Australasia Commercial Management of Construction Conference 2026

The Australasia Commercial Management of Construction Conference 2026 is a premier event organized by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the Shangri-La Hotel in Sydney, Australia, this hybrid conference offers both in-person and online participation options. It serves as a pivotal gathering for professionals in commercial, contract, and cost management, procurement, and dispute resolution across the Australasian region.

The conference will delve into critical topics such as dispute avoidance and resolution, including conflict avoidance processes, best practices in program and delay management, alternative dispute resolution methods, and the role of professional experts in achieving dispute outcomes. Attendees will also receive updates on recent construction law cases affecting contracts and projects, explore preferred procurement routes and their enhancements, and examine case studies of major construction projects and their commercial frameworks. The event will feature panel discussions with client-side, contractor, and consultant inputs, as well as short best practice speaker sessions.

Participants can look forward to extensive networking opportunities, engaging with a diverse range of speakers, panelists, and attendees from across Australia and New Zealand. The conference will also introduce the RICS Commercial Management Fundamentals Training program, set to launch in April 2026, providing further professional development avenues.

This conference is ideal for commercial, contract, and cost management professionals, procurement specialists, and dispute resolution experts seeking to stay abreast of industry developments, enhance their skills, and expand their professional networks.