Have you registered for the free Sydney Build Expo 2026 being held later this month? Responsible Wood’s Sustainability Manager Matt de Jongh will be speaking at the event, leading the Sustainable Timber in Construction Workshop at the event’s Sustainability Stage.
The Premier of New South Wales, Chris Minns, is inviting the construction and infrastructure sector to attend as the event returns to ICC Sydney on 29–30 April.
“On behalf of the NSW Government, I extend my best wishes to everyone attending the 2026 Sydney Build Expo.
In less than a decade, this expo has grown to become the nation’s largest showcase of the ideas and innovations shaping the future of construction, architecture and infrastructure.
From modern methods of construction that can help us build faster and smarter, to meeting housing demand with design that puts people first – Sydney Build is helping drive the kind of forward-looking discussion we need to support a strong and sustainable industry.
That conversation is critical for New South Wales, where the construction sector plays a vital role in delivering the homes we need, the infrastructure we rely on, and the jobs that families and communities depend on.
I’m delighted to support this event and the many industry and government representatives who make it a success each year. All the best for the expo!”
Chris Minns, Premier of NSW
Recognised as Australia’s largest construction and design show, Sydney Build Expo continues its rapid growth, bringing together thousands of industry professionals from across the built environment. The 2026 edition will feature its strongest-ever government presence, reinforcing its role as a key meeting point for industry and policymakers.
The Hon. Anoulack Chanthivong MP, Minister for Building, will deliver the Opening Address on Day 1, with The Hon. Rose Jackson MLC, Minister for Housing, opening Day 2.
This year’s event will also host a major Local & International Government Hub, welcoming organisations including Building Commission NSW, Service NSW, the Italian Trade Agency, the U.S. Commercial Service, and the Trade and Consular Office of Hungary in Sydney – highlighting Sydney Build’s growing global reach.
Across two days, attendees will have access to 16 CPD-accredited stages and workshops covering key industry themes including housing delivery, regulation, sustainability, and innovation.
Event Details
Dates: 29–30 April 2026
Venue: ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour
Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm (networking until 7:00pm on Day 1)
Free tickets are available here.
More information
This year’s event will be the largest in the show’s history, with record numbers of attendees, speakers and exhibitors confirmed. More than 28,000 professionals from leading contractors, architects, developers, housebuilders, civil engineers, government and construction professionals are coming together over the 2 days.
Expect surprises around every corner of the show with live music, entertainment, networking parties, DJs and interactive features running alongside the conference stages and exhibition. This is not your average trade show – it’s a chance for the whole industry to come together, meet face to face and celebrate the people and projects shaping the built environment.
The conference programme is the biggest to date, with over 600 speakers confirmed across 16 stages, including Future Australia, Housing, AI & Digital Construction, Sustainability, MMC, Building Materials, Architecture & Design, Health & Safety, Diversity and more. Speakers include Anton Fourie from Arup, Sarah Lawrence from AECOM, Dr Woojin Choi from Bechtel, Adrian Taylor from BVN, Hugh Lister-Barker from CBRE, David Holm from COX Architecture, Clare Jones from John Holland, Julian Sutherland from JLL, Alberto Sanchez from Lendlease and John Hainsworth from Mott MacDonald, alongside many more from across design, engineering, delivery and digital teams. Government support and participation are stronger than ever.
The Premier of New South Wales, Chris Minns, has formally backed the event, along with official support from the Lord Mayor of Sydney. Senior ministers and public sector leaders will be present across both days, underlining the role Sydney Build plays in bringing industry and government together. The Hon. Anoulack Chanthivong MP, Minister for Building, will open Day 1, with The Hon. Rose Jackson MLC, Minister for Housing, opening Day 2. They will be joined by representatives from Building Commission NSW, SafeWork NSW, Transport for NSW and the NSW Department of Customer Service, all contributing to sessions focused on housing delivery, regulation and infrastructure. Networking is at the heart of the show, curated to get people talking, meeting and making real connections.
From the Women in Construction networking event and Diversity in Construction meetups, to Sustainability, Digital Construction, Architecture and Contractor sessions, there is something for everyone. Sessions are run with industry partners including CIOB, NAWIC, Housing Industry Association, Master Builders Australia and Carpentry Australia, and they are built to be open, busy and social. Expect lively discussions, big turnouts and a proper buzz as thousands of people join in across the two days. On the exhibition floor, more than 550 companies will be showcasing products, services and technology. Exhibitors include Autodesk, Procore, Stowe Australia, Knotwood, BuildPass, Bluebeam, Saint-Gobain, Deco Australia and Makita, making it one of the most comprehensive displays of construction solutions in Australia.
With its largest audience, strongest government backing and most extensive line-up of speakers and exhibitors to date, Sydney Build Expo 2026 is set to be the biggest edition yet and a key meeting point for the entire construction industry.
