events
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Supporting growth on the sunshine coast
Join the Next Generation, Sunshine Coast PM Community of Practice, as we discuss 'Generational Response to growth to maintain SC quality of life, housing and transport accessibility'.
Speakers:
Melanie Dei Rossi: Regional Director (North Coast Region), Program Delivery and Operations, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND MAIN ROADS
Robin Mace: General Manager Projects and Planning, SUNSHINE COAST AIRPORT
Paul McDonald: Senior Project Manager, STOCKLAND
past event: Women in Project Management 11.mar.26
Speakers:
Mia Barnard: Industry Director, AECOM
Danielle Kirby: Sunshine Coast Transport Lead, AECOM
Loren Ogston: Manager Growth and Planning, Unitywater
past event: BEYOND THE PROJECT 12.nov.25
Beyond the Project – Sharing Men’s Journeys to Support the Next Generation
Wed, 12 Nov 2025 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM AEST
University of the Sunshine Coast, Innovation Centre Auditorium, Hall 1
90 Sippy Downs Drive Sippy Downs, QLD 4556
past event: The Road to ‘32 - Breakfast event 30.jul.25
Innovation Centre, Sunshine Coast University, 90 Sippy Downs Drive, SIPPY DOWNS Q 4556
PAST EVENT: Celebrate International Women's Day 12.mar.25
Get your tickets here: Eventbrite
PAST EVENT: Leading the decarbonisation journey 13.nov.24
Leading the Decarbonisation Journey presented by Next Generation, the Sunshine Coast’s project management community, collaborating through shared knowledge and experiences.
James Middleton, Regional Corporate Manager - Aus & NZ, TESLA
Sandra Brodie, Founder & COO, POWERSHIFT TECHNOLOGIES
Andrew Eves-Brown, CEO & Project Director, TURBINE
PAST EVENT: Pushing boundaries and new frontiers 31.jul.24
Event guest speakers:
Chris Jorgensen, Account Manager, ART Group
Jodi Salmond, General Manager, Reef Check Australia
Tim Eldridge, Chief Operating Officer, Advanced Aquarium Technologies
Past event: Showcasing diversity in project management on the sunshine coast 06.mar.24
Event guest speakers:
Leah McKenzie, Project Director for the Borumba Pumped Hydro Project, Queensland Hydro
Debra Robinson, Group Executive, Customer & Planning Services, Sunshine Coast Council
Matthew Flanigan, Urban Development Regional Leader (QLD), Egis
The event will run as follows:
7:00am to 7:25am - Networking and breakfast
7:25am to 7:30am - Welcome
7:30am to 9:10am - Guest speaker presentations
9:10am to 9:20am - Questions
9:20am to 9:30am - Event sponsor and wrap-up
This event will offer a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with like-minded professionals.
Parking and breakfast are included with your event ticket. This event also qualifies for Project Management CPD points.
Spaces will be limited, so we encourage you to register early to guarantee your ticket.
Past event: REFLECTIONS ON PROJECT OBJECTIVES, DELIVERY & OUTCOMES 01.nov.23
Join us for our final event for 2023. This event promises to be an insightful and engaging gathering of industry experts, thought leaders, and technology enthusiasts.
Event guest speakers:
Sunshine Coast Airport Cark Park Project - Steve Grant
Sunshine Coast City Hall - Matthew Dagan and Paul Blair
Beyond Resilience: Creating Antifragile Projects - Dr Greg Usher
The event will run as follows:
7:00am to 7:25am - Networking and breakfast
7:25am to 7:30am - Welcome
7:30am to 9:10am - Guest speaker presentations
9:10am to 9:20am - Questions
9:20am to 9:30am - Event sponsor and wrap-up
This event will offer a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with like-minded professionals.
Parking and breakfast are included with your event ticket. This event also qualifies for Project Management CPD points.
Spaces will be limited, so we encourage you to register early to guarantee your ticket.
Past event: HOW DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES ARE TRANSFORMING PROJECT DELIVERY 26.jul.23
Join us for our mid-year event, where we’ll discuss how digital technologies are transforming project delivery. This event promises to be an insightful and engaging gathering of industry experts, thought leaders, and technology enthusiasts.
Event guest speakers:
Drone technology, current uses, and future developments - James Rennie, Managing Director, Australian UAV
Embracing Artificial Intelligence in Project Management: Evolution, Implications, and Future Prospects - Sam Scargill, Project Manager and Jordan Haimes, Digital Delivery Manager
Navigating the Future: Leveraging Current Trends and Technology in AEC Project Management - Melissa Wiscicki, Digital Practice Leader QLD, Aurecon
The event will run as follows:
7:00am to 7:25am - Networking and breakfast
7:25am to 7:30am - Welcome
7:30am to 9:10am - Guest speaker presentations
9:10am to 9:20am - Questions
9:20am to 9:30am - Event sponsor and wrap-up
Whether you are a project manager, a technology enthusiast, or someone interested in the intersection of digital innovation and project delivery, this event offers a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with like-minded professionals.
Parking and breakfast are included with your event ticket. This event also qualifies for Project Management CPD points.
Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to register early to guarantee your ticket.
Past event: HOW WOMEN ARE EXCELLING IN THE PROJECT ENVIRONMENT 02.MAR.23
Join us for our first event of 2023, where we’ll celebrate the many women who are taking the helm in project management on the Sunshine Coast.
MCs Angela Weber (Jacobs) and Eunice Van III Greyling (SMEC) will moderate our breakfast and networking event, where we’ll receive presentations from special guest speakers:
Amanda Yeates, CEO, SunCentral
Kristine Posthumus, Principal Strategist, Squiggle Collective
Genaea Keith, Senior Development Manager - Aura, Stockland
The event will run as follows:
7:00am to 7:25am - Networking and breakfast
7:25am to 7:30am - Welcome
7:30am to 9:10am - Guest speaker presentations
9:10am to 9:20am - Questions
9:20am to 9:30am - Event sponsor Covey Associates Pty Ltd and wrap-up
Parking is included with your event ticket. This event also qualifies for Project Management CPD points.