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2025 Speaker Line Up

Leading the conversation are three keynote voices who will set the stage for the Festival. 

And thats just the beginning. The full program brings together a diverse line-up of experts ready to share knowledge and solutions. 

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Paige Gercovich

Lead Designer and Operations Manager

Dune Build 

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Andrew Pickard

Founder and Director
Powerhaus Engineering, Powerhaus App

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Jorge Chapa

Chief Impact Officer
Green Building Council of Australia

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Clare Tubolets

Chief Executive Officer
SmartCrete 

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Adam Dawson

Engineering & Builder Solutions Manager
ITW Construction Products - Asia Pacific 

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Pete Morrison

Chief Operating Officer
Green Timber Tech

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Janine Strachan

Chief Executive Officer
Insulation Council of Australia and New Zealand (ICANZ)

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Amy Marsden

Director of Planning
There For Group

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AM Cathy Inglis

Group CEO
Think Brick, Concrete Masonry Association & Roofing Tile Association

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Rob Pradolin

Executive Director, Housing All Australians
Co-Founder, Quipex Pty Ltd

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Monica Richter

Senior Manager, Low Carbon Futures Program at WWF-Australia
Project Director, MECLA

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Tone Wheeler

Principal
Environa Studio

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Darren Evens

President
Building Designers Association of Australia

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Uncle James Mimi

Wakka Wakka Man
Warrant Officer Class 2
Royal Australian Infantry Corps
Australian Army

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Chris Knierim

Chief Executive Office
Building Designers Association of Australia

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