Speakers
The participation of our esteemed speakers is pivotal in shaping the success and impact of this event.
Our speakers represent a broad spectrum of backgrounds in project management, bringing a rich variety of perspectives. View our list of confirmed speakers below.
Presentation titles and overviews will be available on the program page shortly.
Keynote Speakers
MR CHRIS DEEBLE CSC AO FAIPM
Deputy Secretary of the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group, Defence Australia
Chris Deeble is the Deputy Secretary of the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) in the Department of Defence. Chris has extensive experience spanning the defence, industry and commercial sectors and working with Government.
PROFESSOR BARNEY GLOVER AO
Commissioner, Jobs and Skills Australia
Professor Glover is a distinguished academic leader, an accomplished mathematician and mathematics educator with significant experience in developing strong relationships with the vocational education sector. He is well respected for his engagement with First Nations Australians and disadvantaged communities.
MR SAM MENDOZA
National Director and National Infrastructure Lead, WT
Leading a team of cost advisors, Sam has over 15 years’ experience advising major projects including feasibility studies and business cases, cost, commercial and risk management, procurement and delivery. Throughout his career, Sam has a played a key role in planning and delivering some of the most city-shaping projects.
PROFESSOR PHILIP OLDFIELD
Head of School, UNSW Built Environment
Philip Oldfield is Head of School at UNSW Built Environment, Sydney. His research examines how we can meet the needs of society by creating housing, buildings and infrastructure, while also reducing the environmental impact of our built environment to mitigate climate change and achieve net zero outcomes.
MR MICHAEL OWENS
Chief Executive Officer, RPS Group
Michael is an accomplished chief executive, board member, project manager and business leader, currently leading RPS’s 600-strong Project Management and Advisory business in Australia and the Asia Pacific. With over 25 years’ experience, Michael understands that great results are delivered by great people and teams.
VIEW FULL BIOPROFESSOR JENNIFER WHYTE
Director, John Grill Institute for Project Leadership
Professor Jennifer Whyte is Director of the John Grill Institute for Project Leadership and a Professor in the School of Project Management, in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Sydney. She leads research on the leadership of major projects, and on project leadership in a changing world.
VIEW FULL BIOPanel Speakers
MR KEN MORRISON
Chief Executive Officer, Bradfield Development Authority
Mr Ken Morison is the Chief Executive Officer of the Bradfield Development Authority, overseeing the development of Bradfield City and the Western Sydney Aerotropolis, the largest urban renewal project in Australia.
Concurrent Speakers
MR ALI ALASHWAL
Senior Lecturer, Western Sydney University
MR MUJAHID ALTURAIS
Senior Project Engineer, Saudi Aramco
DR JOE AZZOPARDI
Director/Lead Consultant, Intergenerational Solutions
MS BRIONI
BALE
Principal Consultant, Sententia Consulting
MR JAMES BAWTREE
CEO, PMLogic
DR RIPON CHAKRABORTTY
Senior Lecturer & Leader of Decision Support & Analytics Research Group, UNSW Canberra
MR GERARD COUTTS
Managing Director, Gerard Coutts & Associates
MS CAITLIN GARNER
Senior Project Manager, Pinsent Masons
MRS DEBRA GRIMES (NEE MILLER)
Manager, Program Governance, NSW Reconstruction Authority
MR ROD
JAMES
National Manger NTRO Project AI, NTRO
MR KC LAKSHMINARAS-IMHAM
Director, Independent Researcher
MS SUSANNE LE BOUTILLIER
Managing Director, Aedanna Pty Ltd
MRS RIA O'DONNELL
Managing Director, Custom Learning Design
MR AUNEEP RAHIM
Consultant, Sententia Consulting
MS MARIANNA SOUTHWICK
Founder and Director, Southwick Advisory
MR NIC
THOMAS
Director, Scope Training
MISS JESSICA TRAVERS
Responsible Business APAC Lead, Mace
MR DAVID ULBRICK
Partner, Pinsent Masons
MRS PRISCILA VALLE
Agile Expert, Independent Professional
MR RODNEY WATTON
Program Manager Delivery, Redland City Council
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