ASCA is pleased to deliver the Australian Smart Communities Summit 2024 hosted by the City of Melbourne. As a respected leader in the smart communities space, Melbourne is the perfect place to host the Summit as we showcase best practice from across the nation.
Join industry leaders, professionals, and innovators as we converge to explore the latest trends, technologies, and strategies shaping our communities under the theme ‘Balancing Innovation and Pragmatism’.
This series of events held across 3 days is designed for professionals working in roles related to Smart Communities / Smart Cities / Smart Places / City Innovation / City Data Analytics and related areas in all levels of government and the private sector. The program will cater for everyone from seasoned professionals to beginners who are curious about learning more.
Message from City of Melbourne Lord Mayor, Nick Reece
“We’re proud to be the host of this year’s Australian Smart Communities Summit – bringing together the best and most innovative thinkers in the country.”
"Melbourne is known an innovative city, proactively seeking out leading data and expertise to improve the experience for everyone who visits, lives and works in the city.”
“From local sensors monitoring how people use our parks, roads and footpaths to innovation challenges and free Wi-Fi – there's nowhere more inspiring to host this summit.”
Pre-Summit workshop - Smart Tech for Planners
Interactive workshop designed to give participants a greater appreciation of the complex issues surrounding technology infrastructure and smart solutions, and the interdisciplinary collaboration required to effectively harness them for the good of the community.
Date: Wednesday 27th November
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: NBN Co Melbourne Office, 727 Collins St
Workshop presented by:
ASCS24 Welcome Event
Join us for a relaxed networking event with drinks and canapés to open the Australian Smart Communities Summit 2024 in the historic Melbourne Town Hall featuring a guided, interactive experience of the Melbourne City DNA tool.
Date: Wednesday 27th November
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: Melbourne Town Hall
Australian Smart Communities Summit 2024
Learn best practice from across Australia with a jam-packed agenda in the beautiful InterContinental Hotel in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. View the event program here.
Date: Thursday 28th November
Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Location: InterContinental Hotel
ASCS24 Networking Dinner
After a full day at the Summit, this Networking Dinner featuring a 3 course meal will allow participants a chance to network and deep dive into conversations, all amongst the relaxed environment of the Alluvial Restaurant at InterContinental.
Date: Thursday 28th November
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location: Alluvial Restaurant, InterContinental Hotel
City of Melbourne Smart City – E-BIKE Tour
This E-Bike Study Tour will explore the City of Melbourne while learning about how the city:
- Engages community using data in master planning
- Uses video analytics to understand complex junctions
- Establishes city resilience sensing projects and more.
Note: Participants must be confident and capable of riding an e-bike.
Date: Friday 29th November
Time: 10am – 1pm
**Limited to 30 participants**
2024 event partners
Host Location Partner
Platinum Partner
Gold Partner
Exhibitor Partners
