Conference Cruisin': Attend the IECA Australasia Conference with confidence
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Conference Cruisin': Attend the IECA Australasia Conference with confidence
Tam Do, Environment Advisor - Northeast Link – Eastern Freeway Upgrade Tram to Springvale Alliance.
Joe Johnson, Business Development Manager - NZ, PGG Wrightson Turf.
Level: Beginner
Duration: 30 mins
Type of Course: Webinar - Live
Get a clear, practical game plan for the IECA Australasia Conference & Expo— 21 - 23 October 2026 at the Shangri La, Sydney. We’ll show you how to maximise learning, build real industry connections, and navigate the Expo with confidence so you leave Sydney with momentum—and next steps you can use right away.
Why this webinar
The presentation will cover how to build confidence for young professionals attending the IECA Australasia conference for the first time (or returning) and go through a few strategies and activities to create valuable connections and learnings during and after attending.
You’ll learn how to:
- Prepare: Explore the Pheedloop app to see who is attending, which talks you want to attend and any stalls that catch your eye.
- Engage: Connect with other industry professionals, ask plenty of questions, participate in exhibitor bingo, attend the talks and be open to the new ideas and case studies being presented.
- Act: Follow up with new connections, apply new learnings at work, continue to explore ideas/products.
Joe Johnson
Business Development Manager - NZ
DuraVeg From PGG Wrightson Turf
Joe Johnson brings over two decades of experience in revegetation and erosion and sediment control, having begun his career with PGG Wrightson Turf and worked across complex project environments. Early in his career, he collaborated closely with government agencies and industry partners during the Christchurch earthquake recovery, helping introduce innovative hydraulic erosion control technologies for challenging terrain. He has attended numerous International Erosion Control Association (IECA) conferences at both chapter and global levels, gaining firsthand insight into how conferences support professional growth.
Joe currently serves on the Global Board of Directors of the International Erosion Control Association (IECA) previously being the Vice President of Young Professionals and also held leadership roles on the IECA Australasian Chapter Board, including Treasurer and Vice President. A strong advocate for education, networking, and professional development, Joe brings a practical perspective on how Young Professionals can strategically prepare for, engage in, and maximise the long-term value of attending industry conferences.
Tam Do
Environmental Advisor
Eastern Freeway Upgrade - Tram to Springvale Alliance
Tam Do is an Environment Advisor with six years of experience across construction and environmental consulting, working on major infrastructure projects spanning rail, tunnelling and roads. She is currently working on the North East Link – Eastern Freeway Upgrade Tram to Springvale Alliance.
Passionate about collaboration and practical problem solving, Tam enjoys working across disciplines to navigate complex environmental challenges and deliver successful project outcomes. She was the recipient of the 2023 IECA Vital Chem Young Professional Scholarship, helping to continue her commitment to professional development and the environmental industry
This event is worth one (1) Professional Development Hours.
IECA is committed to fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional growth. Through a process of peer review and content selection standards, we ensure that our content is robust, relevant, and aligned with industry standards. We respect the authority of certification organizations to evaluate and accept professional development activities according to their criteria, acceptance of professional development credits is at the discretion of your certifying organization.
