3-4 May 2023 | Melbourne, Australia + Virtual
The annual gathering for the people and companies redefining Australasia’s construction industry
Taking place at the Crown Palladium in Melbourne on 3-4 of May, The Future of Construction Summit (FCON) is where 400+ key industry leaders will come together to challenge the status quo, collaborate, find new ideas and source partners. Appropriately themed ‘FCON disrupted’, the focus of the 2023 Summit is on transformation and how to achieve this successfully through brave leadership, policy reform, new approaches and emerging technologies.
This is where Australia’s most senior and influential leaders will come together to discuss and celebrate pathways for a stronger, more progressive construction industry.
FCON is co-located with the Australian Construction Achievement Award (ACAA) presentation event which is held on the evening of the first day of FCON.
The Future of Construction Summit is a senior level forum for executives looking for strategic approaches and solutions to drive growth and innovation.
Registration & networking
The construction industry is experiencing major headwinds that are expected to persist well into the future. With the industry already accounting for a quarter of all business insolvencies, it’s time to disrupt or die.
The industry’s challenges are well known—so are the solutions. Positive steps forward are being taken every day but for this highly connected industry a collective and disruptive response is needed now.
Improving productivity performance is not a matter of choice. The industry is facing a critical workforce shortage of 105,000 workers within the next 12 months and with low unemployment there is no volume of migration or training that will solve this challenge.
The silver bullet is improved productivity—doing more with less. What are the top 5 things we can do now to kick start productivity growth?
Short remarks: John Priestland, Founder, The C-Tech Club (UK)
One of the biggest barriers to change is the lack of trust that exists between all stakeholders in the industry. How do we learn to trust again so that we only need a 2-page contract to deliver a $1Bn project?
In this session we hear how technology enables working capital to be unlocked so your projects become preferred places for subcontractors to work.
What does a disrupted industry look like? How do we become a more flexible and attractive workplace? What skills will be needed? Can a site engineer work from home?
Infrastructure influences 70% of Australia’s emissions and a collaborative and coordinated response is required now. Technology and innovation will have a key role to play in the transition, along with clear government policy that is supportive of sustainability considerations and forward-thinking planning. Time to take action and accelerate the decarbonisation of Australia’s infrastructure.
The construction industry faces more problems than other industries: workforce shortages, supply chain delays, safety concerns; it’s not a short list. The tools needed to transform the industry and mitigate the growing challenges already exist today. See how technology can bring the productivity that’s needed for business to prosper, all while also delivering predictable outcomes and attracting a new generation to get excited about construction.
Gen Z’s advice for keeping the industry alive
The industry has no choice but to transform, if for no other reason than to maintain a workforce large enough to deliver the substantial pipeline of work it is being called on to deliver. Hear from up-and-coming leaders paving the way for a transformed industry.
In this session we bring together delegates in a series of facilitated round table discussions. Leading industry experts will kick off discussions with a 7-minute TED talk on disruption around key themes. A summary of discussions will be shared post the event.
Roundtable 1: Why hire is the solution for the future of construction
Led by: James Oxenham, CEO, HIRA, & George Whtye, Managing Director, Agrekko APAC
Roundtable 2: Technology Disruption: Establishing better construction enablement through digitalisation & technology adoption
Led by: Curtis Rodgers, Partner, Brick & Mortar + Founder, Society for Construction Solutions (USA)
Roundtable 3: Why builders are making bad decisions on subcontractor choices/what info you need to make better decisions
Led by: Michael Ashcroft, Director, EstimateOne
Roundtable 4: Growing an agile and skilled workforce for the future
Roundtable 5: Disrupting commercial frameworks
Roundtable 6: Sustaining construction supply chains
Roundtable 7: Accelerating net zero in construction
Roundtable 8: Disrupting culture
Brought to you by Felix
Presented by the Australian Constructors Association
Enjoy a bacon and egg roll after a big night out at the Awards and network with those you didn’t meet the night before.
First day disruptions
Government, industry and unions all agree on the opportunity and, more importantly, the need for change. Incremental change and 10-year horizons are out. To keep the industry alive it must transform, and it must transform now.
Technology applied: A look at Australian projects
Australian projects adopting innovative solutions and investing in the knowledge they will be reimbursed and share in the upside of new processes.
Leading the charge: The latest trends in construction
A look at some of the top technology trends in the construction industry including Internet of Things, augmented reality, data analytics, robotics and more.
In this session, we bring together delegates in a series of 6 facilitated round table discussions, with leading industry experts. Join our 30-minute facilitated table discussion on a topic that most interests you and discuss the latest industry trends with likeminded individuals.
