Welcome to FF26

The case for change is clear and widely accepted. Now the focus shifts: from identifying challenges to showcasing what works and how we scale it.

Annabel Crookes, President, Australian Constructors Association

Ministerial Keynote

How government and industry can work together to improve productivity, accelerate project delivery and build a stronger construction sector.

Hon. Jenny Aitchison MP, Member for Maitland and Minister for Roads, Minister for Regional Transport

Next Frontiers – industry association pitches

Back by popular demand, industry Association heads have 90 seconds to answer this question: “Name the pocket of potential you are most excited about in the next 12 months and why?”

Jonathan Cartledge, CEO, Consult Australia;
Ehssan Veiszadeh, CEO, Transport Australia;
Nicholas Proud, CEO, Civil Contractors Federation Australia;
Brett Ackroyd, Director, Institute for Collaborative Working Australia

Crystal Wall: Stronger, smarter

A fast-paced, interactive session designed to capture the collective intelligence of the room. Participants will be invited to share their perspectives on the key shifts shaping the future of construction, with insights captured live on the Crystal Wall.

Interactive with insight commentator: Peter George, Operations Director, Bouygues

INTERACTIVE: Construction Great Debate

Is MMC dead before it even gets started? This Oxford-style debate will see participants argue for or against MMC – regardless of their personal views.

Proposition: The concept of ‘Modern methods of construction’ is unclear, unhelpful and should be consigned to history along with BIM and Lean. We don’t need a label for common sense; we just need more of it.

Affirmative Team
Neville Abbott, Executive Director, Delivery North, School Infrastructure, NSW Department of Education;
Andrew Williams, Chief Operating Officer, Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority;
Natalie Muir, Regional Director Water, Stantec & President, Consult Australia;
Meg Redwin, Executive Director, General Counsel – Global, Multiplex

Negative Team
Graham Babcock, Buildings Market Lead – Australia, Mott MacDonald;
Damien Crough, Executive Chairman, PrefabAUS;
Gillian Geraghty, Director General & ACT Chief Engineer, Infrastructure Canberra;
Dale Connor, Chief Executive Officer, Built Living

Welcome to Ministerial Keynote

Michael Degotardi, ACA Treasurer and Chief Commercial & Risk Officer, CIMIC

Ministerial Keynote & In Conversation

Direct from the NSW Treasurer, this session offers a frank view of where the industry stands today and its future direction. Hear first-hand how government sees the path ahead and the role industry can play in shaping it.

Following his keynote address, the NSW Treasurer joins ACA President Annabel Crookes for a candid fireside chat to explore how government and industry can work together to deliver the projects and outcomes the state needs.

Hon. Daniel Mookhey, Treasurer of NSW;
Annabel Crookes, President, Australian Constructors Association and Director – Legal & Risk, Laing O’Rouke