• Developing skills pipelines through government–industry partnerships, TAFE, and universities to meet Olympic-scale delivery needs and build lasting capability across Queensland’s infrastructure sector

• Addressing workforce mobility challenges including housing, relocation and regional capability gaps

• Exploring how education and training providers are equipping graduates and apprentices with job-ready skills for infrastructure delivery

• Retaining talent and managing labour costs sustainably in a competitive construction and infrastructure market

Moderator: Brad Wood, Growth Leader – Major Games and Events, GHD, Co-Chair, Infrastructure Association of Queensland (IAQ) 2032 Games Taskforce

Geoff Clare, Chief Executive Officer, Construction Skills Queensland

Jenni Butler, Chief Academic Officer, TAFE Queensland

Adam Pennicott, Executive Director, Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives, Delivery and Partnerships Division, Department of Trade, Employment and Training