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Andrea Cornwell
Andrea Cornwell
Director – Asia Pacific
Rare Earths Industry Association 
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Angie Galbraith
Angie Galbraith
Group Safety Manager
Thiess 
thiess (1)
Cameron Carr
Cameron Carr
Director
Perception Performance 
perception performance
Celine Mangan
Celine Mangan
General Manager Environment & Heritage
Mineral Resources 
Mineral Resources
Debbie Morrow
Debbie Morrow
Executive Director
Miners’ Promise  
Miners’ Promise
Anicia Henne
Dr Anicia Henne
Senior Research Scientist
CSIRO 
csiro (2)
Eliza Young
Eliza Young
Senior Advisor – Community, Diversity & Inclusion
Thiess  
thiess (1)
Elizabeth Broderick
Elizabeth Broderick AO
Founder | Principal | Former UN Special Rapporteur, Former Sex Discrimination Commissioner
Champions of Change Coalition | EB&Co  
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Evelyn Ng
Evelyn Ng
Group Manager – Materials & Innovation
Callidus 
callidus
Fran Burgess
Fran Burgess
Manager - Process
Ausenco
Ausenco
Gillian Smith
Gillian Smith
Managing Director
Gillian Smith Consulting 
Helen Degeling
Helen Degeling
Technical Director - Geoscience and Sustainability
Mining3 
mining3 (1)
Iris Chan
Iris Chan
Director of Marketing
MyPass Global
MyPass
Janette Hewson (1)
Janette Hewson
Chief Executive Officer
Queensland Resources Council 
qrc
jaya-prasad_LRC
Jaya Prasad
Assistant Company Secretary & Senior Sustainability Advisor
New Hope Group 
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Jenny Agnew
Jenny Agnew
Business Sustainability Manager
Sedgman 
Sedgman
Johanna Kennerley-1
Johanna Kennerley
Head of Sustainability and Environment
Ravenswood Gold 
Ravenswood Gold
Kanae Dyas (1)
Kanae Dyas
Workplace Support Manager
WIMARQ 
WIMARQ (1)-1
Kate Dickson
Kate Dickson
Head of National Operations & Queensland Director
AMEC 
AMEC
Katie Wyatt
Katie Wyatt
Global Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
BHP
bhp
Kelsie Clarke
Kelsie Clarke
Principal Business Improvement Planning
Woodside Energy  
woodside
Keryn Zambrowski
Keryn Zambrowski
Senior Manager – Investor Relations
Whitehaven Coal
Whitehaven Coal
Kristy Purdon
Kristy Purdon
Chair | Advisory Council Member
WIMARQ Bowen Basin | IWIM
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Lauren Elliott
Lauren Elliott
Head of Exploration
OceanaGold 
OceanaGold (1)
Marghanita Johnson
Marghanita Johnson
Chief Executive Officer | Non-Executive Director
Australian Aluminium Council | Alpha HPA 
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Matthew Ireland
Matthew Ireland
Mining Manager & Acting Head of Projects
Newmont  
Newmont
Nicola Semler-2
Nicola Semler
Chief Technology Officer | Committee Member
Critical Minerals Group | WISER
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Rob Jackson
Rob Jackson
Vice President Global Commercial and Supply Chain
South32   
south32 (1)
Sam Hughes
Sam Hughes
Senior Research and Policy Advisor
Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance
masa (1)
Samantha Anderson
Samantha Anderson
Global Head of Corporate Sustainability
Peabody Energy 
peabody
Steph Byrom (1)
Steph Byrom
Committee Member | General Manager, Decarbonisation
WISER | Loop  
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Su Nee Tan
Su Nee Tan
Senior Manager
Orica  
orica
Suzanne Hunt (1)
Suzanne Hunt
Founder | former General Manager, Exploration  
Hunt Consulting | IGO
igo
Teagan Dowler
Teagan Dowler
Director & Founder
The BCW 
BCW
Tracey Hayes
Tracey Hayes
Chair
Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility
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Vaughn Sheahan
Vaughn Sheahan
Head of Organisational Development & Analytics
BHP 
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Andrea Cornwell

Andrea Cornwell

Director – Asia Pacific
Rare Earths Industry Association 
Speaking at
Opening Remarks
08:50
Opening comments from the Chair
Andrea Cornwell
Speaker Speakers
Andrea Cornwell,
Katie Wyatt

Katie Wyatt

Global Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
BHP

Katie Wyatt is a Noongar/Yamatji woman based on Wurundjeri Country with over 20 years of leadership and business experience. She leads Global DEI at BHP and brings deep expertise in organisational development, social innovation, and multi-sector change—driven by a passion for harnessing business to create meaningful social impact.

