In September 2025, all facets of the municipal construction sector will gather at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Converge is the only Australian-owned major event showcasing the latest tools and technology in the municipal works, civil and commercial construction space.
The focus for the event is to showcase the full construction lifecycle in Australia, with presentations from federal, state and local governments on the developments, projects and initiatives that are required to fulfil the needs of our growing communities.
From council developments, such as the delivery of affordable housing, local roads and community leisure centres, all the way through to the major projects driving our cities forward, including new metro rail tunnels, arterial roads and new tunnels, it’s all on the agenda for the Converge conference program.
Supporting the speaker sessions is a full-scale exhibition, where attendees will be able to enjoy a mixture of live demonstrations and product and equipment showcases. The show will bring together a range of disciplines so that practitioners can learn from each other, and discover the solutions they need to build and maintain the Australia of tomorrow.
The dedicated municipal works zone will function as a niche area for councils and asset managers to see the latest tools available in municipal works. From horticulture equipment through to road maintenance, and larger scale trade equipment, the area will act as a one-stop-shop for council fleet managers and sub-contractors to see the latest tools on offer, with a special focus on zero emission technology.
A true convergence
Co-located with Converge are two additional construction industry events: No-Dig Down Under and the Carpentry Expo.
No-Dig Down Under is the southern hemisphere’s only large-scale conference and exhibition dedicated to trenchless technology, the innovative suite of technologies that have revolutionised the way water and wastewater assets are maintained and installed.
Organised in partnership with the Australasian Society for Trenchless Technology (ASTT), No-Dig Down Under has grown over the years to become the second largest no-dig technology event in the world, and is now considered a ‘must-attend’ for all industry professionals.
A range of training courses on trenchless methods will be presented prior to the conference. These will be presented by industry leaders from Australia and overseas and will be of value to anyone who encounters trenchless technologies as part of their employment.
Carpentry Expo meanwhile is Australia’s only dedicated show for the carpentry industry, backed by the largest trade-based organisation dedicated to the sector. The expo provides the perfect location for manufacturers to display their tools, solutions and services directly to the people who use them every day; and for carpenters, the expo represents a tradie’s paradise, where they can test, try and buy the best gear to tackle their upcoming jobs.
Carpentry Expo will feature live demonstrations, educational workshops, and professional development opportunities all under one roof.
Showcase your initiative
Converge will feature a conference stage dedicated to showcasing innovative developments in the local government sector.
Australia’s councils are experts at delivering construction projects that deliver for the toughest critics – their residents – and doing so within strict budgets.
If you have a project you’d love to highlight, we’re keen to hear from you – simply reach out to Council Editor Tim Hall at Tim.Hall@primecreative.com.au to discuss the possibilities.
To learn more, visit convergeexpo.com.au
