# Victoria Hosts Waste and Infrastructure Conference

The Waste Expo Australia and Greener Infrastructure Conference will take place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on October 28-29, 2026. These events provide a platform for local government officials and industry professionals to engage on waste management policies, collaborative procurement strategies, and innovations in resource recovery. The focus is on advancing Australia's 2030 waste reduction commitments and integrating recycled materials into infrastructure projects, highlighting sustainable procurement and infrastructure delivery practices.

- Victorian and other Australian state agencies are emphasizing sustainable procurement approaches that incorporate recycled materials into infrastructure projects, creating opportunities for suppliers specializing in resource recovery and sustainable materials.
- Procurement professionals should consider collaborative strategies that align with national waste reduction goals and support circular economy principles in infrastructure development.
- Industry stakeholders can leverage insights from the conference to align offerings with emerging government priorities on waste management and greener infrastructure delivery.
- This event signals increased government focus on sustainable infrastructure procurement, encouraging innovation and partnerships in waste and resource management sectors.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Environment
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority

### Sources
- [Making waste and infrastructure work harder](https://councilmagazine.com.au/making-waste-and-infrastructure-work-harder) - Council Magazine