Speaking at
09:00
Facing the headwinds: keeping diversity on track in challenging times
Katie Wyatt
Vaughn Sheahan
Speaker Speakers
Katie Wyatt,
Vaughn Sheahan,
Vaughn Sheahan

Vaughn Sheahan

Head of Organisational Development & Analytics
BHP 
Speaking at
09:00
Facing the headwinds: keeping diversity on track in challenging times
Katie Wyatt
Vaughn Sheahan
Speaker Speakers
Katie Wyatt,
Vaughn Sheahan,
Elizabeth Broderick

Elizabeth Broderick AO

Founder | Principal | Former UN Special Rapporteur, Former Sex Discrimination Commissioner
Champions of Change Coalition | EB&Co  
Speaking at
09:30
Navigating cultural change in mining: insights from Elizabeth Broderick AO
Elizabeth Broderick
Speaker Speakers
Elizabeth Broderick AO,
Johanna Kennerley-1

Johanna Kennerley

Head of Sustainability and Environment
Ravenswood Gold 
Speaking at
Fireside Chat
10:40
Panel Discussion: The myth of meritocracy – How can we truly level the playing field?
Johanna Kennerley-1
Steph Byrom (1)
Kate Dickson
Speaker Speakers
Johanna Kennerley,
Steph Byrom,
Kate Dickson,
Steph Byrom (1)

Steph Byrom

Committee Member | General Manager, Decarbonisation
WISER | Loop  

Steph is a dedicated professional with over fourteen years of experience in the field of decarbonisation and policy, currently serving as the General Manager of Decarbonisation at Loop Decarb. Loop is at the forefront of providing strategic and technical solutions, particularly for the mining industry, where Steph plays a pivotal role in helping clients to operationalise their decarbonisation strategies. Her work involves climate policy and regulation advice, identifying opportunities for emissions reduction, and implementing innovative and cost-effective projects to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy. Throughout her career, Steph has focused on translating strategy related to ESG and decarbonisation into tangible actions. 

Speaking at
Fireside Chat
10:40
Panel Discussion: The myth of meritocracy – How can we truly level the playing field?
Johanna Kennerley-1
Steph Byrom (1)
Kate Dickson
Speaker Speakers
Johanna Kennerley,
Steph Byrom,
Kate Dickson,
Kate Dickson

Kate Dickson

Head of National Operations & Queensland Director
AMEC 
Speaking at
Fireside Chat
10:40
Panel Discussion: The myth of meritocracy – How can we truly level the playing field?
Johanna Kennerley-1
Steph Byrom (1)
Kate Dickson
Speaker Speakers
Johanna Kennerley,
Steph Byrom,
Kate Dickson,
Iris Chan

Iris Chan

Director of Marketing
MyPass Global
Iris Chan is the Director of Marketing at MyPass Global, responsible for leading its global marketing strategy and customer experience. Iris has over 20 years’ experience in B2B technology marketing, specialising in industries such as construction and engineering, mining, energy, and the public sector. Prior to MyPass, Iris was the Head of Demand Generation and Growth at Autodesk. Her past leadership roles include Head of Marketing at IBM Digital Business Group, APAC Head of Sales Enablement, Cisco and APAC Marketing Director at Seismic. In 2023, Iris was recognised as one of Asia's Most Admired Marketing Leaders by CMO Asia. A passionate advocate for diversity, Iris was a finalist in the Women Leading Tech awards in Australia in 2021 and a four-time finalist in the ARN Women in ICT Awards in Australia. Based in Sydney, Iris holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications from the National University of Singapore. LinkedIn profile
Speaking at
Partner Presentation
11:20
Transforming workforce competency to balance operational agility and safety excellence in mining
Iris Chan
Speaker Speakers
Iris Chan,
Matthew Ireland

Matthew Ireland

Mining Manager & Acting Head of Projects
Newmont  

Matthew Ireland is an accomplished mining professional with international experience across eight countries in Australasia, Africa, and the Middle East. Specialising in underground metalliferous mining, he has worked in both client and contractor roles, delivering high-performing projects underpinned by ethical leadership, safety excellence, and operational strength. With qualifications in mining engineering, extractive metallurgy, and business administration, Matthew brings a rare combination of technical expertise and strategic management. He is a passionate advocate for workforce empowerment, collaboration, and strong team culture, and holds multiple leadership certifications including WA and NSW mine manager accreditations. Matthew is a Member of AusIMM.

