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10:00
  1. PANEL: Top Tech Trends Shaping Australian Construction Industry
    50 mins
    • AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION STAGE
  2. WORKSHOP: Inside the Build: What It Actually Takes to Deliver a Data Centre
    50 mins
    • AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOPS
  3. PANEL: One Building, Many Lives: The Art of Designing Mixed-Use
    50 mins
    • ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN STAGE
    Chris Orr
    Chris Orr, Associate Director | Residential - Colliers
  4. WORKSHOP: From Sketch to Site: What Made It Work
    50 mins
    • ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN WORKSHOPS
  5. PANEL: Building Wellbeing: Mental and Physical Health in Construction
    50 mins
    • DIVERSITY & RECONCILIATION STAGE
    Annie McCann
    Annie McCann, WHS Manager - Cushman & Wakefield
    David Cummins
    David Cummins, Founder and Managing Director - Future Property Group
  6. PANEL: What Will the Next Decade of Construction Look Like?
    50 mins
    • FUTURE AUSTRALIA STAGE
  7. WORKSHOP: From Flood Risk to Future-Ready Cities: Integrating Water Resilience and Nature-Based Solutions
    50 mins
    • HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT WORKSHOPS
    As climate extremes intensify, cities face a defining challenge: how can we transform escalating flood risks into opportunities for smarter, greener, and more resilient urban development? This interac ...
    Mohammad Rahman
    Mohammad Rahman, Associate Engineer - SMEC
    David Stone
    David Stone, Regional Director - SMEC
  8. PANEL: Rethinking HVAC: Sustainability Across Design, Install and Operation
    50 mins
    • HVAC&R STAGE
  9. PANEL: MMC in Australia: Where Are We Now and What Comes Next?
    50 mins
    • MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION STAGE
  10. PANEL: Future-Proofing Property Development: Strategies for a Changing Market
    50 mins
    • PROPERTY STAGE
    Dr. Woojin Choi
    Dr. Woojin Choi, Resident Engineering Manager - Bechtel
  11. PANEL: Net-Zero Construction: Strategies for a More Sustainable Built Environment
    50 mins
    • SUSTAINABILITY STAGE
11:00
  1. PANEL: Connecting Systems to Improve the Homebuyer Experience
    50 mins
    • AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION STAGE
    How do you turn fragmented systems, unreliable data and complex processes into a clearer experience for customers and staff? Join Simonds Homes, Avidly APAC and HubSpot for a candid conversation about ...
    Alex Mackrill
    Alex Mackrill, Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer - Avidly APAC
    Nick O'Neill
    Nick O'Neill, Co-Founder & Chief Revenue Officer - Avidly APAC
    Moya Jakobsson
    Moya Jakobsson, Digital Marketing Lead - Simonds Homes
    Maxine Dare
    Maxine Dare, General Manager Marketing and Client Experience - Simonds Homes
  2. WORKSHOP: AI-Enhanced Sustainability - Using Data to Achieve Net Zero Construction
    50 mins
    • AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOPS
  3. PANEL: Architects Role in Shaping a Sustainable Built Environment
    50 mins
    • ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN STAGE
  4. WORKSHOP: Harnessing Emotion in Design: The Psychology Behind Our Spaces
    50 mins
    • ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN WORKSHOPS
  5. PANEL: Leadership's Role in Leading with Inclusivity
    50 mins
    • DIVERSITY & RECONCILIATION STAGE
    Annie McCann
    Annie McCann, WHS Manager - Cushman & Wakefield
  6. PANEL: Project Planning for Tomorrow’s Challenges
    50 mins
    • FUTURE AUSTRALIA STAGE
    Seyon Navarathnam
    Seyon Navarathnam, Project Manager - Downer
  7. WORKSHOP: Legally-Sourced & Deforestation-Free American Hardwoods
    50 mins
    • HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT WORKSHOPS
    While forests are dynamic eco-systems in which species composition will shift over time, regular forest inventories undertaken by the federal government demonstrate that there is rapid growth in the v ...
