2027
MORE INFO: www.worldofconcrete.com/en/home.html
digitalBAU – Cologne, Germany
digitalBAU addresses the digital transformation in the construction industry and encompasses the entire value and process chain of construction, from planning and construction to the operation and management of buildings, cities and landscapes.
WHEN: March 21–23, 2028
MORE INFO: https://digital-bau.com/en/
bauma – Munich, Germany
With over 3,000 exhibitors from 58 different countries, bauma is one of the world’s largest trade fairs for the construction and mining industries. In addition to the exhibition there is a program of keynotes, practical presentations, world premieres and the latest research findings.
WHEN: April 3–9, 2028
MORE INFO: https://bauma.de/en
CONEXPO-CON/AGG – Las Vegas, USA
America’s largest construction show, CONEXPO-CON/AGG has over 2,000 exhibitors on site giving hands-on demos, technical talks and product presentations, including some of the biggest names in the business. There is also a program of 150 education sessions and the ability to network with professionals from across the sectors of asphalt, aggregates, concrete, earthmoving, hauling, lifting, trucking and more.
WHEN: March 13–17, 2029
MORE INFO: www.conexpoconagg.com