Speaking at
11:40
Building everyday support for DEI at all levels
Matthew Ireland
Speaker Speakers
Matthew Ireland,
Eliza Young

Eliza Young

Senior Advisor – Community, Diversity & Inclusion
Thiess  

Eliza-Jane Young is the Senior Advisor – Community, Diversity & Inclusion (QLD) at Thiess, with a career spanning operations, strategy, and social performance across Australia’s mining sector. She is a board member of AWIMAR (Australian Women in Mining and Resources) and an executive advisor with IWIM (International Women in Mining). Eliza is known for her systems thinking approach, inclusive leadership, and deep commitment to creating culturally safe, diverse workplaces. Her work connects people, purpose, and data to drive meaningful change across communities, sites, and corporate settings.

Speaking at
12:10
Resilient leadership in an era of reactionary pushback
Eliza Young
Speaker Speakers
Eliza Young,
Roundtables
Roundtable 2: Driving sustainability in mining: balancing growth with environmental responsibility
Eliza Young
Speaker Speakers
Eliza Young,
Keryn Zambrowski

Keryn Zambrowski

Senior Manager – Investor Relations
Whitehaven Coal

Keryn Zambrowski is a seasoned commodities professional with nearly two decades of experience across global coal and physical commodity markets. She has held senior roles in marketing, contracts, and investor relations at Whitehaven Coal, as well as trading and logistics positions at Deutsche Bank and globalCOAL. Keryn’s expertise spans strategic marketing, contract negotiation, commercial planning, and stakeholder engagement across Asia, Europe, and Australia, offering deep insights into global commodity supply chains and capital markets.

Speaking at
13:40
Guiding the way: How industry veterans can help advance women in mining
Keryn Zambrowski
Speaker Speakers
Keryn Zambrowski,
Rob Jackson

Rob Jackson

Vice President Global Commercial and Supply Chain
South32   

Rob was appointed Vice President Global Commercial and Supply Chain for South32 in 2020 and prior to this was Vice President Operations, Cannington Mine and Groote Eylandt Mining Company. Rob has 30+ years in the industry working across various commodities and countries and holds an Honours Degree in Mining Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Finance. Rob is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Graduate of INSEAD LEAP and currently serves as a Director of the Queensland Resources Council and numerous South32 subsidiary companies. Rob has also been on the committee of the Women in Mining and Resources Queensland since 2019 and Co-Chair since 2021.

Speaking at
14:10
Beyond allies to active participants: Engaging male leaders in driving change
Rob Jackson
Speaker Speakers
Rob Jackson,
Panel Discussion
10:30
Panel discussion: How can we empower women in mining to create value for their teams & organisations?
Nicola Semler-2
Debbie Morrow
Janette Hewson (1)
Rob Jackson
Speaker Speakers
Nicola Semler,
Debbie Morrow,
Janette Hewson,
Rob Jackson,
Kelsie Clarke

Kelsie Clarke

Principal Business Improvement Planning
Woodside Energy  

Kelsie is an engineering leader and currently Business Readiness Lead for S/4HANA at Woodside Energy, overseeing operational readiness for over 4,000 staff. With a background in rotating equipment and project engineering at the Karratha Gas Plant, she is a passionate advocate for STEM, inclusion, and diversity. Kelsie serves as Vice Chair of Engineers Without Borders Australia and is an alumna of Homeward Bound. Her leadership has earned recognition, including the 2023 CME Outstanding Young Woman in Resources Award. Kelsie brings a unique perspective from both corporate and social sectors and is committed to engineering a more equitable future.

