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