The Biggest and Most Influential Healthcare Exhibition In The Southern Hemisphere
19-20 March 2025 | ICC, Sydney
Health Facilities Design & Development (PAID) Day One: Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Health Facilities Design & Development Day One: Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Health Facilities Design & Development Day Two: Thursday,20 March 2025
Healthcare 2040 Day One: Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Healthcare 2040 Day Two: Thursday, 20 March 2025
Aged Care Transformation Day One: Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Aged Care Transformation Day Two: Thursday, 20 March 2025
Digital Health Day One: Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Digital Health Day Two: Thursday, 20 March 2025
Care Reimagined Day One: Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Care Reimagined Day Two: Thursday, 20 March 2025
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Coffee And Registration
9:00 am - 9:10 am
Opening Remarks from the Chair
9:10 am - 9:40 am
Case Study | Transforming Paediatric Care: Insights from the $619 Million Children's Hospital at Westmead Redevelopment
Cassie Hainsworth -
Children's Hospital Westmead (CHW) Redevelopment Program Director,
The Children's Hospital Westmead
Kathryn McGarvey - Change and Transition Lead, The Children's Hospital Westmead
· Discover how the new 14-storey Paediatric Services Building, set to open in 2025, is integrating cutting-edge technology, research, and clinical care to redefine children’s healthcare in Australia.
· Learn how the project prioritizes sustainability and innovation, from advanced operating theatres and critical care units to modern patient-centered designs that meet the future needs of families and clinicians.
· Explore the importance of co-design and community engagement in healthcare development, ensuring the voices of patients, families, and staff shape the design of facilities and services.
· Understand how the Westmead Health Precinct is setting new benchmarks in healthcare, research, and education by creating one of the world’s largest health precincts, with a focus on collaboration between children’s and adult health services
Cassie Hainsworth
Children's Hospital Westmead (CHW) Redevelopment Program DirectorThe Children's Hospital Westmead
9:40 am - 10:10 am
Reimagining ‘temporary’ – a showcase of the diverse presentations for temporary infrastructure in the hospital setting
Peter Spryszynski -
Country Manager,
Q-bital Healthcare Solutions
This session will delve into the diverse applications and objectives that are driving the adoption of temporary and rapidly deployable infrastructure in today’s healthcare environment. We will explore how these solutions
are being utilized to address urgent needs, enhance flexibility, and improve patient care. Discover the innovative approaches that are transforming hospital infrastructure and meeting the demands of a dynamic healthcare landscape.
10:10 am - 10:40 am
Case Study | The future of healthcare: Designing the $1 Billion New Epping Health Hub that incorporates commercial, residential and retail infrastructure
Benjamin Rowe -
Project Director,
Riverlee
· How the New Epping Health Hub was designed from the ground up with a masterplan, to be one of Melbourne's leading healthcare precincts.
· Creating an innovative healthcare environment through the strategic placement of hospitals, research centres and medical services
· Understanding the vision and benefits of developing a hub that incorporates commercial, retail, industrial and residential uses
· Designing green spaces and integrating Edgars Creek Reserve to enhance patient recovery and promote overall well-being
10:40 am - 11:20 am
Speed Networking
11:20 am - 12:00 pm
Networking Morning Tea
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Case Study | How Hunter New England Local Heath District is leading the charge towards carbon and waste neutrality by 2030, and achieving savings of $2.2 million in the process
Dr. Ramsey Awad -
Group Director Infrastructure and Strategy,
NSW Public Works
Elissa Klinkenberg - Director of Sustainability, Hunter New England Local Health District
· Examining the significant achievements in the first two years of the “Sustainable Healthcare together Towards Zero 2023 project, including a 31% reduction in CO2 emissions, a 23% decrease in water usage, and the world's largest health solar installation at John Hunter Hospital, contributing to recurrent savings of $3.4 million
· Delve into the six focus areas—Energy, Waste, Water, Transport, Procurement, and Infrastructure—that are driving the district's sustainability efforts, supported by 30 staff-led Sustainability Action Groups and an array of public-private partnerships
· Discuss the innovative projects and strategic partnerships that have earned HNE LHD recognition, including the 2021 NSW Banksia Award for "Net Zero" and the 2022 NSW Treasury Sustainability Advantage Bronze Award, positioning them as a model for healthcare sustainability across Australia
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Tech-Enabled Sustainability: Advancing Health Infrastructure for a Resilient Future
Irina Lindquist -
Associate Director Technology Consulting,
Stantec
Ingrid Segovia - Health Sector Lead, Stantec
• Explore how integrated sustainability principles and strategic innovation are reshaping modern healthcare facility design, from hospital redevelopments to mental health facilities and staff accommodation
• Learn how reducing embodied carbon, integrating energy-efficient technologies, and designing climate resilient green spaces can transform health facilities into sustainable, patient-focused environments.
