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Future Homes Forum & GreenSmart Awards

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Decision-makers in the industry, sustainability thought-leaders and those at the forefront of innovation are invited to come together for one dynamic day of speakers and awards. This event delivers a truly unparalleled networking opportunity for participants.
Tickets

$330*

for members

$418*

for non-members
  • Date
    Friday 23rd August
  • Time
    9:00AM to 10:00PM
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* Prices include GST.

CPD Points

4

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Thursday 15 August 2024

Host

Costa Georgiadis

Landscape architect, Environmental educator, Author & Host of one of the ABC's most iconic and Logie award-winning programs, Gardening Australia

Venue

Crowne Plaza Hobart & Peppermint Bay

110 Liverpool St, Hobart TAS

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1300 650 620

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Forum speakers

The Hon. Jeremy Rockliff

Premier of Tasmania, Minister for Tourism and Hospitality & Minister for Trade and Major Investment

Neil Savery

Managing Director ICC Oceania

Steve Sammartino

Futurist and Technology Innovation Specialist

Simon Croft

Chief Executive Industry & Policy, HIA

Fang Chen

Distinguished Professor & Executive Director at the UTS Data Science Institute

Andrew Pickard

Founder and Director, B.Sc, B.Eng, Powerhaus Engineering

Matt King

HIA Senior Economist

Senior Economist, HIA

Shane Keating

Executive Director, Building Policy, HIA

Panel guests

Jocelyn Martin

Managing Director, HIA

Oliver Burnell

HIA Australian Apprentice of the Year

Alexandra Paterson

General Manager, Skills and Workforce, Skills Tasmania

Forum program

Friday 23 August

Morning session information
Master of Ceremonies

Presented by Costa Georgiadis, Landscape Architect, Environmental Educator, Author & TV Host

  • Costa is a landscape architect, environmental educator, author and much-loved host of one of ABC's most iconic and Logie award-winning programs, Gardening Australia. Costa is the Future Homes Forum's MC, who will be guiding attendees through the presentations.
Opening address

Presented by The Hon. Jeremy Rockliff, Premier of Tasmania

  • Jeremy Rockliff will commence proceedings with an opening address. As the leader of the Tasmanian Liberal Government, the Premier is developing a sustainability vision and strategy for the state in collaboration with the electorate.
1.2 million homes over the next 5 years - can it be delivered?

Presented by Simon Croft, Chief Executive Industry & Policy, HIA

  • What type of housing is needed, where will it be built, what is the role for innovation, is pre-fab the answer, do these homes need to be all-electric and climate resilient too?
The economics of Green Building

Presented by Matthew King, HIA Senior Economist

  • Do more energy and climate-resilient buildings sell for more? Do they return higher rents? How does the valuation industry take ‘green features’ into account? And have consumer preferences shifted to a focus on more green buildings?
International conferences charts a course on what our future homes will need to achieve

Presented by Neil Savery, Managing Director, ICC Oceania

  • Where are the rules headed in building energy-efficient, sustainable, and climate-resilient buildings? What is happening internationally and what lessons are there for Australia? Fresh off the International Climate Conference, Neil will provide a rundown on key takeaways.
The role of AI in Building & Construction

Presented by Distinguished Professor Fang Chen, Executive Director, UTS Data Science Institute

  • Professor Chen is an award-winning, internationally recognised leader in AI and data science. Her expertise lies in developing and deploying innovative data-driven solutions to solve complex problems within large-scale networks, encompassing a variety of sectors including construction, transportation, water, energy, health, agriculture, telecommunications, education, health, real estate and more.  What does the future have in store?
NCC 2025: What changes are in the pipeline?

Presented by Shane Keating, Executive Director - Building Policy, Building Policy, HIA

  • The next draft edition of the NCC 2025 has been released and contains some substantive proposals – learn what is being proposed and what this will likely mean for future buildings. 
Afternoon session information
A Revolution in Real Estate - Our Smart Future

Presented by Steve Sammartino, Futurist and Technology Innovation Specialist

  • Get ready for a thrilling journey into the future of the property business! This presentation will take you on a tour of the latest innovations and trends that are re-shaping the physical world around us, our cities, suburbs our society and the way we live and work. From AI and automation, to prefab and 3D printing, this keynote will show you the cutting-edge technologies that are revolutionizing the property industry. You'll discover how sustainability and affordability are becoming critical factors in the way we design and build homes, and explore the "Work from Anywhere" movement that is changing the way we think about where people live and work.
New tools to design, rate and compare homes

Presented by Andrew Pickard Founder and Director, B.Sc, B.Eng, Powerhaus Engineering

  • Andrew and his team have created digital tools that are helping to create homes that power themselves – using data and innovation to build smarter homes and empowering key parties to housing projects with the ability to balance cost, comfort and carbon.
Solving the construction workforce skills conundrum Panel

Presented by Jocelyn Martin, Managing Director, HIA, Oliver Burnell, HIA Australian Apprentice of the Year and Alexandra Paterson, General Manager, Skills and Workforce, Skills TAS

  • The major skills shortage in the residential building industry is having a significant impact on the Housing Accord's commitment to building 1.2 million homes in the next five years. In this panel discussion, industry experts will discuss how this can be addressed.

Partners

HIA appreciates the support of the following industry partners:

Silver partners

ARC
Colorbond
wood solutions
HIA Insurance Services

Supporting partners

Miele
Bondor
Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme