Seminar Series
The HIA BuildGreen Expo presents visitors with world renowned International and Australian speakers covering a diverse range of environmental topics. The seminar program is free and is the perfect way to learn about the latest sustainable living options.
Seats are allocated on a "first in" basis and cannot be pre-booked. It is recommended you arrive 10 minutes before each session starts to avoid disappointment. Entry to the seminars is only for visitors who have paid an admission fee into the expo.
Friday 16 October
| Time | Session Title | Speaker |
| 10.30 am - 11.30 am | Vital Solutions To Save Water In Your Home | Anjali Brown |
| 11.30 am - 12.30 pm | Sustainable Landscape Designs | Dean Speldewinde |
| 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm | How To Build A Rain Garden - Do Your Bit For Healthy Waterways | Leon Harvey |
| 1.30 pm - 2.30pm | Knowledge Gives You Power - Understanding Grid-Connect Inverters | Peter Bulanyi |
| 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm | Water For Life | Mark Maggiore |
| 3.30 pm - 4.30pm | Creating Your Sustainable Home | Ian Porter |
| 4.30 pm - 5.30pm | The Solutions To Global Warming | John Harrison |
Saturday 17 October
| Time | Session Title | Speaker |
| 10.30 am - 11.30 am | Sustainable Paints And Coatings | Daniel Wurm |
| 11.30 am - 12.30 pm | Owner Building and Sustainability | Peter Mason & Stephen Pepper |
| 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm | How To Build A Rain Garden - Do Your Bit For Healthy Waterways | Leon Harvey |
| 1.30 pm - 2.30pm | 5 Star Energy Rating Butterfly House | Zen Architects & Shane Wakelin |
| 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm | Sustainable Landscape Designs | Dean Speldewinde |
| 3.30 pm - 4.30 pm | Australian Style - Cutting Edge Sustainable Designs | Michael Day & Verity Campbell |
| 4.30 pm - 5.30 pm | Ensure Your New Home Is Built Greywater-Ready | Peter Shepherd-Wilson |
Sunday 18 October
| Time | Session Title | Speaker |
| 10.30 am - 11.30 am | Windows, Sustainability And Your Home | Ross Wilson & Rosemary Pollock |
| 11.30 am - 12.30 pm | What Could You Be Saving Through Green Loans? | Seamus Balkin |
| 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm | How To Build A Rain Garden - Do Your Bit For Healthy Waterways | Leon Harvey |
| 1.30 pm - 2.30pm | 5 Star Energy Rating Butterfly House | Zen Architects & Shane Wakelin |
| 2.30 pm - 3.30 pm | Using Solar Power From The Sun | Richard Potter |
| 3.30 pm - 4.30 pm | Owner Building And Sustainability | Peter Mason & Stephen Pepper |
| 4.30 pm - 5.30 pm | Energy Efficiency And Sustainability In Your Home | Mick Harris |
Interested in speaking at the Expo? - complete an online application form - available here


