2025 Agenda
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- Main Conference Day 1 (14 May)
- Main Conference Day 2 (15 May)
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- Main Conference Day 1 (14 May)
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- Pre-conference Masterclass (13 May)
Main Conference Day 1 (14 May)
14 May, 08:30
Registration and coffee
Main Conference Day 1 (14 May)
Registration and coffee
14 May, 08:30
Main Conference Day 1 (14 May)
Opening Remarks
14 May, 08:50
Opening comments from the Chair
Speaker
Speakers
Kerry London,
Main Conference Day 1 (14 May)
Opening Remarks
Opening comments from the Chair
14 May, 08:50
Kerry London
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research
Torrens University
Torrens University
Main Conference Day 1 (14 May)
Keynote
14 May, 09:00
Operational readiness: preparing teams and systems for digital transformation
Speaker
Speakers
Brian Atkin,
Main Conference Day 1 (14 May)
Keynote
Operational readiness: preparing teams and systems for digital transformation
14 May, 09:00
- Exploring steps to ensure systems and teams are ready for digitalisation
- Implementing best practices to prepare infrastructure and the workforce
- Preparing & conducting readiness assessments for smooth transitions
Brian Atkin
Director, Digital Engineering Office
Powerlink Queensland
Powerlink Queensland
Main Conference Day 1 (14 May)
Panel Discussion
14 May, 09:30
Panel Discussion: What are the critical challenges facing asset digitalisation & how can they be overcome?
Speaker
Speakers
Dan Jenkins,
Bassem Assad,
Nidhi Sharma,
Ain Beruldsen,
Brett Buhagiar,
Main Conference Day 1 (14 May)
Panel Discussion
Panel Discussion: What are the critical challenges facing asset digitalisation & how can they be overcome?
14 May, 09:30
- What are common barriers organisations face when initiating the digitalisation of existing assets, and what strategies have proven effective in overcoming them?
- How can data governance and integration be managed effectively when dealing with legacy systems?
- What role does leadership play in driving cultural change towards successful digitalisation?
- How can organisations measure the ROI of digitalising assets, and what key metrics should they focus on?
Moderator
Dan Jenkins
Director
Future Asset Management
Future Asset Management
Bassem Assad
Senior Digital Engineering Lead
Victoria Department of Transport and Planning
Victoria Department of Transport and Planning
Nidhi Sharma
National Digital Systems Manager
KBR
KBR
Ain Beruldsen
Group Manager, Data and Analytics
AusNet
AusNet
Brett Buhagiar
Digital Engineering Operations Lead
WSP
WSP
Main Conference Day 1 (14 May)
Partner Presentation
14 May, 10:20
Partner presentation
Main Conference Day 1 (14 May)
Partner Presentation
Partner presentation
14 May, 10:20
Main Conference Day 1 (14 May)
Break
14 May, 10:40
Morning Tea & Networking
Main Conference Day 1 (14 May)
Break
Morning Tea & Networking
14 May, 10:40
Main Conference Day 1 (14 May)
14 May, 11:10
Choosing the right digital solutions: selecting software to suit your needs
Speaker
Speakers
Nick Croukamp,
Main Conference Day 1 (14 May)
Choosing the right digital solutions: selecting software to suit your needs
14 May, 11:10
- Identifying key factors when selecting digital solutions for your organisation
- Exploring decision-making criteria for software that aligns with goals
- Understanding the importance of user requirements and integration
Nick Croukamp
Senior Business Analyst
BHP
BHP
Main Conference Day 1 (14 May)
14 May, 11:40
Weighing options: making the right call on internal vs third-party digitalisation solutions
Speaker
Speakers
Hani Arab,
Main Conference Day 1 (14 May)
Weighing options: making the right call on internal vs third-party digitalisation solutions
14 May, 11:40
- Examining the benefits and trade-offs of internal versus external solutions
- Delving into industry perspectives on cost, expertise, and scalability factors
- Ensuring alignment between chosen solutions and organisational goals, including adaptability to future technologies
Hani Arab
Chief Information Officer
Seymour Whyte
Seymour Whyte
Main Conference Day 1 (14 May)
14 May, 12:10
Connecting asset digitalisation with business goals
Speaker
Speakers
Anna Bascon,
Main Conference Day 1 (14 May)
Connecting asset digitalisation with business goals
14 May, 12:10
- Aligning digital initiatives with business objectives
- Measuring digitalisation's impact on business performance
- Driving ROI through aligned digital transformation efforts
Anna Bascon
Senior Project Officer, Strategic Asset Management
Victorian Department of Health
Victorian Department of Health
Main Conference Day 1 (14 May)
14 May, 12:30
Change management: managing people and processes in the digital shift
Speaker
Speakers
Mark O’Brien,
Main Conference Day 1 (14 May)
Change management: managing people and processes in the digital shift
14 May, 12:30
- Accounting for the human and process-focused challenges of digitalisation
- Rolling out effective change management strategies for digital initiatives
- Overcoming resistance, securing buy-in, and building engagement during the digitalisation journey
Mark O’Brien
General Manager, Digital Technology & Innovation
CITIC Pacific Mining
CITIC Pacific Mining
Main Conference Day 1 (14 May)
Break
14 May, 13:00
Networking Lunch
Main Conference Day 1 (14 May)
Break
Networking Lunch
14 May, 13:00
Main Conference Day 1 (14 May)
14 May, 14:00
Metrics that matter: measuring success in the asset digitalisation process
Speaker
Speakers
Andre Klopper,
Main Conference Day 1 (14 May)
Metrics that matter: measuring success in the asset digitalisation process
14 May, 14:00
- Identifying the essential metrics to track progress and evaluate digitalisation success
- Utilising practical approaches to assess ROI in complex digitalisation projects
- Aligning transformation metrics with strategic business objectives
Andre Klopper
National Facilities Manager
Healthscope
Healthscope
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