Australia boasts some of the world’s most successful large‑scale mass timber buildings, yet we still struggle to get these projects off the ground.
On Tuesday 5 May at 6pm. JCB will host a discussion at MPavilion to ask: Is the future timber?
Our discussion panel will include experts including:
Chis Botterill | JCB,
Atreyu Delacy | TTW,
Anna Charalambous | Icon,
Jeremy Church | Next Timber,
Chris Gilbert | ASH.
It will be moderated by JCB’s Samuel Williams.
We’ll explore why mass timber matters, and what it offers beyond carbon savings – from faster construction to richer, more meaningful spaces. We’ll challenge common misconceptions, and present case studies where timber has proven a better choice than concrete and steel.
Our speakers will unpack the risks, the realities, and the opportunities ahead: how to build industry confidence, how to advocate for timber on projects, and how emerging design and procurement innovations are reshaping what’s possible.
Join us we imagine what a bold, regenerative timber future for Australia might look like and what it will take to get there.
To purchase tickets, head to the MPavilion website.