Henry is a Geologist with 15 years in mining geology in base metals, gold and coal. Henry also has 25 years in technical solution sales including the last 19 years with Scantech. In his current role Henry is responsible for developing new markets for Scantech products globally and promoting Scantech's proven technologies for improving sustainability of the resources sector. Scantech has become the leading supplier to the global minerals sector for the customised analyser solutions it develops in collaboration with clients.

Dr George Wren is a Senior Metallurgist at Talison Lithium where he provides technical support to the Project Development and Operational Teams. He holds a PhD in Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering and has worked in operational and project roles for various commodities including lithium, mineral sands, rare earths, nickel, gold and copper. Highlights include providing technical support to the Talison team, contributing to technical development of oxide flotation systems at Iluka and supporting the operational team at Boddington Gold Mine to troubleshoot production issues and improve plant performance. Outside of work, George enjoys spending time with his family, fitting in trips to the beach, river and forests near their home in Karridale, South West WA. George has held various voluntary roles including being an active member of AusIMM COIs and past Vice-Chair of the AusIMM South West WA Branch.

Masoud Samaei is a PhD candidate at the WA School of Mines, Curtin University, specialising in mining and geotechnical engineering. His research focuses on advancing automation and applying artificial intelligence (AI) to solve complex challenges in the mining and geotechnical fields. As an active researcher, Masoud has authored over 10 papers with more than 140 citations, reflecting his engagement in the academic and professional mining community. His work explores the integration of AI-driven technologies to improve operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability in mining practices. Masoud is passionate about leveraging emerging technologies to transform the mining industry. By focusing on automation and innovative AI solutions, he aims to optimise mining operations and geotechnical processes, contributing to the development of smarter, more sustainable practices. Through his research, Masoud envisions a future where advanced technologies and automation play a central role in addressing the challenges of modern mining, driving the industry towards greater efficiency and sustainability.

Alan Varghese is an accomplished mechanical engineer currently undertaking a Ph.D. in Digitalisation of Centrifugal Slurry Pumps at the University of Western Australia. Simultaneously, he serves as the Product Head – Pumps Digital at Metso. With a Master of Business Administration, Alan specialises in slurry pumps and their aftermarket applications, particularly within the metals and mineral processing industries. His diverse expertise combines technical proficiency with strategic management in the field.

Lead business analytics and principal data scientist for Minera Candelaria. Graduated of Mining Engineering from the University of Santiago, Chile, with 9 years of experience working in advanced analytics projects involving massive caving mining, underground operations, ore processing, operational excellence and process optimization.