Tonkin + Taylor supports several pivotal events this November, connecting with industry leaders to address key challenges through knowledge sharing across critical engineering and environmental sectors.
Rivers Group Conference | 6 – 8 November
This event explores resilience in river management with the theme Ka Mua, Ka Muri – Walking Backwards into the Future.
Over two and a half days, attendees will reflect on past knowledge to better navigate future uncertainties. Outside, we’ll learn alongside the awa from tangata whenua and other local experts, before moving indoors to focus on future kōrero and solution-based discussions. This year also features an open session for attendees to share insights, plus ‘lightning’ talks to inspire new ideas.
We’re excited to join other industry leaders, reaffirming our commitment to climate and hazard resilience for Aotearoa. See you there!
Presentations:
- Anataia van Leeuwen – Environmental Consultant | Kaupapa Māori + Stories from the Past
- Alistair Stevens – Senior Water Resources Engineer | Working with Nature for Resilient Rivers
15th Young Geotechnical Professionals Conference | 6 – 9 November
This standout event is jointly organised by the Australian Geomechanics Society (AGS) and New Zealand Geotechnical Society (NZGS). Designed for professionals under 35 from Australia and New Zealand, this biennial conference invites attendees to present technical papers on topics across geomechanics, engineering geology, and geotechnical engineering.
With 50 delegates presenting, the event will also feature the Don Douglas Youth Fellowship Award and the Young Geotechnical Professional Fellowship. Networking events and a field trip to Hallet Cove add to what promises to be a valuable experience.
Tonkin + Taylor Event Attendees:
- Manamea Koteka – Geotechnical Engineer
- Monique Waring – Engineering Geologist
Women of WARR Leadership Breakfast | 7 November
The Waste Management & Resource Recovery Association of Australia (WMRR) is hosting the annual Victorian Women of WARR Leadership Breakfast on Thursday, 7 November 2024. This event is designed to celebrate women in our industry who are driving change and, in doing so, breaking down barriers and creating new career prospects for the next generation.
Tonkin + Taylor is proud to be part of this important event, with key team members attending to support the celebration of women in leadership. At this year’s breakfast, guest speakers will share their personal leadership journeys, along with the experiences and challenges they have encountered along the way.
Event Attendees:
- Kate Dundas – Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network Australia (UNGCNA)
- Steph Holland – Strategy Delivery Manager, ResourceCo
- Sze-Fei Peng – General Manager Australia, Tonkin + Taylor
ANCOLD | 11 – 14 November
This year’s theme is “Never the Same Dam Twice.” With dams continually adapting to loads, ageing, and environmental factors, our industry must evolve to meet growing demands for resources, energy, and climate resilience, while safeguarding communities from dam failures.
The event features a full-day workshop, three days of technical sessions, and a fantastic social programme and tours, all aimed at sharing insights and advancing dam safety, risk management, and innovation across regulation, design, and construction. We look forward to learning, connecting, and contributing to a resilient future.
Presentations:
Tim Morris, Technical Director – Dam and Water Engineering | Response of Levee Infrastructure to Cyclone Gabrielle, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, + Lessons Learned to Inform Future Flood Management
Tonkin + Taylor Event Attendees:
- Wendy Greatbatch – Associate Engineering Geologist
- Richard Wilson –Sector Lead, Water
- Dewi Knappstein – Business Leader Dams
- Erix Delos Santos – Senior Geotechnical Engineer
World Business Forum | 13 – 14 November
The World Business Forum, organised by WOBI in major cities worldwide, is where thousands of senior executives gather to learn from leading business thinkers. Focused on today’s most relevant management topics, the Forum offers insights to help leaders navigate the challenges of guiding teams and organisations.
It’s an exciting opportunity to engage with new ideas and strategies that drive impactful change.
Tonkin + Taylor Event Attendees:
- Tim Fisher – Managing Director
- Tim Chadwick – Chief Executive, Australia
NZ Freshwater Sciences Society Conference | 18 – 22 November
We’re looking forward to the annual Freshwater Sciences Society Conference, themed Haere i Mua Whakakotahi – Moving Forward Together. In today’s changing world, safeguarding freshwater ecosystems requires unified action. This event brings together researchers, policymakers, tangata whenua, and restoration practitioners to share diverse insights and foster impactful collaboration.