Roundtable 1: The VC/Accelerator perspectives on how to position your ConTech for growth
Led by: Curtis Rodgers, Partner, Bicks & Mortar + Founder, Society for Construction Solutions (USA)
In this session designed for ConTech startups, leading global ConTech Accelerator Bricks & Mortar will help founders to understand what they need to do in order to scaleup their business. Curtis is a partner of Bricks & Mortar and Founder, Society for Construction Solutions – attending live and in person from the USA.
Roundtable 2: Fostering Employee Buy-In for New Construction Technology
Construction companies know that the industry’s future is digital, but there is a widespread struggle to create employee buy-in around technology solutions. Effective technology adoption begins well before purchase and is sustained by comprehensive support solutions and thoughtful implementation. In this session, we will discuss specific strategies to make buy-in easier.
Led by: Marko Tomic, Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer, Assignar
Roundtable 3: Is technology the key to better cashflow?
Does technology have the ability to improve cashflow across the supply chain and resolve the age-old problem of poor payment practices?
Led by: Tony Simonsen, COO, Payapps
Roundtable 4: What Does Everyday Disruption Mean to You?
Developing technologies such as AI, digital twins, and autonomous vehicles are out of reach for many construction businesses. It’s often the everyday disruption that can dramatically improve quality, safety, and productivity. In this roundtable, we’ll discuss how design, engineering, and construction companies have approached digitalisation and share how companies of all sizes and budgets can get started today.
Led by: Megan Johnstone, Regional Marketing Manager APAC, Bluebeam
Roundtable 5: Connected Construction
In this session, we examine what is Connected Construction by analysing connected platforms, connected workflows and connected data.
Led by: Andrew Farley, AEC Software Manager, BuildingPoint Australia
Roundtable 6: Bridging the gap between design and field teams with BIM
Roundtable 7: Looking at Technology and Innovation to drive more sustainable Construction – Jillian Formentin, Clough
Roundtable 8: Examining digital engineering in construction
Roundtable 9: Data Analytics Insight
Roundtable 10: Establishing construction enablement through digital transformation
Set to the theme of the Shark Tank, we hear from 5 leading ConTech start-ups who are each delivering solutions to meet the ever-evolving challenges of modern construction. With a panel of international ConTech VC firms, the sharks will question the founders who will share their insights into why they have developed their tech solutions and how they transform key aspects of the construction industry – before an ultimate winner is announced.
ConTech 1: Alastair Blenkin, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, ProcurePro
ConTech 2: Daniel O’Donoghue, Co-Founder & CEO, CONQA Construction Software
ConTech 3: Toby Buchanan, Commercial Director, APAC nPlan
ConTech 4: John McCarl, Managing Director, Omtrack
In 2019, the CO2 emissions of the building and construction industry increased to their highest levels to date, representing 38% of global energy related CO2 emissions. As an industry we must take responsibility to reduce emissions and create a sustainable and net-zero future for everyone. In this session, we will discuss how 6D BIM Construction Platform – MTWO Construction Cloud can help construction companies achieve a sustainable future without compromising their productivity through:
• End-to-end project lifecycle management in one platform
• Carbon calculation, simulation and reduction with 6D BIM
• Carbon tracking and control with Data Analytics
• Material suppliers qualification to minimize embodied carbon
• Better decision making with connected and intelligent data
A look at technology trends accelerating the decarbonisation of Australia’s technology.
A look at technology trends accelerating the decarbonisation of Australia’s technology.
Book and pay by 10 February 2023
Optional Add-ons available
Book and pay by 10 February 2023
Optional Add-ons available
Standard Price
2 Day Summit $1695+GST
1 Day Summit $995+GST
2 Day Summit $1895+GST
1 Day Summit $1195+GST
2 Day Summit $2095+GST
1 Day Summit $1395+GST
2 Day Summit $995+GST
2 Day Summit $1195+GST
2 Day Summit $1395+GST
2 day in-person and virtual event
FCON sponsorship plans provide you with a unique opportunity to build your brand and influence key power players.
Establish pre-eminence amongst your peers
Multiple opportunities exist before, during and after the event
Lead a roundtable of industry professionals in this powerful, interactive format
Impress the world with your team and hospitality
New business opportunities from a highly targeted audience
The exhibition is the place to showcase and build new business connections
Workplace strategy & experience
Architecture, design, planning & consulting
Distributed workforce tools/technologies
Space & service providers
The REwork APAC 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.
With expert sessions and industry leading speakers, delve into expertly curated content that you won’t find anywhere else.
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.
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.
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.
Get insights and network at your fingertips – all content sessions and networking activities will be accessible from your laptop, tablets or mobile devices.
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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