BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Asset Management Council - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Asset Management Council X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Asset Management Council REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260812T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260812T133000 DTSTAMP:20260812T034803 CREATED:20260805T014520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T014520Z UID:10813-1786539600-1786541400@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Webinar - China’s Three-Tier Digital Transformation Architecture: From Infrastructure to Industry Intelligence DESCRIPTION:In this session\, Fan Yunjie will introduce a progressive three-tier architecture for digital solutions spanning five key sectors: digital governance\, non-traditional security\, national communications\, unmanned intelligence and industry applications. The architecture provides a complete end-to-end framework\, extending from foundational infrastructure and shared technology platforms through to industry-specific applications. It supports digital transformation across a diverse range of sectors through solutions tailored to different levels of organisational need and capability. \nClick here to register\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Fan Yunjie is a Senior Engineer with more than 10 years of extensive experience across public safety\, emergency response\, digital government and related fields. She has significant experience in providing technical support and delivering overseas projects\, and has led the development of several national-level digital platforms and industrial digitalisation initiatives. URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-chinas-three-tier-digital-transformation-architecture-from-infrastructure-to-industry-intelligence/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260813T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260813T090000 DTSTAMP:20260812T034803 CREATED:20260720T034921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T035404Z UID:10666-1786608000-1786611600@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Webinar - Global Asset Management Summit: Repeatable Success Stories from Washington DC DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore Global Asset Management Summit: Repeatable Success Stories from Washington DC\, web presentations building on the April 2026 Summit\,\nfeaturing: \n\nKerry Lowman is Asset Management Program Director\, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers\, Civil Works. He is a Civil Engineer with more than 17 years at the USACE\, Civil Works. He has progressed from his original Structural Engineer position to Regional Asset Manager and is now Asset Management Program Manager. When asked to speak with us\, Mr. Lowman was excited to share the 2026 US Army Engineering Research and Development Report on how the USACE Civil Engineers is improving how it estimates the likelihood of failure for its infrastructure\, with recent reports highlighting a transition from expert-based assessments toward data-driven\, statistical models to support risk-informed decisions. This will be provided in the VBAM format. Peter Dodgian formerly represented USACE.\n\n\nRichard Dietz is Project Manager – Capital Asset Replacement Scheduling System at Office of the Chief Financial Officer for the Government of Washington\, D.C. He has presented the measurable values and benefits from having 100 departments use the same system to report to the CFO\, where more than US$22 billion is managed every year. By running the Asset Management system through the Chief Financial Office\, there is a fiscal incentive to report assets accurately. With an increased amount of Asset Management efficiency and effectiveness\, the department continues to develop gains for the City. Learn how AI and other tools and processes have continually improved Asset Management outcomes for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer of Washington\, D.C. The DC Government commitment to continual improvement is itself a value and benefit to the tax payers\, citizens\, and guest of the United States Capital.\n\nThe presentations will be followed by a Discussion Panel with Kerry Lowman\, Richard Dietz\, Nick Phillips\, Mike Bordenaro\, and Peter Kohler to answer your questions! \nClick here to register URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-global-asset-management-summit-repeatable-success-stories-from-washington-dc/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260901T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260901T133000 DTSTAMP:20260812T034803 CREATED:20260811T050830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T050830Z UID:10841-1788267600-1788269400@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Webinar - Tauranga City's Wedge Model: Getting Asset Information Right the First Time and Building In-house Capability DESCRIPTION:This presentation will focus on how Tauranga City Council’s City Water team used the Wedge Model to get asset data right first time and build in-house capability. It sets clear asset information requirements\, embeds ISO 19650-aligned ways of working in live projects\, and transfers knowledge through shadow consulting so the council team can lead without ongoing external support. \nThe work improved handover readiness and reduced information chasing and rework. The delivery milestone was a digital twin water network pilot (March 2025) bringing together GIS\, hydraulic modelling and SCADA to support day-to-day operational decisions. \nPart of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2026 Excellence Awards. \nClick here to register\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Juan Martinez brings a unique blend of experience from both the private consultancy sector and local government\, offering deep insights into the operational and strategic challenges faced on each side. In his current role as Digital Engineering Lead at City Waters\, Juan has developed and implemented an Information Management framework aligned with ISO principles\, driving the adoption of digital engineering practices across infrastructure projects. His leadership is rooted in a strong commitment to sustainability