2025 Agenda
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- Main Conference Day 1 (30 April)
- Main Conference Day 2 (1 May)
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- Main Conference Day 1 (30 April)
- Main Conference Day 2 (1 May)
- Pre-conference Masterclass (29 April)
Main Conference Day 1 (30 April)
Networking Drinks
April 30, 17:35 pm
End of Day 1 and networking drinks
Main Conference Day 1 (30 April)
Networking Drinks
End of Day 1 and networking drinks
April 30, 17:35 pm
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Speakers
Main Conference Day 1 (30 April)
Event Dinner
April 30, 18:45 pm
Official Event Dinner
Main Conference Day 1 (30 April)
Event Dinner
Official Event Dinner
April 30, 18:45 pm
Speaker
Speakers
Main Conference Day 2 (1 May)
May 1, 08:30 am
Welcome coffee
Main Conference Day 2 (1 May)
Welcome coffee
May 1, 08:30 am
Speaker
Speakers
Main Conference Day 2 (1 May)
Opening Remarks
May 1, 08:50 am
Opening remarks from the chair
Speaker
Speakers
Liz Holzschuster,
Main Conference Day 2 (1 May)
Opening Remarks
Opening remarks from the chair
May 1, 08:50 am
Speaker
Speakers
Liz Holzschuster
HSEQ Manager
Newpol Construction
Newpol Construction
Main Conference Day 2 (1 May)
Case Study
May 1, 09:00 am
WOMEN IN ACTION CASE STUDY: Collaborating with Indigenous communities – a path to inclusive development
Speaker
Speakers
Sharon Gray,
Main Conference Day 2 (1 May)
Case Study
WOMEN IN ACTION CASE STUDY: Collaborating with Indigenous communities – a path to inclusive development
May 1, 09:00 am
Examine how women are leading construction projects that foster collaboration with Indigenous communities, ensuring cultural heritage is respected while delivering vital infrastructure. An accomplished Indigenous leader, Sharon will share her experience in driving cultural, inclusion and diversity transformation, including offering insights on applying the Connecting with Country framework to construction.
Speaker
Speakers
Sharon Gray
Group Manager – Diversity, Indigenous and Social Inclusion
CPB Contractors
CPB Contractors
Main Conference Day 2 (1 May)
Panel Discussion
May 1, 09:30 am
PANEL DISCUSSION: Overcoming gender bias & discrimination – how can we meaningfully drive real progress?
Speaker
Speakers
Ivan Fratric,
Alison Brereton,
Jeanette Sleiman,
Main Conference Day 2 (1 May)
Panel Discussion
PANEL DISCUSSION: Overcoming gender bias & discrimination – how can we meaningfully drive real progress?
May 1, 09:30 am
- How can we actively create and nurture work environments that empower women to thrive and contribute fully?
- What is the critical role of mentorship in accelerating women’s career development and opening doors to leadership?
- How can we identify and overcome unconscious biases in construction workplaces?
- How can we all act as active allies, share leadership responsibilities, and promote diversity initiatives that drive industry-wide progress?
Speaker
Speakers
Ivan Fratric
General Manager VIC/SA/TAS
BMD Group
BMD Group
Alison Brereton
Project Manager
Nicholson Construction
Nicholson Construction
Jeanette Sleiman
Senior Design Manager
CPB Contractors
CPB Contractors
Main Conference Day 2 (1 May)
Partner Presentation
May 1, 10:20 am
Partner presentation
Main Conference Day 2 (1 May)
Partner Presentation
Partner presentation
May 1, 10:20 am
Speaker
Speakers
Main Conference Day 2 (1 May)
Break
May 1, 10:40 am
Morning tea & networking
Main Conference Day 2 (1 May)
Break
Morning tea & networking
May 1, 10:40 am
Main Conference Day 2 (1 May)
May 1, 11:10 am
Practical solutions to elevate physical safety and mental health & wellbeing
Speaker
Speakers
Tracey Mitchell,
Main Conference Day 2 (1 May)
Practical solutions to elevate physical safety and mental health & wellbeing
May 1, 11:10 am
- Incorporating physical risk management and mental health awareness into comprehensive safety training
- Supporting workers facing stress, fatigue, and other challenges
- Promoting a holistic approach to workforce wellbeing by integrating safety, mental health, and wellness initiatives into everyday site operations
- Practical solutions to physical and mental health risks specifically faced by women
Speaker
Speakers
Tracey Mitchell
Senior Safety Adviser
CYP Metro Tunnel
CYP Metro Tunnel
Main Conference Day 2 (1 May)
Industry Spotlight
May 1, 11:40 pm
INDUSTRY TREND SPOTLIGHT: How Digital Engineering is redefining project deliverables, teams, and capabilities
Speaker
Speakers
Rebecca De Cicco,
Main Conference Day 2 (1 May)
Industry Spotlight
INDUSTRY TREND SPOTLIGHT: How Digital Engineering is redefining project deliverables, teams, and capabilities
May 1, 11:40 pm
- Exploring how digital engineering and technical processes are revolutionising construction projects and reshaping industry workflows
- Examining how technology is changing workforce dynamics, improving efficiency, and altering the skill sets required in the field
- Embracing continuous learning and proficiency to thrive in the evolving construction landscape
Speaker
Speakers
Rebecca De Cicco
Director Digital Engineering | Global Chair and Founder
DBM Vircon | Women in BIM
DBM Vircon | Women in BIM
Main Conference Day 2 (1 May)
Break
May 1, 12:10 pm
Networking lunch
Main Conference Day 2 (1 May)
Break
Networking lunch
May 1, 12:10 pm
Main Conference Day 2 (1 May)
Industry Spotlight
May 1, 13:10 pm
INDUSTRY TREND SPOTLIGHT: Practical implementation of ESG initiatives in construction projects
Speaker
Speakers
Nicole Strickland,
Tayla Fairthorne,
Main Conference Day 2 (1 May)
Industry Spotlight
INDUSTRY TREND SPOTLIGHT: Practical implementation of ESG initiatives in construction projects
May 1, 13:10 pm
Delve into how ESG can be applied and maintained across a construction entity to drive positive project, business, and ESG outcomes, as demonstrated by real world examples and the impact of ESG initiatives across project life cycles and organisational planning as a whole.
Speaker
Speakers
Nicole Strickland
Senior Environmental Advisor
Laing O’Rourke
Laing O’Rourke
Tayla Fairthorne
ESG Manager
Kapitol Group
Kapitol Group
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