The ICCX Oceania took place in the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre from 31 March – 2 April 2009. With the delegate numbers reaching 400, this event showed that even in times of economic crisis the precast industry is not loosing its focus on new developments in material and production technology in Oceania. Preceding the ICCX, three technical courses on the topics of self compacting concrete, design of precast building structures, and modern precast production planning were presented. The conference itself included sessions on selfcompacting concrete, concrete products, precast technology, concrete pipes, sustainability, modern concrete materials, concrete durability, and architectural concrete. In the trade fair, about 70 national and international exhibitors showcased their machinery, services and goods. Set against the backdrop of Darling Harbour in the touristic centre of Sydney, the first ICCX Oceania was considered a great success by delegates, exhibitors and organizers alike. Comments from members of the Australian precast industry about the ICCX were extremely positive. This event has brought more international expertise to the region than any other concrete conference ever did and this was well received.