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Advisory Council Council
Campbell Warren
Head of Health and Safety, Strategy and Programs, Laing O'Rourke
Josh Bryant
General Manager - People, Risk and Sustainability, Mitchell Services
Nicole Ashcroft
Head of Safety ANZ
Wade Needham
Director Sustainability & EHS
Melissa Pollock
General Manager People, Safety, Environment & Quality
Kurt Warren
Head of HSEQ & Sustainability at Hansen Yuncken
Martin O’Neill
Head of Safety & Quality, Boral
Danielle Odd
Keynotes & Speakers Speakers
Gary Hamel
World’s #1 Business Thinker - Wall Street Journal & Author ‘Humanocracy’Gary Hamel is a management thinker, author and adviser whose work has helped shape how organisations approach strategy, innovation and leadership. A visiting professor at London Business School and Oxford University, he holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and previously served as a Distinguished Research Fellow at Harvard Business School. His pioneering concepts,…
Kevin Corcoran PSM
Director & COO, Condurré & Former Commissioner of Corrective Services NSWKevin Corcoran has more than 30 years’ experience leading correctional systems in New South Wales and Queensland. Most recently he was Commissioner of Corrective Services NSW, responsible for 12,000 employees and 50,000 people under supervision in custody and the community. As Assistant Commissioner, Custodial Corrections, he oversaw the state’s 43 public prisons and led the…
Cam Stevens
CEO, PocketKnifeCam Stevens is a safety technologist, Chartered Safety Professional and Chartered Fellow of the Australian Institute of Health & Safety. As Founder and CEO of Pocketknife Group®, he advises energy, mining, utilities and construction operators on AI adoption, safety data strategy and technology selection. Cam has led more than 200 emerging technology deployments across high-risk…
Andrew Barrett
Head Coach, Safety on TapAndrew is Australia’s best-known specialist coach for health and safety professionals, a Chartered OHS Professional and a Fellow of the AIHS. He works with WHS leaders and teams to support them in becoming more valued by their stakeholders, more relevant to their operations, and more effective in enabling the actual health and safety of work….
Martin O’Neill
Head of Safety & Quality, BoralMartin is an accomplished international leader with extensive experience developing and delivering strategies that enable safe, reliable and efficient operations. Drawing on operational and safety science, he helps organisations strengthen operations management and achieve substantial improvements in safety, environmental performance and workers’ compensation management. His career spans frontline, business unit and work health and safety…
Melanie Loy SCMP
Author, Speaker, Consultant, Cuttlefish CommunicationMel Loy is a self-confessed serial ideator, obsessed with how humans behave and what that means for effective communication. She got her start in the world of words by studying journalism, and soon discovered that while she never wanted to be a journalist, she loved learning about the power of communication. Fast forward 20-plus years,…
Kurt Warren
Head of HSEQ & Sustainability, Hansen YunckenKurt is an accomplished safety executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience across high-risk industries, including engineering, nuclear, aviation, defence, electrical, water, rail and construction. He brings a strong business perspective to safety leadership, aligning health and safety priorities with organisational strategy. Throughout his career, Kurt has led health and safety functions across…
Nicole Ashcroft
Head of Safety ANZNicole Ashcroft is an executive leader based in Australia and New Zealand, specialising in innovation, design thinking and non-financial risk management. Combining strategic insight with systems thinking, she brings extensive experience across the technology, construction, transport and energy sectors, leading strategic initiatives and advancing innovation. A Chartered Professional Member of the Australian Institute of Health…
Campbell Warren
Head of Health and Safety, Strategy and Programs, Laing O'RourkeCampbell Warren brings more than 28 years of experience across complex, high-risk industries. His career spans frontline operator roles through to Group and General Manager positions, including leadership of large, multidisciplinary teams across diverse business streams. This breadth of experience gives him a practical understanding of operations alongside a senior leadership perspective. Campbell focuses on…
Melissa Pollock
General Manager, People, Safety, Environment & QualityMelissa Pollock is a dedicated safety professional who partners with senior leaders to strengthen organisational safety culture. Her approach places people at the heart of business success, recognising the role of effective safety practices in preventing injuries, supporting employee engagement and creating positive workplaces. Combining strong communication skills with the ability to influence across all…
Josh Bryant
General Manager - People, Risk and Sustainability, Mitchell Services LimitedJosh brings more than 20 years of experience in safety, risk and organisational change, including roles with major global mining companies in Australia. Reporting directly to the CEO, he holds strategic and operational responsibility for HSE, organisational learning, training, sustainability initiatives and people engagement. He combines expertise in contemporary safety thinking, fatal risk management and…
Wade Needham
Director Sustainability & EHSWade Needham leads investment governance and sustainability across a natural resources portfolio in Australia and New Zealand, spanning agricultural, horticultural and post-farm gate assets. His work connects climate risk, safety, human rights and supply chain governance with investment quality and long-term asset value. With more than 15 years of experience across operational and institutional settings,…
Moderator, Coaches, and Panellists Panellists
How we differentiate Differentiate
Bringing in voices outside of the profession to challenge and inspire
We curate content based on themes voiced from the profession
We bake in different sessions that have been engineered by world renowned trainers to inspire and inform
We focus on sessions that are practical and applicable
We give you the opportunity to share and learn from the community
We are building long-lasting communities that come together to actually learn and share in the pursuit of enabling those in our duty of care
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Programmes Programmes
In all our sessions we implement Chatham House Rules which if you don't know means anyone who comes to a meeting is free to use information from the discussion but is not allowed to reveal who made any particular comment. It is designed to increase the openness of discussion.