Speaking at
14:40
Breaking barriers and advancing in your career
Kelsie Clarke
Speaker Speakers
Kelsie Clarke,
Kanae Dyas (1)

Kanae Dyas

Workplace Support Manager
WIMARQ 
Speaking at
Roundtables
Roundtable 1: Safe and inclusive work design for Women’s Mental Health, Safety and Wellbeing
Kanae Dyas (1)
Speaker Speakers
Kanae Dyas,
Gillian Smith

Gillian Smith

Managing Director
Gillian Smith Consulting 
Speaking at
Roundtables
Roundtable 3: Technology skills for the future: preparing for an evolving mining landscape
Gillian Smith
Speaker Speakers
Gillian Smith,
Sam Hughes

Sam Hughes

Senior Research and Policy Advisor
Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance

Sam Hughes is a Senior Research and Policy Adviser at the Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance (AUSMASA), a Jobs and Skills Council for these industries that is funded by the Commonwealth's Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. Since early 2024, Sam has led and supported a range of workforce planning and policy work at AUSMASA, having previously held research and policy roles in a Commonwealth organisation also responsible for workforce data, reporting, and national standards for educators. With his mix of policy, research, and technical skills, Sam strives to analyse and translate complex workforce and industry trends across different career trajectories and sectors.

Speaking at
Roundtables
Roundtable 4: Navigating technological advancements and the future workforce in mining
Sam Hughes
Speaker Speakers
Sam Hughes,
Anicia Henne

Dr Anicia Henne

Senior Research Scientist
CSIRO 

Dr Anicia Henne is a Senior Research Scientist for the CSIRO with a cross disciplinary research profile. With experience as an exploration and resource geologist and a PhD in bioprocessing of ore and mine wastes, Dr Henne’s research focusses on finding novel approaches for mineral exploration and related mining activities. By bringing together multidisciplinary scientists and engineers, these approaches are made accessible to industry as new tools. Recent outputs include the UltraFine+® soil analytical technique and the LandScape+® software which uses machine learning to create landform maps from remotely acquired spatial data sets.

Speaking at
Roundtables
Roundtable 5: Enhancing Innovation in Mining: From Research to Practical Application
Anicia Henne
Speaker Speakers
Dr Anicia Henne,
Fran Burgess

Fran Burgess

Manager - Process
Ausenco

Fran is a highly experienced process manager with over four decades in the mining and mineral processing industry, specialising in process and operational optimisation. Her expertise includes significant work in lead, zinc, copper, gold and silver processing, notably during her tenure with Glencore at Mt Isa, where she oversaw operations of the Zinc Lead Concentrator and the Lead Smelter.

Fran was the first female Mill Superintendent and the first female Mine General Manager in Australia and was named as a influential top 100 woman in mining in 2013.

Fran has contributed significantly to optimising metallurgical processes and commissioning plants at brownfield and greenfield sites.

Fran's ability to implement advanced metallurgical solutions and lead complex projects has made her a respected figure in the industry, with a proven track record of optimising performance in challenging environments. Fran is a leader who focuses on culture change, safety excellence with a emphasis on process safety and continuous improvement.

 

 

Speaking at
Panel Discussion
Roundtable 6: The Human Side of Leadership: Building Empathy, Communication and Psychological Safety
Fran Burgess
Speaker Speakers
Fran Burgess,
Helen Degeling

Helen Degeling

Technical Director - Geoscience and Sustainability
Mining3 

Helen Degeling is a geologist and recognised, influential advocate for minerals development that delivers positive ESG outcomes and meets the demands of a just transition towards decarbonisation. She has previously held roles as a researcher, exploration and mine geologist, and exploration manager for junior precious and base metal explorers, as well as leadership positions in sustainable mining across government and industry. Helen is now Director of Geoscience and Sustainability at Mining3, where she combines her traditional geological expertise and passion for circularity, sustainability and traceability to drive innovation and deliver practical solutions for the resources industry’s ‘next generation’ challenges.

Speaking at
Roundtables
Roundtable 7: Career progression and leadership pathways for women in mining
Helen Degeling
Speaker Speakers
Helen Degeling,
Samantha Anderson

Samantha Anderson

Global Head of Corporate Sustainability
Peabody Energy 

Samantha Anderson is the Global Head of Corporate Sustainability at Peabody Energy, where they lead the company’s global sustainability strategy. With over a decade of experience in environmental policy, ESG, and corporate health, safety, security, and environment (HSSE), they bring deep expertise in driving sustainable outcomes across the resources sector.

