Future Concrete Leaders (@ Lendlease Sydney)

Date and Time: 11 February 2026 (2:45pm)

Location: Lendlease Sydney

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Join CIA NEXGen and SmartCrete CRC at a special event bringing together concrete industry professionals and early-career researchers.

Featuring a keynote, panel discussion and networking nibbles, this event fosters collaboration between research and industry, for experienced professionals and those just emerging.

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, this event is your 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.
This event has two parts:

2:45pm Start – For early-career researchers and early-career professionals who want to learn more about careers at Lendlease.

3:30pm Start – Experienced industry professionals are invited to join as the agenda guides discussions about career progression and industry-research collaboration.

NOTE: We encourage experienced professionals to join at 3:30pm