What better way to expand your connections than to visit all of our free-to-attend DCA networking events and meet with thousands of attendees across the two days. Exchange business cards at one of the many business networking events on offer over the course of the Expo and connect with the construction industry’s most influential figures at the architecture networking events and other business networking events that will be held during the Expo. We have a wide range of architecture networking events and business networking events taking place in the Networking Hub. Among the biggest events include the networking event for Women in Construction and Diversity in Construction, along with many other DCA networking events run by our partners.
Day 1 - 6th March
The BCI Construction League Panel & Networking Mixer
Join some of Australia's top builders and experts in digital strategy in the construction industry, as they weigh in on Australia's construction market outlook and opportunities for the year ahead. We’ll dive into:
- Construction in NSW: changes on the horizon
- Development growth: the influence of regulatory and economic factors
- Build-to-rent: is it here to stay?
- Sustainable buildings: upcoming policies and their impact
- Looking ahead: the industry’s biggest opportunities in 2023
Date: 6th March
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Diversity in Construction Networking Party
The annual Diversity in Construction Networking Event is free-to-attend for all. Learn from an inspiring panel of industry leaders as they celebrate the successes and discuss the challenges. Join us at one of the most symbolic business networking events in DCA to feel inspired by the diverse stories that make up one of the most exciting industries.
Date: 6th March
Time: 11:15am - 12:45pm
In Partnership With:
Living Building Challenge - Professional Networking
Join us at the Networking hub for 75 minutes to meet and network with sustainability professionals!
Details of the networking session are to be released.
Date: 6th March
Time: 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Join the NaturePositive Climate Action Club
Global GreenTag International, the scientifically backed, third-party, global, green product certification, company and eco-label, warmly invite you to join us for a lively and interactive networking event.
Date: 6th March
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CIOB Meet a Mentor Mentee Networking
A great opportunity for members of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or those interested in becoming members to find out more about the professional review, one of the pathways to chartered membership. We have invited a number of our Chartered members who are mentors who can assist you with your submission. This is also a relaxed networking event to meet other members, have a chat over a drink and some nibbles.
We welcome potential members interested in finding out more about the CIOB and what benefits we offer to membership.
Date: 6th March
Time: 5:15pm - 6:00pm
Day 2 - 7th March
Design & Building Practitioners Act
Join Master Builders Association NSW for a breakfast networking session!
Learn the latest developments (i.e. individual liability and expansion to other classes) and decennial liability (new legislation from Oct 2022) with Master Builders Association NSW!
Date: 7th March
Time: 9:30am - 11:00am
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Women In Construction Networking Party
The annual Women in Construction Networking Event, in collaboration with our key partner NAWIC and EWIT, is free-to-attend for all. Learn from an inspiring panel of industry leaders as they celebrate the successes and discuss the challenges facing female AEC professionals. Network with fellow professionals at this terrific business networking event in DCA and feel inspired by the diverse stories that make up one of the most exciting industries.
Date: 7th March
Time: 11:15am - 12:45pm
In Partnership With:
Future proofing skills and training for digital transformation of the construction industry (Invite-only)
Hear from Prof. Tuan Ngo, University of Melbourne, Carly Cosmo, TAFE NSW and Jeremy Rose, Artibus/Victorian Skills Authority Construction Industry Advisory Group discussing the place for traditional trades in the prefabrication setting, hybrid skillsets and leveraging digital tools such as AI and 3D print for assembly and installation.
Date: 7th March
Time: 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Who is RIA? What do we do? How can we work with you, the Builder/Contractor?
The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) is the oldest and largest non-profit, professional trade association for the restoration industry - professionals in Water, Fire & Mould works.
The association is dedicated to providing leadership, knowledge, training, events, support and advocacy initiatives for the restoration industry.
Join the Restoration Industry Association for a networking session!
Date: 7th March
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
OUR NETWORKING SESSIONS
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Visit all of our free-to-attend DCA networking events over the course of two days to network with tens of thousands of industry professionals. At the many business networking events offered at DCA, swap business cards and meet the most influential people in the construction industry. The Networking Hub also hosts a wide variety of networking events including a Women in Construction session and a Diversity in Construction session, as well as numerous other DCA networking events organised by our partners.