Future Concrete Leaders - Adelaide

Join CIA NEXGen and SmartCrete CRC as we bring together concrete industry professionals and early-career researchers for an evening of knowledge sharing, advice and networking at the WSP offices in Adelaide.

Featuring a keynote, followed by a panel discussion with Ana Guzman (WSP), Cadell Taye (National Precast Concrete Association Australia) and Eddie Huang (Heidelberg Materials) speaking to the theme of Concrete, Construction & Connectivity. This event fosters collaboration between research and industry for experienced professionals and those just emerging.

Following the panel, drinks and nibbles will be served with an opportunity for networking.

Places are limited so get in quick!

Why you should attend:

• Industry professionals
Whether you’ve just kicked off your career or you’ve been in the game for decades, you’ve likely got stories to tell about how you got there. Come and connect with the next generation to share your insights and offer the support you wish you’d had. Discover new talent pipelines for future roles—or simply come to cheer them on as you give back to the concrete community.

• Early-career researchers
Calling all PhDs, master degree students, postdocs, and fellows—this is your chance to hear how industry professionals landed their roles and advanced their careers. Ask questions, connect with peers, and build networks across both industry and academia. We’ll also explore how to develop essential human skills such as communication, teamwork, adaptability, and emotional intelligence to help you reach your career goals.

• CIA NEXGen community
With recent experiences to share and new connections to be made, you have the opportunity to expand your network across peers and senior figures alike. Through conversations around career development, you’ll hear from those who have forged paths before you and gain valuable perspective on your own career progression.

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Host or Publisher SmartCrete CRC