Swinburne Timber Structures Workshop 2026

Join leading Australian and international experts for a one-day workshop exploring the future of timber engineering and construction. Through research, case studies and practical applications, the program will showcase advances shaping the built environment. 

Whether you are involved in engineering design, manufacturing, construction, research, or project delivery, this workshop offers valuable technical insights, practical knowledge, and opportunities to connect with professionals across the timber industry. 

Key focus areas of the workshop include: 
1. Advances in timber building design 
2. Resilience, structural & fire performance 
3. Digital design & manufacturing 
4. Timber connections 
5. Research & standards development 
6. Emerging trends 

Speakers: 
1. Dr Solomon Tesfamariam, University of Waterloo 
2. Boris Iskra, Forest & Wood Products Australia (FWPA) 
3. Dr Chelsea Cheng, Multinail Australia 
4. Tim Rossiter, MiTek Australia. 
5. Velvishwanath Pandian, MiTek Australia. 
6. Nick Cui, Pryda Australia 
7. Dr Christian Málaga-Chuquitaype, Imperial College London 
8. Waco Tao, Prefab Council Australia and PowerHouse Homes 
9. Dr Anita Amirsardari, Swinburne University of Technology