Engineering, Innovation, and Technology Forum

Delivering value—where risk and opportunity converge

18-20 August 2026

Submit your abstract

Welcome to the abstract submission portal for the 2026 Engineering, Innovation, and Technology (EIT) Forum, hosted by the Queensland Government Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR).
 

This year’s theme, Delivering value—where risk and opportunity converge reflects the realities of modern infrastructure delivery—where time, budget, and resources are limited, and risk must be managed, not avoided.

We’re inviting engineers, planners, project managers, and technical professionals across the transport sector to share how they’re delivering fit-for-purpose solutions under pressure. Whether you’ve led a project, developed a tool, or implemented a policy that balances performance and practicality, your insights can help shape the future of infrastructure delivery.

We’re looking for abstracts that explore:
  • Risk-informed design and delivery
  • Constructability and cost-efficiency
  • Resilience and climate adaptation
  • Digital tools for decision-making
  • Collaboration across disciplines

Focusing on the areas of:

  • Pavements
  • Structures
  • Hydraulics
  • Road Design
  • Geospatial
  • Geotechnical
  • Digital and Connected Technology
  • Road Safety
  • Traffic Engineering
  • Transport Network Operations
  • Marine and maritime
  • Contracting and Risk
  • Project Delivery and Collaboration 
  • Decarbonisation/Sustainability
  • Network management/Road Operations
  • Resilience
  • Rail
  • Public Transport
  • Environment

Presenting at the EIT Forum is a chance to build your professional profile, connect with peers, and contribute to a national conversation about delivering smarter, safer, and more sustainable infrastructure—without over-engineering or over-spending.

Ready to submit? Click below to begin your abstract submission.
Let’s reimagine infrastructure—together.

Key dates

  • Abstract submissions open

    13 October 2025

  • Abstract submissions close

    31 January 2026

  • Event dates

    18-20 August 2026

  • Location

    Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Contact us

If you have any questions about your submission or the forum as a whole, please feel free to contact us on eitforum@mci-group.com or +61 7 3858 5400

Abstract themes

  • Application of new technology 
  • Case study / project learnings 
  • Current project 
  • Discussion starter 
  • Research 

Abstract format and submission templates

  • Title (should adequately convey the content of the abstract) 
  • Description of the project 
  • Author and affiliation details 
  • Word count does not include the submission title 
  • Do not include images or tables 
  • Proprietary product (trade) names must not be used; only generic names of products are acceptable. Do not use abbreviations or acronyms. 
  • 100 – 300 word abstract (Microsoft Word document ONLY) giving an overview of your proposed presentation. 

Contact us

If you have any questions about your submission or the forum as a whole, please feel free to contact us on eitforum@mci-group.com or +61 7 3858 5400

Abstract keywords

  • Accessibility and inclusion
  • Active transport
  • Asset management
  • Climate
  • Digital Engineering/Road Design
  • Geospatial
  • Geotechnical
  • Hydraulics
  • Marine
  • Network technology
  • Pavements
  • Project delivery
  • Public transport
  • Rail
  • Resilience and Sustainable Access
  • Road Safety
  • Structures
  • Sustainability
  • Traffic engineering
  • Vehicle technology