CCF QLD 2026 State Conference

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CCF QLD STATE CONFERENCE

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A Look Back at 2027

The CCF QLD State Conference became a two-day experience, bringing together civil construction professionals from across Queensland for connection, insight and practical outcomes.

The event began on August 31 with an Official Welcome featuring the Civil Lane Trade Show launch, drinks, canapés, live music, an address from Shadow Minister for Cities, James McGrath and a welcome from CCF QLD CEO Damian Long. The full Conference program followed on day 2, which delivered real-world insights you can apply, alongside valuable opportunities to connect with peers, suppliers and industry leaders.

Topics and Speakers

Master of Ceremonies
Ben Davis

Official Welcome
by The Hon. Jarrod Bleijie MP - Deputy Premier of Queensland

Trade and Investment Queensland & Department of Home Affairs: Demystifying Skilled Migration, A Case Study
with George Veneris - Program Manager, Trade and Investment Queensland and Camm Gibson - Assistant Director, Department of Home Affairs

The Decade That Will Test Civil Construction
with Morris Misel - global business futurist, keynote speaker, trusted media voice and strategic advisor

Growing the Civil Workforce: Skills, Pathways and Young Leaders
with Mat Karamatic - Executive Manager - Training Services, Civil Train, Tash Hope - QLD Stakeholder Engagement Manager, Trade Apprentices, Barry Fewquandie - Principal Project Officer - South East Queensland Region, DWATSIPM and Rebecca Hyssett - Regional Engagement Manager, Construction Skills Queensland

Working with Local Government: Tender Engagement and Forward Pipelines
with DM Scott Banan - Deputy Mayor of Logan City, Division 9 Councillor, Cr Nathan St Ledger - Logan City Council - Division 4 Councillor, Cr Adam Hain - City of Moreton Bay - Division 3 Councillor, Rebecca Mitchell - Corporate Procurement Manager, Logan City Council, John Jordan - Manager, Capital Contracts, City of Gold Coast and Rohan Escreet - Acting General Manager, Infrastructure Delivery, City of Gold Coast

Professional Development in Practice with Progressa, Three Plus, and Lionheart Recruitment
with David Shillington - Director, Progressa, Ben Davis - Principal Consultant, Three Plus and Dan Hardy - Principal Consultant, Lionheart Recruitment

Conversations in Civil
with Mark Raguse - National Vice-President and Assistant Queensland Branch Secretary of the Australian Workers' Union and Denise O'Reilly - Principal Lawyer, O'Reilly Workplace Law

Table Talk
with Damian Long - Chief Executive Officer, CCF QLD and Stephen Beck - Director, Doval Constructions and President, CCF QLD

Laughter Clinic
with Mark McConville - Professional Comedian and Suicidologist

Civil Lane Trade Show

We were excited to be reintroduced trade exhibition booths at the 2026 State Conference, creating a dedicated space for connection, conversation and business development across the event.

Open to delegates during Official Welcome and conference breaks, the exhibition area gave attendees the opportunity to explore the latest products, services and innovations shaping the civil construction industry. It was a chance to step beyond the sessions, have meaningful conversations, and discover practical solutions they can take back to their projects and teams.