25–26 August 2026 | Novotel Wollongong

14th Annual i3net Industry Showcase

The Illawarra Shoalhaven’s most influential heavy industry event. Where project owners, major contractors and capable local businesses connect in one room. 2025 sold out early. 2026 will be bigger.

Buy Dinner Tickets | 25 Aug

Buy Breakfast Tickets | 26 Aug

200+ Industry Leaders
Major Project Updates
Expo & Strategic Networking
AI Keynote 2026

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Watch the 2025 showcase

Hear directly from industry leaders, exhibitors and attendees

The event was exceptionally well managed and there was a genuine engagement from those attending. Well done.

It was a great mix of presentations with plenty of time to network. Expo space was great with engaged suppliers.

Meeting a large variety of industry people, and explaining our capabilities. Made new contacts which are invaluable.

Networking with interesting and friendly people. Great range of businesses in attendance.

Well set out and organised. The quality of the panel and variety of discussion was a standout.

Why attend

Real Opportunities. Real Industry Access.

Be in the room with the right people
Access real work opportunities
Understand what’s next for industry

Secure your place at the Showcase

Join us for Dinner & Expo and BlueScope Townhall Breakfast session. To maximise your Showcase experience, we encourage you to attend both events.

Dinner and Expo

Tuesday 25 August 2026

Open to: Members, Partners & Guests
Time: 5:30PM – 10:30PM

An evening designed to connect the region’s capability with opportunity

200+ senior decision-makers across industry, government and major projects
Access to key stakeholders not typically in one room
Insights from project leaders shaping the region
Industry panels on upcoming work and opportunities
Expo showcasing Illawarra and Shoalhaven capability
Networking designed for meaningful, commercial connections
AI keynote on what’s next for industry
Three-course dinner with drinks included

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Breakfast and Expo

Wednesday 26 August 2026

Open to: Members, Partners & Delegates Only
Time: 7:30AM – 10:30AM

BlueScope Townhall
returns in 2026

Following strong demand and outstanding feedback in 2025, the BlueScope Townhall will once again headline our Showcase Breakfast
A senior management panel will discuss land holdings, project direction and the broader industrial strategy shaping the Illawarra
For businesses looking to understand future work streams and long-term positioning, this session matters

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Julian Moore

The Future of Industry: AI, Automation and What Comes Next

Most of us know AI is changing industry. Fewer of us know how fast. From predictive maintenance to autonomous systems, the technology is already transforming how factories operate, how decisions get made, and how businesses compete. Julian Moore brings a sharp, practical look at where AI and automation are right now, what’s arriving sooner than expected, and what industrial leaders need to be thinking about today. He separates signal from noise, cuts through the hype, and focuses on what matters for manufacturers, engineers, and the people who lead them.

This isn’t theory – it’s what’s already happening on factory floors and in boardrooms. And some of it is closer than you think.

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Major dinner sponsor

Major Event Dinner Sponsor – EnergyCo

We’re proud to welcome EnergyCo as the 2026 Major Event Dinner Sponsor.

EnergyCo is delivering critical energy infrastructure that will shape the Illawarra’s future. Their involvement signals the scale of opportunity ahead and reinforces i3net’s role in connecting local capability to major investment.

If your business wants to be positioned in that conversation, this is the room.

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Who should attend

This event is ideal for

Major contractors
Project owners
Manufacturing leaders
Business owners & managers
Energy sector stakeholders
Defence supply chain businesses
Industrial service providers

Industry Expo

Showcase Your Capability

The i3net Industry Showcase Expo runs across both sessions: Tuesday Dinner & Wednesday Breakfast. This means exhibitors receive premium exposure over two high-value industry sessions, not just a single evening.

Your business will be positioned in front of 200+ senior leaders across manufacturing, energy, mining, defence, infrastructure and major project delivery.

This is only available to i3net members and partners.

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Program of events

What you’ll experience

Dinner Itinerary

Tuesday, 25 August 2026

5:30pm	Registration & Networking Pre-dinner drinks, coffee and nibbles in expo area
6:25pm	Guests seated with entrée served
6:35pm	Event opens Moderated by Nick Rheinberger, ABC Illawarra.
6:45pm	Opening address
6:50pm	Energy Panel
7:20pm	Dinner service
7:40pm	Industry Panel
8:10pm	Keynote The Future of Industry: AI, Automation and What Comes Next – Julian Moore
9:00pm	Closing remarks, i3net CEO & Chair
9:10pm	Dessert & networking in expo area

Breakfast Itinerary

Wednesday, 26 August 2026

7:30am	Registration & networking in the Expo area
8:00am	Event start Event MC Nick Rheinberger, ABC Illawarra
8:10am	Opening address
8:15am	David Scott, General Manager, Manufacturing, BlueScope
8:30am	Breakfast service
8:50am	BlueScope Senior Manager Panel Discussion
9:25am	Event close
9:30am	Networking time in the expo area
10:30am	Event finishes

Sponsorship

Put Your Brand in the Room That Matters

The Industry Showcase is not a generic networking event. It is where regional industry strategy, projects and partnerships are discussed face-to-face.

If your organisation wants influence, visibility and commercial positioning in the Illawarra Shoalhaven heavy industry ecosystem, this is where you invest.

This is only available to i3net members and partners.

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