Experience the next wave of AEC innovation at the 12d Tech Forum at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.

This is where industry leaders, software experts, and forward-thinking civil and water engineers, surveyors and information managers come together to explore the tools and technologies transforming civil and water design, surveying, and infrastructure delivery. From cutting-edge 12d Model and 12d Synergy advancements to powerful workflows in digital engineering and BIM, the 12d Tech Forum is packed with insights you can apply immediately.

Expect high-impact keynotes, live demos and real-world case studies — all designed to sharpen your skills and push project performance further. More than an event, it’s a hub for connection, collaboration and the ideas shaping tomorrow’s built environment.

The Geoscience Australia Distinguished Lecture, “Putting the ‘Geo’ into Geospatial: Shaping the future of Positioning Australia,” will cover future direction of the program, reflecting on its past achievements and how it will meet future positioning demands.

As it moves beyond the establishment phase, the Positioning Australia program will strengthen its capability for continued future relevance. The program builds on opportunities arising from Australia’s geographic location, its technological capabilities, strong partnerships and internationally significant positioning infrastructure.

The adoption of PNT-based technologies is changing requirements for the systems delivering it. There is increasing awareness that society’s increasing reliance on modern technologies brings potential risks from vulnerabilities in PNT systems. This lecture will highlight how Positioning Australia will address these issues, including an often invisible risk: the reliance of PNT systems on a global geodesy supply chain that is increasing vulnerable.

Presented by Dr Martine Woolf, (Branch Head Positioning Australia), Ryan Ruddick (Director GNSS Informatics and infrastructure), Dr Anna Riddell (Director GNSS Analysis), Dr Lisa Hall (Director National Geodesy) and Phil Shears (Director PMO), the lecture will outline how Geoscience Australia aims to continue maximising return on Commonwealth investment in reliable positioning, modernising infrastructure, enhancing access and efficiency, and supporting national resilience and economic growth.

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