Event details
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Online
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08 October 2026
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02:00 PM - 03:00 PM SAST
Event fees
Free
Free
£5.00
Summary
Join students, young professionals, academics, and industry leaders from across Sub-Saharan Africa for an engaging virtual symposium.About this Event
The construction industry is evolving rapidly. Digital technologies, artificial intelligence, sustainability, and changing workforce expectations are reshaping how we design, build, and manage the built environment.
The CIOB Sub-Saharan Africa Youth Symposium brings together the next generation of built environment professionals to share their perspectives on these changes and explore the role young leaders will play in shaping the industry's future.
Featuring CIOB Student Society Chairs from universities across Sub-Saharan Africa, this interactive symposium provides a platform to exchange ideas, showcase successful student initiatives, and engage in meaningful discussions with peers and industry representatives.
Whether you are a student, graduate, academic, employer, or construction professional, this event offers valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges facing the future workforce.
What to Expect
- Student Society success stories and best practice sharing
- Youth perspectives on the future of construction
- Discussions on AI, digital transformation, and innovation
- Sustainability and the future skills needed for the profession
- Interactive panel discussion with audience Q&A
- Networking with students and professionals from across Sub-Saharan Africa
Who Should Attend?
- Students studying the built environment
- CIOB Student Members
- Young professionals
- University academics
- Employers and graduate recruiters
- Built environment professionals
- Anyone interested in the future of construction
This event is not for under-18s
For more information contact:
Zakowethu Lamani
