Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation Trade Fair

Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation Trade Fair
Event
Arts Centre Melbourne
14 Sep 2026
10:00AM - 12:30PM
Industry Briefing

Meet the Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation 

This is your chance to play a role building one of Victoria’s most significant cultural projects and put your business in front of the people shaping its delivery.

The Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation Trade Fair is your chance as a supplier to connect directly with key procurement and delivery decision makers on the project, build relationships with major project partners, and explore real opportunities for local suppliers to contribute to this iconic precinct.

Event overview

This trade fair will give attendee suppliers an overview of the Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation project, including its exciting complexity, bespoke design features and some of the materials and delivery considerations involved in bringing a landmark cultural destination of this scale to life. 

Some of the priority trades include electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, fire, communications, landscaping, waterproofing and ICT.

It’s also a valuable opportunity to understand the wider policy context shaping the project, including relevant legislation, incentives and targets. Most importantly, it will bring local manufacturers, trade partners and businesses into the room with key decision makers, creating a clearer, more direct pathway to connect capability with opportunity.

What to expect

The trade fair kicks off with keynote presentations, including speakers from project and procuring agency leads Lendlease and Development Victoria, followed by a panel discussion, then the trade fair and networking. 

ICN Victoria and you

ICN Victoria is creating a practical entry point for suppliers to connect with project and agency leads for the Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation. You’ll also receive practical guidance on using Gateway by ICN, make direct connections with the right people, and get support to turn opportunities into real work for your business. Our Industry Advisers will also be available to help you better understand the path to procurement contracts and how your business can position itself for future opportunities.

Event details
  • Date: Monday 14 September 2026

  • Time: 10:00AM – 12:30PM

  • Venue: The Theatres Building, Arts Centre Melbourne

  • Format: Keynote presentations, panel discussion, trade fair and networking

Secure your ticket for the Melbourne Arts Precinct Transformation Trade Fair and invest in future business growth for your company.

Speakers

  • Nicholas Foa, CEO, ICN Victoria
  • Kate Sandford, Senior Project Manager, Development Victoria
  • Nat Gray, Project Director, Lendlease
  • Matthew Fletcher, Industry Adviser, Construction, ICN Victoria
Panel
  • Stefania Calati, Construction Director, Lendlease
  • Gerard Higgins, Construction Manager, Fredon
  • Peter Constantinou, Senior Commercial Manager, Lendlease

Agenda

10:00AM

Registration and networking

10:30AM

Welcome by Nicholas Foa, CEO, ICN Victoria

10:32AM

Keynote address by Kate Sandford, Senior Project Manager, Development Victoria

10:47AM

Keynote address by Nat Gray, Project Director, Lendlease

10:57AM

Panel discussion

  • Moderator: Nicholas Foa, CEO, ICN Victoria
  • Stefania Calati, Construction Director, Lendlease
  • Gerard Higgins, Construction Manager, Fredon
  • Peter Constantinou, Senior Commercial Manager, Lendlease

11:32AM

Q&A

11:47AM

Gateway by ICN overview by Matthew Fletcher, Industry Adviser (Construction), ICN Victoria

11:55AM

Networking and trade fair

1:00PM

Event concludes