Immerse yourself in two-days of knowledge sharing and debate as we explore the preservation and advancement of heritage engineering at the Australasian Engineering Heritage Conference (AEHC 2024).
Organised by Engineering Heritage Australia, AEHC 2024 has become the premier gathering for heritage engineering enthusiasts. The conference attracts engineers, architects, historians and professionals from various disciplines to navigate the intersection of tradition and innovation in the engineering realm.
AEHC 2024 will focus on the overarching theme engineering to conserve heritage, where we’ll explore:
- adaptive reuse
- sustainable design
- engineering history
- heritage projects
- life extension
- strengthening existing buildings for earthquakes
- digital capture technology.
You’ll have ample opportunity to network and see prime examples of heritage engineering in the beautiful backdrop of South Australia.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a global community dedicated to the appreciation and progression of our engineering legacy.
Organiser
Contribute to crucial conversations on preserving and advancing engineering legacy.
Submit an abstract for the chance to present your work at AEHC 2024. Subthemes include:
- adaptive reuse
- sustainable design
- engineering history
- heritage projects
- life extension
- strengthening existing buildings for earthquakes
- digital capture technology.
Submit your abstract
Submissions are due by 11.59 pm AEST on Friday 14 June.
The submission guidelines contain everything you need to know about the process, along with our speaker and author agreement. Make sure you use the abstract submission template.
In July, we’ll let you know via email if your abstract has been accepted and what you need to do next.
To be notified when registrations open for AEHC 2024, submit your expression of interest.
Members can claim CPD hours for attending AEHC 2024
The two-day program will be released later in 2024. Stay tuned for further information.
Gala dinner
Thursday 24 October
6.00–10.00 pm ACST
Adelaide Marriot Hotel
114 King William Street
Adelaide SA 5000
The AEHC Gala Dinner will be an exciting evening of fine dining, discussion and networking with fellow engineers and industry professionals.
It's a prime opportunity to forge new connections, exchange ideas and delve into the rich heritage of engineering accomplishments in the beautiful surrounds of the recently refurbished historic Marriott Hotel.
Full conference registration includes one seat at the dinner. Additional seats can be purchased through our website when registrations open in July.
$180.00 per person
AEHC 2024 will be held at Engineers Australia, Adelaide.
Transport
When attending AEHC 2024 please consider sustainable transport options such as walking or utilising convenient public transport options available on the doorstep of the venue rather than driving. Visit Adelaide Metro to find out about Melbourne's public transport options.
Accommodation
We’ve secured preferential pricing for you at a selection of nearby hotels.
About Adelaide and South Australia
South Australia is a vibrant and colourful destination. At AEHC 2024, you will enjoy enriching and genuinely ‘Australian’ experiences, with an array of stunning scenery and wildlife, all just a short distance from the city of Adelaide.
Your experience will be characterised by superb wines and cuisine In Australia’s wine and seafood capital. This easily-walkable city includes cultural institutions, shopping and an enviable variety of globally renowned restaurants and wine bars and a fun laneway culture. The airport is 15 minutes from the CBD. World-famous regions of the Barossa and McLaren Vale are less than an hour away. Adelaide is a modern playground set against a backdrop of grand architecture and Aboriginal history.
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Nominate an individual or project that deserves to be recognised for their contribution to heritage engineering.
Nominations for these awards will close at 3.00 pm AEST on Tuesday 2 July, with the winner of the Colin Crisp Award announced at AEHC 2024.
John Monash Medal
This award recognises outstanding contributions to engineering heritage over a significant period.
The John Monash Medal pays tribute to Sir John Monash, a distinguished civil engineer and respected Australian military commander during World War I.
Recipients of the John Monash Medal are presented with an inscribed medal and certificate at an Engineers Australia award event.
Criteria and submission guidelines for the EHA John Monash Medal.
Colin Crisp Award
This award perpetuates the memory of Colin Crisp, who was a structural engineer well-known for his work in the conservation of heritage structures.
This project award is given for excellence in the conservation and recording of items of heritage significance, in recording engineering accomplishments and the development of technology or in education and raising awareness of engineering heritage.
Criteria and submission guidelines for the Colin Crisp Award.
Contact
If you have any questions about the nomination process, contact [email protected]
Unique opportunities exist to explore new markets and strengthen your brand presence at AEHC 2024. Choose a package that best matches the marketing strategy of your company.
Sponsorship packages available include:
- Major partner
- Gala dinner sponsor
- Lanyard sponsor
- Morning tea, Lunch or Afternoon tea sponsor
Benefits of sponsorship include:
- elevate your organisation's visibility
- showcase your commitment to heritage engineering
- enhance awareness of your brand
- highlight your products and services to a diverse audience.
Contact
For information on sponsorship opportunities or tailored packages, contact [email protected]
The AEHC 2024 committee is made up of Engineers Australia volunteers and industry experts who support the delivery of this year’s conference.
The committee members are:
- Mario Marci FIEAust CPEng NER – Conference chair
- Michael Taylor FIEAust CPEng(Ret)
- Eamon Madden FIEAust CPEng
- David Kennedy MIEAust
- Leo Noicos FIEAust CPEng NER
- Richard Muncey MIEAust CPEng(Ret)
- Dany El Hamra StudIEAust