01 August 2025

Victoria’s Largest Construction & Design Show Set to Launch at MCEC This October – Supported by the Premier of VIC and Lord Mayor of Melbourne

 

On 22 & 23 October, Victoria’s largest construction and design show, Melbourne Build Expo, is set to be the most exciting construction trade show launch in Australia.
This long-awaited, industry-shaping event will bring together 10,000+ construction professionals, 175+ cutting-edge exhibitors, and 300+ inspiring speakers for two unmissable days packed with networking, learning, entertainment, and discovery.
First wave of top-level speakers announced

Lord Mayor Nicholas Reece – City of Melbourne

Benni Aroni, Chair – Hickory Group

Anna Cronin, CEO & Commissioner – Victorian Building Authority

Elizabeth Stonehouse, Head of Quality – Cox Architecture

Megan Bourke-O’Neill, Chief Operating Officer – Suburban Rail Loop Authority

Henry Okraglik, Global Director Digital – WSP

Blair Parkinson, Associate Principal – Woods Bagot

Teeshal Bal, Head of Metro Tunnel Transition Office – Metro Trains Melbourne

Nick Stylianou, Head of Projects – CBRE

Abbey White, Director of Community, Sustainability and Social Impact – CPB Contractors

Marc Colella, Global Buildings + Places Executive Director, AECOM Fellow – AECOM

What’s on at Melbourne Build?

10,000+ attendees from leading contractors, architects, civil engineers, developers, councils, housebuilders and construction professionals

300+ incredible speakers across 6 conference stages and 12 summits, including Future of Housing in Victoria, MMC and pre-fab, Future of Construction, Architecture & Design, Digital Construction, Sustainability, D&I, Infrastructure and more

CPD training workshops and education

Architect’s Hub with project displays and 3D models of upcoming projects from leading architects

Government Hub showcasing opportunities and planning across Victoria

Victoria’s biggest Festival of Construction with DJs, musicians, live performances, celebrity guests, entertainment and competitions

10 networking events co-hosted with CIOB, prefabAUS, Master Builders Victoria, Australian Smart Communities Association, NexGen, NAWIC, and many more partners

Register for the event at

https://melbournebuildexpo.com/ACV-2025