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Day One Day one
Morning Session
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9:00 - 09:30 Doors Open & Registration
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09:30 - 09:50 Welcome to the Summit and Connection Before Content
‘What have I learnt this year?’ An opportunity to connect with peers and share your greatest learning of the past 12 months.
Andrew Barrett, Head Coach, Safety on Tap
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09:50 – 11:20 Keynote Workshop
Humanocracy: Rethinking Leadership and Unlocking Organisational Potential
Gary Hamel, World’s #1 Business Thinker - Wall Street Journal & Author ‘Humanocracy’
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11:20 – 11:40 Pulse Connect and Exchange
Your AI-curated session focused on high-value, strategic dialogue based on shared priorities, challenges, or innovations.
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11:40 - 12:40 Interactive Keynote Workshop
From Compliance to Commercial Impact
Martin O’Neil, Head of Safety & Quality, Boral
Afternoon Session
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12:40 -13:30 Roundtable 1:
Embedding Wellbeing into the Safety Agenda
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12:40 -13:30 Roundtable 2:
Driving Profit through Safety
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12:40 -13:30 Roundtable 3:
The Future of Safety Data (and how it Applies to Managing Contractors)
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13:30 - 14:30 Lunch
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14:30 – 15:15 Shift & Share
A high-speed and engaging session where you’ll meet each of our partners in a different light: through the ideas and technologies shaping their missions. Designed to spark curiosity and ignite conversation, this is all about making real connections.
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15:15 – 16:00 Personal Development Session 1:
Conversations That Move Decisions
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15:15 – 16:00 Personal Development Session 2:
Cutting Through the (Literal) Noise: Creating safety communication people actually pay attention to
Melanie Loy, Author, Speaker, Consultant, Cuttlefish Communication
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15:15 – 16:00 Personal Development Session 3:
Leading Through Uncertainty
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16:00 - 16:20 Pulse Connect and Exchange Workshop
Your AI-curated session focused on high-value, strategic dialogue based on shared priorities, challenges, or innovations.
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16:20 – 17:05 Partner Workshop
Technology Without the Hype
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17:05 – 17:35 The So What Session
Finding Constraints and Friction
Andrew Barrett, Head Coach, Safety on Tap
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17:35 - 18:30 Break Before the Evening
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18:30 – 19:15 Drinks Reception
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19:15 – 21:00 Dinner
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21:00 End of Day 1
Day Two Day Two
Morning Session
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08:45 - 09:00 Welcome and Reflection Session
A short review of the strongest ideas from Day 1 and the questions still requiring an answer.
Andrew Barrett, Head Coach, Safety on Tap
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09:00 – 09:50 Executive Panel and Immersive Q and A Panel & Immersive Q&A
What the Business Needs From HSE
Wade Needham, Director Sustainability & EHS, Kurt Warren, Head of HSEQ & Sustainability, Hansen Yuncken
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09:50 – 10:10 Pulse Connect & Exchange
Your AI-curated session focused on high-value, strategic dialogue based on shared priorities, challenges, or innovations.
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10:10 – 10:40 Practical Workshop
Building the HSE Function of the Future
Andrew Barrett, Head Coach, Safety on Tap, Nicole Ashcroft, Head of Safety ANZ, and Melissa Pollock, General Manager, People, Safety, Environment & Quality
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10:40 – 11:30 Roundtable 1:
AI, Assurance and Accountability
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10:40 – 11:30 Roundtable 2:
Critical Controls That Work in Practice
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10:40 – 11:30 Roundtable 3:
From HSE Activity to Enterprise Value
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11:30 – 11:50 Pulse Connect and Exchange
Your AI-curated session focused on high-value, strategic dialogue based on shared priorities, challenges, or innovations.
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11:50 – 12:20 Interactive Workshop
Human After All: Safety Leadership in the Age of AI
Cam Stevens, CEO, PocketKnife
Afternoon Session
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12:20 – 13:10 Breakout Session 1:
Influencing the Board in the Language of the Business
Wade Needham, Director Sustainability & EHS
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12:20 – 13:10 Breakout Session 2:
When a Successful Safety Strategy Stops Working
Melissa Pollock, General Manager, People, Safety, Environment & Quality
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12:20 – 13:10 Breakout Session 3:
Building the Next Generation of HSE Capability
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13:10 – 13:55 Lunch
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13:55 - 14:35 Keynote Workshop
Designing for Better Outcomes: Lessons from Macquarie
Kevin Corcoran PSM, Director & COO, Condurré & Former Commissioner of Corrective Services NSW
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14:35 – 15:05 Partner Workshop
From Challenge to Action
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15:05 – 15:25 Pulse Connect and Exchange
Your AI-curated session focused on high-value, strategic dialogue based on shared priorities, challenges, or innovations.
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15:25 – 16:05 Delegate Challenge Lab
Bring the Problem You Need to Solve
Campbell Warren, Head of Safety, Laing O’Rourke, Josh Bryant, General Manager - People, Risk and Sustainability, Mitchell Services and Melissa Pollock, General Manager People, Safety, Environment & Quality
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16:05 – 16:25 Consolidation and Close
From Conversation to Action
Andrew Barrett, Head Coach, Safety on Tap
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16:25 Close
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