CFO Panel: The Changing Role of Finance

This panel will explore the evolving role of financial leaders in today’s rapidly changing landscape and dive into key topics, including balancing the risks of new technology against traditional methods, overcoming the major hurdles in tech adoption, and measuring the true value of innovative solutions. This session will provide insights into how CFOs can navigate these challenges to drive strategic growth and value creation.

Panelists:

Kevin Jones, CFO of SA Power Networks

Peter Maier, SVP Strategy & Engagement at SAP

Jairo Bernal, Head of Finance & Company Secretary at SQM

Moderator:

Anna Kositsyna, GM ENR and Public Sector, SAP ANZ

Fireside Chat: Managing Boards Through Transformation

Join Sebastian and Stephen for a fireside chat in which they discuss managing board risks through an ERP implementation and/or broader digital transformation.

Speakers:

Sebastian Moore, EY Global Mining & Metals SAP Leader

Stephen Pearce, Non Executive Director and Strategic Advisor, BAE Systems

Keynote: Unlocking Your Potential with Chandler Comerford, former US Navy SEAL Officer and O&G consultant

A not to be missed session where Chandler will deep dive into overcoming psychological barriers, embrace change, improve team dynamics, commit to action, and reframe challenges. Gain actionable insights from Chandler's unique experiences and elevate your team's success.

Keynote: Economic Outlook: The world is changing 

Speaker: Paula Gadsby, Senior Economist, EY - Australia

The macroeconomic environment has been tumultuous since the pandemic, but with interest rates around the world starting to come down, we can look forward to something a little more “normal”. Or can we? Here in Australia the inflation problem persists, even though clear progress towards the target has been made. We are on the eve of the US election, with the outcome potentially leading to quite different economic outcomes. Meanwhile our biggest trading partner is moving through a structural slowdown and a cyclical soft spot, while we are trying to pull off a massive energy transition. This session will explore these major trends and how the resources sector needs to think about them.

Partner Session by Dyflex: New Energy & Mining

Speakers:

Robert McCarthy: General Manager Sales, Dyflex Solutions

Neil Brodie: CFO, Hazer Group

Dominic Da Cruz: Executive ESG & Stakeholder Engagement, Zenith Energy

Fireside Chat: Talison Lithium's S4 Transformation

Speakers

Tom Butler: Senior Business Systems Analyst, Talison Lithium

Jaylene Flynn: Business Systems Superintendent, Talison Lithium

Moderator:

Anna Kositsyna, GM ENR and Public Sector, SAP ANZ

Partner Session by DXC Technology: Innovating the Future: Empowering a Diverse Workforce for Unstoppable Growth

Join DXC Technology for a compelling panel discussion on how diversity and inclusion drive sustainable growth and innovation in the mining workforce.

Our expert panel will explore how the sector can adopt best practices to foster career growth, retain top talent, and build a more inclusive and skilled workforce ready for the future.

Panelists:

Stuart Meadley: Digital Futures Program Lead, DXC Technology

John Whalen: Enterprise Application Portfolio Architect Lead, DXC Technology

Michele Howard: Product Owner and Workforce Management Data Analytics Specialist, DXC Technology

Premila Jina: Vice president of WAITTA: Western Australian Information Technology and Telecommunications Alliance

Moderator:

Bernice Muncaster: Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa Marketing and Communications Director, DXC Technology

Partner Session by KPMG: Powering the SAP Journey for Perseus Mining

Join this session to hear how Perseus Mining is collaborating with KPMG through each stage of their SAP journey, from planning to selection to implementation preparedness and beyond.  We will discuss the business challenges and need for a best-fit solution and how their SAP investments will drive business goals through improved compliance and process discipline.

Panelists:

Stacey Squire: Group Technology Manager, Perseus Mining

James Arnott: Partner, KPMG

Amitabh Das Gupta: Partner, KPMG

Panel Discussion with EY: Start Ups: A practical guide

Moderator:

Sebastian Moore, EY Global Mining & Metals SAP Leader

Panelists:

Amanda Harsas: Finance Director, Atlantic Lithium

Session by Dyflex: Building from a standing start – SAP Public Cloud at Enel Green Power Australia

Speaker:

Daniel Gentili: Executive Adviser - New Energy, ENEL Green Power

Industry Trends: Mergers and Acquisitions with Deloitte

Speakers:

David Cormack: Partner & Consulting Industry Lead: Energy & Resources, Deloitte

Gerard Moody: M&A Strategy Partner, Deloitte

Panel Discussion: Working Capital & Payment Times Reporting Scheme

Simon Beck from Taulia SAP, together with Simone Fynmore, from ANZ Bank ,will present a working capital focussed panel discussing their partnership, strategies to collaborate to improve suppliers financial health and supplier relationships, ESG and success stories.  

Moderator:

Sandeep Parekh: Director, Working Capital, Taulia 

Speakers:

Simon Beck: Regional Director, Taulia

Simone Fynmore: Head of Trade and Supply Chain Sales, Australia and PNG, Transaction Banking ANZ

Vince Dimasi: Partner and AU Lead, Working Capital & Payment Times Reporting Advisory, KPMG

Alessio Ministeri: Finance and Insurance Director, Webuild

Networking Drinks by Icertis

Site Visit sponsored by Solace

Kwinana Industries Council