Matthew has worked for OEM's in the mining industry for over 20 years. He started work at Schenck Process as a Service Engineer and held various positions within the Aftermarkets team, before moving into a Digital Sales and Service role. Matthew started the Digital team within Australia a quickly implemented various digital products, such as remote support and guided workflows to monitoring customers condition monitoring data. Following the purchase of the Mining division of Schenck Process by Sandvik Rock Processing, Matthew moved into a Product Manager role setting strategic direction and development of digital products.

I am a sensor application specialist with over a decade of experience in researching and developing ore sensing solutions for mining. After obtaining my PhD at Delft university of technology on this topic, I spent several years working for a start-up company developing real-time chemical analyzers for mining and recycling industries. I have worked on a variety of sensor applications including drill-core, drill chip, and conveyor belt scanning, as well as mine face mapping and ore sorting. My background in mining and geology along with my passion for physics, machine learning and technological innovation have given me a deep understanding of the possibilities and limitations of using sensors for a variety ore and mineral deposits.

I have founded RockDataWorks because I believe that real-time material sensing can be used to significantly improve the resource efficiency and sustainability of any mining operation in the world. Through RockDataWorks I want to support development and integration of ore sensing applications into mining and contribute to a more responsible utilization of mineral resources.

Sean’s background is in water resources and he started his career around 20 years ago in the UK as a hydrogeologist providing advice to water utilities, mining clients and government agencies. Sean is now based in Australia and has continued to work in strategic consulting focusing on water resources management for mining, water utilities, major infrastructure, natural resources and contaminated land. Sean has experience in international mining throughout Australia, Asia, Africa and Europe.
In Sean's current role as Global Head of Mining for Isle Sean supports mining clients to develop innovation strategies and connect end users with emerging technology.

Rian is a geologist with more than 15 years years experience in government and the minerals exploration space. Rian has a PhD from the University of Adelaide and has worked in various roles within the Geological Survey of South Australia undertaking regional geological studies, data integration and mineral prospectivity. Rian is currently the Head of the Applied Science team at Datarock, a geoscience focused data science and machine learning consultancy helping the minerals sector solve problems with data.

Nathan is a Partner in Watson Farley & Williams’ Dispute Resolution Group and the lead of our global Public International Law practice group.
Nathan is one of only a handful of recognised legal experts in deep seabed mining. He advises contractors, applicant contractors, investors, technical partners and Sponsoring States on all aspects of deep seabed mining, drawing on his deep understanding of UNCLOS and lengthy experience with the International Seabed Authority. Nathan also specialises in advising on regulatory frameworks for other emerging sectors, particularly investment projects governed by international treaties.
Nathan also specialises in cross border disputes and international arbitration, particularly claims involving foreign governments under investment treaties and free trade agreements. Nathan’s experience includes representing both investors and States in commercial and investor-State arbitrations administered by the PCA under UNCITRAL and ICSID rules.
His 10+ years’ experience includes arbitrations under the ICSID, HKIAC, ICC, LCIA, SCC, SIAC and UNCITRAL Rules and he has appeared in matters before the International Court of Justice.
Nathan is recognised as an emerging leader in international arbitration and was recognised as “Young ADR Practitioner of the Year” at the Australian ADR Awards. In 2024, the Australian disputes team was recognised as “Alternative Dispute Resolution Group of the Year” at the Australian ADR Awards..

Mr.Hasan Eteraf is a dedicated and accomplished geotechnical engineer whose passion for understanding the complexities of Earth's subsurface has driven him to excel in his field. He currently serves as a Research Assistant Fellow at the University of Miskolc, where he contributes significantly to the advancement of geotechnical engineering through his research, expertise, and commitment to academic excellence.As a Research Assistant Fellow at the University of Miskolc, Dr. Eteraf is an integral part of the institution's geotechnical research team. He collaborates with fellow researchers, mentors students, and contributes to the university's mission of fostering knowledge and innovation in the field of geotechnical engineering. Throughout his career, he has actively pursued research that addresses real-world geotechnical challenges. His work encompasses a wide range of topics, including soil stabilization techniques, foundation engineering, and sustainable geotechnical solutions. His research findings have not only enriched the academic community but also have practical implications for construction projects and environmental conservation efforts. His unwavering commitment to geotechnical solutions and his dedication to academic excellence make him a respected figure in the world of geotechnical engineering.

Sam Evans has worked in a variety of blasting engineering roles for 14 years. His experience includes work as a drill and blast contractor conducting civil tunnelling, shaft sinking, and cavern excavations on major contracts in Hong Kong, managing Orica’s underground technical services team in Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory, and more recently working as Orica’s global lead engineer in the commercialisation of new underground technology, based in Perth, WA. He has hold a bachelors degree from the Camborne School of Mines, UK.

