On Thursday 12 March 2026 the global Women in BIM (WIB) community will convene in Brisbane for a powerful one-day conference themed “Action: Taking action for a better future for our people and our planet.” Here is a glance at what you can expect when you join us in Brisbane!
A call to action
Moving beyond visionary talks, this year’s theme — Action — reflects a shift towards tangible change. WIB Founder and Global Chair Rebecca De Cicco said, “Now is the time to move beyond conversation and take real steps toward a more inclusive, sustainable and future-ready built environment.” WIB identifies action as the urgent next step after earlier themes of envisioning the future in our 2025 global conferences.
Diversity as a force for innovation
Diversity sits at the heart of the conference. At WIB we believe that global innovation will achieve its fullest potential by embracing individuals from all backgrounds. The Brisbane agenda is carefully designed to amplify voices across gender, leadership, culture and technical roles, all in service of creating more resilient, equitable and creative construction ecosystems.
Skills and technologies to lead on digital transformation
The Brisbane conference underlines the idea that digital transformation is not just tools and platforms, it is about the people and skills in our industry. Technology acts as a powerful force that we get to shape for the greater good and it is about the people that inspire, build, grow and connect us. In Brisbane our talk topics range from smart digital delivery and AI-driven construction to data management, sustainable infrastructure and the role of digital teams in future projects.
Agenda highlights:
The Brisbane Agenda for the day features a rich programme of session talks:
- The conference opens with a welcome from Rebecca De Cicco, who will reflect on her experience and set the tone for action.
- Our keynote will be delivered from the Honourable Ros Bates, Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training who will provide insight around the growth of QLD through her role and how diversity acts as a cornerstone to growth for Qld’s econmy
- A spotlight discussion explores how Queensland is building inclusive and digital growth, anchoring the conference firmly in the regional context.
- There’s a session on Brisbane’s Big Build, covering major infrastructure work as the city prepares for the 2032 Games — and how digital construction lies at its heart.
- Digital skills growth addresses how to build a “future-ready” workforce — connecting diversity, training and capacity building.
- In Driving productivity through diverse digital teams, speakers will examine how diversity in digital roles can boost innovation and performance.
- Digital delivery at Brisbane Airport, health infrastructure, mobilising BIM at scale, and more, highlighting how digital construction is embedded in vital Queensland projects. (Women in BIM)
- Additional themes look at change management, alliances and allyship
- The day ends with a closing remark from the conference chair and a drinks reception
Why this matters for the APAC region
By holding the conference in Brisbane, WIB understand the importance of Queenslands growth and future in digital construction. The agenda’s strong emphasis on local infrastructure, such as the Queensland government’s Big Build and health-sector projects, foregrounds how technological advancement is driving the built environment in Australia. Coupled with sessions on workforce development and inclusive innovation, the conference positions women, diverse teams and digital transformation as central to shaping the region’s future.
And you can buy your tickets now from the WIB Conference website here!
