5.30pm

Registration & Welcome Function 

7.30pm 

Ends 

8.00am

Registration & Exhibition Opens 

9.00am

Generation Z:  Movers, Shakers, Action Takers – Inside the Minds of Generation Z in the Building Sector
Alexia Hilbertidou (Girlboss CEO) 
Advocate, entrepreneur, and GirlBoss founder Alexia Hilbertidou delivers an interactive, and surprising deep dive into the expectations and behaviours of the next generation of construction talent. How will Gen Z shape the future of the sector, our staff and our customers?

9.40am

The Invisible Code: Conquering Imposter Syndrome in Building Surveying 
Emelia Lukins (South Wairarapa District Council) 
Building officials and surveyors operate under immense pressure, where every technical decision impacts life safety and carries significant professional liability. This high-stakes environment is a perfect breeding ground for professional self-doubt, commonly known as Imposter Syndrome (IS). This talk can help with some practical tools to enhance decision-making clarity, reduce professional stress, and foster a more resilient community.

10.20am

Morning Tea & Trade Exhibitions 

2.50pm

Afternoon Tea & Trade Exhibition 

3.20pm 

Lessons from Grenfel Tower 
Richard Mills - Former Deputy Commissioner London Fire Brigade 
This powerful session draws on the lessons from the Grenfell tragedy.  Attendees will gain insights into the real-world consequences for communities, residents, and building professionals, and explore how these lessons can inform better practices in New Zealand. This session encourages reflection and discussion, helping delegates understand the critical importance of building responsibly for people, not just structures.

4.15pm

Proportional Liability
Paul Roberts (Heaney & Partners) and Prof Kim Lovegrove 
Who will be the last man standing now?  This presentation will cover the current law (joint & several), proportionate liability, who will pay the missing share, fishhooks and unintended consequences, what will happen in terms of insurance.  How much further ahead is proportional liability overseas and suggestions as to how to accelerate NZ into this.

5.25pm

Day 1 Ends 

6.30pm

Pre Dinner Drinks - Shed 10 Waterfront 

7.00pm

Excellence Awards - Sponsored by Future Skills 
The Captain's Gala Dinner: Harbour Lights

11.00pm

Dinner Ends 

Expo Opens 

9.00am 

Welcome & Housekeeping 

9.05am

Satisfied on Reasonable Grounds
Charlotta Harpur (Rice Speir) 
This session will explore the legal concept of “satisfied on reasonable grounds” and its critical role within the New Zealand Building Code. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of what this standard means in practice from a legal perspective and it’s implications for compliance, risk management, and professional accountability.

9.35am

Perspectives on EPB Changes
Panel Chair Dave Brunsdon will provide a brief recap on the proposed changes to the earthquake-prone buildings system. This will lead into a panel discussion and audience Q&A, where real-world issues and perspectives can be shared to support those working in this area.

Panel includes Karel Boakes (Objective), Jeff Fahrensohn.

An insight into current and future legislative issues
- Hon Chris Penk, Minister for Building and Construction

Ministerial Address and Panel Discussion – Building Consent Authorities
Following the Ministerial address from Hon Chris Penk recognising the critical role BCAs play in delivering a high‑performing building system and outlining the upcoming Building System Reforms work  programme, the Minister will be joined on stage by David Hall, General Manager Building Performance, Michael Warren, Manager of System and Policy, and Suzannah  Toulmin, Manager  Consenting and Practitioners Policy for a panel discussion. This session provides BCAs with a valuable opportunity to hear directly from senior MBIE leaders and the Minister, gain insight into upcoming system priorities, and ask practical, face‑to‑face questions about what this means for BCA operations and the sector more broadly.

• New Zealand International Convention Centre
  Led by the General Manager of Capital Projects – who spearheaded the creation of this transformational landmark – this field trip offers delegates a rare opportunity to explore the vision, innovation, and engineering behind one of New Zealand’s most significant event facilities.
• Walking Tour - University Recreation Centre, Engineering Building, Owen Glenn Building, Fale Building, Arts Building, Auckland Art Gallery
  Led by Auckland Council tour guides who were directly involved in these landmark projects, this walking tour of the Auckland university precinct, showcases a collection of recently completed, award-winning buildings that are redefining modern New Zealand architecture.
  
• Waiatarua: Simplicity Living’s 330 home Build-to-Rent development in Remuera
  Led by Shane Brealey, Managing Director at Simplicity Living, this tour will provide an overview of how Simplicity Living is approaching large-scale residential development.