SCHEDULE
TUESDAY 15 OCTOBER 2024
ASSDA Young Professionals Network National Event​
1.00pm - 7.30pm
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WEDNESDAY 16 OCTOBER 2024
12.00 PM: Networking Lunch and Conference Registration (Bisou XYZ)​​
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1.00 PM: ASSDA Annual General Meeting (Bisou XYZ)
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Competition Law Compliance Statement
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1.15 PM: Conference Welcome and Official Opening (Bisou XYZ)​​
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1.20 PM: Speaker 1 - Adam Williams, The Attention Seekers
'Sustain the momentum'
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2.25 PM: Speaker 2 - Markus Moll, Managing Director, SMR
'Geopolitics and the future of stainless steel: Impacts on Australian and global industry'
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3.00 PM: Afternoon Refreshment Break
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3.25 PM: Speaker 3 - Peter Munckton, Chief Economist and Head of Market Strategy, BOQ
'Economic update'
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4.00 PM: Speaker 4 - Remy Crick, Associate Director of ESG, Sustainability & Impact, KPMG
'Sustainability trends and ESG disclosure in the stainless steel industry'
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4.35 PM: Speaker 5 - David Buchanan, CEO, Australian Steel Association (ASA)
'ESG, the Australian Steel Association's focus on a sustainable future'
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5.30 PM: Conference Day 1 wrap up and close​
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6.30 PM: Gala Dinner - Australian Industry Stainless Steel Fabricator Awards 2024
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THURSDAY 17 OCTOBER 2024
8.00 AM: Conference registration (Bisou XYZ)​
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8.30 AM: Introduction to conference sessions and speakers - Day 2 (Bisou XYZ)
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Competition Law Compliance Statement
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8.35 AM: Speaker 6 - Geoff Crittenden, CEO, Weld Australia
'The renewable energy challenge to fabrication'
9.10 AM: Speaker 7 - Paul Plater, Director/Principal Metallurgical Engineer, Plater International Consulting
'Stainless steel opportunities in the green economy'
9.45 AM: Speaker 8 - Ian Dryden, Street furniture designer
'Stainless steel street furniture'
10.20 AM: Morning refreshment break
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10.45 AM: Speaker 9 - Jason Fichera, Head of Teaching and Learning, National Drones
'AI and drones: Revolutionising the industry'
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11.20 AM: Discussion Panel - ASSDA Young Professionals Network
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Josh Sheedy, International Sales Manager, Arcus Wire Group (Moderator)
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Lissel Pilcher, General Manager, ASSDA
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Lachlan Mathers, Engineering Manager, AWMA Water Control Solutions
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Peter Ford, General Manager, Austral Wright Metals
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Jessica Wehbe, Director, Steel Renew
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11.55 AM: Day 2 conference wrap up and close
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12.00 PM: Networking Lunch (Bisou XYZ)
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1.00 PM: Social Networking Program
PacRim 2-ball Golf Ambrose
1.00pm - 5.30pm, Minnippi Golf & Range
Brisbane River Cruise and Brewery Tour
1.00pm - 5.30pm, hosted by River To Bay
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6.30 PM: Closing celebration - Farewell Dinner
Iris Rooftop, Hotel X
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NOTE: All speakers and items contained within the program are subject to change without notice.