2026 soCLA National Conference

Building Certainty in an uncertain world

6-8 May 2026, Hilton sydney

EVENT INFORMATION

Here you can explore our carefully crafted schedule, featuring a dynamic lineup of social events seamlessly woven between two full days of insightful presentations by leading industry experts and thought leaders.

For detailed information on venues, dress codes, and more, please visit the events page.

Tuesday 5 May 2026

Conference Adjacent Event

Conference Adjacent Event

A joint collaboration event between SoCLA, ACICA and Lighthouse Club


“Tracing a Construction Dispute”

5:00pm to 8:00pm

Banco Court (modern)

Level 13, Law Courts Building, 184 Phillip Street, Sydney


About

A unique seminar, tracing a construction dispute (based on the facts of an actual but unidentified dispute) moving through all legal processes to judgment via mediation and arbitration.

Proceedings commence with a welcome address from Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales, the seminar then continues with this formidable line-up, comprising:


  • Swee Im Tan, Barrister, 39 Essex Chambers (UK), as the narrator 
  • Sadie Andrew, Partner, Pinsent Masons, as the solicitor
  • Susanna Taylor, Head of Investments APAC at Litigation Capital Management, as the litigation funder
  • Dennis Wilson, Barrister, Wardell Chambers, as the mediator
  • Karim Ghaly KC, Barrister, Atkins Chambers (UK), as counsel
  • Andrew Goddard KC, Barrister, Atkins Chambers (UK), as the arbitrator
  • Camilla Drover, Chief Executive of Motorways at Transport for NSW, as the employer


This evening will appeal to all those involved in construction claims, including front and back-end lawyers, in-house counsel, claims consultants, quantity surveyors and contract administrators.


$59.00 for Members of SoCLA, ACICA or Lighthouse Club

$69.00 for Non-Members

Wednesday 6 May 2026

Welcome Drinks

Welcome Drinks

6:00pm to 9:00pm


Yallamundi Rooms at the Sydney Opera House 

Bennelong Parkway, Sydney NSW 2127 


Sydney Opera House is approximately 25 minutes walk from the Hilton Hotel.
Closest train station is Circular Quay, 10 minute walk


Dress Code: Smart casual 

Cost: Free for Conference Attendees, $200 for Non-Attendees 

Thursday 7 May 2026

Day One

SOCLA NATIONAL Conference | Day One

8:30am to 5:00pm


The Grand Ballroom at the Hilton Hotel 

Level 3, 488 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000 


Registration: from 8:00am  

Dress Code: Smart casual 

(includes morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea) 


Young Constructors Committee Networking Evening

Young Constructors Evening Event


More details coming soon...

Conference Adjacent Evening Event

Conference Adjacent Evening Event


More details coming soon...

Friday 8 May 2026

Day Two

SOCLA NATIONAL Conference | Day Two

8:30am to 5:00pm


The Grand Ballroom at the Hilton Hotel 

Level 3, 488 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000 


Registration: from 8:00am  

Dress Code: Smart casual 

(includes morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea) (includes morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea)

Black-tie Gala Dinner

Black-tie Gala Dinner

7:00pm to midnight


Sydney Town Hall 

483 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000 


The Sydney Town Hall is approximately 5 minutes’ walk from the Hilton Hotel


Dress Code: Black tie, lounge suit, cocktail dress 

(includes three course meal and beverages)

SOCLA 2026
NATIONAL CONFERENCE

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