Plenary stage
7.30am | Registration opens |
8.00am | Networking breakfast |
9.00am | MC welcome and acknowledgement of country Professor Veena Sahajwalla - World renowned materials scientist, engineer, and inventor revolutionising recycling science |
9:15am | Keynote: How Victoria’s Big Build is fuelling demand and charting progress Victoria’s transport infrastructure projects have made huge strides in the use of recycled materials since 2020 – but we still face some great challenges. The Victorian Government is imploring industry to take further steps towards a greener future. Kevin Devlin – Director-General, Major Transport Infrastructure Authority |
9:40am | Fireside chat: Recycled First – the story behind the data The data is telling us that the Recycled First Policy has proven to be a powerful mechanism for change. But there are still some common misconceptions. Alexis will pull back the curtain on some of the popular myths about recycled materials and how this is impacting greater use of recycled materials across infrastructure projects. Alexis Davison – Executive Director Engineering and Program Services, Major Road Projects Victoria with Professor Veena Sahajwalla |
10.00am | Keynote: Supplying a solution in Australia’s ongoing waste crisis Road and rail infrastructure projects make their mark on communities and our environment in many ways, but the war on waste is far from over. Recycled materials are critical to winning the battle, and the industry must respond by creating strong supply chains and refining manufacturing processes to meet the demand created by government policies such as Recycled First. Craig Reucassel – ABC’s War on Waste program host |
10.30am | Morning tea and networking |
11:00am | MC welcome back |
11.05am | Keynote: Victoria’s waste and recycling sector – supporting use of recycled materials in infrastructure Tony Circelli – Head, Recycling Victoria |
11.25am | Panel: Why plastic and rubber products make sense There are considerable performance benefits to plastic and rubber products, making it vital we develop processes and use policy to overcome barriers to its widespread use in infrastructure construction. Moderator:
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12.10pm | Panel: Navigating the pathway to successful use of products on projects The first ‘yes’ to integrating an innovative product on a project is the toughest. We explore a powerful example of how collaboration between asset owner, delivery team, contractor and supplier can make it happen. Moderator:
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1.00pm | Lunch |
2:00pm | MC welcome back |
2:05pm | Keynote: Recycled materials' role in building resilience against climate risk and achieving sustainable socio-economic systems The Green Africa Youth Organization is having an incredible environmental, economic and social impact as they lead Africa’s shift to a circular economy. Australia can draw inspiration from this move which apply from grassroots initiatives to large scale infrastructure. Betty Osei Bonsu - Uganda Country Manager, Green Africa Youth Organization |
2:25pm | Panel: Recycled First – benefits beyond optimising use of recycled materials From social enterprises creating meaningful work for people with disabilities to saving costs on a project, the benefits of waste-to-resource materials are immense. Moderator:
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3.10pm | Panel: Regional benefits and embracing circular economy Australia’s regional areas have unique opportunities and challenges in how they can manufacture and use recycled materials. Local government has a key role in this and some excellent examples of innovation. Moderator:
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4.00pm | MC closing remarks |
4.05pm | Afternoon tea and networking |
5.00pm | Conference close |