The Biggest and Most Influential Healthcare Exhibition In The Southern Hemisphere

March 11 - 12, 2026  ICC, Sydney
Joan O'brien

Joan O'brien

CEO & Project Co Representative, Exemplar Health (NBH) Partnership
Joan O'brien

With over 20 years of experience in Architecture, Joan came to the Project Co consortium for the Bendigo Hospital project during the Design & Construction delivery phase and moved into leadership as the project progressed through Operations. With a key focus on stakeholder relationships, Joan relishes bringing all parties on the Private Public Partnership journey together for the delivery of excellent outcomes. Experiencing the Bendigo Hospital PPP through its various phases has given Joan a unique perspective on its design and ongoing management of the facilities.

(PAID) Health Facilities Design & Development Summit - Day 2

9:50 AM PANEL DISCUSSION: PERFECTING THE DESIGN, DELIVERY AND OPERATIONS OF PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS

Join to discover how to optimise the design, delivery, and long-term operations of PPPs to ensure healthcare facilities are efficient, adaptable, and future-ready. Hear from leaders who have navigated the full lifecycle of major projects, from contract structuring and risk sharing to stakeholder engagement and operational excellence, to deliver enduring value for patients and partners alike.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Joan.

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