TRANSFORM is the premier event for sustainability leaders and practitioners working across the built environment.
INSIGHT. ACTION. IMPACT
The 2026 agenda will shine light on some of the most critical and emerging issues. From climate change and net zero transformation to a nature-positive future, circular design and material innovation.
Through the insight and experience of both global and local experts, TRANSFORM provides the platform for learning exchange and invaluable knowledge transfer.
The two-day program will feature a mix of interactive panel discussions, solutions-focused case studies and practical working groups that will inspire action and ignite change.
What's new in 2026
Spotlight on new and emerging issues
Event app
Pre-conference add on: In-depth workshops
Post-conference add on: Guided site tour
Digital resource pack
100+
industry speakers
620+
senior level attendees
9
breakout sessions for deeper learning
Who attends
Developers and buildings owners | Architects | Engineers | Builders | Product manufacturers | NGOs | Government | Financial institutions
Main conference agenda at a glance
Featured speakers
Marco Lambertini
Nigel Topping
Josephine Sukkar AM
Dr. Jefa Greenaway
Keith Lucas
Anthony Boyd
David Jenkins
Andrea Palmer
Davina Rooney
Tim Bush
Tickets and inclusions
Legend:
Included
Optional add on (extra fee)
Not included
In person ticket
Hilton Sydney
In person & event app
In person & event app
Virtual ticket
Live-streamed
Event app
Event app
Sending your team? Enjoy a 10% discount for groups 3+. For groups 6+, contact the TRANSFORM event team for custom discounted pricing.
Pre and post conference add-ons
Bookable when you purchase your TRANSFORM ticket
Pre-conference workshops
17 March | Sydney CBD
Attend our workshops day and get to grips with two topics at the forefront of change.
Driving Sustainability in Data Centres
9:00am – 12:00pm
As demand in the data centre sector surges, this brings significant challenges to sustainability and in particular how energy requirements will be met.
Join us to hear insights and examples on energy efficient design, procurement of renewable energy, water management and strategies to minimise embodied carbon in construction. We will unpack the future of ESG in data centres and what it could mean for wider industry.
9:00 | Welcome
9:10 | Balancing the energy and embodied carbon demands
9:40 | Unpacking water and biodiversity needs
10:10 | Morning coffee
10:40 | Panel : How will we meet the complex requirements and challenges of data centres now and in the future?
11:20 | Working groups
12:00 | Close of workshop
Refrigerants in a climate positive built environment
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Refrigerants have long been considered a small part of a building’s total emissions. But the reality is that the decision of which refrigerants system one installs, and the refrigerants they use, can have a big impact on a building over decades.
Join us for this workshop as we explore the key areas of challenge and what the possible solutions might be.
1:00 | Welcome
1:10 | City of Sydney’s approach to low GWP refrigerants
1:35 | Exploring design decisions at a building level
2:00 | Morning coffee
2:30 | Panel: How will refrigerants impact building design and operations and how you can prepare for the future of refrigerants
3:10 | Working groups
4:00 | Close of workshop
$450 members | $560 non-members – per workshop
Post-conference site tours
20 March | Sydney CBD
Join us for a guided site tour designed to showcase innovative practices and real-world applications of sustainable design, construction, and operations.
Sydney Opera House | 9:00am – 10:30am or 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Discover how innovation, and environmental leadership come together at one of the world’s most iconic landmarks.
1 Kent Street, Millers Point | 11:30 – 1:00pm
Discover how innovation, and environmental leadership come together at one of the world’s most iconic landmarks.
$50 members | $60 non-members – per site visit
Exclusive Hilton Sydney accommodation rate
Make your trip to Sydney both affordable and convenient with our exclusive discounted conference rate of $335 per night at the Hilton Sydney, the official TRANSFORM conference venue.
A limited number of rooms are available — simply add your hotel room when booking your TRANSFORM ticket to secure this special rate.
Please review our booking terms and conditions before confirming your reservation.
March is peak season for Sydney hotels, and rooms will fill fast — book early to avoid disappointment!
Why partner with us
TRANSFORM is a unique opportunity to put your organisation in front of the influencers and the decision-makers in the property and construction industry. Now in our 8th year, TRANSFORM has an impressive track record of partners who have been part of this leading event.
Our partners receive a range of benefits that can include prominent brand exposure, on-site activations, involvement in a plenary session, break-out session or workshop, extensive networking opportunities, new business leads and potential sales opportunities.
In addition, partners can take advantage of bespoke content creation opportunities, including professionally produced spotlight reels and interviews filmed on-site. These deliverables not only showcase your organisation’s initiatives at TRANSFORM but also provide valuable assets to share across your own channels post-event—amplifying your reach well beyond the conference.
Join us as we tackle our most critical priorities within Australia and ultimately work together on how we can accelerate transformative action and change.
Now is the time to get in to contact with us, we look forward to hearing from you.
For 2026 partnership enquiries please email Zeina Iesa, Partnerships Manager
With thanks to our 2026 partners
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