Prior to their current role, they served as Director of Environmental Policy & ESG and Acting Director of Corporate HSSE at Peabody. Earlier in their career, they held key environmental management roles at The Doe Run Company, and worked as a Chemistry Instructor at Kishwaukee College. Their background spans technical, operational, and policy-focused sustainability leadership across both industry and education.

Speaking at
Opening Remarks
08:50
Opening comments from the Chair
Samantha Anderson
Speaker Speakers
Samantha Anderson,
Panel Discussion
16:00
Panel discussion: How can we challenge stereotypes and redefine career success?
Samantha Anderson
Angie Galbraith
Marghanita Johnson
Jenny Agnew
Speaker Speakers
Samantha Anderson,
Angie Galbraith,
Marghanita Johnson,
Jenny Agnew,
Cameron Carr

Cameron Carr

Director
Perception Performance 

Cameron Carr is an experienced leadership and performance coach with over 15 years of elite athletic experience, representing Australia in wheelchair rugby at three Paralympic Games. As Director of Perception Performance, he drives cultural transformation in the corporate mining sector, specializing in diversity, inclusion, and leadership development. With expertise in psychosocial risk management and stakeholder engagement, Cameron helps leaders and teams cultivate high-performing, inclusive workplaces through tailored coaching, workshops, and strategic guidance on leadership and culture.

Speaking at
09:00
Maximising the business value of authentic DEI
Cameron Carr
Speaker Speakers
Cameron Carr,
jaya-prasad_LRC

Jaya Prasad

Assistant Company Secretary & Senior Sustainability Advisor
New Hope Group 

Jaya Prasad is the Senior Sustainability Advisor and Assistant Company Secretary at New Hope Group (ASX: NHC), an Australian coal producer with associated port, oil and gas, and agricultural operations. Jaya has experience advising mining and energy companies on transactional, regulatory, corporate governance, and sustainability matters, and before New Hope worked for Herbert Smith Freehills and KPMG. Jaya holds a dual Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Commerce from the University of Queensland. In 2024, Jaya was awarded the Queensland Law Society’s Excellence in Law ‘Emerging Leader Award’ and was recognised as the Rising Star of the Governance Top 100 Finalists. Jaya is passionate about opening pathways for young professionals in the mining industry and through her volunteer involvement in the industry serves as President of the Young Professionals Committee for the Energy & Resources Law Association (formerly known as AMPLA) and previously served as Secretary for Young Mining Professionals Brisbane and Women in Sustainable Energy and Resources (WISER).

Speaking at
09:30
Achieving buy-in from middle management to build true support for change
jaya-prasad_LRC
Speaker Speakers
Jaya Prasad,
Nicola Semler-2

Nicola Semler

Chief Technology Officer | Committee Member
Critical Minerals Group | WISER

Nicola Semler is a Metallurgical Engineer with an extensive background in the mining and resources industries, both in Australia and internationally. Her experience encompasses greenfields and brownfields project development, commissioning, operations, cultural transformation, strategic and operational business planning and mine closure. She has been the CTO for Critical Minerals Group since May 2023.

Ms Semler has been a committee member of WISER from its inception and is currently lead for the Communications sub-committee.

Speaking at
Panel Discussion
10:30
Panel discussion: How can we empower women in mining to create value for their teams & organisations?
Nicola Semler-2
Debbie Morrow
Janette Hewson (1)
Rob Jackson
Speaker Speakers
Nicola Semler,
Debbie Morrow,
Janette Hewson,
Rob Jackson,
Masterclass
09:00
Masterclass B: Owning Your Mining Career: The Roadmap and Tools You Need to Thrive on Your Terms
Nicola Semler-2
Lauren Elliott
Speaker Speakers
Nicola Semler,
Lauren Elliott,
Debbie Morrow

Debbie Morrow

Executive Director
Miners’ Promise  

Deb is a C-Suite Executive and ASX and NFP Board Director with over 25 years’ global experience in leading major capital and large-scale construction projects complemented by several years in corporate leadership roles in mining and oil & gas.

Executive leadership experience includes strategy development, business transformation, organisational design and implementation of change, health, safety, wellbeing & environment, cultural design and enabling major people change. Deb is extraordinarily passionate about People, Health, Safety and Wellbeing and is a competent and experienced crisis leader.

Deb is a GAICD, was a Finalist in the Telstra Business Women’s Awards 2019 and was a 40 under 40 winner First Amongst Equals in 2007.

