What Sydney Build Expo does

Sydney Build Expo is an annual B2B trade show and conference for the construction, architecture, and infrastructure industries, organized by Oliver Kinross Ltd. (a UK-registered private company, company number 09566200) in partnership with the Nineteen Group. Now in its 10th year, the event is held at ICC Sydney across Halls 1-4, 6 & 7, attracting 28,000+ attendees, 750+ speakers across 16 CPD-accredited conference stages, and 700+ exhibitors. The 2026 show is fully sold out.

The core product is a two-day physical event combining exhibition space, multi-track conference programming, CPD-accredited workshops, and curated networking. Differentiated zones address Digital Construction, HVACR, and Construction Startups, while dedicated Hubs serve Architects and Government. Attendees access free general admission or a paid VIP tier offering lounge access, drink vouchers, After-Build Party entry, and downloadable workshop content. Eight formalized Ambassador Communities (Women in Construction, Diversity, Mental Health, Sustainability, Digital Construction, Marketing, Young Professionals, Mentors) provide year-round community structure.

Revenue is event-driven and diversified across four streams: exhibition stand sales (primary), exhibitor sponsorships (e.g., Hume's After-Build Party), VIP ticketing, and accommodation referral commissions via Hotelplanner. GTM is event-driven: a free registration model maximizes attendee volume, which is then monetized through exhibitor-side pricing power and sponsorship inventory. The event is part of a broader Global Build Portfolio that includes the Melbourne Build Expo, enabling cross-promotion and shared operational infrastructure.

Name

Sydney Build Expo

Legal name

Oliver Kinross Ltd.

Website

https://sydneybuildexpo.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sydney Build Expo is an annual B2B trade show and conference organized by Oliver Kinross Ltd. that convenes 28,000+ attendees, 750+ speakers, and 700+ exhibitors from the Australian construction, architecture, and infrastructure industries at ICC Sydney each year.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Exhibition Stand Sales: Construction companies, suppliers, and technology providers purchase exhibition stands to showcase their products and services to thousands of industry professionals. The 2026 show is completely sold out, indicating strong demand.
2. Exhibitor Sponsorships: Companies sponsor various aspects of the event including the Sydney Build Bar, After-Build Party, and other event features.
3. VIP Tickets: VIP tickets provide premium access including complimentary drink vouchers, exclusive VIP Lounge access, After-Build Party access, and exclusive workshop presentation downloads. General admission is free.
4. Accommodation Booking Commission: Partnered with Hotelplanner to provide exclusive accommodation rates to attendees, generating referral revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sydney Build Expo organizes Australia's largest construction and design trade show, a two-day B2B exhibition and conference held at ICC Sydney. The event combines paid exhibition stand space (sold out in 2026) with 16 CPD-accredited conference stages, specialized industry zones (Digital Construction, HVACR, Start Up), VIP and free attendee ticketing, and networking events such as the Sydney Build Bar & After-Build Party. Revenue is generated primarily through exhibitor stand sales, sponsorships, VIP ticket fees, and accommodation referral commissions.

Product overview

Sydney Build Expo is a major annual trade show event (now in its 10th year) serving as Australia's largest construction, architecture, and infrastructure exhibition. The event features a unified platform combining exhibition space (700+ exhibitors across Halls 1-4, 6 & 7 at ICC Sydney), conference programming (750+ speakers across 16 CPD-accredited stages), and networking experiences. The core offering includes the main expo floor supplemented by specialized zones (Digital Construction Australia, HVACR, Start Up), a VIP ticket tier with exclusive lounge access, the Sydney Build Bar & After-Build Party for networking, and the Ambassador Programme hosting themed community groups. Attendees can earn CPD accreditation through session attendance and access workshops on architecture, AI & digital construction, and sustainability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sydney Build Bar: Networking bar and after-build party event at the expo
• Melbourne Build Expo

Products and services

• Sydney Build Expo (annual trade show and conference) Australia's largest construction and design trade show featuring 28,000+ attendees, 750+ speakers across 16 CPD-accredited stages, 700+ exhibitors across ICC Sydney Halls 1-4, 6 & 7, plus workshops, live demonstrations, and networking events. Designed for contractors, developers, architects, engineers, government professionals, suppliers, and startups in the construction sector.
• Sydney Build Bar & After-Build Party

Quantifiable outcome

• 28,000+ attendees from Australia's construction industry
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oliver KinrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOliver Kinross Ltd is one of the co-organizers of Sydney Build Expo. They are a global B2B conference, exhibitions and online events organizer headquartered in London, UK. Company registered in England and Wales (company number 09566200).
• Nineteen GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNineteen Group is a co-organizer of Sydney Build Expo, operating as a global events company with multiple construction and infrastructure-focused exhibitions in their portfolio including Melbourne Build Expo.
• ICC SydneycoreOthersICC Sydney is the venue host for Sydney Build Expo. The International Convention Centre Sydney provides exhibition halls 1-4, 6 & 7 for the event. Located at 14 Darling Dr, Sydney NSW 2000.
• HotelplannerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotelplanner is the official accommodation partner, providing exclusive rates for attendees. The partnership enables attendees to book accommodation at preferential rates.
• Hume (After-Build Party Sponsor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHume sponsors the Sydney Build Bar and After-Build Party networking event on Day 1 of the expo.
• Ways & Means EventsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOperations contractor handling the operations and setup of exhibition stands, ticketing and venue management.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Batimat: Paris-based biennial construction trade show covering building, architecture, and interior design. Comparable in targeting architects, contractors, and material suppliers, though with a broader European/international exhibitor base than Sydney Build Expo.
• World of Concrete: Long-established annual concrete and masonry trade show in Las Vegas, attracting 50,000+ industry professionals. Comparable as a flagship B2B construction industry event, though focused on a narrower sub-vertical than Sydney Build Expo.
• Big 5 Global: Dubai-based mega construction trade show run by dmg events, attracting 60,000+ visitors and 2,000+ exhibitors globally. It competes for international construction exhibitor spend and is a comparable large-scale industry event though with a much broader geographic remit.
• ConExpo-CON/AGG: North America's largest construction trade show, held every three years in Las Vegas with 130,000+ attendees. Comparable as a flagship B2B construction industry event, though operating on a triennial cadence rather than annual like Sydney Build Expo.
• BAU Munich: Leading European trade show for architecture, building materials, and systems held biennially in Munich. Comparable in scale and exhibitor base to Sydney Build Expo, with a similar focus on connecting architects, contractors, and material suppliers.

Direct peers

• Melbourne Build Expo: Operated by the same parent (Oliver Kinross/Nineteen Group), Melbourne Build Expo is a sister construction trade show in Australia with a near-identical format, exhibitor base, and CPD-accredited conference program — the most directly comparable event to Sydney Build Expo.
• UK Construction Week: One of the UK's largest construction trade shows, organized by a competing events group (Marlon), with comparable scale, exhibitor base, and CPD-accredited conference programming targeting the same construction buyer personas as Sydney Build Expo.
• London Build Expo: Another event in the same Oliver Kinross portfolio, London Build Expo is a construction and design trade show sharing the same Global Build Portfolio branding, conference-stage structure, and exhibitor-recruitment playbook as Sydney Build Expo.
• New York Build Expo: A sister event in the same Nineteen Group portfolio, New York Build Expo follows the same multi-stage, CPD-accredited format targeting contractors, architects, and government buyers — directly comparable in design and GTM motion to Sydney Build Expo.
• DesignBUILD: Australia's longest-running architecture, building, and construction trade show, held annually in Melbourne. It directly competes with Sydney Build Expo for Australian construction exhibitors and design professionals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sydneybuildexpo
• Facebookfacebook.com/sydneybuildexpo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sydney-build-infrastructure-expo
• Instagraminstagram.com/sydneybuildexpo/?hl=en

Compliance2 records

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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