    Roderick Wiles
    Roderick Wiles, Regional Director for Africa, Middle East, South Asia & Oceania - American Hardwood Export Council
  8. PANEL: Where Next for HVAC? Industry Leaders on the Decade Ahead
    50 mins
    • HVAC&R STAGE
  9. PANEL: The Future Is Off-Site: Reimagining How Australia Builds
    50 mins
    • MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION STAGE
    Adam Jordan
    Adam Jordan, Asia-Pacific Lead - Bryden Wood
  10. PANEL: Facilities Management: Concept, Realisation & Vision
    50 mins
    • PROPERTY STAGE
  11. PANEL: Delivering Social Value: What It Means for Sustainable Construction
    50 mins
    • SUSTAINABILITY STAGE
12:00
  1. PANEL: Getting BIM Right: Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
    50 mins
    • AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION STAGE
    Anton Fourie
    Anton Fourie, Digitalised Design Practice Lead ANZ - Arup
  2. WORKSHOP: Who's Accountable? Navigating AI Governance and Liability in Construction
    50 mins
    • AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOPS
  3. PANEL: Designing the Data Centre: Architecture Meets Digital Infrastructure
    50 mins
    • ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN STAGE
  4. WORKSHOP: Designing with Nature: Biophilic Principles in Practice
    50 mins
    • ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN WORKSHOPS
  5. PANEL: Building Together: Industry and First Nations Communities in Partnership
    50 mins
    • DIVERSITY & RECONCILIATION STAGE
  6. PANEL: Constructing the Backbone of Tomorrow: The Next Era of Infrastructure
    50 mins
    • FUTURE AUSTRALIA STAGE
  7. WORKSHOP: Energy-Efficient Construction Techniques and Technologies
    50 mins
    • HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT WORKSHOPS
  8. Product Launch
    50 mins
    • HVAC&R STAGE
  9. PANEL: MMC and Sustainability: Building Smarter and Greener
    50 mins
    • MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION STAGE
  10. WORKSHOP: Financing Property Projects in a Volatile Market
    50 mins
    • PROPERTY STAGE
  11. PANEL: Green Star, NABERS and Beyond: Do Ratings Still Drive Performance?
    50 mins
    • SUSTAINABILITY STAGE
13:00
  1. PANEL: Feeding the AI Boom: Constructing Data Centres Across Australia
    50 mins
    • AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION STAGE
  2. WORKSHOP: Dynamic Real-Time Building Monitoring with Digital Twins and IoT Integration
    50 mins
    • AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOPS
  3. PANEL: Designing for Everyone: The Next Era of Human-Centric Architecture
    50 mins
    • ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN STAGE
  4. WORKSHOP: Building Communities, Not Just Housing
    50 mins
    • ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN WORKSHOPS
  5. PANEL: My Path: Breaking Into an Industry Built for Men
    50 mins
    • DIVERSITY & RECONCILIATION STAGE
    Heimy Banning
    Heimy Banning, Site Engineer - Confluence Water
  6. PANEL: Western Sydney Airport: From Vision to Runway
    50 mins
    • FUTURE AUSTRALIA STAGE
  7. PANEL: Building an Industry That Cares: Mental Health in Construction
    50 mins
    • HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT WORKSHOPS
  8. WORKSHOP: Getting Indoor Air Quality Right
    50 mins
    • HVAC&R STAGE
  9. KEYNOTE: Outlook on Global Construction Industry
    50 mins
    • INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION STAGE
  10. PANEL: Standardising Data Centre Construction Through MMC
    50 mins
    • MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION STAGE
    Adam Jordan
    Adam Jordan, Asia-Pacific Lead - Bryden Wood
  11. PANEL: Can AI Improve Sustainability in The Built Environment?
    50 mins
    • SUSTAINABILITY STAGE
14:00
  1. WORKSHOP: Insight into the Latest Tech Trends for Construction Professionals
    50 mins
    • AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOPS
  2. PANEL: Creating the Future Office and Productive Workspaces
    50 mins
    • ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN STAGE
  3. WORKSHOP: Colour Theory in Practice: A Practical Guide for Designers
    50 mins
    • ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN WORKSHOPS
  4. PANEL: The Next Generation of Building Materials
    50 mins
    • BUILDING MATERIALS STAGE
