The Australasian Hydrographic Society’s (AHS) internationally recognised hydrographic conference program will return in 2026, beginning with the Hydrospatial 2026 Conference.

The conference will be held from 23 to 26 March 2026 at Shed 6 in Wellington, New Zealand.

With a theme of ‘Shaping the Future of Marine Discovery,’ the event will bring together professionals and thought leaders from across government, defence, research, industry and academia to explore the evolving role of hydrography.

The four-day program will feature keynote speakers, technical sessions, panel discussions, exhibitions, and networking opportunities across six key themes:

• Advances in hydrographic technology and autonomous systems
• Blue Economy and sustainable maritime development
• Coastal infrastructure, ports and harbour innovation
• Climate change, oceanography and marine environmental science
• Law of the Sea, sovereignty and maritime domain awareness
• Hydrospatial data for marine policy, planning and heritage

Further details of the event will be posted on the conference website and also on the Society’s website during the coming months.

Digital Twin | BIM World Paris is a leading event dedicated to digital technology and innovation for buildings, infrastructure and territories. New reorganised, it is to be structured around the pillars of: Smart and safe territories and cities where technologies help improve the living environment, and connected buildings, through the digitalisation of processes, construction tech, AI, BIM, digital twins.

The major themes will be:

• BIM, GIS and interoperability
• Design, construction, building and renovation
• Decarbonisation, energy and sustainable development
• Infrastructure and cities
• Skills and training
• Data, AI and cybersecurity
• Digital twins

Sydney Build is Australia’s largest construction and design show, held every year at the International Convention Centre at Darling Harbour in the heart of Sydney.

The event attracts 25,000-plus attendees and 550-plus speakers across 15 stages, as well as 600-plus exhibitors. There also are networking parties, a government hub and an architect’s hub.

Themes will include:

• AI and digital construction
• Sustainability
• Diversity, inclusion and reconciliation
• The future of housing
• Health and safety
• Architecture and design