Olivia Newman

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Olivia Newman is an accomplished, results driven project and program director with more than 30 years’ experience delivering and operating major capital infrastructure across the municipal, utility, rail and bulk water sectors. As General Manager of CPM Advisory and Project Management, she brings deep expertise in strategy development, asset management, project and program management, procurement, and contracting administration.
With extensive experience across Federal, State and Local Government projects, Olivia has a nuanced understanding of the landscape that surrounds public sector infrastructure delivery. She is known for her ability to distil complex issues, align stakeholders, and guide multidisciplinary teams toward balanced, evidence-based decisions.

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  • Save the date

    October 2025

  • Abstract submissions open

    13 October 2025

  • Abstract submissions close

    30 January 2026

  • Author notification

    April 2026

  • Early bird registration open

    Late May

  • Early bird registration deadline

    30 June 2026

  • Full program available

    June 2026

  • Conference dates

    18-20 August 2026