2019
Venue TBC,
London
Join like-minded peers and learn how to best position yourself for the future. As the construction industry continues to change, our event will provide you with the skill-set you need to reach your goals, and the personal and career development needed to write your own success story.
Every element of construction is in a state of constant evolution not only for our work, but our people too. This provides abundant opportunities for us, as an industry, to redefine and rebuild the status quo, while reimagining the industry image for the next generation.
It’s time to look at diversity and those with multiple diversity strands as an avenue of unleashing untapped skills, knowledge and insight to help solve some of the biggest challenges we are currently facing. Hear from empowering thought leaders, industry leaders and advocates who will focus our minds on where we are but also where we should be...
Repainting the Industry will provide you with the inspiration, motivation and energy to continue the plight for true inclusivity by hearing from unprecedented diverse talent that are pushing the confines of the industry.
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As an industry that is facing critical challenges of how we work, the approach to projects and the skills of tomorrow are constantly evolving. It’s time to speed up the pace of our own development to push our industry forward.
Being a modern day construction professional when you are not always seen as the ‘norm’ presents another challenging layer that not only needs to be dismantled, but rebuilt for a more inclusive, skilled industry. Sessions will explore a variety of methods and strategies to ensure that you’re fully equipped to handle hurdles in your way.
Taking Charge of Your Career will provide you with motivating yet thought provoking presentations to not only reignite your passion, but ensure you are fully armed as a diverse modern construction professional.
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*Only available to Gold, Platinum & Diamond pass holders
The industry is being pushed and pulled in multiple challenging directions, from the digital transformation evolving how we work to the unknown future of our workforce after Brexit. There are thought leaders, organisations and advocates who are viewing this challenge as an avenue to evolve the industry while others.
Who do not innovate will get left behind.
Industry Disruptors is for professionals seeking to understand their role in addressing wider challenges to ensure the industry we leave behind is better than when we entered.
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With so much uncertainty being the new normal within the industry, this can be seen as an essential time for all of us to review everything that we know and what we think is correct.
As we move into the unknown, it’s time to reposition our perspective on the current situation and how we can effectively build for an inclusive future.
Rebuilding the Future will share insightful yet thought provoking insight on how we can effectively move forward with a more open minded and conscious perspective on the world around us.
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How do you effectively start the journey to inclusivity? How do you ensure that your employees are being their authentic selves? How can you realistically push inclusivity across every facet of your organisation?
These are some of the questions we’re now asking as we move into the world of action. It’s no longer enough to have a quota, or blind applications. Companies are pushing the boundaries, and looking into their internal cultural mechanisms to ensure that they are truly enabling diversity - in all senses - and inclusivity to be at the forefront. Hear first-hand approaches that you can implement as an advocate of greater inclusivity while learning organisational best practice.
Business Commitment to Inclusivity is optimum for professionals seeking innovative, forward-thinking strategies to answer the burning questions of how we practically move towards an inclusive industry and culture.
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*Only available to Gold, Platinum & Diamond pass holders
Delve into the world of true personal & career development in our workshop room dedicated to “Taking Charge of Your Career”.
From negotiation tactics to challenging your internal dialogue, Taking Charge of Your Career 2.0 will enable you to take the steps into the world of the unknown, the space for truth growth.
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Digital transformation is now at the forefront of our industry as a critical, and essential challenge that we need to address head on. We can no longer ignore the importance of automation, digitisation, using technology to advance H&S and so many other advancements.
It’s time to effectively review what’s out there, identify our own business needs and
As the digital transformation seeps into every facet of our industry, TechXConstruction will uncover the latest advancements and technologies, while showcasing the practical steps you can take towards adoption.
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*Only available to Gold, Platinum & Diamond pass holders
The advancement of females and diverse professionals in leadership positions seems to be head on with industry inertia. As we continue this plight to have true representation across the board, there are steps you can take now, regardless of your position, to lead and create change around you.
Future Females is perfect for professionals looking to advance their leadership skills, in all aspects. Engage in hands on workshops and seminars to become better equipped to create positive influence with those around you.
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*Only available to Gold, Platinum & Diamond pass holders
Do you hear inappropriate comments that seem to pass off as ‘banter’ or are you part of a workplace culture that is not taking you into consideration? Are you faced with a continuous push and pull with your work and home life? These are some just some of the, what some may say, 'minor' challenges, yet they play a big part in our lives.
The Campfire Sessions provide you with an opportunity to immerse yourself in a peer to peer discussion on the more sensitive issues within the industry
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There are certain skills that we need to learn or enhance to take ourselves to the next level. Most of these skills aren’t industry specific and don’t require unique training, but can provide a wealth of insight through first hand experience.
The Skills Shop provides you with the opportunity to engage in classroom-like introductory sessions on a variety of transferable skills to propel yourself.
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*Only available to Gold, Platinum & Diamond pass holders
Part of the wellness zone will be hosted by our Mental Health Partner; Mates in Mind. They will be running a selection of drop in sessions throughout the day touching upon various aspects of mental health in the workplace. You will also have the opportunity to book 1 to 1 meetings to discuss more specific queries.
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