The final day of CPD Live’s 2025 season delivers three must-attend sessions exploring circular design for furniture and fitouts, and the science behind safe, high-quality drinking water. Starting from 9 AM AEDT, 16th October – it’s your last opportunity this year to join our Live CPD sessions and finish 2025 inspired.
October 15th, 2025
After two days of thought-provoking sessions and expert insight, CPD Live concludes its final live-presented season for 2025 with a compact but impactful Day 3 lineup.
This closing day shines a spotlight on sustainability, resource circularity, and water quality – key themes shaping the next era of architectural and interior design. Whether you’re refining your sustainability strategy or ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, these sessions offer practical guidance and professional enrichment to wrap up your CPD year.
Sessions begin at 9 AM AEDT, on 16th October and as always, attendance is free and CPD-accredited.
9:00 AM (AEDT)
Think Circular – Circularity Principles for Furniture & Fitout
Speaker: Guy Walsh, Sustainability Strategist, Living Edge
Guy Walsh delves into how circular economy thinking is redefining product specification and fitout strategy. Learn how to assess materials and suppliers through a circular lens – designing spaces that extend lifecycle value, minimise waste, and align with emerging ESG expectations.
1:00 PM (AEDT)
Understanding Drinking Water Quality
Speakers: Kevin Moult, R&D and Innovation Manager, Zip Water; Maria Papadopoulos, Senior Product & Portfolio Manager, Zip Water; Darren Smallhorne, Regional Sales Manager North (QLD, NT, WA), Zip Water
Clean, safe drinking water is fundamental – yet the systems behind it are increasingly complex. This session unpacks how design decisions affect water quality, taste, and sustainability outcomes, exploring the role of innovation in filtration, delivery, and compliance standards.
3:00 PM (AEDT)
Aluminium Finishing Innovations – Improving Performance & Prioritising Sustainability
Speakers: Bill Wylie, Chairman, AAF; Joseph Kalarickal, National Quality & Technical Manager, AAF
Bill Wylie and Joseph Kalarickal explore the latest advances in aluminium finishing, focusing on enhanced durability, compliance, and sustainable practices. Discover how innovative coatings and techniques can elevate both performance and environmental outcomes in architectural projects.
Day 3 closes out the 2025 CPD Live series – a program that’s empowered thousands of industry professionals to stay informed, compliant, and connected. Don’t miss your final chance this year to be part of it.
Register now to join the final sessions of CPD Live 2025 and end the year with your CPD points complete.
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