Stuart brings 15 years of experience in improving safe systems of work to RiskTalk. He started his career with large mining organisations before working across a range of industries specialising in heavy construction with a focus on making safety more engaging, efficient and intuitive. Stuart’s passion for improving safety through innovation and tapping into the expertise of workers on the ground led him to develop RiskTalk. As MD, his deep understanding of the industry enables him to produce the best safety outcomes for companies by making use of their inherent strengths.

Alireza is a geotechnical engineer with over 9 years of combined academic and industrial experience in mining and rock engineering. He earned his PhD degree in rock mechanics from Seoul National University (SNU). His expertise encompasses a wide range of projects, including rock slope stability and mine closure/rehabilitation assessments. With more than 20 publications in reputable journals and conferences, Alireza has demonstrated a strong research track record. In 2022, he has provided operational and ad-hoc support for brown coal mines in the Latrobe Valley. Currently, at GHD Victoria Mining Group, he is spearheading the development of a comprehensive workflow for digital rock mass characterization using drone technology.

Sharna has 30 years of experience in the Resources sector with her career focusing on Engineering, Technology and People. Her career has involved working in large global mining corporations to now being the co-founder and CEO of Imvelo.ai. This diverse career allows for lessons learnt in the adoption of technology at the minesite to be shared for the success of others. Imvelo has grown under Sharna’s stewardship since its formation four years ago and has a team of mining engineers, automation and OT specialists that create resource value through the design and delivery of autonomous, connected and electrifed digital mining operations.

Sharna holds a PhD doctorate in Engineering, a first-class double degree in Chemical Engineering and Science. Sharna was previously awarded the Technology Woman in Resources Awards for Queensland. Sharna is a Non-Executive Director of ASX-listed company Queensland Pacific Metals, and a Non-Executive Director of CarbonLink.

Geologist and Master in Mining Engineering from the University of Chile. With a strong foundation in Geostatistics, Artificial Intelligence and Big Data, experience and motivation in driving innovation in the mining industry. Role as a speaker in seminars and webinars to disseminate knowledge and insights effectively. Advocate of collaboration, participating in multidisciplinary and multinational teams, bringing a geology-oriented perspective to holistic projects. Consistently prioritizing technological innovation as a dynamic instrument for catalyzing impactful transformations.

I'm a mining engineer with experience launching and scaling global technology businesses.
I spent the first phase of my career as an engineer, optimising drill and blast activities for mines around the world.
In 2016, I saw an opportunity to apply drone data and artificial intelligence to improve operations on site, so I launched the software company Strayos in the US and scaled it around the world.
I then completed an MBA and spent several years at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) focusing on technology and mining.
Most recently, I've once again taken the opportunity to move into the software world and build Hevi, an AI platform that helps mining and construction companies to better manage contracts.

Dr. Philipp Hartlieb is a senior scientist at the Chair of Mining Engineering at Montanuniversitaet Leoben. His main research areas are dealing with sustainable and environmental mining technologies, reducing the energy consumption and environmental impact of mining operations, mainly in mechanical excavation and drilling& blasting. Amongst his activities are also projects in mine digitization, raw materials policy, education, and extra-terrestrial mining (in-situ resource utilization). A special focus of his research is set on alternative fragmentation methods (i.e. microwaves) in order to decreasing the specific energy consumption of mining operations.

Bill Has been involved in the resources sector for more than 40 years. His early career commenced at Ranger uranium mine, then Amax mining in Colorado, followed by a role with the then Queensland Department of Miners.
He started Queensland's first exploration and mining tenement management consultancy business in the 80's. Over the years the businesses have developed into diversified resource project approvals and management consultancies, which now include PX4 Software, a multi-jurisdictional tenement software.

Bill is a member of the Aus IMM and a former President of the Environment Institue of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ) where he helped to create the Certified Environmental practitioner Scheme.
He is currently helping to create an Aus IMM category for Tenement Managers.

Samuel Heimann has a Master of Science in Sociology from the University of Gothenburg and a Bachelor of Arts from Stockholm University. In 2020, he started his Ph.D. in Human Work Science at the Department of Social science, Technology, and Arts at Luleå University of Technology. His research interest concerns gender, work and organization, focusing on mining organizations. His work has appeared in The Extractive Industries and Society and Gender, Work and Organization.

Kristina Johansson is an Assistant Professor in Human Work Science at the Department of Social science, Technology, and Arts at Luleå University of Technology. Her research area is gender, work and organization, focusing both on service and industry organizations. Her work has appeared in journals such as Gender, Work and Organization, Gender, Place and Culture and Men and Masculinities.