Future of Construction Summit: 4-5 May, 2022
CONFERENCE | AWARDS | EXHIBITION | NETWORKING
The annual gathering for the people and companies redefining Australasia’s construction industry
4 – 5 May, 2022, Sofitel Sydney Wentworth | In-person & Virtual
Following the success of the Future of Construction Summit in 2021, we’re pleased to partner with the Australian Constructors Association to deliver an expanded format in 2022. Combining a two day conference with the annual Australian Construction Achievement Award, the Future of Construction Summit will bring together senior industry leaders to share ideas, learn and network.
The Australian Construction Achievement Award
The Australian Construction Achievement Award (ACAA) is an annual award that recognises innovation and the highest standard of work in the Australian construction and infrastructure industry.
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Our 2022 Confirmed Speakers
LOUISE ADAMS
Group Chief Operating Officer, Aurecon
MARCO ASSORATI
Executive Director – Asia Pacific, Webuild
JOE BARR
Chief Executive Officer, John Holland Group
PETER BENNETT
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Clough
ALASTAIR BLENKIN
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, ProcurePro
TOM BRODIE
Innovation Lead, Roberts Co.
SONYA CAMPBELL
Executive Director, Head of Infrastructure, NSW Treasury
SCOTT CUMMINS
Chief Executive Officer, McConnell Dowell
JON DAVIES
Chief Executive Officer, Australian Constructors Association
MENNO DE JONGE
Group Director, Digital Construction, Royal BAM Group (Netherlands)
SIMON DRAPER
Chief Executive Officer, Infrastructure NSW
CAMILLA DROVER
Deputy Secretary, Infrastructure and Place, Transport for NSW
JOHN FLECKER
Chief Executive Officer, Multiplex Constructions
DUNCAN GIBB
Chief Executive Officer, Australian Construction, Fulton Hogan
DR. JAMES GLASTONBURY
Executive General Manager, Engineering, Technology & Innovation, McConnell Dowell
NICOLA GRAYSON
Chief Executive Officer, Consult Australia
REBECCA HANLEY
Group Head of Strategy, Laing O’Rourke
COREY HANNETT
Director General, Major Transport Infrastructure Authority, VIC
PIA HANSEN
Senior Manager, Business Intelligence, Downer
CATHY HAYES
Head of Client Strategy NSW & ACT, CPB Contractors
SCOTT HAZZARD
Global Head of Real Estate, Atlassian (USA)
AMER HIJAZI
Researcher, Centre for Smart Modern Construction
DEAN JAMES
Digital Design Manager, Richard Crookes Constructions
SAMANTHA JOHNSON
Executive General Manager HSEQ, McConnell Dowell
JOHN KIRKWOOD
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Seymour Whyte Constructions
HEINRICH KUKKUK
Chief Information Officer, McConnell Dowell
BRETT LEHMANN
Head of Digital Engineering, Acciona Geotech
MARK MACKAY
Executive General Manager Infrastructure Projects, Downer
JANE MACMASTER
Chief Engineer, Engineers Australia
ROMILLY MADEW AO
Chief Executive Officer, Infrastructure Australia
JENNIFER MARKS
Director of Strategy, Built
SARAH MARSHALL
General Manager – People, Safety & Sustainability, Fulton Hogan
BRETT MASON
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Built
PETER MASSEY
Chief Executive & Managing Director, Calibre Group
LARRY MCGRATH
Managing Director, Rainhill & Non-Executive Directort, Committee for Sydney
CRAIG MCGRORY
Executive General Manager Transformation, Acciona Geotech
MICHAEL MORRISSEY
Managing Director, Morrissey Law
DOUG MOSS
Managing Director, UGL
DAVID MURPHY
Director Research and Innovation, Level Crossing Removal Project, VIC
BEDE NOONAN
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Acciona Geotech
GEORGINA NORTH
Operations Leader, Technology & Innovation Group, Laing O’Rourke
DANIEL O’DONOGHUE
Founder & Director, Conqa
CATHAL O’ROURKE
Managing Director, Laing O’Rourke & President, Australian Constructors Association
DAVID PATERSON
Managing Director Construction, Lendlease
MEG REDWIN
Executive Director General Counsel, Multiplex Constructions
LIDIA RIBAROVSKA
Head of Technology, Engagement, Multiplex Constructions
SEVED ROBIN
Chief Executive Officer, Bouygues Construction Australia
PETER SALVESON
Chief Executive Officer, Hansen Yuncken
DAVID PATERSON
Director, FDC
KRISTINE SCHEUL
Chair of National Board, National Association of Women in Construction
AINSLEY SIMPSON
Chief Executive Officer, Infrastructure Sustainability Council
JASON SPEARS
Managing Director, CPB Contractors
BYRON TALMAGE
General Manager – Technical Eminence, Innovation & Risk, Calibre
GABRIELLE TRAINOR AO
Chair, Construction Industry Culture Taskforce
BASTIAN UBER
Chief Digital & Information Officer, John Holland Group
CRESSIDA WALL
Chief Executive Officer, Office of Projects Victoria
DOUGLAS ZUZIC
Chief Information Officer, ADCO Constructions
THE PROGRAM:
The Future of Construction Summit is an exclusive event consisting of top-level content and thought leadership discussions.
Topics being covered include:
- Construction in flux: What’s the outlook for the market over the next 12-24 months?
- Headwinds: How will limited population growth, the shortage of skilled workers and skyrocketing material costs impact the market?
- Building back better: How are project requirements evolving based on technological trends and citizen demands?
- Collaboration & visibility: Why these are the keys to improving productivity and project outcomes?
- Diversity and Inclusion: What needs to happen to create a more inclusive industry?
- Safety: Improving the safety and wellbeing of workers on construction sites
- Tech investment: Knowing which technologies to invest in to maximise productivity
- ESG: Building quality and sustainability goals into project requirements more effectively
- Materials & methods: What are the prospects for prefab and modular construction?
- Green: How are green technologies transforming the construction sector?
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The Future of Construction Summit is a senior level forum for executives looking for strategic approaches to drive growth and innovation.
- General Contractors
- Developers
- Design and Engineering firms
- Specialist contractors
- Owners
- Material Manufacturers
- Tech companies
- Consultants
- Financiers
- Government leaders
- Procurement specialists
Anyone involved in providing services or solutions to the construction industry.
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Conference with 250+ delegates
30+ sponsors & exhibitors
60+ speakers
Awards ceremony with 400+ attendees
Dinner & Afterparty
BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
The Future of Construction Summit is a Hybrid event. This format combines the traditional face-to-face conference with virtual elements, allowing both in-person and virtual attendees to access the same content and networking opportunities simultaneously.
High quality curated content
With four days of expert sessions and industry leading speakers, delve into expertly curated content that you won’t find anywhere else.
Live and on-demand
Wherever you are at the time of the event, you’ll be in control. You’ll have the ability to consume all the content being delivered at your leisure through either a live stream of the physical event or on-demand.
Time efficient
If you are based outside of Sydney and for whatever reason can’t make it to the event in-person, you can save on travel time and accommodation costs while still networking with global industry professionals.
Business matchmaking live
Take part in intelligently curated meetings with like-minded individuals that share similar interests and challenges from all over the world through our AI powered matchmaking delivered via our virtual platform.
Accessible from all your devices
Get insights and network at your fingertips – all content sessions and networking activities will be accessible from your laptop, tablets or mobile devices.
Engage, interact and influence
Make the most of your experience by being a truly active participant. Whether at the event or attending virtually, you’ll have the ability to ask questions, participate in polls, and share your experience with other attendees via break-out sessions.
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