ABOUT THE SUMMIT

The construction industry is at a turning point.

Construction is under increasing pressure to deliver more complex projects faster and with fewer resources, as a new wave of technology reshapes how projects are delivered:

  • AI-driven planning and forecasting
  • Digital engineering and model-based delivery
  • Connected construction sites powered by data
  • Automation, robotics and reality capture

The question is no longer “should we adopt technology?”, It’s how do we deploy it at scale to improve performance?

This is the forum where the industry answers that question.

Join Australia’s leading contractors, infrastructure owners and digital engineering leaders to explore how technology is transforming construction delivery.

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Our 2026 Speakers

Matthew Browne

Managing Partner, Black Nova Venture Capital

Hani Arab

CIO, Seymour Whyte

Claudelle Taylor

ICT General Manager, Innovation Integration & CTO, CIMIC Group, IDD Tech

Dominic Martens

Group Construction Technology Manager, Icon Construction

Kurt Brissett

Chief Digital and Information Officer, Built

Kaushal Diwan

Corporate Director, Investments & Partnerships, DPR Construction, USA
WHY ATTEND

Built for Construction Technology Decision-Makers

If you’re responsible for driving productivity, efficiency and performance across projects, this is where you need to be.

AI, Automation & Robotics in Action

Learn what is delivering results today:

  • Discover how leading projects are deploying AI today
  • Learn where automation is delivering measurable gains
  • Understand how robotics is changing site operations

Improve Project Performance

Reduce risk, improve productivity, enhance decision-making:

  • Overcome adoption barriers
  • Build internal capability
  • Scale technology across projects and teams

Move From Pilot to Scale

Adoption, implementation and scaling strategies:

  • Reduce delivery risk
  • Improve productivity
  • Enhance decision-making
  • Deliver more predictable outcomes

Connect Across the Ecosystem

  • Contractors & project delivery teams
  • Asset owners & infrastructure operators
  • Consultants & engineers
  • Technology providers & investors
WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The people shaping construction delivery, technology and performance

Designed for the contractors, developers, digital leaders and infrastructure organisations driving smarter project delivery across the built environment.

Contractors & Developers

Tier 1 and Tier 2 construction companies responsible for delivering major projects.

Technology & Innovation Leaders

CIOs / CTOs Heads of Technology Digital transformation leaders

Digital Engineering & BIM Leaders

VDC managers Digital delivery leads BIM specialists

Project Delivery Leaders

Construction directors Project managers Infrastructure delivery teams

Engineering & Infrastructure Organisations

Engineering consultancies Government infrastructure agencies Project owners
WHAT's new for 2026

Turning Technology into Project Outcomes

Explore how leading contractors, infrastructure owners and project delivery teams are deploying AI, automation, robotics and digital engineering to improve productivity, reduce risk and deliver better project outcomes.

AI in Construction

How AI is improving project planning, design, project controls, decision-making and field operations across live projects.

Digital Engineering at Scale

How leading organisations are embedding BIM, digital twins, connected data and model-based delivery across the project lifecycle.

Data-Driven Project Delivery

Turning project data into real-time insight, predictive intelligence and better decision-making.

Automation & Robotics

Exploring robotics, autonomous equipment, machine control and automation transforming construction workflows on and off site.

Technology Strategy & Adoption

Practical lessons on selecting, implementing and scaling technology across projects and organisations.

Delivering ROI from Technology

Real-world case studies showcasing measurable outcomes, implementation lessons and return on investment.

A brilliant event — genuine insights from the people shaping the future of construction tech

John Naughton

CEO, Boyne Bridge

Just wrapped up a fantastic experience at FCON Tech! This event wasn’t just about tech—it was about transforming the way we build. From AI-driven asset intelligence to IoT and geospatial innovations, FCON Tech showcased how digital tools and data really are reshaping construction for a smarter, more connected future

Chloe Williams

General Manager, Digital & Intelligence Systems NZ, Fulton Hogan

Fantastic day at Future of Construction - FCON Tech Sydney! It was a pleasure delivering my session on Field Technology & Robotics: Aligning Innovation with Strategic Outcomes! This event just keeps getting better. Huge thanks to FuturePlace for putting on another great show.

