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Places at the CFW Next Gen Conference are allocated through an application and nomination process.

Submitting an application or nomination does not automatically secure a place.

To apply for yourself or nominate someone from your organisation, complete the short application form below:

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Successful applicants and nominees will receive a separate email inviting them to confirm their place through Eventbrite.

Please do not attempt to secure a ticket directly through this Eventbrite page unless you have received an approval email from Construction for Women.

About the conference

The Construction for Women Next Gen Conference is designed to support, connect and inspire the next generation of talent across construction, property, infrastructure and the wider built environment.

Taking place in Manchester, the conference will bring together emerging professionals, students, apprentices, graduates, career changers and future industry leaders alongside employers and experienced professionals from across the sector.

The event will provide an opportunity for attendees to:

Learn directly from industry leaders and emerging role models.

Explore career pathways across construction and the built environment.

Build confidence, knowledge and professional networks.

Connect with employers and industry organisations.

Gain practical insight into progression, leadership and career development.

Hear honest perspectives on entering and building a career within the sector.

Meet other ambitious people at a similar stage in their professional journey.

The conference forms part of the wider CFW Next Gen Conference Roadshow, creating regional opportunities for emerging talent to access meaningful industry insight, networks and support.

Who is the conference for?

The conference is intended for people who are beginning, developing or progressing their careers within construction and the built environment, including:

Apprentices.

Students and recent graduates.

Early-career professionals.

Trainees and placement students.

Career changers and returners.

Emerging leaders.

Individuals seeking greater industry exposure, confidence or professional networks.

People nominated by an employer, education provider or industry organisation.

The conference is for female candidates who support the purpose and values of Construction for Women and the development of a stronger, more inclusive built-environment workforce.

What to expect

The programme is expected to include:

Keynote speakers.

Career and leadership discussions.

Industry panels.

Practical development sessions.

Employer and professional networking.

Opportunities to connect with peers and industry representatives.

Insight into different roles, pathways and areas of the built environment.

Conversations around confidence, progression, inclusion and the future of the industry.

Further programme and speaker details will be announced ahead of the conference.

How to apply for yourself

Individuals may apply directly by completing the CFW Next Gen Conference application form.

You will be asked to provide some brief information about:

Your current role, course or career stage.

Your connection to construction or the built environment.

Why you would like to attend.

What you hope to gain from the conference.

Any accessibility or reasonable adjustment requirements.

Complete the application form here:

Apply / Nominate

How organisations can nominate attendees

Employers, colleges, universities, training providers, professional bodies and other organisations are encouraged to nominate individuals who would benefit from attending.

Suitable nominees may include:

Apprentices and trainees.

Graduates and placement students.

Early-career employees.

Emerging leaders.

Individuals who would benefit from greater confidence, networks or industry exposure.

People who have demonstrated potential, commitment or an interest in progressing within the built environment.

Each nomination will be reviewed by Construction for Women. Approved nominees will then be contacted directly and invited to complete their Eventbrite registration.

Submit a nomination here:

Apply / Nominate

An organisation may submit up to 5 nominations through the form.

How places will be allocated

The number of places available is limited.

Applications and nominations will be reviewed to help create a balanced and valuable attendee group representing different:

Career stages.

Employers and organisations.

Disciplines and professions.

Education and training routes.

Backgrounds and experiences.

Parts of the construction and built-environment sector.

Applications will not necessarily be assessed solely on a first-come, first-served basis.

Submitting an application or nomination is an expression of interest and does not guarantee attendance.

Applicants and nominees wil

Description supplied by the event organiser.