Speaking at
Panel Discussion
10:30
Panel discussion: How can we empower women in mining to create value for their teams & organisations?
Nicola Semler-2
Debbie Morrow
Janette Hewson (1)
Rob Jackson
Speaker Speakers
Nicola Semler,
Debbie Morrow,
Janette Hewson,
Rob Jackson,
14:10
Finding the right organisation for you: from big to small to boards
Debbie Morrow
Speaker Speakers
Debbie Morrow,
Janette Hewson (1)

Janette Hewson

Chief Executive Officer
Queensland Resources Council 

Highly regarded industry leader, Janette Hewson, is the Chief Executive Officer of the Queensland Resources Council.   

Janette is a born and bred Queenslander with more than 25 years’ experience in resources at a senior executive level. 

Her past positions include Executive Vice President, Environment, Sustainability & Governance at Santos and senior positions with global resources companies South 32 and Peabody Energy. 

Janette has served on the Climate Advisory Panel for the Minerals Council of Australia, and the Boards of the Queensland Resources Council, NSW Minerals Council and Low Emissions Technology Australia. She has a Bachelor of Laws degree from Queensland University of Technology, a Bachelor of Arts (Modern Asian Studies with a major in Japanese language) from Griffith University and is a former winner of Queensland’s Exceptional Woman in Resources award. 

Janette is married to Scott and they have two sons and a daughter.

Speaking at
Panel Discussion
10:30
Panel discussion: How can we empower women in mining to create value for their teams & organisations?
Nicola Semler-2
Debbie Morrow
Janette Hewson (1)
Rob Jackson
Speaker Speakers
Nicola Semler,
Debbie Morrow,
Janette Hewson,
Rob Jackson,
Su Nee Tan

Su Nee Tan

Senior Manager
Orica  

Dr. Su Nee Tan is a Senior Research Fellow at Orica and serves as the Technology and Science Advisor for Explosives and Automation Systems. She provides crucial guidance and expertise on technology projects, ensuring their technical viability and alignment with organizational goals. Additionally, Su Nee collaborates with various departments and external bodies to integrate scientific insights and foster innovation. In 2025, she was honored with the Exceptional Women in Technological Innovation award by NSW Women in Mining for her outstanding contributions to the field.

Speaking at
11:10
Navigating AI, automation & the next generation of technology in mining
Su Nee Tan
Speaker Speakers
Su Nee Tan,
Tracey Hayes

Tracey Hayes

Chair
Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility
Tracey Hayes is a senior executive leader in business across northern Australia, recognised both nationally and internationally. As the first female CEO of the Northern Territory Cattlemen’s Association, she led initiatives that shaped the billion-dollar NT pastoral industry. Additionally, Tracey served as Chair of a Government Statutory Authority a founding board member of the Cooperative Research Centre for northern Australia and a Member of the Order of Australia Honours Council. Her commitment to fostering international relationships is evident through her involvement on the board of the Australia Indonesia Institute, aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries. She also played a key advisory role in the National Resilience and Recovery Agency, showcasing her dedication to national resilience efforts. Currently serving as the Head of Corporate Affairs Australia at AAM Investment group, a prominent $1B Australian-owned operator, Tracey continues to make an impact in the agricultural industry. Concurrently, she holds the position of Federation Board Chair for the Royal Flying Doctors, underscoring her dedication to serving regional Australia. With extensive experience across infrastructure, health, and agriculture sectors, Tracey Hayes is a respected leader dedicated to advancing regional development and prosperity
Speaking at
11:40
Communicating with impact : amplifying women’s voices in leadership
Tracey Hayes
Speaker Speakers
Tracey Hayes,
Celine Mangan

Celine Mangan

General Manager Environment & Heritage
Mineral Resources 
Speaking at
13:10
Building the skills that will define the next decade in mining & your career
Celine Mangan
Speaker Speakers
Celine Mangan ,
Evelyn Ng

Evelyn Ng

Group Manager – Materials & Innovation
Callidus 

Evelyn Ng, PhD, MBA, is a chartered professional engineer with two decades of global experience in mining operations, R&D, teaching, and consulting across five continents. As Group Manager of Materials & Innovation at Callidus Group, she pioneered two coating technologies that address critical sustainability challenges in the mining industry and significantly enhance operational efficiency, productivity, and safety by extending the lifespan of critical equipment. Recognized for her expertise, Evelyn contributes to academia as a guest lecturer at University of Western Australia and the University of Toronto in Canada. In 2024, she won both State and National Women in Resources Award for Technological Innovation.

