A/Prof Simit Raval has more than 28 years of combined experience in mining industry and academia. He is specialised in the integration of sensing technologies. He leads a group of researchers focused on utilising data from sensors mounted on various platforms, from satellite through to UAVs/drones, to visualise, identify and monitor the environmental and safety aspects of the operations. He has supervised PhD research projects involving drone-based smart sensing (hyperspectral and LiDAR), underground mobile laser scanning, image-based automated material characterisation, mine automation, mine rehabilitation/closure, climate change and asteroid mining. Simit has received SIX teaching awards including International Tim Shaw Award for innovation in teaching and learning (2018) and UNSW Vice Chancellor’s Awards for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning (2020).

Tom is the Manager of Decarbonisation for Bechtel's Mining and Metals business unit focussing on delivery of greenhouse gas emission reduction solutions for mining and metals projects across the globe.

Meredith is currently Head of Sustainability at Orica, with over 18 years experience across process engineering, industrial manufacturing and technology, sustainability and decarbonisation/net zero planning. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Melbourne. Throughout her career, Meredith has achieved significant milestones, including most recently key accountability for Orica's decarbonisation initiatives. Currently based in Melbourne, Australia, Meredith is committed to driving positive change, particularly in hard-to-abate and emissions-intensive industry.

Lucy McClean is a passionate advocate and leader in the minerals industry and has been recognised internationally as one of the ‘100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining’. Lucy has had extensive experience in the minerals industry, first starting in the industry over 25 years ago in an unlisted exploration company. Over her career she has been a pioneer in ESG, has had extensive experience in advocacy and working with government and industry across the sector. Lucy is a strong supporter of women in mining, currently holding the honorary position of Chair for Women in Mining and Resources Australia (WIMARA) and Immediate Past Chair of Women in Mining NSW and in 2023 won both state and national awards for her championship of inclusion and diversity.