Elsa Antunes
Senior Lecturer – Mechanical Engineering
James Cook University
08:30
Welcome coffee
08:50
Opening remarks from the Chair
INSIGHTS INTO YOUR FUTURE IN ENGINEERING
09:00
Fostering Australia's engineering talent: seizing opportunities and reshaping the profession
- What the current landscape of women in engineering looks like now & how things are trending
- Identifying obstacles faced by women in the field and strategies to overcome them
- Exploring opportunities for mentorship, networking, and professional development
- Sharing best practices and initiatives for promoting gender equality and fostering a supportive environment
Alison Every
Director, STEM Careers
Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering
09:30
PANEL DISCUSSION: What does the future of leadership in engineering look like?
- How will the experiences and attitudes of emerging and future Gen Z leaders change the engineering profession?
- How are managerial styles evolving and what challenges and opportunities does that present?
- What will be the impact on how engineering is viewed, approached and navigated?
- How can engineering leaders at different stages in their careers maximise each other’s strengths?
Moderator:
Rachelle Williams
Director
Plenary
Panellists:
Lilly Ahadi
Design Excellence Manager
Endeavour Energy
Diana Zagora
Director – Civil Engineering Infrastructure
Transport for NSW
Sheryll Ann Duguran
Principal Civil Engineer/ Team Leader
Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec (WGA)
Johanna Austin
Head of Engineering
AIM
10:20
Morning tea & networking
10:50
Coping with increasingly complex engineering work, projects and expectations
Engineering work continues to grow increasingly complex with larger projects, drastically changing technology, ever growing data sets, analytics and information to analyse, more stakeholders to navigate, and heightened expectations. Gain practical tips to meet these challenges head on, develop the skills needed to achieve successful outcomes, and maintain your sanity in the process.
Johanna Austin
Head of Engineering
AIM
HOW MEN AND WOMEN CAN WORK TOGETHER TO DRIVE POSITIVE CHANGE
11:20
How others can ally with and empower women to grow in the engineering profession
- Promoting gender equality through policies that provide equal opportunities for everyone in the industry
- Recognising and celebrating women’s achievements to influence their future development
- Inspiring and motivating both men and women to work together for greater diversity and equality
Rick Kreeck
Executive Director
BG&E
UNLOCKING LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE
11:50
Leading by example: embodying resilience and flexibility in your team
- Adapting to changing roles and responsibilities
- Overcoming gender stereotypes and biases
- Learning flexibility in problem-solving
- Managing stress and pressure
Abbey Johnson
Head of Design & Innovation
Taylor
12:20
Networking lunch
13:20
Putting your team & your projects in the best position possible to succeed
- Implementing open, transparent and frequent communication channels within the team
- Facilitating a safe space to have difficult conversations
- Cultivating a supportive and empowering leadership style that encourages professional growth
- Ensuring access to necessary resources, tools and training opportunities to equip your team
Merridy Nunn
Technical Program Manager
Fleet Space Technologies
NAVIGATING TRANSFORMATIVE DISRUPTIONS
13:50
Assessing the critical transformative tech trends reshaping engineering
- Exploring the latest transformative impacts of AI and automation
- Maximising renewable energy technology
- Examining robotics and IoT trends reshaping the profession
- Staying on top of the latest tech trends in 3D printing, data, software, virtual processes & more
Hema Wadhwa
Remote Operations and Digital Services Manager
Worley
14:20
Adapting engineering strategies to minimise climate exposure risks
- Assessing climate risks to identify vulnerabilities in engineering projects
- Adapting strategies to mitigate climate change impacts on projects
- Incorporating climate resilience considerations into engineering design construction and maintenance
- Embracing sustainable practices that reduce environmental impact
- Collaborating with environmental experts to ensure compliance with changing regulations
Dayna Surlan
Senior Sustainability Consultant
WSP
14:50
Afternoon tea & networking
CULTIVATING ESSENTIAL SKILLS TO DRIVE PROJECT & CAREER SUCCESS
15:20
Developing the essential but often overlooked skills you need to succeed as an engineer
- Developing business acumen and meaningfully contributing to decision making
- Using failure as a tool to succeed in your role as a leader
- Utilising empathy & emotional intelligence to identify and utilise teams’ strengths
- Mastering the art of negotiation to drive project & career success
Evangeline Legaspi
Director – Structural
JMP
15:50
Building the skills & relationships needed to drive your career forward
- Analysing the key drivers to consistently advance your engineering career while avoiding stagnation
- Developing a matrix of skills including relationship building and networking
- Harnessing your skills as a collaborator and negotiator to build bridges across your organisation and with stakeholders
Marie O'Looney
Associate Director
SDA Structures
16:20
Closing remarks from the Chair
16:25
End of Women in Engineering Summit 2024