and systems efficiency. Juan is an active contributor to the water industry\, regularly speaking at national conferences and playing a key role in the development of data standards for water assets. He is currently one of the four national BIM in NZ advisors\, and an active collaborator within WaterNZ SWIG Digital Engineering and AI Forum AEC working groups. His collaborative approach and strategic thinking have earned him recognition as a valued voice in the digital transformation of infrastructure delivery. Juan is known for his ability to build strong relationships across all organizational levels — from frontline operators to senior executives — creating trust and alignment in complex initiatives. He brings a systems-thinking lens to every challenge\, recognizing interdependencies and long-term impacts. His collaborative attitude fosters cross-functional engagement\, ensuring that digital engineering solutions are not only technically sound but widely supported and successfully adopted.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Asem Zabin is an Executive Advisor with GHD\, leading the Data & AI Advisory business across the Asia Pacific region. He specialises in asset management\, digital transformation\, information management\, and data-driven decision making for infrastructure-intensive organisations. Over the past 15 years\, Asem has helped public and private sector clients improve asset performance\, strengthen organisational capability\, and deliver innovative asset management solutions. He is a recipient of the 2024 ACE New Zealand Futurespace Award\, the 2025 ACE New Zealand Special Gold Award\, and the 2026 Āpōpō Supreme Project Award for excellence in infrastructure asset management. He is currently completing a PhD focused on ontology engineering and information management for infrastructure assets\, with a research interest in improving the quality\, accessibility\, and governance of asset information. URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-tauranga-citys-wedge-model-getting-asset-information-right-the-first-time-and-building-in-house-capability/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260902T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260902T130000 DTSTAMP:20260812T034803 CREATED:20260803T033117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T034612Z UID:10790-1788350400-1788354000@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Webinar - Remote monitoring of plants utilising intuitive Ecosystems DESCRIPTION:This webinar will explore how maintenance and condition-monitoring technologies can be integrated into a centralised platform\, providing streamlined data access and real-time push notifications through an intuitive web portal and mobile app. \nClick here to register\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Ciechanowicz is the Industrial Lifetime Solutions Manager – Pacific at Schaeffler Australia. He has more than 30 years of experience in reliability\, including vibration analysis\, infrared thermography\, electric motor testing and tribology services. His experience also includes condition-monitoring product development and service management. URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-remote-monitoring-of-plants-utilising-intuitive-ecosystems/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Maintenance,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260908T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260908T133000 DTSTAMP:20260812T034803 CREATED:20260811T051159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T051159Z UID:10846-1788872400-1788874200@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Webinar - Resilience at Scale: Transforming the Essential Energy Network through Composite Pole Transition DESCRIPTION:This presentation will focus on how\, by transitioning to composite poles\, Essential Energy is building a stronger\, more resilient network that reduces outages\, shortens restoration times\, and delivers safer\, more reliable electricity for the customers and communities we serve\, when they need it most. \nManaging 1.4 million poles and replacing more than 9\,000 end-of-life assets each year\, Essential Energy is future-proofing one of Australia’s largest distribution networks. \nAn ageing timber pole fleet\, constrained supply and escalating climate risk drove a decisive transition to composite poles. With one in five poles in bushfire-prone areas\, composite materials strengthen resilience\, improve survivability\, reduce outages and accelerate restoration\, thereby safeguarding customer outcomes and network reliability. \nPart of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2026 Excellence Awards. \nClick here to register\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Deepak Pais is the Manager Engineering – Network Standards at Essential Energy. He is a Chartered Professional Engineer and Fellow of the Institute of Engineers Australia with 24 years of experience in Asset Management and Engineering across electricity and manufacturing sectors. Deepak is responsible for Essential Energy’s design\, construction and maintenance standards\, asset failure investigations\, material testing\, quality assurance and material supply contracts. He has delivered on industry leading initiatives on new material technologies and standards that have improved network safety\, reliability and value for money outcomes for customers. Recognised in the industry for his technical and commercial acumen\, Deepak’s work has contributed to network hardening and resilience to better manage climate change impacts. Deepak actively contributes to several industry committees like CIGRE\, Standards Australia\, Energy Networks Association and has served as the Chair of the Distribution Industry Working Group. He is also an educator having trained many industry professionals over the last 14 years in a range of electrical engineering topics. He has been the recipient of ‘Award for Excellence in Teaching and Professional Training’ on two occasions recognising his contributions to quality Engineering education that focuses on industry best practice.