The XCA Dialogues are a thought-leadership forum developed alongside the Excellence in Construction Awards (XCA) to encourage meaningful discussion on the future of the construction industry. Designed to be more than a traditional conference, the XCA Dialogues bring together industry leaders, policymakers, regulators, academics, and practitioners to exchange perspectives on key issues shaping the built environment.
Through expert panels and moderated discussions, the event explores challenges and opportunities facing the sector, with overarching themes centred on innovation and social responsibility and wellbeing, promoting collaboration and forward-looking dialogue across the construction industry.
Event Details
Date & Time
Friday, May 15th, 2026
9.15 pm
Location
Corinthia St. George’s Bay
Fortress Suite
Theme
Innovation
Social Responsibility and Wellbeing
Schedule
09:15 am
Registration & Networking Breakfast
09:40 am
Welcome & Opening Address
10:00 am
Panel Discussion
Building Excellence: Defining the Modern Leading Contractor
11:00 am
Keynote – Nigel Ostime : Ostime Consulting
Engineering Change: How Modern Methods of Construction Are Transforming the Industry
11:30 am
Coffee Break
11:45 am
Keynote – Prof Leroy Gardner : ArcAngel Additive
Engineering Innovation: Advancing Construction Through Steel Additive Manufacturing
12:15 pm
Micro Forum
12:45 pm
Lunch Break
Innovation Showcases
Student Research Discussions
13:45 pm
Keynote – Amit Oberoi : GatepassUK
Operating with Integrity – Constructing Responsibly
14:15 pm
Micro Forum
14:45 pm
Panel Discussion
Building the Future Workforce Through Innovation
15:45 pm
Closing Address
16:00 pm
Networking & Reception
Event Sponsors
Logistics Partner
