Taking place exclusively online from 30–31 March 2021, Hillhead Digital combines a multi-stream conference with an innovative exhibition platform that will allow the quarrying, construction and recycling sectors to engage like never before.
Under the theme: ‘New Horizons | Building the Recovery’, the inaugural all-digital event will deliver a packed seminar programme encompassing over 60 free-to-attend dynamic, topical and educational presentations and no less than 12 panel discussions across two days.
The seminar sessions will reflect the major changes in the mineral extractives and construction industry over the next decade, with a wide variety of conference papers exploring the key themes of Decarbonization, Digitalization and Infrastructure.
The virtual symposium will also deliver a dedicated ‘People’ stream (run by the Institute of Quarrying) on 30 March, which will explore the technical and leadership skills that the people delivering this transformational change will need to master. Entitled ‘Creating Future Leaders: Building Skills for the Future’: three IQ-led sessions throughout the day will look at the health and safety challenges in the post-pandemic era; what makes a good leader – beyond technical competence; and skills capability and personal development for the industry professionals of tomorrow.
The implications of the coronavirus pandemic have undoubtedly accelerated digital adoption at both organizational and industry levels. A new virtual world of communication, collaboration and engagement is undeniably exciting, and to accommodate wider demand for participation in the online event, organizers the QMJ Group have added a fifth ‘Industry Spotlight’ stream to the Hillhead Digital conference programme.
Details of the full programme with full synopses of all the sessions available on the Conference section of the Hillhead Digital website.
With people still cautious of travel and attending conferences, Hillhead Digital provides a new dynamic format for online delegates to come together and learn about new technologies, embrace innovative ideas and understand how the future of quarrying and construction is being shaped by them.
Showgoers at the all-digital venue will also have the opportunity to browse through over 300 virtual booths; viewing the latest products and service solutions in the sector, hearing from technology innovators from around the globe, networking with other professionals in the industry and plenty more.