• Understand how collaboration across disciplines can accelerate the transition to a more resilient, net-zero future
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lunch & Networking Break
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Case Study | Asset information and data analytics for optimised lifecycle management of the health portfolio
Hessam Mohseni -
Manager Asset Information and Data Analytics | System Planning,
Victorian Department of Health
Hessam Mohseni
Manager Asset Information and Data Analytics | System PlanningVictorian Department of Health
2:30 pm - 3:10 pm
Panel discussion | Designing for the patient experience: creating healing environments in modern healthcare facilities
Benjamin Rowe -
Project Director,
Riverlee
Cassie Hainsworth - Children's Hospital Westmead (CHW) Redevelopment Program Director, The Children's Hospital Westmead
Ramsey Awad - Group Director Infrastructure and Strategy, NSW Public Works
Rod Sprenger - Former Director Digital Health, SA New Women's and Childrens' Hospital
· Exploring the ways of incorporating natural light, greenery, and open spaces into hospital design
· Discuss the role of patient-centered design in improving comfort, reducing anxiety, and enhancing the overall healthcare experience
· Improving wayfinding in hospitals for people with diverse needs and abilities
· Consider the importance of culturally sensitive design elements that respect and accommodate the diverse backgrounds of patients and their families
Cassie Hainsworth
Children's Hospital Westmead (CHW) Redevelopment Program DirectorThe Children's Hospital Westmead
3:10 pm - 3:40 pm
Fireside Chat | Driving the Future: Scaling EV Fleet Solutions in Healthcare
Anita Ward -
Head of Customer Engagement - eMobility,
Origin
Mark Trainor - Director of Asset Management, Anglican Diocesan Services
Fleet vehicles play a critical role in the daily operations of Australia’s health and community service industry. Mark Trainor, Director of Asset Managment at Anglican Diocesan Services (ADS), in discussion with Anita Ward Burghouwt from Origin 360 EV, shares how ADS have lead the way in implementing efficient and scalable EV fleet transition solutions, the challenges and where to find the returns on investment right now.
3:40 pm - 4:20 pm
Networking Afternoon Tea
4:20 pm - 4:50 pm
Case Study | Learnings from the $314 Million Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Australia’s First Fully-Electric Major Healthcare Project
Rachel Campanella -
Senior Manager Capital Projects, Queen Elizabeth Hospital,
Central Adelaide Local Health Network
· Explore how the Queen Elizabeth Hospital's new Kangkanthi building leads the way in sustainable healthcare with its all-electric design, eliminating natural gas usage and achieving a 6-star Green Rating for construction and environmental impact
· Understand how energy-efficient technologies, advanced digital infrastructure, and sustainable building materials are integrated to reduce the hospital’s carbon footprint while enhancing patient care
· Examine the role of sustainable hospital design in future-proofing healthcare facilities, including features such as natural light patient recovery zones, advanced operating theatres, and energy-efficient rehabilitation spaces
· Discuss the broader implications of this fully-electric healthcare model and how it aligns with long-term environmental goals while supporting advanced medical services and expanding hospital capacity
Rachel Campanella
Senior Manager Capital Projects, Queen Elizabeth HospitalCentral Adelaide Local Health Network
4:50 pm - 5:20 pm
Panel Discussion | Optimising asset management in healthcare facilities a Whole-of-Lifecycle approach
Peter Martin -
District Manager Engineering and Maintenance Operations,
Western Sydney LHD
Stuart Squire - Director Capital Projects, Grampians Health
Dr. John Lambert - Chief Clinical Information Officer, Tasmanian Department of Health
Elyse Macdonald - Project Manager Royal Melbourne Redevelopment Project, Royal Melbourne Hospital
Rod Sprenger - Former Director Digital Health, SA New Women's and Childrens' Hospital
· Adopting a whole-of-lifecycle approach to asset management, from acquisition and usage to disposal and replacement
· Improving operational efficiency and enhancing facility performance through strategic asset management
· Explore cost-saving strategies in asset management, such as optimising energy use, extending asset lifespans, and streamlining procurement processes
Elyse Macdonald
Project Manager Royal Melbourne Redevelopment ProjectRoyal Melbourne Hospital