  5. PANEL: How to Recruit, Retain & Develop The Workforce of Tomorrow?
    50 mins
    • CONSTRUCTION WORKFORCE SKILLS STAGE
  6. WORKSHOP: Incorporating Circular Design Principles in Project Planning
    50 mins
    • HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT WORKSHOPS
  7. PANEL: Training the Next Generation of HVAC Technicians
    50 mins
    • HVAC&R STAGE
  8. PANEL: Thinking of Expanding Your Horizon? Insights from International Government Representatives
    50 mins
    • INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION STAGE
  9. PANEL: Building with Nature: Biodiversity and Green Infrastructure in Development
    50 mins
    • SUSTAINABILITY STAGE
15:00
  1. WORKSHOP: Using AI and Analytics to Predict and Adapt to Market Cycles in Property
    50 mins
    • AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOPS
  2. PANEL: Collaboration Across Disciplines: Building Better Together
    50 mins
    • ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN STAGE
  3. WORKSHOP: The Case for Building Up: High-Rise Design in a Growing City
    50 mins
    • ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN WORKSHOPS
  4. PANEL: Mass Timber in Practice: From Product to Project
    50 mins
    • BUILDING MATERIALS STAGE
  5. PANEL: Mentoring for Impact: Guiding Tomorrow’s Talent Today
    50 mins
    • CONSTRUCTION WORKFORCE SKILLS STAGE
  6. PANEL: Policy to Execution: Accelerating Housing Supply and Affordability
    50 mins
    • FUTURE HOUSING STAGE
    Schandel Fortu
    Schandel Fortu, Director in Charge, Sydney - Colliers
  7. WORKSHOP: Enhancing Safety Culture Through Leadership
    50 mins
    • HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT WORKSHOPS
  8. PANEL: The Refrigerant Transition: Navigating the Shift Away from High-GWP Gases
    50 mins
    • HVAC&R STAGE
  9. PANEL: Sustainable Construction Practices: Global Innovations and Local Adaptations
    50 mins
    • INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION STAGE
  10. PANEL: Is A Circular Built Environment Possible And If So, How?
    50 mins
    • SUSTAINABILITY STAGE
16:00
  1. PANEL: How to Build a Smart City? From Concept to Connected Reality
    50 mins
    • AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION STAGE
    Mohammad Rahman
    Mohammad Rahman, Associate Engineer - SMEC
  2. WORKSHOP: Training the Construction Workforce for the AI-Driven Future
    50 mins
    • AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOPS
  3. PANEL: The Role of Landscapes in Architecture
    50 mins
    • ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN STAGE
  4. PANEL: Designing with Materials That Matter: Low-Carbon Choices in Practice
    50 mins
    • ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN WORKSHOPS
  5. WORKSHOP: Still Standard, Still Evolving: Concrete and Steel as Construction's Foundation
    50 mins
    • BUILDING MATERIALS STAGE
  6. WORKSHOP: Building Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn as a Construction Professional
    50 mins
    • CONSTRUCTION WORKFORCE SKILLS STAGE
    Sharon Williams OAM
    Sharon Williams OAM, Board Advisor - Hassell
  7. PANEL: Modern Methods of Construction - Is It A Solution to the Housing Shortfall?
    50 mins
    • FUTURE HOUSING STAGE
    Seyon Navarathnam
    Seyon Navarathnam, Project Manager - Downer
  8. WORKSHOP: Social Sustainability: Building Inclusive and Equitable Projects
    50 mins
    • HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT WORKSHOPS
  9. WORKSHOP: One License, Every State? Navigating HVAC Registration and Compliance
    50 mins
    • HVAC&R STAGE
  10. PANEL: Built to Withstand: Climate Resilience as the New Design Standard
    50 mins
    • SUSTAINABILITY STAGE
    David Stone
    David Stone, Regional Director - SMEC
10:00
  1. PANEL: Can Digital Construction Lead the Way in Creating a Sustainable Future?
    50 mins
    • AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION STAGE
    Seyon Navarathnam
    Seyon Navarathnam, Project Manager - Downer
  2. WORKSHOP: Beyond the Model: Building the Connected Intelligence Behind Construction
    50 mins
    • AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOPS
    Construction has spent years digitising drawings, models and workflows. The next challenge is connecting that information so it can actually make project teams more intelligent. Building on Kapitol's ...
