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CONFERENCE DAY ONE
Wednesday, 15th October 2025
08:15
Registration Opens
09:00
Chairperson’s Opening Address
09:10
KEYNOTE PANEL DISCUSSION:
Exploring Alternative Funding Avenues To Develop The Next Round of Healthcare Infrastructure
With limited direct funding for capital works and traditional funding streams unable to keep up with the number of crucial healthcare developments
needed to serve the needs of the future Australian population, it is imperative to explore less traditional options. Join our panel of experts to explore how
alternative funding streams can not only help more projects get off the ground, but also create additional revenue streams for healthcare facilities if
designed with these considerations in mind from the offset.
Exploring creative funding streams
Promoting the benefits of investing in healthcare infrastructure to entice private investment
Creating alternative uses for healthcare spaces from design phase to integrate opportunities for alternative revenue streams from the offset
Charles Wheeler
Vice President Site Development, GenesisCare
Jason Kane
Director Infrastructure & Building Services,
Mildura Base Public Hospital
Di Mantel
CEO, Celsus @ the Royal Adelaide Hospital
Moderated by
Stefano Scalzo
Former Director, FRONTEND Advisory
09:50
INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE
Children’s Health System Texas’ $5 Billion Paediatric Health Campus: The Journey to Create the Number 1 Hospital in the USA
The Paediatric Health Campus in Dallas represents a transformative approach to paediatric healthcare infrastructure. Delivered in partnership with UT
Southwestern Medical Center, the $5 billion project will expand inpatient, surgical, and ambulatory capacity while embedding flexibility for future models
of care. The development aims to create a scalable, future-ready hospital that meets the growing needs of the North Texas community. Join Clayton
Smith, SVP Facilities Management as he shared the vision and progress so far, as well as how tech, vendor relationships and talent development are
coming together to ensure the facility exceeds expectations once doors open.
Utilising data-driven decision-making to maximise resources
Layering technology into the building strategically to suit needs of today and tomorrow
Designing infrastructure for sustainability and resilience, including a 42 mega-watt micro-grid powered off thermal energy
Developing leaders internally to maximise capabilities at the new facility; embracing tech, maximising vendor support and developing talent
Clayton Smith
SVP Facilities, Children’s Health System Texas