Adam has a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining); he is the Product Manager for RPMGlobal’s Simulation and Operational Management products. Adam has over 30 years of experience in the mining industry, with broad operational experience in underground metal and mineral sand mining. His experience ranges from mine management and consulting to planning and technical roles.

Alex is the Hardware Engineering & Manufacturing Manager at Pitcrew AI, where he leads the design and industrialisation of cutting-edge inspection systems for the mining sector. With over 15 years’ experience spanning product development, strategic sourcing, and heavy manufacturing, Alex has worked across mining, rail, and power generation, both in Australia and internationally. At Pitcrew AI, he is driving the company’s expansion into global markets and building a scalable, locally-led manufacturing strategy that brings advanced technology from prototype to production. His passion lies in turning bold engineering ideas into real-world systems that work in the harshest environments.

Samuel Ling is a Short-Term Planning Engineer at Newmont Boddington Gold Mine in Western Australia. With more than seven years of experience in open pit mine planning, Samuel is responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly designs, including ramps, hazard boundaries, and haulage strategies. He has built strong expertise in balancing safety and productivity in large-scale operations, particularly during the implementation of autonomous haulage systems (AHS). Samuel is passionate about continuous operational improvement and building strong team collaboration, believing in working closely with survey, geology, and operations teams to deliver practical solutions. Beyond his technical role, he's committed to sharing lessons learned from site experience to help the wider mining community adopt new technologies, improve safety and efficiency, and ultimately reduce the cost of living around the world.

William Howard, Business Development Manager for Automation at Sandvik, brings more than 18 years of experience across the mining value chain. His expertise spans equipment, aftermarket, digital solutions and R&D, with a strong focus on advancing automation adoption. William started in mining with designing equipment before moving in Global R&D and Product Management roles for Sandvik. Most recently, William has supported customers and regional teams across Australia, Southeast Asia and India, contributing to the integration of advanced digital and automation solutions and helping operations unlock greater visibility, control and performance.

Samuel Ling is a Short-Term Planning Engineer at Newmont Boddington Gold Mine in Western Australia. With more than seven years of experience in open pit mine planning, Samuel is responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly designs, including ramps, hazard boundaries, and haulage strategies. He has built strong expertise in balancing safety and productivity in large-scale operations, particularly during the implementation of autonomous haulage systems (AHS). Samuel is passionate about continuous operational improvement and building strong team collaboration, believing in working closely with survey, geology, and operations teams to deliver practical solutions. Beyond his technical role, he's committed to sharing lessons learned from site experience to help the wider mining community adopt new technologies, improve safety and efficiency, and ultimately reduce the cost of living around the world.

Adam has a Bachelor of Engineering (Mining); he is the Product Manager for RPMGlobal’s Simulation and Operational Management products. Adam has over 30 years of experience in the mining industry, with broad operational experience in underground metal and mineral sand mining. His experience ranges from mine management and consulting to planning and technical roles.

Stephanie Bream is a Principal Geologist with over 19 years of experience in the mining industry, specialising in iron ore. Her expertise spans grade control, reconciliation, resource estimation, and geological modelling, with a strong foundation in JORC Code compliance. At BHP Western Australia Iron Ore (WAIO), she led the implementation and optimisation of reconciliation and grade control systems across Pilbara operations, significantly improving orebody knowledge, operational efficiency, and reporting accuracy. Internationally, Stephanie has contributed to bankable feasibility studies for ArcelorMittal in Liberia and supported projects across Australia, Africa, Canada, and Mongolia. She has delivered high-impact programs for major mining companies including BHP, South32, and Rio Tinto—most notably a $17 million cost-saving initiative and the internalisation of drilling operations to reduce costs and enhance safety. Her leadership style is collaborative and results-driven, with a strong focus on mentoring teams, streamlining workflows, and aligning geological outputs with business goals. Stephanie also brings commercial insight from her time as COO of a startup that secured investment on Shark Tank Australia, adding a unique entrepreneurial dimension to her technical and operational strengths. This blend of geological expertise, operational leadership, and strategic vision makes Stephanie a trusted partner in resource development and mine planning.

Anthony Sacca is the Global Head of Sales at PitCrewAI, a mining technology company specialising in artificial intelligence and computer vision for haul truck tyre inspection. With over 25 years in mining technology and operations, Anthony has focused on applying advanced analytics, process and production improvements to address critical reliability and safety challenges in large-scale open-pit mining. Under his leadership, PitCrewAI has developed and deployed fully automated tyre inspection systems that integrate high-resolution imaging, machine learning models and edge computing to detect defects and anomalies in real time. These systems provide actionable insights that extend tyre life, reduce catastrophic failures and minimise unplanned downtime. Anthony’s expertise lies in bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI research and the harsh realities of mine site environments, ensuring that solutions are both technically robust and operationally practical. His work with Tier 1 mining operations has helped establish new standards in predictive maintenance and condition monitoring for ultra-class haul fleets.

Samuel Ling is a Short-Term Planning Engineer at Newmont Boddington Gold Mine in Western Australia. With more than seven years of experience in open pit mine planning, Samuel is responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly designs, including ramps, hazard boundaries, and haulage strategies. He has built strong expertise in balancing safety and productivity in large-scale operations, particularly during the implementation of autonomous haulage systems (AHS). Samuel is passionate about continuous operational improvement and building strong team collaboration, believing in working closely with survey, geology, and operations teams to deliver practical solutions. Beyond his technical role, he's committed to sharing lessons learned from site experience to help the wider mining community adopt new technologies, improve safety and efficiency, and ultimately reduce the cost of living around the world.