Speaking at
13:40
“Levers of influence and impact – What really moved the needle in my career”
Evelyn Ng
Speaker Speakers
Evelyn Ng,
Kristy Purdon

Kristy Purdon

Chair | Advisory Council Member
WIMARQ Bowen Basin | IWIM

Kristy Purdon is a mining operations and social performance leader with over 15 years’ experience across operational leadership, business integration, and community engagement roles in the Bowen Basin. Currently Social Performance Specialist at Anglo American’s MG Complex, Kristy delivers community partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and social investment initiatives to strengthen the site’s social license to operate. A passionate advocate for diversity in resources, she also chairs the WIMARQ Bowen Basin Chapter and serves on the IWIM Advocacy Council, creating connection and opportunity for women in mining and regional communities.

Speaking at
14:40
Harnessing the power of mentorship, sponsorship & networks
Kristy Purdon
Speaker Speakers
Kristy Purdon,
Suzanne Hunt (1)

Suzanne Hunt

Founder | former General Manager, Exploration  
Hunt Consulting | IGO

Suzanne has developed great depth and experience in Resources and Energy sectors leadership and management. Having had Executive leadership and Senior management roles in engineering and geoscience and experience in high market capitalised corporations as well as experience in the education and academic sectors (Curtin and Adelaide University), oil and gas resource sector (ASX listed – top 100), resource sector (ASX listed top 100), founding Board member “Women In Resources South Australia”, Head of Sustainability for energy corporation, International Scientific Journal review body for engineering disciplines, many leadership positions across scientific and engineering societies including the Institute of Engineers Australia, the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and the Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association (Energy for a Better Australia). Experience in leading both technical and people related complex systems, strategic projects, and operating model development/organisational change. She has had significant budget responsibility and led large teams, budget >$500M/annum programs and teams >500 staff incl contractors and external partnerships. Suzanne is a strong supporter of STEM and has mentoring roles and encourages diverse, inclusive, transparent, and engaging leadership by embracing complex system thinking and polarity management to drive best-practise decision making for achieving the highest value outcomes for all stakeholders.

Speaking at
15:30
Embracing and flourishing in a non-linear career
Suzanne Hunt (1)
Speaker Speakers
Suzanne Hunt,
Angie Galbraith

Angie Galbraith

Group Safety Manager
Thiess 

Angie Galbraith is a committed health and safety leader with over 18 years of experience in the contract mining industry. Her career spans diverse geographical regions including Australia, the Pacific, South East Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Mongolia, giving her a deep understanding of safety challenges across global operations.

As Group Safety Manager at Thiess, Angie leads the organisation’s Health, Safety and Security strategy, with a strong focus on critical risk management, fatality prevention, governance and assurance. She is passionate about bridging the gap between safety research and practical application, and is committed to identifying opportunities to sustain operations whilst maintaining a safe working environment.

Angie is a strong advocate for capability uplift within the safety profession, championing system design, engagement, and coaching to empower teams and enhance performance across the board.

In addition to her safety qualifications, Angie has a Masters in Research and a Masters in Project Management.

Speaking at
Panel Discussion
16:00
Panel discussion: How can we challenge stereotypes and redefine career success?
Samantha Anderson
Angie Galbraith
Marghanita Johnson
Jenny Agnew
Speaker Speakers
Samantha Anderson,
Angie Galbraith,
Marghanita Johnson,
Jenny Agnew,
Marghanita Johnson

Marghanita Johnson

Chief Executive Officer | Non-Executive Director
Australian Aluminium Council | Alpha HPA 

Marghanita Johnson has been the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Aluminium Council since 2019. She has over 25 years’ experience in the Australian mining and manufacturing sectors, predominantly within the aluminium industry. Prior to joining the Council she led government engagement and advocacy on behalf of Rio Tinto’s Pacific Aluminium assets and prior to that held key climate and sustainability roles at Rio Tinto.

Marghanita has Environmental Engineering and Chemistry degrees from the University of Western Australia. She is currently a Non-Executive Director of Alpha HPA Limited, Australian Industry Greenhouse Network and the Energy Users Association of Australia. She has previously been a non-executive director on the boards of the New Zealand Aluminium Smelter and the Tomago Aluminium Company.

