15th ANSHM Workshop
&
2023 Smart Infrastructure Summit
23-24 November 2023 Townsville, Queensland

On behalf of the organising committee, we would like to invite you to the 2023 Smart Infrastructure Summit and the 15th Australian Network of Structural Health Monitoring (ANSHM) Workshop. This event is jointly hosted by James Cook University and Rockfield Technologies and is scheduled to be held in Townsville on 23rd - 24th November 2023. The central theme of this year's summit is “Infrastructure Digitisation for Net Zero Transition,” a topic of paramount significance for asset-intensive industries such as transportation, ports, mining, rail and utilities. The summit will serve as a platform for scholars, industry professionals, and thought leaders to converge and deliberate upon the transformative role of digitisation in facilitating the transition towards a net zero future.

ANSHM (Australian Network of Structural Health Monitoring) was formed in 2009 to raise awareness of and build collaborations for the application of Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) in Australia. ANSHM comprise all major national universities, road/rail authorities, engineering advisory and technology companies across Australia and New Zealand.

The 15th ANSHM annual workshop will be held in Townsville, Australia, following the summit on Friday, 24th November, at James Cook University. Researchers, engineers, managing authorities, asset owners, and anybody interested in Smart infrastructure and infrastructure assets management for better engineering asset management are welcome to attend this workshop.

Keynote Speakers
  • Mr Michael Caltabiano, Chief Executive of ARRB, Australia Road Research Board
  • Dr Torill Pape, Director (Structures Design, Review and Standards), Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads
  • Cr. Jenny Hill:  Mayor of Townsville City Council
  • Prof Jenny Seddon: Deputy Vice Chancellor - Research, James Cook University
  • Prof Tommy Chan: President, Australian Network of Structural Health Monitoring
  • Prof Yi-Qing Ni: Professor in Smart Structures, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • Dr David Henderson: Director, Cyclone Testing Station
  • Sam Mazaheri: Principal Engineer, Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal
Submission Guidelines

Abstracts only are required for the conference. Abstracts covering the topics listed below are welcome. Abstracts should not exceed a maximum of 400 words and should be submitted by 13th October. Further submission details are located at here.

List of Topics
  • Application of AI and ML in infrastructure asset management
  • Digital technology in asset management
  • Intelligent Infrastructure and Industry 4.0 in Infrastructure management
  • Remote sensing in asset management
  • Net zero and circular economy
  • Structural performance and life cycle assessment
  • Condition monitoring and damage identification of structures
  • Structural safety and reliability analysis
  • Innovative sensing and measurement techniques
  • Structural Health Monitoring
Registration

Registration to the 15th Australian Network of Structural Health Monitoring Workshop & 2023 Smart Infrastructure Summit is open and can be made at here.

23rd Nov: The Smart Infrastructure Summit 2023, The Banquet Centre Townsville
24th Nov: The 15th ANSHM Workshop, James Cook University
Registration Fee $330.00 inclusive GST
Student Registration $220.00 inclusive GST
AHSHM Member Membership confirmed before 01.01.2023 Complimentary
Special accommodation deal - HOTEL GRAND CHANCELLOR TOWNSVILLE
The following link will allow each person to book their own room at the discounted rate of $170 room only. As they go through the booking, there will be an option to pre-book breakfast at the discounted rate of $19 per person.

Accommodation Booking

Townsville Locations
There are also several suitable hotels located in and around the Townsville CBD with details on things to do and see in the following link, Townsville North Queensland. Please note Day One of the conference is held at The Banquet Centre, 252 Flinders Street Townsville City.  Day Two, will be hosted at James Cook University.  Please see attached map for an overview of Townsville locations.

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