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Pre-Summit workshop - Smart Tech for Planners

We are beyond the hype of smart cities. Yet, the impact of technology on the public realm has arguably never been greater. Urban planners often describe a knowledge gap on the complexity of place-based technology, while those understanding the powerful capabilities of technology, digital and data solutions have little experience with the key concepts of urbanism or place experience. This workshop will seek to bridge that gap.

Urbis’ experts in smart city strategy and planning will guide attendees through an interactive workshop. Participants will apply some tools of design thinking to gain 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.

The workshop will be facilitated by Urbis experts Dr Nathaniel Bavinton and Richard Barry and hosted by NBN Co at their Melbourne office.

Date: Wednesday 27th November
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: NBN Co 727 Collins St, Docklands, Melbourne VIC, 3008
Cost: $75 for Summit guests $195 for Workshop Only

  • Who should attend?

    • planners who are not familiar with smart cities

    • smart city practitioners who are not planners or place-managers

    • curious Summit attendees

    This workshop is designed to build capacity within the planning and place disciplines to better support digitally enabled and technology-confident communities.

    Smart communities require many perspectives and skills to be aligned. We recommend registering multiple representatives from your council or organisation to ensure the right mix of skills in the session and the collaborative conditions for change when you return to your day job.

    Roles that would benefit include:

    • Strategic and statutory planners

    • Economic development officers

    • Place managers

    • Asset planners and managers

    • Information technologist

    • Community development officers

    About Urbis

    Urbis is an interdisciplinary cities consultancy striving to make the world more liveable through sustainable social, built and natural environments.

    Our mission is to connect the brightest people to shape cities and communities for a better future.

    Our Smart and Sustainable Places team has been specifically created to grapple with the complex challenges of rapid policy and practical convergence of environmental sustainability, emerging technologies and urban transformation towards a net-zero future.

    Find out more about Urbis here!

ASCS24 Welcome Event

Relaxed networking event with drinks and canapés in the historic Melbourne Town Hall featuring a guided, interactive experience of the Melbourne City DNA tool.

 How can data bring about change in our city?

Join this interactive data experience to learn about Melbourne’s smart city approach to maintaining stormwater systems. See realtime data being collected in city drains and explore how to apply the insights in city decisions.

At our 3D city model in Town Hall you’ll see how we use data and smart tech to enable a more resilient and efficient city.  Come prepared to get hands on via an interactive game…join the fun to find out more! 

Date: Wednesday 27th November
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: Melbourne Town Hall
Cost: $65 ASCA members, $95 Non-Members

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.

Nestled between the historic Rialto and Winfield buildings, Alluvial restaurant is imbued with the culinary and cultural charms of Melbourne. The venue is named after the alluvial gold deposits of the gold rush, recognising the period when Melbourne was the richest city in the world.

Placed beneath a grand glass atrium, Alluvial is the perfect setting to sample an international breakfast buffet, explore the comfort-filled all day dining menu, or simply savour a coffee brew or fine wine. From intimate meals to elegant dining or casual gatherings, there is something to suit all tastes.

Discover the flavours of fresh local produce infused with the multicultural mix that makes Melbourne the culinary capital of Australia. 

Date: Thursday 28th November
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm 
Location: Alluvial Restaurant, InterContinental Hotel
Cost: $155 ASCA members, $190 Non-Members

City of Melbourne Smart City – Study 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 projectgs

  • And more

Note:  Participants must be confident and capable of riding an e-bike. 
Date: Friday 29th November
Time: 10am – 1pm
Cost: FREE **Limited to 30 participants**

An alternative activity will be made available for people who are not able to participate in the E-Bike study tour.