Matthew is a Traditional Owner of Whudjuk/Noongar Boodjah and was raised in Kellerberrin. Matthew is a highly respected member of the Perth community who can perform a beautiful Welcome to Country and/or Smoking Ceremony for your next event. Matthew performs the welcome as a symbol of acknowledgement to the Noongar Bibbulmun people and their significant contribution to the land and has been Welcoming all to Whudjuk Boodjah for the past 20 years.

Stephen Durkin is CEO of AusIMM, the peak body for professionals working in the resources sector. Founded in 1893 and operating under Royal Charter, AusIMM represents 15,000 members all over the world. Since being appointed CEO in 2017, AusIMM has embarked on a significant change program to be a more contemporary organisation with a stronger external focus. AusIMM now delivers an expanded range of professional development and plays a more influential role in upholding professional standards and shaping some of our most important industry conversations. Stephen has extensive experience in association management, including five years as CEO of Engineers Australia and previously over 15 years experience at National Australia Bank in several executive roles.

Kerry Turnock is a seasoned resource sector leader with over 3 decades of experience spanning geoscience, operations, technical marketing, and innovation. Her multidisciplinary expertise enables her to bridge technical insight with strategic decision-making to deliver value across the entire mining lifecycle. Known for her ability to turn vision into reality, Kerry has a proven track record of delivering breakthrough projects that result in tangible benefits. Kerry is a passionate advocate for elevating the role of geoscience in multidisciplinary decisions and leveraging scientific capability as a driver of transformation.

Keith Vining is a Group Leader in CSIRO Mineral Resources with a strong focus on iron ore processing and iron making. He works closely with producers, technology developers, and end users to translate collaborative research and development into practical outcomes that reduce technical risk and accelerate technology adoption. Keith manages major initiatives advancing green iron and decarbonisation pathways, including programs that strengthen technical collaboration with India. Most recently, he was tasked by Dept. Industry Science and Resources with establishing the Green Metals Innovation Network, promoting a “Team Australia” approach to accelerate the emergence of a globally competitive green metals industry.