\n \n \n \n  URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-resilience-at-scale-transforming-the-essential-energy-network-through-composite-pole-transition/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Power,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260915T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260915T133000 DTSTAMP:20260812T034803 CREATED:20260811T051442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T051442Z UID:10849-1789477200-1789479000@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Webinar - Closing the Gaps: A Decade of Measurable Asset Management Improvement at EnergyAustralia DESCRIPTION:This presentation will focus on EnergyAustralia’s Asset Management System maturity journey from 2016 to 2025. \nIn 2016\, EnergyAustralia identified significant deficiencies in its Asset Management System through its first fleet wide Asset Management Review. In 2025\, a comprehensive AS/ISO 55001-aligned Asset Management Maturity Assessment demonstrated measurable uplift: 4 major gaps fully closed\, 10 materially progressed\, and only 1 legacy gap outstanding. \nIn the time between the two assessments\, a sustained program of design\, implementation\, and optimisation of Asset Management artifacts\, processes and procedures have been implemented. The implementation of the mature Asset Management System has required consistent effort\, heavy stakeholder engagement\, regular leadership alignment and involvement\, and a lot of passion and enthusiasm from the team. \nPart of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2026 Excellence Awards. \nClick here to register\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April Jewell is the Asset Management Systems Lead at EnergyAustralia URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-closing-the-gaps-a-decade-of-measurable-asset-management-improvement-at-energyaustralia/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Power,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260922T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260922T133000 DTSTAMP:20260812T034803 CREATED:20260811T051714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T051714Z UID:10851-1790082000-1790083800@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Webinar - Transforming Infrastructure Decision Making: Aqwest's Strategic Decommissioning and Infrastructure Prioritisation Framework DESCRIPTION:This presentation will focus on how Aqwest\, in partnership with BetterAIM\, developed a transparent\, corporate-objective-aligned decision framework to address increasing climate risk\, ageing infrastructure and uncertainty around which assets should be renewed\, retained or decommissioned within the Bunbury Water Supply Scheme. \nThe co-designed methodology integrates weighted strategic objectives\, risk and benefit scoring\, and pre- and post-mitigant analysis to prioritise activities across the entire scheme. The framework transformed reactive project listings into structured\, evidence-based infrastructure governance. \nThe framework has reshaped the Strategic Asset Plan and long-term water strategy\, strengthened Board confidence\, and is being embedded more broadly within the organisation. It represents a significant innovation in infrastructure planning under uncertainty. \nPart of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2026 Excellence Awards. \nClick here to register\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cameron Jessup is the Regional Director – Queensland / Technical Director – Water Services Advisory at BetterAIM. URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-transforming-infrastructure-decision-making-aqwests-strategic-decommissioning-and-infrastructure-prioritisation-framework/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261006T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261006T133000 DTSTAMP:20260812T034803 CREATED:20260811T052204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T052204Z UID:10853-1791291600-1791293400@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Webinar - SA Power Network's High-resolution Cost-effective AI Model for Lightning and Vegetation Risks in Power Grids DESCRIPTION:This presentation will focus on a machine learning framework developed to quantify the probability of asset failure caused by lightning and vegetation. By integrating geospatial datasets and satellite remote sensing sources\, the model produces dynamic risk profiles and provides the means for SA Power Networks to move towards more predictive risk mitigation. \nKey aspects include: \n\nGranular Precision: Assess individual asset risk by fusing crowdsourced and satellite data.\nScalable Design: Easily extends to new failure modes and data sources with minimal incremental cost.\nActionable Impact: Optimises maintenance and targets capital investment using frequent 16-day monitoring cycles.\n\nPart of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2026 Excellence Awards. \nClick here to register\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artur Sokolovsky works across machine learning\, data engineering and data strategy\, contributing to enterprise ML initiatives and helping to build and maintain Python and Snowflake pipelines for Asset Risk Monetisation\, Computer Vision and internal LLM integrations. He has supported the deployment of a dedicated Snowflake Datalab environment and helped establish and facilitate research collaborations with international academic institutions. Artur also works closely with engineering and business teams to encourage internal data adoption and strengthen cross-functional alignment. Beyond his technical work\, Artur is actively involved in workplace culture and mentorship initiatives\, including contributing to internal peer-recognition programs and assisting with Computer Vision technical challenges for high school STEM outreach. URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-sa-power-networks-high-resolution-cost-effective-ai-model-for-lightning-and-vegetation-risks-in-power-grids/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Power,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261027T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261027T133000 DTSTAMP:20260812T034803 CREATED:20260811T052514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T052514Z UID:10856-1793106000-1793107800@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Webinar - Embedding Sustainability into Water Corporation's Asset Management Practices DESCRIPTION:This presentation will focus on how Water Corporation has embedded sustainability into asset management decision-making throughout the asset lifecycle by integrating sustainability requirements across project planning\, design and delivery using a new Sustainable Assets Guideline and Option Assessment tool. \nThe sustainability outcomes outlined in the guideline are aligned to Corporate and Asset Management Objectives\, ESG Strategy and the Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) Rating Scheme. This approach integrates early materiality assessment\, option assessment\, risk/opportunity management with measurable targets which is now applied to all Water Corporation major projects. \nThis approach has resulted in quadruple bottom line outcomes and improved decision quality delivering enhanced sustainability value to our customers and communities. \nPart of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2026 Excellence Awards. \nClick here to register\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Georgina Hurst is the Principal – Performance and Forecasting in the Asset Strategy Business Unit for Water Corporation. URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-embedding-sustainability-into-water-corporations-asset-management-practices/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261110T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261110T133000 DTSTAMP:20260812T034803 CREATED:20260811T052802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T052802Z UID:10858-1794315600-1794317400@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Webinar - TasWater's Sewer Regional Master Plans DESCRIPTION:This presentation will focus on how the Sewer Regional Master Plans establish a coordinated\, long-term strategy for Tasmania’s sewerage systems to 2070. \nA slide-based format has been adopted to present complex technical information in a clear\, accessible\, and enduring way. Supported by detailed engineering reports and calculations\, the plans focus on the information needs of internal and external stakeholders and provide explicit direction to the project delivery\, operations\, renewals\, and development teams. \nThis approach ensures strategic intent\, future concepts\, and risk-based decisions are visible\, shareable\, and retained beyond individual roles or traditional report-based documents. \nPart of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2026 Excellence Awards. \nClick here to register\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jason Carter is a Specialist Planning Engineer at TasWater. URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-taswaters-sewer-regional-master-plans/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261117T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261117T133000 DTSTAMP:20260812T034803 CREATED:20260811T053103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T053103Z UID:10860-1794920400-1794922200@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Webinar - Monash University's Asset Data Capture Project DESCRIPTION:This presentation will focus on how Monash University’s Buildings and Property has delivered a multistage project to strengthen asset information governance and unify fragmented building services asset registers into a single\, standards-based campus-wide register. \nGuided by the Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) Asset Management Accountability Framework (AMAF) requirements\, the project established clear asset information requirements (guardrails)\, standardised data models\, and consistent processes for internal teams and external service providers. \nImplementation was supported through targeted training\, pilot programs\, and streamlined data acquisition and consolidation activities. The resulting asset register provides a reliable foundation for whole-of-life\, evidence-based decision-making\, enhancing compliance\, risk management\, planning capability\, and overall portfolio performance management. \nPart of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2026 Excellence Awards. \nClick here to register\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jasreen Dhillon is a Senior Manager\, Strategic Asset Planning and Reporting\, with Monash University.\n \n \n \n  URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-monash-universitys-asset-data-capture-project/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Data,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261124T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261124T133000 DTSTAMP:20260812T034803 CREATED:20260811T053400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T053400Z UID:10862-1795525200-1795527000@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Webinar - Transgrid's Gorilla Robot Delivers Smarter and Safer Solutions DESCRIPTION:This presentation will focus on how Transgrid deployed Gorilla Mk1\, an innovative conductor-stringing robot by Crest Robotics\, to address the complexity and high risks associated with installing high voltage transmission line conductors above roads and overhead lines. \nTraditionally\, these activities require extensive temporary works\, including guard structures and safety nets\, heavy plant\, traffic control and exposure to working at significant heights. The Gorilla Mk1 system utilises a “cradle-block” configuration to ensure controlled conductor installation\, ensuring the conductor remains safely above roadways or other obstacles. \nThrough strong collaboration between Asset Management\, Infrastructure Delivery and Crest Robotics\, Transgrid embedded this innovation into standard practice\, transforming a high-risk\, labour-intensive activity into a safer\, engineered and repeatable solution that delivers sustained safety and lifecycle value. \nPart of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2026 Excellence Awards. \nClick here to register\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Charles Kurniawan is the Director of Asset Management at Transgrid. URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-transgrids-gorilla-robot-delivers-smarter-and-safer-solutions/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR