Dr Eiman Amini is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of MinDet Pty Ltd, an Australian technology company developing AI-powered robotic microscopy solutions for rapid mineralogy and process optimisation. With a background in mineral processing and applied research, Eiman has focused on translating advanced imaging, artificial intelligence and automation into practical tools for the mining industry. He leads MinDet’s efforts to bridge the gap between emerging technology and real-world mining applications, working closely with major mining companies, research organisations and technology partners to develop and validate innovative solutions for mineral processing and metallurgical operations.

Samuel Oliver is a technical consultant from MathWorks who has dedicated the last 16 years to working closely with customers from the finance, mining, energy, defence, and automotive industries to help execute their most important projects delivering millions of dollars of value. Solutions leverage his broad range of skills in AI, statistics, optimisation, control systems, physical system modelling, big data, large-scale computing, the cloud, and embedded systems. Prior to joining MathWorks, Sam worked in the automotive industry developing advanced dynamic safety-critical control systems. He received an M.Eng.Sc. in mechatronics, a B.Eng. in mechanical and manufacturing engineering, and a B.Sc. in computer science from the University of Melbourne, Australia.

Dr Rodolfo Espinosa-Gomez: has over 40 years’ experience in the minerals industry in academic, technical and production roles. He is expert in development and optimization of operations in precious metals, complex base metals, and metal accounting. Rodolfo applies sound mineral processing techniques (mineral characterisation, size by size and liberation, water and surface chemistry), process analysis information, technology and team work to develop solutions. In the last ten years, Rodolfo has spent a great part of his time developing metal accounting projects in Australia and overseas operations / Mining Companies. Rodolfo has mentored young metallurgists by establishing sound standards for circuit evaluation and optimisation, developing their analytical approach, implementing specialist training programs and developing effective working cultures

Kylie Blackwell is the Strategic Program Lead for the Gold Technology Group based at the WA School of Mines in Kalgoorlie. Kylie has worked in production, project and research roles in a range of commodities. Linking plant performance with theory to explain anomalies and extract the most from challenging ores has been a core component of her career. Kylie is completing a PhD at WASM investigating the flotation performance of precious metal tellurides.

Tom Hilder has nearly 40 years of experience across the minerals and chemical industries, with expertise spanning hydrometallurgy, mineral processing, and process development. Throughout his career, he has worked across operations, projects, strategic studies, and technology development and evaluation in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Portugal, Spain and South Africa. As a recognised technical leader within BHP, Tom provides subject matter expertise in enterprise-wide risk management, strategic planning, technology assessment, and project development. He supports major capital projects and technical due diligence activities, bringing a strong track record of influencing multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders to deliver technically robust, value-focused outcomes.

Based in Naarm (Melbourne), I specialise in graphic recording, visual communication and workshop design. I have over 10+ years experience in both graphic facilitation and traditional facilitation, and my diverse corporate experience has given me a knack at translating complex ideas and concepts to clear and highly engaging storytelling artefacts. Every project begins with listening. I take time upfront to understand your context, objectives, people and constraints. This discovery phase helps me design sessions and visual approaches that are genuinely fit for purpose I bring together deep facilitation experience with strong visual communication skills. My ability to listen closely, synthesise information in real-time and translate complexity into clear visual narratives allows groups to see ideas, connections and possibilities as they emerge. The result is shared understanding, stronger alignment and storytelling artefacts that continue to create value long after the session ends.

Suzy Lynch-Watson is a Principal Metallurgist at Orway Mineral Consultants with more than 30 years of strategic, technical and management experience in the mining industry. She specialises in process optimisation, mine-to-mill integration, circuit design, commissioning, modelling and digital operational support. She has led cross-disciplinary teams delivering projects globally. Her current work focuses on improving operating performance, optimising new designs and providing continuous remote guidance to operations via the MillROC platform. She holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from UQ and has contributed to the industry through technical publications, conference and committee roles, specialist training and university teaching.