CPD Live arrives next week, bringing together leading experts across design, accessibility, workplace wellbeing, innovation and the built environment. Attendees will hear practical insights, emerging ideas and real-world experiences from some of the industry’s most respected voices.

Featuring top row (left-right): Bruce Nockles, Dr Kirsten Brown, Kerry Scott; bottom row (left-right) Brittany Lloyd-Tertis, Marija Barrera, Dave Sayers.
May 13th, 2026
CPD Live returns 19-22 May with a program of live, expert-led sessions exploring the issues shaping architecture, interiors, specification, accessibility, sustainability and business innovation.
This season’s speaker lineup brings together professionals working across product design, commercial interiors, regenerative design, biomaterials, accessibility, AI and custom architectural solutions.
Below are just a few of the speakers you can expect to hear from next week.
Bruce Nockles
Director, Meacham Nockles
Session: Custom Architectural Products – Balancing Creativity with Caution
Bruce Nockles joins this session to explore the opportunities and risks involved in custom architectural products, drawing on more than three decades of experience across interiors, buildings and gardens.
Dr Kirsten Brown
Design Innovation Manager, Woven Image / CSR
Session: Why Bio-Based & Rapidly Renewable Building Materials Matter
Dr Kirsten Brown will share insight into bio-based and rapidly renewable materials, bringing her background in workplace health, resilience and design innovation to a broader conversation about material choices and healthier built environments.
Kerry Scott
Co-Founder, Covet
Session: Nine Ways to Turn AI into Your Business’ Secret Weapon
Kerry Scott joins Anthony Scott and David Guest to explore how architectural practices can use AI in business strategy, workflows, planning and team capacity.
Brittany Lloyd-Tertis
QLD/NT State Manager, Geberit
Session: Spatial Planning Under the Livable Housing Design Standard (LHDS)
Brittany Lloyd-Tertis will examine how fixture choices and spatial planning can support compliance with the Livable Housing Design Standard, particularly in residential bathroom design.
Marija Barrera
VIC State Manager, Designer Rugs
Session: Rugs & Axminster Carpet for Commercial Applications – A Guide for Specifiers
Marija Barrera will share practical guidance on specifying rugs and carpets for commercial applications, including durability, material selection, aesthetics and real-world performance.
Dave Sayers
Product Design Engineer and Founder, Avail Design
Session: Designing Spaces for Independent Living – Tapware & Grabrail Design
Dave Sayers will explore how tapware and grabrail design can support independence, safety and accessibility in residential and commercial spaces.
These speakers represent just some of the experts presenting at CPD Live from 19–22 May. Each live session offers attendees the opportunity to earn 1 formal CPD point.
To explore all upcoming CPD sessions being presented 19-22 May, or to register, head to
https://cpdlive.com.au/upcoming/
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