Connecting Smart Vehicle Data to Better Transport Outcomes
July
29
2:00 pm14:00

Connecting Smart Vehicle Data to Better Transport Outcomes

Improving transport, mobility and active travel is a core opportunity in the transition to smart communities. Connected vehicles provide a highly valuable source of data, not just on transport systems, but also on behaviour and how people engage with cities and places.

In our next ASCA webinar our host, Dr Nathaniel Bavinton, will be joined by Brett Williams from the City of Onkaparinga, and Prue Olsen, specialist in active travel infrastructure planning and design, on the use of connected vehicles data to understand traffic information such as speeds, near misses and travel times to guide transport planning and management.

They will discuss how these technologies have been used in real projects to generate insights and positive outcomes related to improved safety, optimising traffic flow and more data-informed resource allocation.

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Melbourne Build Expo 2025
Oct
22
to 23 Oct

Melbourne Build Expo 2025

  • 1 Convention Centre Place South Wharf, VIC, 3006 Australia (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Melbourne Build is Victoria’s largest and leading construction & design show. Featuring 175+ Exhibitors, 300+ Speakers across 6 CPD Conference Stages and 12 Summits, 10,000+ Registered Attendees, Networking Parties, Government Hubs, Meet the Buyers, DJs, entertainment and so much more.

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Smart City Expo World Congress 2025
Nov
4
to 6 Nov

Smart City Expo World Congress 2025

The Smart City Expo World Congress is the world's biggest and most influential smart city event. Each year it attracts over 25,000 delegates from around the world, more than 1100 exhibitors, and over 600 speakers, who gather to share their vision on how to build a more sustainable and liveable urban future. In 2025, SCEWC will be taking place in Barcelona, Spain, on 4-6 November.

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May Webinar: The role of fibre optic connectivity in enabling the future of IoT and Smart Places
May
22
12:30 pm12:30

May Webinar: The role of fibre optic connectivity in enabling the future of IoT and Smart Places

Our May Webinar we will be joined by John Krnel (Executive Manager Government Solutions) and Jonathon Reay (Senior Product Manager Smart Connections) for a discussion on how the @nbn network is evolving and extending outside the built environment, to enable applications of IoT and Smart Places with high speed, low latency fibre-optic cable. 

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Smart Community Winners: Why Maturity Eats Activity for Breakfast
Apr
16
11:30 am11:30

Smart Community Winners: Why Maturity Eats Activity for Breakfast

Our April Webinar, will be hosted by Brook Dixon, Managing Director at Delos Delta, former ASCA President, and long-term ASCA member. Brook's observation: smart city leaders and winners invest in ‘maturity’, building holistic organisational and eco-system capacity and capability to ensure activity and impact over the long-term. 

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ASCA AGM - Save the date
Dec
6
4:30 pm16:30

ASCA AGM - Save the date

SAVE THE DATE!

The ASCA 2022 Annual General Meeting will be held online at 4:30pm AEST on Tuesday 6 December.

2023 Board Member nominations are also now open.

If you would like to nominate 2023 Board members, please complete the form below and return to President Laura Baker by 5pm 25 November at laura.baker@australiansmartcommunities.org.au

AGM December 2022 Agenda

The online video link will be sent prior to the meeting. If you would like to RSVP to ensure you receive the link, please send an email to communications@australiansmartcommunities.org.au

This meeting is for members only.

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Smart Communities in Action: Sydney Olympic Park Tour
Nov
10
3:30 pm15:30

Smart Communities in Action: Sydney Olympic Park Tour

This unique, in person session is hosted by the Australian Smart Communities Association and the NSW Smart Places Acceleration Program. The tour will explore how bold new smart community initiatives are playing out in the real world.

The tour will kick off on Thursday 10 November at 3:30pm at Sydney Olympic Park.

Hear from leaders from Sydney Olympic Park, and the NSW Smart Places Acceleration Program as you stroll through the Park to see initiatives that make Sydney Olympic Park a successful and market-leading smart place. Gain firsthand, eye-opening insights into:

  • How smart technology is being embedded into spaces

  • Ways to leverage technology to improve a community experience, including efficient and effective use of data, sensors, and communication technology

  • Integrating sustainability outcomes using smart technology

  • Many other unique features found in Sydney Olympic Park that could be used in other smart community projects

This is running in conjunction with the Smart Communities Summit 2022. Registrations to this study tour are possible even without attendance to the rest of the Local Government Show but spots are limited. Register today!

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Study Tour: City of Stonnington, Victoria
Nov
9
3:00 pm15:00

Study Tour: City of Stonnington, Victoria

The Australian Smart Communities Association is excited to be hosting another Smart City Showcase Study Tour!  This time we are working with Local Government Information Technology in the City of Stonnington within Victoria.  

