Arch_Manu 2026 Research Symposium

Arch_Manu's annual event showcasing innovative research and fostering dialogue between PhD candidates, academics, and industry.
About this Event

Arch_Manu 2026 Annual Research Symposium

16–17 September 2026 | UNSW Sydney

About the event

Join us for the Arch_Manu 2026 Annual Research Symposium, a two-day showcase of emerging research exploring digital transformation, sustainable design and construction, advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, circularity, data and knowledge management, and the changing relationship between people and technology in the architecture, engineering and construction sector.

The symposium brings together Arch_Manu researchers, industry partners, and collaborators to share the Centre’s latest work and discuss how research can help address some of the sector’s most pressing challenges.

Across two days of presentations and discussion, the event provides an opportunity to see research in progress, hear directly from the people undertaking it, and explore how new ideas, tools and approaches might be applied within professional practice.

What to expect

The program will include:

• Presentations about the latest ongoing research from Arch_Manu PhD, MPhil, and Postdoctoral researchers
• Panel discussions about how the research responding to current industry challenges
• Keynote speaker, details released shortly
• Industry showcase featuring the research being conducted within Arch_Manu partner organisations
• Opportunities for discussion, networking and new collaboration
• Contributions from across architecture, design, engineering, construction, manufacturing and related disciplines

Who should attend?

The symposium is open to professionals, researchers, educators, students, government representatives and anyone interested in the future of the built environment.

Whether you work in industry or academia, the event offers a valuable opportunity to engage with new research, connect with people from across the sector and contribute to the conversation about a more digitally capable, environmentally responsible and resilient future.

About Arch_Manu

The ARC Centre for Next-Gen Architectural Manufacturing is an interdisciplinary, industry-focused research and training centre working to support the digital transformation and sustainability of Australia’s architecture, design, engineering and construction sector.

Arch_Manu brings together universities, industry organisations, professional bodies and researchers to develop innovative and practical responses to the challenges facing the built environment.

Event details

Dates: Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 September 2026, 9am-6pm

Location: UNSW Sydney, Anita B. Lawrence Centre (West Wing)

Program: Speaker and program details will be announced shortly.

We look forward to welcoming you to UNSW Sydney for two days of research, conversation and collaboration.

Getting There

UNSW is accessible via L2 and L3 light rail lines. Paid parking is available at the Barker Street Carpark. Visit the UNSW website for current rates.

Please note: The Anita B. Lawrence Centre has two separate entrances—make sure to enter via the West Wing. You’ll know you’re in the right place if you see the large neon B through the glass.

For enquiries or access requirements, contact [email protected].