  3. PANEL: Residential Design Today: What's Shaping the Australian Home
    50 mins
    • ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN STAGE
  4. WORKSHOP: Luxury Redefined: Designing for Longevity, Not Trends
    50 mins
    • ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN WORKSHOPS
  5. PANEL: Materials Selection in the Age of Sustainability
    50 mins
    • BUILDING MATERIALS STAGE
  6. PANEL: The Workforce Gap: Where Construction Stands and What Comes Next
    50 mins
    • CONSTRUCTION WORKFORCE SKILLS STAGE
  7. PANEL: Where Is Property Headed in 2027?
    50 mins
    • FUTURE HOUSING STAGE
    Dr Sherman Chan
    Dr Sherman Chan, Chief Economist - Australian Property Institute
  8. PANEL: Fostering a Culture of Safety in Construction
    50 mins
    • HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT WORKSHOPS
  9. PANEL: HVAC Meets AI: What's Actually Changing on Site
    50 mins
    • HVAC&R STAGE
  10. PANEL: Building for Net Zero: Why Embodied Carbon Can't Be Ignored
    50 mins
    • SUSTAINABILITY STAGE
11:00
  1. PANEL: Australia's Digital Infrastructure: What's Being Built and Why It Matters
    50 mins
    • AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION STAGE
  2. WORKSHOP: The Role of AI and Predictive Analytics in the Built Environment
    50 mins
    • AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOPS
    AI and predictive analytics are reshaping the built environment, creating new opportunities to improve productivity, decision-making, and project outcomes. This presentation explores how Arup is lever ...
    Anton Fourie
    Anton Fourie, Digitalised Design Practice Lead ANZ - Arup
  3. PANEL: How is AI Changing Architectural Practice?
    50 mins
    • ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN STAGE
    Dr. Leo Meng
    Dr. Leo Meng, Computational Design Leader - HDR
  4. WORKSHOP: The Psychology of Interiors: Why Space Shapes How We Feel
    50 mins
    • ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN WORKSHOPS
  5. PANEL: Supply Chains Under Pressure: Navigating Materials Costs in 2027
    50 mins
    • BUILDING MATERIALS STAGE
  6. PANEL: Your Construction Marketing A-Z
    50 mins
    • CONSTRUCTION WORKFORCE SKILLS STAGE
    Nikita Morell
    Nikita Morell, Brand Messaging Strategist & Founder - DIRT + Nikita Morell
    Sharon Williams OAM
    Sharon Williams OAM, Board Advisor - Hassell
  7. PANEL: More Than Homes: Designing Housing That Builds Community
    50 mins
    • FUTURE HOUSING STAGE
  8. WORKSHOP: Managing Contaminated Sites: Environmental Risk in Practice
    50 mins
    • HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT WORKSHOPS
  9. WORKSHOP: Navigating NABERS Energy Ratings
    50 mins
    • HVAC&R STAGE
12:00
  1. PANEL: Data-Driven Decision Making: The New Standard for Construction
    50 mins
    • AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION STAGE
  2. WORKSHOP: Automating Property Maintenance with AI-Driven PropTech Tools
    50 mins
    • AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOPS
  3. PANEL: Wellbeing by Design: The Emotional Power of Architecture
    50 mins
    • ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN STAGE
  4. WORKSHOP: Digital Twins for Architects: Designing with Real-Time Data
    50 mins
    • ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN WORKSHOPS
  5. WORKSHOP: Managing Asbestos Risks: What the Construction Industry Needs to Know
    50 mins
    • BUILDING MATERIALS STAGE
  6. PANEL: Prioritising Employee Wellbeing
    50 mins
    • CONSTRUCTION WORKFORCE SKILLS STAGE
    Annie McCann
    Annie McCann, WHS Manager - Cushman & Wakefield
  7. PANEL: Build-to-Rent: Reshaping How Australians Access Housing
    50 mins
    • FUTURE HOUSING STAGE
    Schandel Fortu
    Schandel Fortu, Director in Charge, Sydney - Colliers
  8. WORKSHOP: Achieving Net Zero Emissions in Construction Projects
    50 mins
    • HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT WORKSHOPS
  9. PANEL: Cooling the Cloud: HVAC's Role in the Data Centre Boom
    50 mins
    • HVAC&R STAGE
  10. PANEL: Urban Planning for a Sustainable Future
    50 mins
    • SUSTAINABILITY STAGE
13:00
  1. PANEL: Digital Twins and the Next Era of Construction Intelligence
    50 mins
    • AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION STAGE
  2. WORKSHOP: How to Digitalise Your Site?
    50 mins
    • AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOPS
  3. PANEL: Sense of Place: How Architecture Shapes Cities Identities
    50 mins
    • ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN STAGE
    Amanda Wynn
    Amanda Wynn, Director, Placemaking and People - Bradfield Development Authority
  4. WORKSHOP: Your Buildings Don't Speak for Themselves: Win Work With Your Words
    50 mins
    • ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN WORKSHOPS
    Great images get attention. But the words alongside them help potential clients understand what you bring to their project and why they should choose you over ALL other alternatives. In this lively, e ...