Nathan Kirchner

Founding Partner, Robotics Australia Group

What does 'smarter delivery' really mean to us? A key driver for us has been building a culture where lessons travel faster than mistakes - that’s how we innovate responsibly. Last week, I spoke at FCON26 about how we are reshaping how infrastructure gets delivered. For us, tech isn’t about hype or hardware. It’s about performance in project delivery – safety and efficiency

Treaven Martinus

CEO, Martinus Group

It was fantastic to spend two days with other construction technology leaders at FCON-TECH 25. The spirit of collaboration and willingness to share our respective journeys, with a very specific focus on construction, was unique and time well spent. Shout out to Future Place for putting it all together so well.

Michael Fitzgerald

Chief Information Officer, BildGroup
KEY THEMES

Two Days Dedicated to Transforming Project Delivery

Day 1 — AI-Driven Delivery & Integrated Project Systems
  • AI-driven project delivery
  • Digital engineering and automation
  • Improving productivity and coordination
  • Repeatable delivery models
  • Integrated project delivery systems
Day 2 — Robotics, Automation & the Connected Construction Site
  • On-site robotics deployment
  • Autonomous construction equipment
  • AI-assisted site operations
  • Connected field technologies
  • Automation in project delivery
28th-29th OCTOBER 2026

Conference Schedule

Day One – AI, Digital Engineering & Intelligent Project Delivery

Day One explores how Artificial Intelligence, digital engineering and connected data are transforming the way construction and infrastructure projects are planned, designed and delivered. Sessions examine how leading organisations are integrating AI, BIM, digital twins, project intelligence and advanced analytics to improve planning, collaboration, decision-making and project controls. Delegates will gain practical insights into building digitally connected project environments that reduce risk, improve productivity and deliver greater certainty across the entire project lifecycle.

REBUILDING THE OPERATING SYSTEM

08:00

Conference registration and coffee

09:00

FuturePlace welcome

09:05

Conference chair opening remarks

AI-first construction platforms are changing how technology is deployed, adopted and embedded across project delivery. This keynote explores where investors are seeing long-term value emerge as construction workflows are rebuilt around AI agents, automation and deeply integrated operating systems.

  • Why AI-native platforms are reshaping the ConTech investment landscape
  • The shift from standalone tools to embedded construction operating systems
  • Understanding defensibility, deployment risk and long-term platform value
09:10

KEYNOTE: The rise of AI-native construction platforms and implications for CTOs

AI-first construction platforms are changing how technology is deployed, adopted and embedded across project delivery. This keynote explores where investors are seeing long-term value emerge as construction workflows are rebuilt around AI agents, automation and deeply integrated operating systems.

  • Why AI-native platforms are reshaping the ConTech investment landscape
  • The shift from standalone tools to embedded construction operating systems
  • Understanding defensibility, deployment risk and long-term platform value
Matthew Kehoe, Director, Digital Build, Office of Projects Victoria, Department of Treasury & Finance
09:30

PRESENTATION: Creating the core delivery platform with integrated automation and AI workflows

Construction technology leaders are moving beyond pilot projects to fully embed automation, robotics, and digital systems into live delivery. Success now depends on owning operational performance, linking technology to measurable outcomes within delivery KPIs

  • Moving from digital support roles to driving operational performance across projects
  • Integrating technology directly into live workflows to enable real-time decision-making
  • Measuring success through tangible improvements in customer value and productivity
Dominic Martens, Group Construction Technology Manager, Icon Construction
09:50

OPENING PANEL: Connecting the tech stack, on-site work flows, machine control and delivery performance

Our panel discusses who owns delivery and how they bring the people together as one team using the best of technology to make the right decisions available to the project stakeholders.

  • Designing integrated operating models across delivery and operations
  • Clarifying ownership of data, systems, and performance metrics
  • How contractors are reshaping the construction technology stack
Panellists
Sandra Nilsen, General Manager Design & Engineering, BESIX Watpac
Hani Arab, CIO, Seymour Whyte
Georgina North, Head of Technology & Innovation, Laing O’Rourke
Moderator
Kurt Robinson, CEO, SIMPEL
10:30

Morning networking break and exhibition viewing

SOLVING DELIVERY PROBLEMS

11:10

INTERACTIVE ROUNDTABLES

These moderated roundtable sessions of up to 25 people are designed to bring together like-minded professionals to share real-world challenges, exchange ideas and test theories – all while fostering more meaningful connections and smarter networking.

Topics include:

Roundtable – From project controls to predictive delivery: Building certainty in complex construction

Construction is shifting from static planning tools to integrated systems that continuously forecast cost, schedule, and risk across the project lifecycle. This roundtable explores how digital platforms are enabling owners and contractors to move from reactive project controls to predictive, data-driven delivery models that improve certainty at scale.

 

Roundtable – AI & automation in construction

This roundtable looks at the role of automation and AI (two different but equally powerful domains) in construction businesses. We will explore use cases and architectures that allow you to quickly leverage what these tools offer and improve decision-making, field execution, cost reporting, forecasting, AI-based reporting, voice AI for hands-free site operations, and automations across both office functions and site operations.

Facilitator: Michael Fitzgerald, CIO, BildGroup

 

Roundtable – From reporting to results – redesigning the PMO for VMO delivery

Most PMOs are structured around reporting and governance, not delivery outcomes. This roundtable explores how to reposition the PMO into a Value Management Office (VMO) — focused on driving performance, not just tracking it.

Facilitator: Val Matthews, Co-founder, CTO & Innovation Officer, Project Advisory Group

 

Roundtable – From BIM to field outcomes: Repositioning DE for the AI era

This roundtable challenges the industry’s software-first mindset, arguing that digital engineering must evolve into a systems-led function focused on operational performance and measurable outcomes. It explores how leaders can shift from technical delivery to value creation as AI increasingly automates the tools and processes.

Facilitator: Brett Buhagiar, Digital Engineering Operations Lead, WSP

 

Roundtable – Operationalising DataOps in delivery

We explore how leading contractors and developers are operationalising DataOps to ensure reliable, real-time data flows across projects, from design through to site execution and asset handover? Discussion will focus on ownership, governance, and embedding data pipelines into day-to-day delivery rather than treating data as a by-product. This is where AI, data, business strategy and project management converge.

Facilitator: Angus Olsen, Enterprise Architect, BMD Group

Roundtable – Closing the loop: AI-powered orchestration across disconnected construction platforms.

Construction projects generate enormous volumes of data across design and issue management, drawing reviews, file management and handover processes — yet most organisations still rely on manual extraction and fragmented reporting cycles to surface insights. This roundtable explores how AI agent orchestration can bridge disconnected construction platforms, automate cross-platform data collection and synthesis, and continuously feed live project intelligence to decision-makers without replacing existing tools or workflows. Discussion will focus on practical implementation, governance, and what it takes to move from isolated tool use to an integrated intelligence layer across the project lifecycle.

Facilitator: Nathan Kirchner, Founding team & Vice President, Zabidou

 

Roundtable – Robotics for on-site safety and wellbeing

As construction sites become more complex, robotics are increasingly being deployed to reduce risk, improve worker wellbeing and remove people from hazardous tasks. This roundtable explores how contractors are using robotics, automation and remote technologies to create safer, more sustainable project environments while improving productivity and workforce outcomes.

Facilitator: Carol Hon, Associate Professor, Co-Lead, Construction and Architectural Robotics Lab, QUT

 

Roundtable – From paperwork to productivity: How Robotic Process Automation is eliminating project administration

While automation is often associated with robotics and site operations, some of the biggest productivity gains are being achieved in project administration. Join this interactive roundtable to explore how contractors, consultants and asset owners are using robotic process automation to streamline commercial workflows, reduce manual effort and improve project performance.

Michael Fitzgerald, CIO, Build Group
Val Matthews, Co-founder, CTO & Innovation Officer, Project Advisory Group
Brett Buhagiar, Digital Engineering Operations Lead, WSP
Angus Olsen, Enterprise Architect, BMD Group
Nathan Kirchner, Founding Director, Robotics Australia Group
Carol Hon, Assoc Professor, Co-Lead, Construction and Architectural Robotics Lab, QUT
12:00

CASE STUDY: Real-Time Delivery in Action: Moving from coordination to project control

This case study explores how digital workflows and live project data can transform construction delivery from reactive coordination to proactive control. It highlights how aligning field activity, cost tracking, and programme visibility drives faster decisions and reduced risk.

  • Real-time visibility across site, programme and cost
  • Reducing rework through early issue detection
  • Connecting teams, data and decisions in one platform
Kurt Robinson, CEO, SIMPEL
12:20

Networking lunch & exhibition viewing

CLOSING THE GAP

13:30

INNOVATION PANEL: ConTech innovations that support connected on-site workflows

In this panel, we hear from innovators who share their solutions to common on-site challenges. We examine why plans and strategies often stall at the site level and how to bridge that gap using connected workflows tools, with AI integration and automation.

  • Aligning strategic objectives with site-level workflows and workers
  • Improving communication between digital and field delivery teams
  • Ensuring consistency in delivery process and execution across projects
Panellists
Brendan Attewell, Cofounder, Working Load
Moderator
Ati Hezarian, Digital Delivery Leader, and representing , Women in BIM
14:10

CASE STUDY: Integrating robotics, AI and intelligent delivery on-site - What it means for contractors

As construction projects become more automated and connected, contractors are integrating robotics, AI and real-time digital systems to improve productivity, visibility and delivery certainty on-site. This session explores how intelligent technologies are evolving from back-office support tools into active delivery systems that enhance decision-making, site coordination and project execution at scale.

  • Reflecting on the small gains and the impact they have on robotic advancements
  • Integrating robotics, AI and intelligent systems into live project delivery environments
  • Using real-time project and site data to improve visibility, forecasting and operations
Nathan Kirchner, Founding Director, Robotics Australia Group
14:30

PANEL: Preparing for more AI automation, machine control and autonomous delivery in the field

As AI automation and robotics move from pilot projects into mainstream project delivery, contractors and asset owners are rethinking how projects are planned, managed and delivered. This panel explores how AI and automation are supporting internal and project teams.

  • Impact on project teams, workflows and digital delivery in the field
  • Evolution of digital operating system within construction and infrastructure
  • Strategies for commercialising automation and robotics across construction projects
panellists
Harman Singh, Head of Automation for APAC, GHD
Kurt Brissett, CIO & CDO, Built
Sally Walkom, Co-Founder, Chief Partnerships Officer, Prenten.AI
Moderator
Sarath Kodagoda, Professor, Director of the UTS Robotics Institute, UTS
15:10

Afternoon break and networking and exhibition viewing

SCALING DELIVERY PERFORMANCE

15:50

CASE STUDY: Robotics in the field: Translating innovation into practical delivery

Leading contractors are moving robotics beyond trials and into live construction environments, drawing on lessons from international delivery teams and emerging field applications. Robotics is improving productivity, safety and delivery consistency across increasingly complex projects.

  • Robotics across inspection, equipment and prefabrication
  • Lessons from Leighton Asia project delivery
  • Scaling robotics from pilots to site operations
Claudelle Taylor, CIMIC, ICT General Manager, Innovation Integration
16:10

PANEL: Driving operational excellence for transforming infrastructure delivery

This session focuses on how digital operations leaders move beyond model production and coordination into actively influencing project performance using AI workflow tools. We ask how do you build human centred processes with AI tooling.

  • Designing and implementing a new operating model to drive operational excellence
  • Standardising digital delivery across multiple projects while allowing flexibility on-site

Bridging the gap between design-stage data and operational / asset lifecycle systems

Panellists
Brett Buhagiar, Digital Engineering Operations Lead, WSP
Daniel Smith, National Digital Technologies & Development Manager, Hansen Yuncken
Andy Rampton, Industry Transformation Leader (APAC), Procore
Moderator
Carolina Morales, Change and Integration Manager, DT Infrastructure
16:50

Chair’s conclusion and end of conference day 1

17:00 - 18:00

Networking drinks reception

Day Two – Automation, Robotics & The Future Construction Site

INTEGRATING AUTOMATION & ROBOTICS

09:00

Chair’s opening remarks

This keynote examines how large-scale, safety-critical manufacturing environments move robotics and AI from isolated pilots into enterprise-wide deployment, with a focus on production reliability, quality assurance and repeatable scale. Drawing on aerospace manufacturing experience at Boeing, it explores what construction and infrastructure can adopt from advanced industrial systems thinking.

  • How robotics and automation are industrialised from prototype cells into certified, repeatable production systems
  • Governance, safety and quality frameworks required to scale AI-enabled operations in regulated environments
  • Lessons from aerospace manufacturing on integrating robotics into complex, multi-participant delivery ecosystems
09:10

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Scaling robotics and automation from pilot to project delivery

This keynote examines how large-scale, safety-critical manufacturing environments move robotics and AI from isolated pilots into enterprise-wide deployment, with a focus on production reliability, quality assurance and repeatable scale. Drawing on aerospace manufacturing experience at Boeing, it explores what construction and infrastructure can adopt from advanced industrial systems thinking.

  • How robotics and automation are industrialised from prototype cells into certified, repeatable production systems
  • Governance, safety and quality frameworks required to scale AI-enabled operations in regulated environments
  • Lessons from aerospace manufacturing on integrating robotics into complex, multi-participant delivery ecosystems
Patrick Walsh, Technical Fellow, Assembly Automation, Boeing
09:30

RESEARCH PRESENTATION: From research to reality: How does Australia rate in Contech robotic developments

This session explores how research collaboration, industry adoption and emerging technologies are converging to improve productivity, safety and delivery performance across the built environment. We learn where Australia is placed in the global robotic market.

  • Building industry-research partnerships that accelerate innovation adoption
  • Overcoming barriers to scaling robotics across complex project environments
  • The future role of intelligent construction systems in Australia’s infrastructure pipeline
Dikai Liu, Director Distinguished Professor, ARC Research Hub, UTS
09:50

OPENING PANEL: Creating the bridge - How supply chain integration and workflow automation drives pro-ject delivery success

Project performance is not only driven by what happens on site, but by how money, risk and obligations flow through the supply chain. This RPA panel explores how improving subcontractor engagement, process automation and commercial workflows can unlock faster delivery, reduce disputes and create a more resilient project ecosystem.

  • Automating payment, compliance and contract workflows across the project lifecycle
  • Integrating BIM, project controls and field data to create a single source of truth
  • Digital workflows to improve collaboration, reduce disputes and accelerate delivery
Panellists
Misty Cronin, Head of Sales – Australia & NZ, Payapps
Katrina Dodd, General Manager Engineering, McConnell Dowell
Kelly Furtado, Sales Director APAC, RIB Software
Joshua Nelson, Group Automation Leader, Aurecon
10:30

Morning networking break and exhibition viewing

ENGAGEMENT & ADVANCEMENT

11:00

INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATION: Investing in the future of construction: AI, automation and robotics

As construction productivity challenges intensify, investors and industry leaders are directing capital toward technologies that can improve certainty, safety and project delivery. This session explores how strategic investment is accelerating the adoption of robotics, automation and digital construction solutions, and what this means for the future of the built environment.

  • Investment trends shaping construction technology
  • Evaluating robotics and automation opportunities
  • Scaling innovation from pilot to deployment
Kaushal Diwan, Corporate Director, Investments & Partnerships, DPR Construction, USA
11:20

PANEL: Digital Adoption - Bringing the workforce along in your innovation programs

As construction and infrastructure businesses accelerate the adoption of AI, robotics and sustainability programs, many innovation leaders struggle to gain workforce trust, operational buy-in and long-term adoption. This panel explores how technology leaders can implement emerging technologies in a way that strengthens culture, builds confidence and ensures frontline teams are part of the transformation journey rather than resistant to it.

  • Building workforce trust around AI, robotics and automation initiatives
  • Embedding innovation programs without disrupting project delivery and culture
  • Creating practical pathways for AI upskilling, collaboration and operational acceptance
Alex Cech, Head of Change and Implementation, Isle Utilities
Jonathon Dutton, Senior BIM Manager, Southbase Group, NZ
James Condon, Digital Adoption Lead, Australia, Mott MacDonald
Vinod Vijayakumar, Head of Enterprise Data, Sydney Water

PHYSICAL AI CHAMPIONS

11:50

CASE STUDY: From code to defence: How software is turning machines into autonomous workers

As robotics moves from pilot projects to live environments, software is becoming the critical layer that enables machines to perceive, decide and act safely in complex conditions. This session explores how advances in autonomy, machine intelligence and real-time control systems are accelerating the adoption of robotics in defence.

  • Building the software stack behind autonomous equipment
  • Overcoming safety, reliability and site integration challenges
  • What contractors need to prepare for robotic jobsite operations
Michael Irwin, Co-CEO, Breaker Industries
12:00

CASE STUDY: Transforming underground infrastructure through robotics

What started as a flooded street in Sydney became the catalyst for a breakthrough in autonomous pipe inspection. Puralink is using robotics, computer vision and LiDAR to help utilities find leaks faster, cheaper and with far less disruption.

  • Founded from a real-world infrastructure challenge
  • Developed from university research into commercial technology
  • Building the future of underground asset management
Shyeon Delnawaz, Cofounder, Puralink
12:10

Networking lunch & exhibition viewing

13:10

CASE STUDY: Robotics in Practice: Delivering safer & more predictable outcomes through collaboration

This session explores how Laing O’Rourke is successfully deploying robotics on projects by actively collaborating with their people, subcontractors, and the broader supply chain. The role constructors play in enabling robotics adoption and how the voice of industry is influencing the solutions of tomorrow.

  • Using commercially available robotics to deliver safer, more predictable outcomes
  • Integrating robots into our construction workflows
  • Collaboration as the accelerator for industry adoption
Greg Peters, Robotics and Automation Lead, Laing O’Rourke
13:20

CASE STUDY: Autonomous construction at scale: moving from pilots to production

Built Robotics in Australia is shifting autonomous construction from demonstration projects into repeatable contractor-led deployment at scale. The commercial inflection point is not technical feasibility, but integration into existing civil delivery models where productivity, risk, and schedule certainty dominate decision-making.

  • Focus on repeatable use cases: solar, transmission, and bulk earthworks
  • Position autonomy as productivity stabilisation, not labour replacement
  • Target contractor rollout model: move from single-site pilots to fleet-based deployment
Paul Kelly, General Manager, Australia, Built Robotics
13:30

CASE STUDY: Commercialising sensing robotics for construction and infrastructure

This presentation explores the journey of commercialising advanced sensing robotics technology for construction and infrastructure environments. It examines how intelligent sensing systems are moving from prototype to practical deployment, delivering safer operations, improved site visibility, and smarter decision-making across complex projects.

  • Scaling sensing robotics from engineering concept to commercial deployment
  • Building industry trust through real-world project integration and measurable outcomes
  • Unlocking new operational insights through intelligent sensing and autonomous systems
Cibby Pulikkaseril, Founder, Zabidou
13:40

CASE STUDY: Field robotics for high-risk transmission line maintenance

This case study explores how Crest Robotics’ transmission-line robotic systems were deployed in partnership with Transgrid to reduce risk and improve efficiency in high-voltage network maintenance. Drawing on aerospace-inspired mobility design, the discussion focuses on how field robotics can be validated and scaled inside live infrastructure environments where safety, reliability, and downtime constraints are critical.

  • Translating space robotics concepts into transmission-line inspection and maintenance s
  • Deploying early-stage robotics in live grid environments to reduce work-at-height risk
  • Lessons from utility adoption: validation, operational constraints, and scaling pathways
Clyde Webster, Managing Director, Crest Robotics
13:50

CASE STUDY: From prototype to platform: Commercialising construction robotics

As robotics moves from experimentation to commercial deployment, FBR’s Hadrian X story highlights both the opportunity and the challenge of industrialising construction. This session explores what it takes to commercialise large-scale robotic systems, adapt automation across industries, and survive the realities of scaling deep-tech innovation in construction.

  • Lessons from deploying the Hadrian X robotic bricklaying system in live housing projects
  • Turning Contech robotics IP into scalable applications across steel, mining and energy
  • Balancing innovation, commercial pressure and cost reduction in Contech ventures
Mark Pivac, Executive Director, CTO, Fastbrick Robotics (FBR)
14:00

CASE STUDY: Bringing robotics onto the jobsite through digital BIM workflows

Fully digital BIM workflows are creating the foundation for practical robotics deployment across live construction environments. Drawing on the New Dunedin Hospital Outpatients project, this case study explores how robotic layout and drilling technologies were integrated into project delivery to improve coordination, precision and on-site execution.

  • Enabling robotics through connected BIM and field workflows
  • Lessons from deploying the Hilti Jaibot and HP SitePrint on site
  • Building confidence, accuracy and adoption across project teams
Jonathon Dutton, Senior BIM Manager, Southbase Group, NZ
14:10

CASE STUDY: Intelligent robotics deployment in construction delivery

This case study examines the practical deployment of robotics and autonomous systems across live construction environments, focusing on how engineering leadership integrates intelligent machines into project delivery workflows. It explores the shift from pilot-stage automation to scaled, repeatable use on active sites and the operational changes required to support it.

  • Integrating robotic systems into established construction sequencing and site operations
  • Engineering considerations for reliability, precision, and human–machine coordination
  • Lessons learned from moving from prototype deployment to production-scale use
Clyde Campbell, CEO & Founder, Intelligent Robotics
14:20

DRAGONS’ DEN PANEL: Reality check: Separating hype from delivery - What construction AI, automation, and ro-botics achieve on real projects and how prepared is business for the change that is coming

Australia is producing world-class robotics, AI and automation technologies, yet many struggle to bridge the gap between innovation and deployment. This session explores what separates successful construction technologies from those that never move beyond the pilot.

  • Connecting the dots – translating business requirements into technology solutions
  • Integration challenges when deploying robotics, automation and AI within live projects
  • Measuring outcomes – Workforce impacts, project performance and future readiness
Panellists
Kurt Brissett, CIO & CDO, Built
Andrew Harris, Co-Founder & CTO, Novalith Technologies
Alex Shapilsky, Group Executive Deep Tech, Cicada Innovations
Alan Dunn, Chief Information Officer, Richard Crookes Constructions
Moderator
Paul Mason, CEO, Robotics Australia Group
14:55

Chairs concluding remarks

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Leaders Summit 2026

Where Australia’s Contractors Turn Technology into Performance
28-29 October | Doltone House, Darling Island