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- Attracting, developing and retaining new talent in the concrete industry | Emerging Talent Awards
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- ConcreteConnect Seminar Theatre

Attracting, developing and retaining new talent in the concrete industry | Emerging Talent Awards

14:30 - 15:15

Leading industry figures Claire Ackerman (Chief Executive Officer, The Concrete Society), John Reddy (President, Institute of Concrete Technology), and Lauren Fairley (Executive Officer, Concrete Repair Association) discuss how the concrete sector can attract, develop, and retain new talent. They will explore how the sector is tackling the skills gap to meet the challenges of sustainability and digitalisation, and will review the training pathways and professional platforms that facilitate career progression. The session concludes with the presentation of The 2026 Emerging Talent Awards.

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14:30 14:35

Introduction

ConcreteConnect Seminar Theatre

Chairperson

Susannah Streeter, Broadcaster & Conference Host
14:35 15:00

Panel discussion with Claire Ackerman, John Reddy and Lauren Fairley

ConcreteConnect Seminar Theatre

Chairperson

Susannah Streeter, Broadcaster & Conference Host

Speakers

Claire Ackerman, Chief Executive Officer - The Concrete Society

John Reddy, President of the Institute of Concrete Technology | Director of Concrete Technology Deployment - Ecocem

Lauren Fairley, Executive Officer - Concrete Repair Association
15:00 15:15

Emerging Talent Awards | Presentation of Awards for Design excellence; Materials specialist; Sustainability; and Precast & offsite

ConcreteConnect Seminar Theatre

Open to professionals aged 30 and under, the awards celebrate young leaders who are already making a real impact – bringing fresh thinking, ambition, and a collaborative spirit to the challenges and opportunities facing the sector today. Discover more about the shortlisted finalists and join us for the presentation of the Awards.

Chairperson

Susannah Streeter, Broadcaster & Conference Host

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