Save the Date: Annual Government Symposium 2026

Mark your calendar for the AMCouncil Annual Government Symposium, taking place on Friday, 9 October 2026.

The symposium will bring together professionals, leaders and decision-makers from across government and industry to share insights, explore emerging challenges and discuss practical approaches to improving asset management outcomes across the public sector.

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Effective Contract Handover for Infrastructure Initiatives Project

The AM Council is supporting the development of a practical, industry-informed reference model to make contract handovers smoother, strengthen project governance and improve risk management for major infrastructure initiatives. By addressing challenges like fragmented processes, data gaps, unexpected costs and service disruptions, the reference model aims to drive better outcomes through clear accountability, comprehensive training and holistic organisational strategies.

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Canberra Chapter Connects for AI in Action

Last night, members of the AMCouncil Canberra Chapter gathered for a local hub event, tuning in to the Sydney Chapter’s technical session, AI in Action: Practical Applications for Asset Management Decision-Making.

The session explored three practical applications of artificial intelligence in asset management: engineering-led AI for complex decision-making, computer vision for asset inspection and condition assessment, and AI-assisted data cleaning for asset failure classification and governance.

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Event recap: Career journeys, culture and inclusion in asset management

AMCouncil’s Adelaide Chapter today hosted a lunchtime event exploring the people, experiences and perspectives that shape effective asset management.

The session brought together speakers from across the water, energy, resources and agribusiness sectors to share personal career journeys, practical lessons and reflections on risk, culture, safety, decision-making and organisational objectives.

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