2025 CICA National Conference Program Now Available - Details are in the Program tab

Workshops

Friday 17 October 2025
Hall 1
1.00pm - 1.45pm
Blue Workshop

CICA National Training Model

Lou Sapio, Company Founder, Just people

Sharon Pearce, Crane Crew Competency Officer, CICA

The CICA National Training Model is an exciting new development for the industry.

In this workshop, Lou Sapio from Just People and Sharon Pearce from CICA will present the training model set to be introduced across Australia. Join us as Lou and Sharon explain everything you need to know about training certifications and career pathways.

Hall 1
1.00pm - 1.45pm
Red Workshop

Industry Capability Network

Abhiney Arora, Executive Director/General Manager, ICN

Industry Capability Network acts as a business information, procurement, and supply chain network that connects Australian and New Zealand businesses with project opportunities and suppliers. We will hear from Abhiney Arora who is the Executive Director/General Manager of Industry Capability Network on how they have helped organisations find over $50+billion in contracts.

Hall 1
2.00pm - 2.45pm
Blue Workshop

Social Media

Matt Pettigrew, Founder & Creative Director, Slate Media

How crucial is social media in how you develop your business?  Matt Pettigrew is the Founder & Creative Director of Slate Media. Matt is the founder of SLATE who knows how to get his clients’ ideas to take shape. The creative space is so fast moving and subjective, you need the right skills to keep your organisation on its game. Matt will provide some tips and tricks to help you succeed.

Hall 1
2.00pm - 2.45pm
Red Workshop

Legacy Finance

Joshua Rizk, Partnerships/Finance Broker, Legacy Mortgage Solutions

Please join Abraham and Josh from Legacy Mortgage Solutions for “Are you invested? Finance and Frothies (or a wine)!” The boys at Legacy will present a range of topics about personal finance while participants enjoy a complimentary beverage, so come prepared with any questions you have about your home, your next investment property, car, or SMSF! 

Hall 1
3.00pm - 3.45pm
Blue Workshop

Cyber Security & Compliance Best Practices

Dean Attard, Managing Director, Crash Technology

Dean Attard is the Managing Director of Crash Technology. We are all under threat from cyber attacks and scammers in the fast-paced world of cyber security. Do you understand how to mitigate the risk for your business? Dean will have some practical information and tips on how to best protect your company assets.

Hall 1
3.00pm - 3.45pm
Red Workshop

Erection Design of Concrete Elements

Rod Mackay Sim, Hillside Engineering

Rod Mackay Sim, heads Hillside Engineering, a design, technology and materials consultancy. As a veteran of the industry, Rod brings many decades of experience to his presentation. Rod will expand in more detail on Erection Design of Concrete Elements.

Hall 1
4.00pm - 4.45pm
Blue Workshop

Safety Work versus the Safety of Work

Dr Drew Rae, Associate Professor in the Safety Science Innovation Lab at Griffith University

Join us for a practical and informative workshop exploring how to maintain safety in the workplace.

Hall 1
4.00pm - 4.45pm
Red Workshop

AutoCAD Lift Plans

Conan Jenkins, John Holland Group

Lift Plans are becoming an increasingly important business tool in the industry.  Join us as we look at the basics of building a lift plan template for your business.

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