Master of ceremonies:

• Sara Lipscombe, Advisor, FIDIC

Welcome remarks:

• Catherine Karakatsanis, President, FIDIC

• William Cox, GLF Advisory Board Chair and CEO, Aurecon

Our keynote speaker will explore how world events and multi generational and increasing workplace equality, diversity and inclusion are radically changing the way we work and will work in the future.  And, what this means for leaders of our global organisations. 

A discussion which will include feedback from the latest research from the American Council of Engineering Companies Research Institute.  
 

In 2024, the GLF programme and industry report included a debate about the role of AI in infrastructure and its potential to transform the sector by optimising processes, reducing costs and enhancing safety in infrastructure projects. This year we consider the next chapter.  What frameworks and training can we provide to help us navigate this technological revolution. 

Master of ceremonies:

• Sara Lipscombe, Advisor, FIDIC

This session will present the next phase of the work of the Global Leadership Forum’s Carbon Collaboration Initiative, which was conceived by members of the GLF.  This work is being spearheaded by the CEOs from some of the world’s largest consulting engineering firms. The aim to develop a common, replicable and standardised process of calculation and disclosure of embodied and operational CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalent) emissions related to infrastructure projects. ​  

A panel discussion between a global construction products manufacturer, a trade association representing construction product merchants, a consulting engineer, architect and contractor. 

Closing remarks:

• William Cox, GLF Advisory Board Chair and CEO, Aurecon
• Catherine Karakatsanis, President, FIDIC