
Following the success of last year’s event, the Women in Construction Summit is set to return in 2025 with a fresh lineup of speakers, new content, innovative formats, and opportunities to connect with peers across the industry.
This year’s summit will highlight real-world examples of how organisations and people are fostering diversity in construction. A diverse roster of inspirational speakers, including C-suite executives, managers and trade professionals, will share their insights and experiences.
Attendees can expect to gain technical expertise, develop sought-after skills and refine leadership strategies – all in an inclusive environment that champions diversity, equity and inclusion in the construction sector.
Headline speakers include:
- Cathryn Greville, chief executive officer, The National Association of Women In Construction (NAWIC)
- Jessie Murray, commercial manager for Defence and special projects, ADCO Constructions
- Skye Bowie, chief integrity and risk officer and acting chief building regulator, Queensland Building and Construction Commission
- Stefanie Nutt, people and culture director – M7-M12 Integration Project, John Holland; director, NAWIC
- Dominique Gill, managing director, Urban Core
- Sinèad Redmond, head of infrastructure delivery, GeelongPort
- Bohemia Hookham, sustainability manager for construction, Lendlease
- Nicole Neal, general manager – health, safety, environment and sustainability, McConnell Dowell
- Katrina Rio, acting director of social and sustainable infrastructure, Major Road Projects Victoria
- Gladys Woods, general manager, Haslin Constructions
- Kate Leone, communications engineer, UGL
- Ivan Fratric, general manager of VIC/SA/TAS, BMD Group
- Sharon Gray, group manager – diversity, Indigenous and social inclusion, CPB Contractors
- Nancy Italiano, creative design director, Acustruct
- Claire Hudson, head of workforce planning and recruitment, Richard Crookes Constructions
Reasons to attend the Women in Construction Summit 2025:
- Join the event for women in construction to accelerate careers and drive organisational success.
- Sharpen leadership, project management and business strategy skills with insights from John Holland and Seymour Whyte.
- Gain practical tools to foster diversity, equity and inclusion through inspiring Women in Action case studies.
- Explore how top companies like Laing O’Rourke, Clough and McConnell Dowell are tackling technology, sustainability, safety and climate resilience challenges.
- Participate in interactive champagne roundtables to exchange ideas, gain actionable advice and build valuable connections.
- Access proven strategies for career advancement from trailblazers at UGL, ACCIONA, Lendlease and NAWIC.
- Expand professional networks with authentic and accomplished leaders who support growth and development.
The Women in Construction Summit 2025 promises to inspire, inform and empower attendees while fostering meaningful change across the construction industry.
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