SA Major Projects Conference 2026: Building South Australia's Future

WEDNESDAY MARCH 11, 2026

Industry leaders and decision makers will discuss major infrastructure projects shaping South Australia, at the 16th Annual SA Major Projects Conference, which returns to the Adelaide Convention Centre on the 4th and 5th of May 2026.

The South Australian Government is investing a record $27.3 billion, over four years, in transformative infrastructure projects. The government’s investment in major transport, healthcare and critical infrastructure projects will enable the state’s continued growth. Over thirty major projects, worth more than $7 billion, are also planned, approved or under construction in Adelaide, reshaping the city’s skyline. Against this backdrop, the two-day SA Major Projects Conference returns with a focus on the infrastructure to support South Australia’s growing population. 

At the SA conference, over thirty speakers, representing industry leaders, government agencies, and private stakeholders, will discuss major projects and topics centred around South Australia’s infrastructure pipeline. One of the many high-level speakers, the Lord Mayor of Adelaide, Dr Jane Lomax-Smith AM, will open day two of the conference with a keynote address.

Considered the largest major projects and infrastructure conference in South Australia, around 200 delegates from the infrastructure, construction, and development sectors, are anticipated to gather for the 16th annual SA Major Projects Conference to learn from speakers, as well as network and drive innovation in South Australia’s major infrastructure projects.

Agenda Highlights

The two-day conference will cover a diverse range of topics, giving attendees the chance to engage with transformative projects shaping South Australia’s future. Key agenda items include: 

• Infrastructure Strategy for SA: The Chief Executive of Infrastructure SA will provide an overview of the independent advisory body’s 20-year state infrastructure strategy, as well as highlighting key priorities. 
• Building SA’s Health Infrastructure: The construction and redevelopment of two major health care facilities - the Flinders Medical Centre and the new Mount Barker Hospital – will be discussed. 
• Adelaide Airport Upgrades: The Head of Project Delivery at Adelaide Airport will provide an overview of significant airport infrastructure upgrades currently underway. 
• Keystone Tower project: The Managing Director of Clime will outline plans to construct Keystone Tower, a 37-storey skyscraper which is set to become Adelaide’s tallest building. 
• Innovation Centre at Lot Fourteen: Plans to construct a $400 million Entrepreneur and Innovation Centre at Lot Fourteen will be discussed. 
• Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal upgrade: Plans to enhance the container terminal’s operational capacity and efficiency will be outlined. 
• The Northern Battery Project: A major 270 megawatts, grid-forming battery energy storage system, planned for Port Augusta, will be discussed. 

Why Attend?

For professionals in the infrastructure and construction sector, this conference is more than just an event - it is a gateway to understanding the future direction of South Australia’s infrastructure landscape. Attendees will leave with actionable insights, inspiration, and connections that empower them to actively contribute to South Australia’s long-term growth and sustainability.

Registration Details

Whether you are a policymaker, project manager, engineer, architect, or investor, the SA Major Projects Conference 2026 is an unmissable event for shaping the future of infrastructure in the region. Secure your place today to be part of the discussions and innovations driving South Australia forward.

Visit the official South Australian Major Projects Conference 2026 website for more details and to register.