OUR ESTEEMED LINE-UP OF INDUSTRY EXPERTS
INTRODUCING OUR 2024
SPEAKERS & VISIONARIES
Be inspired by thought-provoking keynotes, workshops and panel discussions from renown industry leaders at BDAA's National 2-Day Conference - the leading conference event curated to support your personal development growth, the ongoing growth of
your business, and the growth of our industry as a whole.
Uncover new perspectives, network and ignite your creativity.
Design Specialist | Author | Co-host
Simon describes himself as a recovering professional artist;
a creativity, innovation and
design specialist.
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Topic | The Path Less Travelled: Why Great Design Matters
Founding Principal, Hoyne
Andrew Hoyne is the Founding Principal of Hoyne — an industry-leading creative partner and global thought-leader in placemaking, branding and property marketing.
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Topic | Urban Strategy
Karryn Dargie
Director IN-TERIA
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Based in Tasmania, IN-TERIA’s creative studio focuses on architecture, interiors & objects, with a particular interest in projects of reinvention, adaptation and renewal.
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Topic | Interior Design
Christine McCoy
Design & Colour Consultant Bluescope Steel
Topic | Connection to Country
Colour & design epitomises my life experience and reflects and reflect and extensive part of my professional journey.
We will be demonstrating the application of co-designmethodologies –
COLORBOND® steel colours, technologies & sustainability; the durability, lifespan & recyclability.
Colour and Communications Manager for DuluxGroup
​Andrea Lucena-Orr has been working with colour for over twenty-five years at DuluxGroup executing colour training, trends and colour forecasting and presenting her findings to trade, retail and media – and her recommendations play an integral part in Dulux marketing strategies.
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Topic | Colour & Application
Kate Phillips
Director and Architect Room 11
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Founded in Tasmania in 2002, Room11 has a reputation for creating exemplary architecture in Australia. A sensitivity to, and preoccupation with landscape typifies Room 11’s architecture. Kate Phillips is a Director of Room 11 as well as Design Documentor on the Glass House.
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Topic | Architecture
Thomas Bailey
Director and Architect Room 11
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Room11’s Director, Thomas Bailey is highly regarded amongst the Architectural profession for his finesse with construction detailing. His details are simple to execute and illustrate a deep knowledge and understanding of materiality and engender longevity to the materials of Room11’s practice.
Topic | Architecture
Lighting and Furniture Designer
In 2019 and 2022 Duncan was a guest teaching fellow in a world first bridging course called Architecture Beyond Sight in London, teaching blind and vision impaired architecture and design skills to the blind and vision impaired.
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Topic | Lighting & Furniture Design Inspiration
OUR TARGETED KEY SKILL
DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP SESSIONS
Choose from our focused breakout sessions tailored to both your interests and your professional goals.
Gain practical knowledge to enhance your design expertise and learn from industry best practice to improve your business.
Executive Chair, prefabAUS
Topic | The Prefabricated Unitised Building System
Damien is a founding Director and Executive Chair of prefabAUS – the peak industry body for offsite construction in Australia.
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Mark Dewsbury
Senior Lecturer in Architecture & Design
University of Tasmania
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Topic | Condensation
Dr Mark Dewsbury is passionate about sustainability and has been involved in the sustainable design of commercial and residential buildings in the public and private sectors for more than 30 years.
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Kosta Kairis
Architectural Business Development Manager
VIC TAS, Bluescope
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Topic | Steel: Making a Bold Statement or Stunning Subtelty
Kosta has been a critical player in shaping projects across the multi-residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. ​​
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Deborah DeJong
Interior Designer - Design & Behavioural Analyst
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Topic | AI
Deborah De Jong is a seasoned leader, consultant, and interior designer with a passion for driving business success.
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Margaret Moreton
Executive Director AIDR
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Topic | Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience
Margaret is the Executive Director, AIDR, and leads AIDR’s work to enhance Australia’s resilience to natural hazards. She is committed to working across the system to reduce risk and the potential for harm and loss, and to enhance resilience.
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Michael Small
Director Equality Building
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Topic | Accessibility & Upgrading
Exisiting Buildings
Michael Small runs a consultancy business based in Hobart working with people with disability, businesses, government and the building sector to assist in making buildings and services more accessible.
Toby Wilkin
Owner Torple
Co-Founder Change Overnight
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Topic | Thermal Assessing and
How it Can Impact Design
For over 15 years, Toby has been a noteworthy leader in the entrepreneurial space. Born in Tasmania and residing here for his whole life Toby thoroughly understands tourism and business in the state and beyond.
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Lucinda Hartley
National Director
NAWIC
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Lucinda Hartley is a serial entrepreneur, award winning technology leader and urban futurist. Named as one of Australia’s 100 Most Influential Women by the Australian Financial Review, her work over the past decade has focused on pioneering category-creating companies and products that have been adopted around the world
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Dr. Manikandan Muthiah
Engineering Manager,
HED Consulting
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With 23+ years experience both globally and locally, Mani is a highly qualified Senior Structural Engineer orchestrating large infrastructure projects such as tall buildings, shopping complexes, schools, and airports (Kuwait International Airport) alongside smaller-scale projects with his trademark attention to detail and quality.
Anthony Wei
Co-Founder & CEO Tsquare​
Anthony Wei is the co-founder and CEO of Tsquare, an Australian private company specializing in AI-powered solutions for the architecture and design industry. With a strong background in architectural design and a transition into the AI field, Anthony has led the development of innovative products by working with AI talent from China, the United States, Europe, and other regions.
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Bianca Pople
Access Consultant, Liveable Housing Design Guidelines Assessor, NCC Livable Housing Design Standard Assessor
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With over 9 years of experience in both residential and commercial developments, Bianca found her passion for improving accessibility outcomes across all building types. Since receiving her Diploma in 2021, Bianca has been active in the industry as an Access Consultant and has a strong commitment to enhancing the wellbeing of our community.
Emma Robertson
Artist & Cultural Practitioner
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A proud Palawa woman, an artist and cultural practitioner, Emma is passionate about exploring new boundaries and pushing ideas.
Emma aims for sustainable design and to create art that sparks emotion.
Emma creates art that is rooted in her culture and that resonates with people world-wide.
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS BUSINESS PANEL
We've brought together a Business Panel of specialists for you to discover how their services can help you and your business operate more effectively and efficiently.
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Your Questions: For members attending the conference, you can submit a question to the panel - ahead of time - for our host to ask on your behalf. Some of our Business Panel members will be available in our Interactive Hub immediately after their presentation for a one-on-one conversation and questions.
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UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
The final session on DAY 2 of this year’s conference offers you the opportunity to interact with a selection of our speakers, watch product demonstrations, and have a hands-on experience across important design aspects from industry leading facilitators demonstrating practical implementation methods to support your business and development.
Multi Award-Winning Building Designer, Interior Designer, and Artist, Kylie Mitchell Leads a Special Event as part of our Interactive Hands-On Design Activities Sessions:
Speed Concept Design
Challenge your imagination by creating a concept design in 10 minutes. The catch? You won't know your building type or topic of inspiration until your 10 minutes start. Possible examples - a church and Winnie The Poo or a granny flat and a praying mantis. Come along and create without a client!
PRESENTED IN COLLABORATION WITH OUR VALUED INDUSTRY PARTNER
Fundraising and Gifts
20 CPD Points
Elevate your professional standing while gaining valuable insights and skills at the BDAA National Design Conference 2024.