Join us as we explore interdisciplinary research, policy innovation, and resilience building through knowledge-sharing sessions aimed at forging meaningful progress in freshwater science and management.
Tonkin + Taylor Event Attendees:
- Dean Miller – Discipline Manager, Ecology + Water Science
- Justine Quinn – Technical Director, Freshwater Science & Ecology
- Mike Lake – Senior Freshwater Ecologist
- Liza Kabrle – Principal Aquatic Ecologist
- Claire Bullock – Ecologist
Conference of the Parties (COP) 29 | 11 – 22 November
The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, more commonly known as COP29, will be the 29th United Nations Climate Change conference. COP is a significant annual event where nations, multi-lateral organisations, and NGOs come together to work towards positive environmental development and to tackle the effects of climate change.
Tackling an issue as multifaceted as climate change requires us to unite in solidarity as a global community to make a sustained difference. Working with various stakeholders allows us to reimagine traditional approaches and create innovative solutions. Tonkin + Taylor is deeply committed to working with our clients across Australasia and globally to combat the impacts and causes of climate change. Together, we are working towards our common goal: to preserve a livable planet for future generations.
Tonkin + Taylor Event Attendees:
- Brett Ogilvie – Executive Leader, Sustainability
- Paddy Pringle – Principal Consultant, Climate Risk + Resilience
NZ Coastal Society Conference | 19 – 22 November
Tonkin + Taylor’s coastal team of ecologists, scientists and engineers are excited to attend the New Zealand Coastal Society Conference, an annual opportunity to exchange knowledge and ideas on coastal management with peers from across New Zealand. This year’s theme, “Dynamic Coasts: Embracing Nature’s Partnership,” will explore innovative approaches to working with nature to manage and protect our coastlines. Join us from November 19th – 22nd, 2024, at the Chateau in the Park, Christchurch.
Presentations:
Wednesday 20 November
- Hayden Sander – Civil Engineer, Wellington Civil Team Leader | Blocks vs Rocks: Construction Lessons from Te Ara Tupua – 10:50am
Thursday 21 November
- Michael Paine – Coastal Engineer | Wi Neera to Onepoto Shared Path + Coastal Resilience | Nature’s Shield 1: The Wi Neera to Onepoto Project – Engineering Differently – 11:10am
- Holly Blakely – Coastal Engineer | Wi Neera to Onepoto Shared Path + Coastal Resilience | Nature’s Shield 2: Leveraging Saltmarsh Vegetation for Coastal Protection – 11:30am
- Marcus Cameron – Senior Aquatic Scientist + Lucy Underwood – Marine Ecologist | Building a Reef as Part of a Large Infrastructure Project, Te Ara Tupua Wellington – 1:50pm
- Eddie Beetham – Modeling Dynamic Inundation from Waves – 2:50pm
Friday 22 November
- Peter Quilter – Senior Coastal Engineer, Holly Blakey – Coastal Engineer, and Richard Reinen-Hamill – Sector Director, Finance + Insurance from Tonkin + Taylor, with Matt Rivers from Auckland Council | Field Monitoring and its Role in Advancing Complex Hydrodynamic Modelling at Te Wai Manawa, Little Shoal Bay – 1:50pm
Tonkin + Taylor Event Attendees:
- Rebekah Haughey – Coastal Scientist
5th International Conference on Transportation Geotechnics | 20 – 22 November
The 5th International Conference on Transportation Geotechnics will aim at promoting concepts and applications predominantly in the fields of transport infrastructure design, ground improvement, sustainability and circular economy perspectives, and natural hazards mitigation. This major event will act as a platform to disseminate the most recent research and field advances to the geotechnical community around the globe through active pathways of academia and practice.
Tonkin + Taylor is proud to be presenting at and sponsoring the conference with a range of our geotechnical engineers attending. Outstanding Keynote lectures and State-of-Practice presentations, along with brainstorming technical discussions, will contribute to three days of scientific and technical discourse. The event will be followed by attractive excursions encompassing the awesome natural landscape of the state of New South Wales (NSW).
Presentations:
Razel Ramilo, Principal Geotechnical Engineer | Peka Peka to Otaki Expressway, Design and Performance of the Embankment Construction on Soft Soil
Tonkin + Taylor Event Attendees:
- Alex Ting – Principal Geotechnical Engineer
- William Eom – Associate Geotechnical Engineer
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