2025 Agenda
Join us for three days of inspiring talks, insightful panels, and engaging presentations – all free to attend with your registration.
This year’s agenda features leading voices in architecture, interior design, kitchen & bathroom design, lighting, and more. Plus, don’t miss CPD-accredited sessions for architects, presented by the Australian Institute of Architects on Thursday 12th June and Friday 13th June.
CPD
Designing ventilated façade systems for industry compliance.
Thursday 12 June
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Theatre One
Country Centred Circular Economy in Urban Infrastructure: Future pathways workshop
Thursday 12 June
10:15 am - 11:15 am
The Workshop
Running with Scissors: Breaking the rules of workplace experience
Thursday 12 June
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Design Talks
CPD
Assessing the suitability of building products and materials under the NCC: What steps should architects take?
Thursday 12 June
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Theatre One
Sustainable Design Futures: Embedding circular economy principles in construction
Thursday 12 June
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
The Workshop
Data-Driven Design: Leveraging technology to boost ROI
Thursday 12 June
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Theatre Two
CPD
Foundations of Glass: Essential Knowledge for Design and Construct
Thursday 12 June
12:45 pm - 1:45 pm
Theatre One
From concept to completion (presented by KBDi & ACFA)
Thursday 12 June
1:30 pm - 2:10 pm
Theatre Two
No Spec, No Circularity: Why waste starts on the drawing board
Thursday 12 June
1:30 pm - 2:10 pm
Design Talks
Arab Perspectives, Global Solutions: 30 Years solving global design problems with Hicham Lahlou
Thursday 12 June
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Design Talks
Designing Healthy Buildings: Beyond functional performance - the impact of material health on indoor environments
Thursday 12 June
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Theatre One
Defining Excellence: Unpacking the evidence of good design
Thursday 12 June
2:30 pm - 3:15 pm
Theatre Two
Designing for Multigenerational Living: Flexible spaces that suit everyone's needs
Thursday 12 June
2:30 pm - 3:10 pm
Design Talks
Hubexo Construction League Panel: Insights from Australia’s Top Builders
Thursday 12 June
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
The Workshop
Everything you Need to Know About Joinery and Stone Finishes: Performance, limitations, and installation insights
Thursday 12 June
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Theatre Two
Future of Housing Construction: How prefabricated building is better, safer, smarter and gaining traction
Thursday 12 June
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Theatre One
CPD
Designing interior wall and ceilings in high humidity and aquatic areas
Friday 13 June
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Theatre One
Brilliant Kitchens & Bathrooms: Elevating design with exceptional lighting
Friday 13 June
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Theatre Two
Designing Resilient Façades: Smart Strategies for Weatherproofing
Friday 13 June
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Licensing & Registration of Interior Design Profession
Friday 13 June
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Design Talks
From Icons to Imitations: Can the future of interior design survive the copycat era?
Friday 13 June
12:50 pm - 1:30 pm
Design Talks
CPD
Mastering low carbon design and materials selection for better NABERS and GreenStar ratings
Friday 13 June
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Theatre One
Application of circular economy principles within modular construction
Friday 13 June
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The Workshop
Arab Perspectives, Global Solutions: 30 Years solving global design problems with Hicham Lahlou
Friday 13 June
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Design Talks
How AI is revolutionising interior design and the built environment
Friday 13 June
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Theatre Two
Inclusive by Design: How human-centered design can transform shared spaces
Friday 13 June
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Design Talks
Thinking of Building a Home? Here’s why an architect Is your smartest investment
Saturday 14 June
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Theatre One
Why Local Feels Better: How buying local transforms your space (and your community)
Saturday 14 June
10:30 am - 11:10 am
Design Talks
Save or Splurge? The Designers guide to maximising every dollar (without sacrificing style)
Saturday 14 June
10:30 am - 11:15 am
The Workshop
A Healthy Home – The hidden aspects of a home that may be hampering your health
Saturday 14 June
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Theatre Two
The Mid-Century Modern Home: Legacy, lifestyle & laminate laid bare
Saturday 14 June
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Theatre Two
Designing for Behaviour: Merging neuroscience and design to influence decision-making
Saturday 14 June
11:30 am - 12:10 pm
Design Talks
Designing with Light: How to transform your space for maximum impact
Saturday 14 June
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Theatre Two
The Quiet Revolution: 5 reasons to build a passivhaus
Saturday 14 June
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Theatre One
The Creative Shift: AI tools changing the way we approach design
Saturday 14 June
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
The Workshop
Small Space, Big Impact: Creating a bathroom spa ambience
Saturday 14 June
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Theatre Two
technology
How AI is revolutionising interior design and the built environment
Saturday 14 June
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Design Talks
How to Budget Like a Pro: Avoiding costly renovation blowouts
Saturday 14 June
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
The Workshop
Beyond Construction: Designing global sanctuaries with nature & modularity
Saturday 14 June
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Theatre One
