How to stay ahead of technological innovation

As the energy industry transforms under the influence of technological innovation, professionals are challenged to keep up by adopting smarter tools, enhancing efficiency, and prioritising sustainability.

But how can energy professionals stay ahead in the face of evolving demands, conflicting priorities and what feels like a never-ending stream of new trends?

IICA’s Technology Expos address this head on – returning to Perth, Wollongong and Brisbane in 2025, bringing together the latest in automation, instrumentation and control for an interactive, high-value showcase tailored to Australia’s engineering and industrial professionals.

These free events are designed for plant engineers, superintendents, maintenance teams, consultants and procurement professionals from key industries such as energy and utilities, manufacturing, mining and defence.

If you’re driving innovation, managing operations, or exploring your next upgrade – this is your opportunity to engage with real technologies, real suppliers and real answers.

Upcoming expo details

Perth – Tuesday, 14 May 2025
Venue: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Rd, Perth, WA 6000
Time: 12pm – 6pm AWST

Wollongong – Tuesday, 3 June 2025
Venue: Wests Illawarra, 1 Hargreaves Street, Unanderra, NSW 2526
Time: 12pm – 6pm AEST

Brisbane – Tuesday, 17 June 2025
Venue: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Merivale Street, Brisbane, QLD 4101
Time: 12pm – 6pm AEST

What to look forward to

IICA’s Technology Expos address the industry’s evolving demands, offering a hands-on look at the latest in control, measurement, automation and robotics. Attendees can expect:

Key event features

Exhibitors from across the automation, instrumentation, and control spectrum
Interactive product showcases and live demonstrations tailored to plant applications
Real-world solutions for improving uptime, productivity and site-wide optimisation
A chance to reconnect with industry peers and form valuable new contacts

Featured demonstrations

Step onto the expo floor and explore the future of smart industry in action:

Real-time analytics and monitoring – platforms like iba deliver actionable insights into plant behaviour, helping you unlock transparency, enable predictive maintenance and improve operational efficiency
Next-gen valve and flow control solutions – discover how modular, electrification-ready smart valve systems are helping Australian plants meet decarbonisation targets while improving precision and reducing downtime

Just some of the demonstrations – presenting live problem-solving tools designed to help you make smarter decisions.

Regional and clean energy focus

Each expo is aligned with the regional industrial landscape:

Perth: mining, resources, energy innovation and heavy industry
Wollongong: defence, fabrication and clean energy
Brisbane: energy transition, smart automation and infrastructure

Across all locations, you’ll find a strong focus on clean energy innovation – from government-funded projects to private-sector R&D and university-led technology breakthroughs.

See how local advancements are shaping the national drive toward decarbonised, electrified, and digitally optimised operations.

In addition, the expos will feature deep dives into:

Efficient operations: tools that optimise processes and reduce downtime
Automation and robotics: smarter, more adaptable plant systems
Safety standards and practices: the latest protocols for working with advanced tech
Sustainability and digitalisation: how digital transformation enables greener operations
Measurement and control: high-precision solutions improving plant outcomes

Happy hour and networking

Wrap up the day with a relaxed networking session. Enjoy a drink, meet fellow engineers and decision-makers, and explore new ideas for your site or project.

You can also expect to: