Overview
Join us as we look forward to the year ahead.
In the past decade, we’ve come a long way as an industry to improve gender diversity. With women only making up 14 percent of the engineering workforce, we also have a long way to go. It’s a road that all of us must travel together, so how can we achieve gender parity in engineering? And what is the role of men in helping to make it a reality?
We’ll be hearing from a panel of speakers, each a leader in our industry. Together, we’ll explore how we can move forward as a collective industry in improving gender diversity. Come away from this panel event with concrete steps that can be taken to improve gender diversity and a greater understanding of how we can all help achieve tangible progress.
In this presentation, you will:
- understand the progress and challenges in achieving gender diversity in engineering
- learn practical actions individuals and organizations can take to promote gender equity
- learn actionable steps for men and allies to take what they’ve learned about gender equality and bring these insights into their daily work environment
- learn how to effectively network with a diverse range of engineers across different disciplines, experience levels, and backgrounds.
Program
5.30 pm AEDT: Registrations open and networking
5.45 pm AEDT: Chair's address, Acknowledgement of country, Topic introduction, Panel questions
6.45 pm AEDT: Q&A
7.00 pm AEDT: Speaker gifts. Scholarship presentation - Jamie Burrage to present
7.15 pm AEDT: Networking
7.30 pm AEDT: Close
About the speakers
Claire Moore
Delivery Director, Southwest Stations | Sydney Metro
Currently the Delivery Director for the city-shaping Sydney South-West Metro project, Claire’s 24-year career has seen her take on a number of landmark transport infrastructure projects across the globe. As a Fellow of both the Institution of Civil Engineers and Engineers Australia, Claire is passionate about challenging stereotypes and improving diversity in STEM. She is a fierce believer that “you can’t be what you can’t see”, and frequently volunteers with ICE, EA, and Sydney Metro to promote STEM opportunities in schools.
Craig Seeto
National Sector Lead – Defence and Design and Engineering Business Lead, Arcadis
With more than 25 years of experience in engineering consultancy and construction management, Craig's experience spans major infrastructure projects in Defence, highways, building infrastructure, mining, water and wastewater sectors across Australia, the UK, Jamaica, Papua New Guinea and East Timor.
Over the course of his career, Craig has held team lead and business roles, as well as key roles in the delivery of major, multi-discipline infrastructure projects key projects such as the Campbell Barracks Redevelopment, REDFIN1B, Sydney Metro Victoria Cross ISD, Ravensworth North EPCM and Kings Waterfront Convention Centre.
In addition to his focus on defence, Craig also currently leads the Arcadis Design and Engineering team – a national team of civil, building structures, building services and project management professionals.
Nicola Lo
Manager, Land Development | Engineering & Design, Colliers
With over 20 years of experience as a Project Manager, Environmental Engineer, and Planner, Nicola currently leads the NSW Colliers Engineering & Design land development team. She has played pivotal role in delivering large-scale land development projects across Australia, becoming a leader in contamination management within the company. Nicola is passionate about promoting STEM in education, having actively mentored students and become a part of the Superstars of STEM program, run by Science and Technology Australia.
Ryan Andriessen
NSW & ACT Buildings and Advisory Group Leader, Arup
As a group leader and former chair of Arup's NSW/ACT EDI Committee, Ryan has been an active champion of Arup's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy since its inception. He is passionate about promoting gender equity within engineering, a strong believer that team diversity is crucial to delivering excellence and meaningful social value. Leading by example, Ryan was an early adopter of Arup's full Parental Leave Policy, taking on primary carer responsibilities for both of his children to support his wife’s return to the workforce. With a career spanning over twenty years, Ryan has extensive experience leading multidisciplinary projects within the built environment including award-winning projects such as the Beijing Water Cube, 8 Chifley Square and Parramatta Light Rail.
Pricing
In-person
Member: $35.00Technical Society Member: $35.00
Student Member: $20.00
Non-Member: $45.00
Guest Member: $35.00
Guest Non Member: $45.00