 Join us on Wednesday 9 NovemberJoin us on Wednesday 9th November at Chapel off Chapel to explore smart city initiatives implemented in the area that improve community facilities, smart benches, skate park activity monitoring, Chapel Street traffic monitoring and more.

Following the tour we will then head to Chapel off Chapel for a series of short presentations followed by fingerfood and a chance to network with like minded people.

This is a FREE Event for Smart City professionals hosted by ASCA in partnership with Stonnington City Council. Register now at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/city-of-stonnington-smart-city-showcase-study-tour-tickets-438742589897

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Study Tour: South Australia
Oct
13
12:30 pm12:30

Study Tour: South Australia

The Australian Smart Communities Association is excited to be hosting another Smart City Showcase Study Tour!  This time we are working with Local Government Information Technology South Australia and heading to the City of Unley within South Australia.  

 Join us on Thursday 15 September at Heywood Park and journey up King William Road to see how smart city solutions have been implemented in the area to improve community facilities.  We will then head to He said She said Café for coffees and a chance to network. 

 This will be a great afternoon out exploring the City of Unley with like-minded people! 

 This event is open to everyone, but as always, ASCA members get priority access.  Register now at Smart Community Study Tour - City of Unley (office.com)

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July
21
12:00 pm12:00

Community Forum | 7 Steps to Mitigate Risks in Smart Cities

ASCA members are invited to join ASCA Board Member, James Sankar to discuss risks and issues affecting Australian smart cities and communities today.

ASCA recognises the value of Smart City technology solutions but there are residual risks to consider to ensure promised benefits including suitable controls to deliver securely sustainable, and scalable solutions.

James wrote a thought leadership piece earlier this year highlighting 7 steps to mitigate risks in smart communities. You can read it here.

The session will provide an in depth view of the 7 steps, as well as an opportunity for members to ask questions and share their experiences.

This is a great webinar for those starting out their smart community program as well as those who have experienced some of the risks and are looking for ways to future proof their programs.

NOTE: This is an ASCA member only event

About James

James has decades of experience in reviewing, publishing and testing business continuity and disaster recovery plans and will share details of how universities are investing in risk mitigation and resilience-building activities and how good practice can benefit other sectors such as local government. James is also the Chair of the National Smart City Systems Committee for Standards Australia, he’ll share insights on international standards work and how local government can help to shape this work into the future.

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SMART COMMUNITY PODCAST PANEL: AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT WEBINAR
June
8
4:00 pm16:00

SMART COMMUNITY PODCAST PANEL: AUSTRALIAN LOCAL GOVERNMENT WEBINAR

ASCA is partnering with My Smart Community to be part of the Smart Community Podcast Panel: Australian Local Government Webinar. 

 

On Wednesday 8 June, ASCA President Laura Baker and Board member Nathaniel Mason will be on the panel alongside a number of other smart community experts from Australian local and state governments.  They will be discussing how to move beyond the 'smart city pilot' and embed the smart community approach holistically across departments and agencies. 

 

Spots are limited for this webinar, but we have ensured ASCA members are getting priority access to sign up!  Register now here. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7jKP3bB2RKiz_SDlX6ifNQ  

 

If you are interested in attending, we also ask that you answer this short 3 min survey so we can share the great things happening in our ASCA community!  

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CITY OF MARIBYRNONG SMART CITY SHOWCASE STUDY TOUR & NETWORKING EVENING
June
1
2:45 pm14:45

CITY OF MARIBYRNONG SMART CITY SHOWCASE STUDY TOUR & NETWORKING EVENING

The City of Maribyrnong will be hosting a study tour and networking event on Wednesday 1 June.  

Join ASCA with Maribyrnong City Council on a guided walking tour of Footscray CBD that will showcase some of their smart city initiatives as well as a visit to Victoria University campus where students have been gathering and utilising the smart city data. 

Following the tour, there is the opportunity to join like minded smart city professionals for some relaxed evening drinks, refreshments, and networking.  

Bookings for both of these events are essential, sign up now here. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/australian-smart-communities-smart-city-showcase-study-tour-networking-tickets-336883657087  

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Community Forum | Smart Governance
Mar
31
12:00 pm12:00

Community Forum | Smart Governance

Join ASCA Board Members as we discuss challenges, opportunities and share insights about how to drive effective smart community governance.

Ensuring effective governance for smart city programs is one of the most important factors that will either accelerate or kill the program. At ASCA, we often hear from our members how difficult it can be to create and maintain the governance structures in Organisations.

This lunchtime forum is an opportunity to hear from one of Australia's most experienced smart community Government leaders, Adam Mowlam (Vice President of ASCA) as we discuss what effective governance looks like and how to implement it to ensure better smart community outcomes.

There will be lots of time for questions, insights sharing, and hearing stories from other ASCA board members.

This event is open to everyone and we encourage our local government members, friends, and interested groups to attend.

Check out Vice President Dr. Adam Mowlam’s thought piece article and register today.

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