Speaking at
Panel Discussion
16:00
Panel discussion: How can we challenge stereotypes and redefine career success?
Samantha Anderson
Angie Galbraith
Marghanita Johnson
Jenny Agnew
Speaker Speakers
Samantha Anderson,
Angie Galbraith,
Marghanita Johnson,
Jenny Agnew,
Jenny Agnew

Jenny Agnew

Business Sustainability Manager
Sedgman 

With 23 years in the resources industry at Sedgman, I leverage my engineering and strategic planning experience to link people and ideas across disciplines both at a company and industry level. I love getting the most out of all the expertise in a room to develop effective strategies to deliver the mission of the teams I work with. Alongside leading ESG strategy at Sedgman, I am contributing to a more sustainable resources industry through organisations such as enviroMETS QLD (as Non-Executive Director), AusIMM’s S&E Committee (as Chair) & Decarbonisation Accelerated (on the Leaders Group).

Speaking at
Panel Discussion
16:00
Panel discussion: How can we challenge stereotypes and redefine career success?
Samantha Anderson
Angie Galbraith
Marghanita Johnson
Jenny Agnew
Speaker Speakers
Samantha Anderson,
Angie Galbraith,
Marghanita Johnson,
Jenny Agnew,
Teagan Dowler

Teagan Dowler

Director & Founder
The BCW 

Teagan is the Managing Director and Founder of The BCW. Established in 2012, The BCW exists to support organisations, industry associations and individuals to achieve high performance through professional development and cultures of inclusion. The BCW is an unrivalled leader in supporting the careers of women and delivering Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) services across mining, manufacturing, renewables, construction and Government.

With close to 20 years of experience in heavy industries, Teagan specialises in organisational change, team performance, project management, leadership, and coaching. A recognised thought leader, Teagan has been quoted in The Australian House of Representatives, featured in various publications, and interviewed on ABC Radio and 4BC Brisbane. She is the author of Rules of the Game: Women in the Masculine Industries, which provides insights and strategies for women in male-dominated fields and co-founder of the NFP Diversity Practitioners Association in QLD. In recognition of her ongoing contribution to the heavy industries she was awarded the Women in Industry Mentor of the Year 2023 and the Australian Mining Prospect Awards Contribution to Mining in 2020.

Speaking at
Masterclass
09:00
Masterclass A: Leadership Skills for Current and Emerging Leaders in Mining
Teagan Dowler
Speaker Speakers
Teagan Dowler,
Nicola Semler-2

Nicola Semler

Chief Technology Officer, Critical Minerals Group, Committee Member
WISER 

Nicola Semler is a Metallurgical Engineer with an extensive background in the mining and resources industries, both in Australia and internationally. Her experience encompasses greenfields and brownfields project development, commissioning, operations, cultural transformation, strategic and operational business planning and mine closure. She has been the CTO for Critical Minerals Group since May 2023.

Ms Semler has been a committee member of WISER from its inception and is currently lead for the Communications sub-committee.

Speaking at
Panel Discussion
10:30
Panel discussion: How can we empower women in mining to create value for their teams & organisations?
Nicola Semler-2
Debbie Morrow
Janette Hewson (1)
Rob Jackson
Speaker Speakers
Nicola Semler,
Debbie Morrow,
Janette Hewson,
Rob Jackson,
Masterclass
09:00
Masterclass B: Owning Your Mining Career: The Roadmap and Tools You Need to Thrive on Your Terms
Nicola Semler-2
Lauren Elliott
Speaker Speakers
Nicola Semler,
Lauren Elliott,
Lauren Elliott

Lauren Elliott

Head of Exploration
OceanaGold 

Lauren is a mining professional of 20 years experience with a diverse, international career in the resources sector. She has held leadership roles across mining operations, resource development, exploration and technical services. Lauren is passionate about the future of the industry, advocating for STEM careers and challenging the status quo of what good leadership looks like. She Lauren has a BSc (Honours), MBA and is a graduate of the AICD Company Directors Course and a Registered Professional Geoscientist with AIG.

Speaking at
Masterclass
09:00
Masterclass B: Owning Your Mining Career: The Roadmap and Tools You Need to Thrive on Your Terms
Nicola Semler-2
Lauren Elliott
Speaker Speakers
Nicola Semler,
Lauren Elliott,

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