The Scaffolding Association Australia (SAA) has revealed an impressive line-up of international speakers for its upcoming Scaff25 Annual Conference & Awards Night, set to take place on 14 November 2025 at the Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour, Sydney.
The event will bring together leading voices from across the global scaffolding and access industry to share insights on safety, innovation, and collaboration.
Four respected industry figures have been announced as keynote speakers for this year’s event:
Julio Black (AT-PAC) – “Built from the Ground Up: From Small Business Struggles to Global Strength.”
David Mackie (Safety Industry Expert) – “From Subcontractor to Partner: Meeting Tier 1 and Government Project Standards.”
David Crowley (SARNZ) – “The Journey to a Scaffolding Apprenticeship: From Unit Standards to Trade Pathways.”
Clive Dickin (NASC UK) – “The Evolution of the NASC: Past, Present and Future of Access and Scaffolding.”
“These speakers represent the very best of our global scaffolding community,” said Rob Thiess, SAA Chair. “Their expertise and experience will help shape conversations that are critical to the future of our industry, from training reform and safety to international cooperation.”
Conference highlights
Alongside the keynote presentations, Scaff25 will feature important updates from SAA’s leadership team, including progress on the new Mast Climber Guidelines, the Stop Scaffold Tampering Campaign, and the Best Practice Guidelines projects.
The event will conclude with the SAA Awards Night, celebrating Australia’s Best Scaffolding Projects of 2025.
Event details
Friday 14 November 2025
Crowne Plaza Darling Harbour, Sydney
Tickets available via Eventbrite
