PMI Queensland | Upcoming Events Calendar

OVERVIEW

As we look forward to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, the intersection of innovation and collaboration is more important than ever. "Shaping Collective Intelligence: Building Brisbane 2032", our July Chapter event in partnership with Engineers Australia, invites project managers and engineers to explore the transformative potential of collective expertise in shaping a sustainable and vibrant future for our city.

Brisbane 2032 encourages professionals across various fields to unite their skills and knowledge, fostering an environment where cutting-edge solutions and shared visions come to life. Together, Queensland will build not just structures but a legacy that embodies the spirit of Queenslanders and the promise of progress for generations to come.

This panel discussion brings together industry leaders, government representatives, and project professionals to explore the role of engineering and project planning in delivering the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. The event highlights collaborative efforts, challenges, and innovative strategies shaping Olympic infrastructure.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The critical role of cross-disciplinary collaboration in mega-events.
• Project and risk management frameworks applied to Olympic delivery.
• Insights from stakeholders from diverse disciplines on timelines, scope, and planning challenges.

OPENING PRESENTATION

Martin Hodgkinson
Managing Director | Smart Nine Project Management

Martin is the Managing Director of the Project Management Consultancy, Smart Nine. Smart Nine Project Management specialises in providing commercial ad technical support to large Civil infrastructure projects across Australia through the provision of experienced onsite and remote engineers. Martin is a Civil Engineer,  Project Manager and "excellent" flyfisherman. With over 25 years of project delivery his most recent experience spans from being on the D&C leadership team of mega projects like the North East Link project, to his constructability advisory roles with designers and DTMR. His passion and primary role is managing change to achieve certainty on project cost and time delivery.

Linkedin: Martin Hodgkinson | LinkedIn

OUR PANELISTS

Bruce Muirhead
Chief Executive Officer | Mindhive Consulting

Bruce Muirhead is an entrepreneur, speaker, and media commentator specialising in large-scale collaborations and collective intelligence. He is best known for designing collaborative projects such as Mindhive, Boilerhouse, and Eidos. Most recently, Mindhive was recognised with the Australian Financial Review’s BOSS Award for Most Innovative Australian Technology Company.

Linkedin: Bruce Muirhead | LinkedIn

Adam Powell
Co-Founder | Harwell Consulting

Adam Powell is the Co-Founder of Harwell Consulting, a high-performance recruitment firm supporting builders across SE QLD. Hailing from a professional sporting background, he now channels that energy into resourcing QLD’s construction pipeline. He’s also the co-host of ‘Two Blokes, One Business,’ sharing raw lessons from scaling a 7-figure brand. 

Linkedin: Adam Powell | LinkedIn

Liezel Peters
President & Chair | PMI Queensland

Liezel Peters is a highly experienced, master's-qualified, and PMP-certified Program and Project Management Consultant, specialising in large-scale strategic SAP implementations. With over 20 years of experience across the IT and finance sectors, Liezel has worked in New Zealand, the UK, South Africa, and Australia.

Currently serving as the President and Chair of the Board of the Project Management Institute (PMI), Queensland Chapter, Liezel brings a deep understanding of project dynamics and leadership in complex, fast-evolving environments, and what this means for professional organisations.

Linkedin: Liezel Pieters MSc. PMP | LinkedIn

Jordan Duffy
Chief Information Officer | Public Labour Facility

Jordan Duffy is a technology strategist and innovation leader specialising in complex technology projects, strategies and digital transformation. With extensive experience delivering large-scale software engineering and IT programs across government and enterprise, Jordan is passionate about harnessing technology and coordinated human intelligence to drive high-impact outcomes. He currently leads strategic technology initiatives across multiple countries, achieving both positive human and commercial outcomes.

Linkedin: Jordan Duffy | LinkedIn

Thomas Brooke
Project Delivery Specialist | The Outlier Group

Thomas Brooke is a Project Delivery Specialist at The Outlier Group, where he supported digital transformation initiatives by integrating project management, change leadership, and strategic alignment. Prior to transitioning into consultancy, Thomas served for 10 years in the Royal Australian Navy. He holds Master of Project Management from Monash University and maintain a strong curiosity about the intricate interplay between people, processes, and technology—continually exploring how to leverage these elements to drive meaningful and impactful outcomes for projects and organisations.

OUR MODERATOR

Robert Hoffman
Director, Project & Infrastructure Advisory | BDO

Robert is a Director working in the Project & Infrastructure Advisory team at BDO in Australia. His passion is business case development, given the impact sensible and well justified investment decisions can have on the whole community.Robert specialises in business case management, authoring and coordination. Given his background in civil engineering and economics, he understands the connectivity and importance of finding a balance between a the best technical solution and the associated cost. Robert currently sits on the Board of the Infrastructure Association of Queensland (IAQ) and Baby Give Back.

Linkedin: Robert Hoffmann | LinkedIn