Swinburne Timber Structures Workshop 2026
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Join leading Australian and international experts for a one-day workshop exploring the future of timber engineering and construction. Through research, case studies and practical applications, the program will showcase advances shaping the built environment.Whether you are involved in engineering design, manufacturing, construction, research, or project delivery, this workshop offers valuable technical insights, practical knowledge, and opportunities to connect with professionals across the timber industry.
Key focus areas of the workshop include:
1. Advances in timber building design
2. Resilience, structural & fire performance
3. Digital design & manufacturing
4. Timber connections
5. Research & standards development
6. Emerging trends
Speakers:
1. Dr Solomon Tesfamariam, University of Waterloo
2. Boris Iskra, Forest & Wood Products Australia (FWPA)
3. Dr Chelsea Cheng, Multinail Australia
4. Tim Rossiter, MiTek Australia.
5. Velvishwanath Pandian, MiTek Australia.
6. Nick Cui, Pryda Australia
7. Dr Christian Málaga-Chuquitaype, Imperial College London
8. Waco Tao, Prefab Council Australia and PowerHouse Homes
9. Dr Anita Amirsardari, Swinburne University of Technology
Early-bird registrations are now open until 3 July.
Date
Friday 17 July 2026 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
Swinburne University of Technology
John Street, 3122 VIC 3122
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Swinburne Timber Structures Workshop 2026
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