Symposium 2025
Resilience
Join us for our sixth annual Symposium – a two-day gathering exploring the theme of Resilience. Through thought-provoking speakers, interactive workshops, and deep dives into buildings and materials, we’ll explore how to design, build, and live in ways that not only endure challenges but grow stronger through them. Expect to be challenged, inspired, and connected as we work together towards a regenerative future.
Materials Day
9am – 5pm | 2 October
The University of Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning
Keynote
Thomas Mayo
Thomas Mayo is a Kaurareg Aboriginal and Kalkalgal, Erubamle Torres Strait Islander man. He lives on Larrakia land in Darwin and is the Assistant National Secretary of the MUA.
Thomas has more than twenty years of experience in leadership and advocacy, including the development of the Uluru Statement from the Heart in May 2017. He is a signatory to the Uluru Statement and has been a leading campaigner for its proposals for a Voice to Parliament and a Makarrata Commission.
Thomas is also on the steering group for the First Nations Clean Energy Network, influencing clean energy policy and supporting First Nations peoples and their communities in policy development, energy access and negotiations.
What is a Symposium?
The Living Future Symposium is unlike any other industry conference. If you’ve never attended Symposium before, watch this video of our last completely in-person Symposium to get a feel for this unique event!
