Welcome to the future of engineering, innovation and impact
Design to Disrupt was born out of a realisation: while Australia is home to many events in the engineering, infrastructure, and development space, there’s a missing piece. A platform that doesn't just celebrate technical brilliance - but cultivates entrepreneurial spirit, bold thinking, and real-world problem solving.
Inspiring keynotes from disruptors, leaders and entrepreneurial thinkers
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Powerful networking across disciplines and industries
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Future-facing panels & conversations tackling real-world challenges
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What You Can Expect
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Why we created
Design to Disrupt
In today’s fast-changing world, technical expertise is no longer enough. We need engineers who think like entrepreneurs. We need developers, innovators, investors, and change-makers who can collaborate across disciplines to solve the complex, interconnected challenges of tomorrow.
Design to Disrupt exists to bridge that gap; by sparking conversations, connections and creative collisions that lead to real-world impact.
Workshops & showcases that drive ideas from concept to reality
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A vibrant space where ideas, investment, and innovation collide
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The future doesn’t happen. It’s designed.
Ready to be part of it?
Australia’s most anticipated engineering and innovation event is coming - March 2026.
Spots are limited. Register your interest now to be the first to receive updates, early access tickets, speaker announcements and more.
Be part of the movement. Be part of the disruption.
Join the waitlist
Who Should Attend
Whether you’re building bridges, businesses or bold new ideas - this event is for you.
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Engineers ready to evolve beyond technical delivery
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Infrastructure leaders looking to drive future-ready projects
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Construction professionals hungry for innovation and sustainable solutions
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Developers & urban planners shaping the next generation of smart cities
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Investors & VCs interested in early-stage ideas with real-world application
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Founders, technologists & creatives solving big, bold problems
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Policymakers and public sector leaders navigating complex systems and outcomes
