Swedish Australian Sustainable Innovation, Technology & Design Summit
18–19 September 2025 | Melbourne Connect, University of Melbourne
Urban Design and Planning – Rethinking Urban Futures: Liveability, Affordability, and Sustainable Design at Scale
Focusing on liveability, affordability and sustainable growth, this session explores how urban planning and design can create smarter, greener cities. Experts will address climate adaptation, infrastructure innovation, housing challenges, and how technology and design can support healthier, more inclusive and resilient urban communities.
Moderator: Rory Hyde, Associate Professor of Architecture, Melbourne School of Design
Speakers:
- Jill Garner, Victorian Government Architect, Department of Transport and Planning
- Jason Nielsen, Director Strategic Projects Climate-KIC Australia, Former Innovation Manager, Viable Cities Sweden
- Shayne Commons, Director Product & Performance, Volvo Group Australia
- Anna Hurlimann, A/Prof. Urban Planning, Melbourne School of Design University of Melbourne
Join the session at the Summit on: 18 Sept, 11.10 am – 12.10 pm
Free Registration
Where: Melbourne Connect, 700 Swanston Street Carlton, VIC 3053, University of Melbourne
The Innovation Summit is taking place: 18 September, from 8:30-17:30 and 19 September 8.30-15.00
Register for free for the 2 day Summit here: https://www.swedishchamber.com.au/event/the-swedish-australian-sustainable-innovation-technology-and-design-summit-18-19-september-melbourne/
Please note that registrations are essential.
Find more details and program here
The Summit is organised by the Swedish Australian Chamber of Commerce (SACC) in collaboration with the University of Melbourne, Team Sweden partners Embassy of Sweden, Business Sweden and the Swedish Institute and below Company Partners.
For event specific information please contact: melbourne@swedishchamber.com.au
General information: sacc@swedishchamber.com.au or visit www.swedishchamber.com.au
