Networking Event|05 Aug 2026

Sydney 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 and Meet and Greet
9:00am - 9:10am	Acknowledgement of Country	John Pennock - Business Development Manager - South, LGP
9:10am - 9:20am	Open Meeting & Welcome Address	Luke Kenny - CEO, LGP
9:20am - 9:35am	Overview & Strategic Direction	John Pennock - Business Development Manager - South, LGP
9:35am - 10:05am	Council Case Study: Cutting Through the Noise: Communicating in Disaster Recovery	Will Barton - Director Infrastructure Services, Hawkesbury City Council
10:05am - 10:30am	Sponsor Presentation - Origin Energy	Rickey Watts, Strategic Partners Manager, Origin Energy
10:30am - 10:45am	Morning Tea
10:45am - 11:30am	First Nations Procurement Scheme Panel Discussion	Luke Kenny - CEO, and Justin Pheeney - First Nations Procurement Project Lead, LGP
11:30am - 12:00pm	Psychological Safety in High-Pressure Roles: Practical Steps for Procurement, Engineering and Project Teams	Michelle Despas - Director People & Culture, LGP
12:00pm - 12:30pm	Council Case Study #2
12:30pm - 1:15pm	Lunch & Networking
1:15pm - 1:45pm	Engineering the Circular Economy: Procurement, Materials, and Infrastructure Innovation	Dr Hadi Vandchali - Consultant, ESG & Procurement Services, LGP Paul Morassut - Technical and Innovation Manager, Fulton Hogan
1:45pm - 2:15pm	LGP Terms and Conditions Deep Dive and Contract Amendment Process	Victoria Yang - Contracts & 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 – Director Lawyer, Keystone Lawyers
3:00pm - 3:10pm	Wrap Up & Close