    Nikita Morell
    Nikita Morell, Brand Messaging Strategist & Founder - DIRT + Nikita Morell
  5. WORKSHOP: Leadership Skills for Emerging Construction Professionals
    50 mins
    • CONSTRUCTION WORKFORCE SKILLS STAGE
  6. PANEL: Sydney Metro: Progress, Priorities and What's Next
    50 mins
    • FUTURE AUSTRALIA STAGE
  7. WORKSHOP: Smarter, Safer Sites: How Technology Is Changing Construction Safety
    50 mins
    • HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT WORKSHOPS
  8. PANEL: Electrify Everything: Heat Pumps and the Future of HVAC
    50 mins
    • HVAC&R STAGE
  9. PANEL: How Is Technology Redefining MMC?
    50 mins
    • MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION STAGE
  10. PANEL: The Greenest Building Is the One Already Standing - How to Utilise Adaptive Reuse in Construction
    50 mins
    • SUSTAINABILITY STAGE
14:00
  1. PANEL: Enhancing Collaboration with AI-Driven Insights
    50 mins
    • AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION STAGE
  2. WORKSHOP: Leveraging Cloud-Based Platforms for Construction Collaboration
    50 mins
    • AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOPS
  3. PANEL: What's Next in Interior Design? Trends Shaping 2027 and Beyond
    50 mins
    • ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN STAGE
  4. WORKSHOP: Designing Workplaces People Want to Return to
    50 mins
    • ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN WORKSHOPS
  5. PANEL: Building Belonging: How Construction Can Better Support LGBTQIA+ Colleagues?
    50 mins
    • DIVERSITY & RECONCILIATION STAGE
  6. PANEL: Building Tomorrow: How Innovation is Reshaping the Future of Construction
    50 mins
    • FUTURE AUSTRALIA STAGE
  7. WORKSHOP: Protecting Native Vegetation: Practical Compliance on Development Sites
    50 mins
    • HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT WORKSHOPS
  8. PANEL: Women in HVAC on Building a Career in Tradies
    50 mins
    • HVAC&R STAGE
  9. PANEL: International Collaboration in Construction: Building Partnerships for Success
    50 mins
    • INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION STAGE
  10. WORKSHOP: Case Study of an MMC Project in Australia
    50 mins
    • MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION STAGE
  11. PANEL: The Renewable Transition: What It Means for Construction and Property
    50 mins
    • SUSTAINABILITY STAGE
15:00
  1. PANEL: Reskilling the Workforce: Preparing Construction Teams for a Digital Future
    50 mins
    • AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION STAGE
  2. WORKSHOP: Implementing BIM for Integrated Project Delivery
    50 mins
    • AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOPS
  3. PANEL: Designing for Experience: Architecture in Hospitality and Retail
    50 mins
    • ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN STAGE
  4. WORKSHOP: Sound Design in Architecture: Beyond the Basics
    50 mins
    • ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN WORKSHOPS
  5. PANEL: What Does Allyship Really Mean in Construction?
    50 mins
    • DIVERSITY & RECONCILIATION STAGE
  6. PANEL: Building Australia Together: Government, Industry and the Path Forward
    50 mins
    • FUTURE AUSTRALIA STAGE
  7. WORKSHOP: Driving Sustainability with Modern Methods of Construction
    50 mins
    • HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT WORKSHOPS
  8. PANEL: Designing for Extremes: HVAC Resilience in a Hotter Australia
    50 mins
    • HVAC&R STAGE
  9. WORKSHOP: Navigating Supply Chain Complexity in 2027
    50 mins
    • INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION STAGE
  10. PANEL: Modular for Every Sector: Housing, Health, Education and Beyond
    50 mins
    • MODERN METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION STAGE
    Ozge Fettahlioglu
    Ozge Fettahlioglu, Founder and Managing Director - Cocoplum Design Studio
  11. PANEL: Building Smarter, Not Just Bigger: Sustainability in the Data Centre Boom
    50 mins
    • SUSTAINABILITY STAGE
    David Stone
    David Stone, Regional Director - SMEC

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