Networking Event|19 Aug 2026

Albury Procurement & Engineering Networking Meeting

LGP Networking Meetings are designed to bring procurement and engineering professionals together to share best practice, exchange ideas, and explore solutions to common challenges. These sessions offer an open and collaborative environment to discuss emerging trends, hear real-world case studies, and gain insights from industry experts. They’re also a fantastic opportunity to connect with peers and broaden your professional network.

Each event is free to attend and exclusive to NSW council staff.

Time	Session	Speaker
8:30am – 9:00am	Sign In / Meet & Greet
9:00am – 9:05am	Acknowledgement of Country	John Pennock – BDM Southern Region, LGP
9:05am – 9:15am	Open Meeting & Welcome Address	Bridgett Leopold DCEO - Infrastructure, Planning and Environment – Albury City Council
9:15am – 9:30am	Overview & Strategic Direction	John Pennock – BDM Southern Region, LGP
9:30am – 10:00am	Major Projects - Contract types, considerations, and templates used at Albury City	Elisha Lieschke – Team Leader Procurement Services & Paul Dwyer – Sourcing Coordinator
10:00am – 10:25am	Sponsor Presentation	Origin
10:25am – 10:45am	Morning Tea
10:45am – 11:30am	First Nations Procurement Scheme Panel Discussion	Luke Kenny - CEO, LGP
11:30am – 12:00pm	Leveraging AI and Council Data to create Procurement Strategy	Adita Das – AI Project Coordinator, LGP
12:00pm – 12:30pm	Operation Landan	Dr Pota Forrest-Lawrence ICAC
12:30pm – 1:15pm	Lunch & Networking
1:15pm – 1:45pm	Psychological Safety in High-Pressure Roles: Practical Steps for Procurement, Engineering and Project Teams	Michelle Despas – Director, People & Culture, LGP
1:45pm – 2:15pm	LGP Terms & Conditions Deep Dive and Contract Amendment Process	Victoria Yang, Legal Officer, LGP
2:15pm – 3:00pm	Striking a Balance in Contracts: Risk allocation, unfair contract terms, best practice contract administration and managing contractor performance and non-compliance.	Lou Stojanovski & John Truman – Keystone Lawyers
3:00pm – 3:10pm	Wrap Up & Close