Exclusive IHEA Member Site Tour: Discover the Technology Behind the New Footscray Hospital
Wednesday 2 December 2026 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Limited to 20 IHEA Members
IHEA is pleased to invite members to an exclusive technical site tour of the New Footscray Hospital, hosted in partnership with Western Health and Honeywell.
This is a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes at one of Australia's most advanced healthcare facilities and explore the engineering, infrastructure and integrated technologies supporting the delivery of modern healthcare.
With places strictly limited to just 20 IHEA members, early registration is encouraged.
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Modern Hospital Infrastructure
Designed specifically for healthcare engineering, facilities management and infrastructure professionals, this event will provide valuable insights into the planning, design, integration and operation of critical hospital systems.
Attendees will hear directly from Honeywell's technical specialists before taking part in a guided tour of key operational and engineering areas throughout the hospital.
The tour will explore:
Operational Control Centre and Emergency Control Room – Discover how integrated systems support hospital operations, monitoring and emergency response.
Central Energy Plant and HVAC Plant Rooms – Explore the mechanical infrastructure responsible for maintaining efficient, reliable and safe healthcare environments.
Main Electrical Infrastructure – Gain insights into the systems supporting critical power distribution and operational resilience.
Water Retention Systems – Learn about the infrastructure supporting water management across the facility.
Inpatient Care Environments – See how engineering systems and connected technologies contribute to the delivery of patient care.
Hear from Honeywell's Technical Experts
The program will also feature three technical presentations exploring the future of integrated healthcare infrastructure.
How to Design an Integrated Hospital
Presented by Khalid Hussein and Ross Cater, Senior Applications / Systems Sales Engineers, Honeywell.
Unifying Operational Technologies: From Siloes to Connected Healthcare
Presented by Aneesh Nair, Director Technology Support, Honeywell.
The Evolution of Digital Hospital Infrastructure
Presented by Daniel McGuffie, Senior Global Product Manager, Honeywell.
Together, these sessions will explore how connected building systems, operational technology integration and digital innovation can improve the efficiency, resilience and performance of healthcare facilities.
Connect, Learn and Share
Beyond the technical presentations and site tour, attendees will have the opportunity to network with fellow IHEA members, Western Health representatives and Honeywell specialists over lunch and refreshments.
This event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange knowledge, discuss emerging technologies and gain practical insights that can be applied across healthcare facilities.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday 2 December 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Location: New Footscray Hospital, Melbourne
Attendance: IHEA members only – maximum 20 participants
Catering: Lunch and refreshments provided by Honeywell
PPE: No special requirements
Register Your Interest – Only 20 Places Available!
Due to the technical nature of the tour and access requirements within the hospital, attendance is strictly limited to 20 IHEA members.
Don't miss this opportunity to explore the infrastructure behind a major new Australian healthcare facility and hear directly from the specialists involved in delivering integrated hospital technologies.
Register early to secure your place at this exclusive member event.
IHEA thanks Western Health and Honeywell for their support in delivering this valuable professional development opportunity.
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