4.30PM - 8.00PM

ASSDA Young Professionals Network Launch (30's and under, exclusive to ASSDA Members)

Industry presentation by Richard Matheson followed by networking drinks and canapés

1.15PM - 5.30PM

Day 1 conference sessions

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1.15PM Speaker 1: Future Crunch

Rebecca Maklad, CEO & Purpose Pioneer and Tané Hunter, Cancer Researcher, Future Crunch

The Adaptability Quotient
 

2.20PM Speaker 2: Jim Lennon

Managing Director of Red Door Research/Senior Consultant - Commodities Strategy, Macquarie Capital (Europe)

Nickel and Stainless Steel Raw Materials Outlook
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3.10PM

Afternoon Refreshment Break

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3.35PM Speaker 3: Ms Xu Aidong

Chief Analyst, Beijing Antaike Information Co., Ltd./Secretary General, CNIA Nickel Branch

Status of the Nickel and Stainless Steel Industry in China

4.15PM Speaker 4: Peter Munckton

Chief Economist and Head of Market Strategy, Bank of Queensland (BOQ)
Economic Outlook

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4.55PM Speaker 6: Simon Pepper

Managing Director Director, SILA Global

Shipping and Logistics: What Happened and What Can We Expect in the Future

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5.25PM

Conference Day 1 wrap up and close

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6.30PM - 11.00PM

Gala Dinner:

Australian Industry Stainless Steel Fabricator Awards

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8.00AM

Conference registration

8.30AM - 12.00PM

Day 2 conference sessions

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8.30AM Introduction to speakers - Day 2

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8.35AM Speaker 6: Richard Matheson

Director, Market Development, Nickel Institute
The Use of Stainless Steel in a Clean Energy Future

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9.10AM Speaker 7: Mark Peters

State Director, Queensland & National Director Projects, Australian Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC)

The State of Manufacturing in Australia

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9.45AM Speaker 8: Ben Hockley

Head of Sales Australasia, SPEE3D

The Reality of Stainless Steel in Advanced Manufacturing

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10.20AM

Morning Refreshment Break

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10.45AM Speaker 9: Norman Chouaifaity

General Manager, LA Services
An SME's Digital Transformation

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​11.25AM Speaker 10: Jessica Wehbe

Director of Client Relations, Kleanwell
What is the Future of our Assets?

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​12.00PM

Conference Day 2 wrap up and close

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NOTE: All speakers and items contained within the program are subject to change without notice.