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Monday, August 26, 2024

	Auditorium	Auditorium	Auditorium	Auditorium
7:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Cossack Walking Tour Join a Traditional Owner on an informative cultural walking tour of Bajinhurrba.
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Dampier Port Tour - 7.30am Departure Join the Dampier Seafarers tour and learn about the Dampier Port and the Rio Tinto mining operations.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Dampier Port Tour Join the Dampier Seafarers tour and learn about the Dampier Port and the Rio Tinto mining operations.
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM	2 Hour Premium Rock Art Tour Take a guided tour with a Traditional Owner through Nganjarli - Murujuga National Park, which has the highest concentration of rock art in the world and rediscover the petroglyphs (rock art) created by the Yaburrara (Northern Ngarluma) people.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	- REGISTRATION OPEN - Welcome! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your Name Badge!
	Keynote Session 1. Chair: Dr Allan Dale, James Cook University, Conference Chair
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Conference Opening 12:30pm-12:45pm Welcome to Country 12:45pm-12:55pm Conference Housekeeping Sam Stewart, CEO, Association for Sustainability in Business 12:55pm-1:00pm Conference Chair Welcome Dr Allan Dale, James Cook University, Conference Chair 1:00pm-1:10pm Local Government Welcome Mayor Daniel Scott, Mayor City of Karratha 1:10pm-1:20pm Pilbara Development Corporation Welcome Terry Hill, Chair, Pilbara Development Commission 1:20pm-1:40pm Mining the Future: How WA’s Resources Sector Can Be Part of Our DNA for Generations Rebecca Tomkinson, Chief Executive, The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia 1:40pm-1:50pm Northern RDA Alliance – Priorities and Opportunities for the North Prof Hurriyet Babacan AM, Chair, Regional Development Australia Tropical North Jackie Brooks, Board Member, RDA Mid West & Gascoyne 1:50pm-2:00pm 8 Years in the North – a Financial Journey Tracey Hayes, Chair of Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Board 2:00pm-2:10pm Research De-Risking Development: CRC for Developing Northern Australia Sheriden Morris, Chair: CRC for Developing Northern Australia Board 2:10pm-2.20pm Update on Indigenous Reference Group Colin Saltmere, Chairperson, Northern Australia Indigenous Reference Group (IRG)
	Keynote Session 2: Ministerial Keynotes and Forum - Chair: Dr Allan Dale, James Cook University, Conference Chair
2:20 PM - 3:25 PM	Day 1 Afternoon Keynote Session - Part 1 2.20pm - 2:40pm Ministerial Keynote: Refreshed Government Priorities for Northern Development The Hon Madeleine King MP, Minister for Resources, Minister for Northern Australia 2:40pm-2:45pm The Hon. Glenn Butcher MP, Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing, Minister for Water - Pre-Recorded Discussion 2:45pm-3:00pm Shadow Ministerial Keynote: Opposition Priorities for Northern Development Senator Susan McDonald, LNP Senator for Queensland, Shadow Minister for Resources, Shadow Minister for Northern Australia
3:25 PM - 4:00 PM	- Afternoon Tea with Exhibitors and Posters -
	Keynote Session 3: First Nations Self Determination Chair: Peter Yu, Vice President First Nations the Australian National University
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Day 1 - Afternoon Keynote Session - Part 2 4:00pm - 4:10pm Ten Minute Scene Setting Focus: The Northern Australian agenda: Where Have We Landed? Report Back on Economic Policy Agenda Emerging from First Nation’s Portfolio Professor Peter Yu, Vice President First Nations, The Australian National University 4:10pm - 4:25pm From Governance to Government: Local Level Approaches to Building Self-Government and Political Representation of Indigenous Nations Dr Janine Gertz, Research Fellow, University of Queensland’s Centre for Indigenous Futures 4:25pm - 4:40pm A First Nations Economy and Northern Australia Joe Morrison, Group CEO Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) 4:40pm - 4:55pm Self-determination, Climate Change and Canaries – How Will Torres Strait Weather the Perfect Storm Vonda Malone, Chief Executive Officer, Torres Strait Regional Authority & Eminent Inquiry Member, Truth-Telling and Healing Inquiry 4:55pm - 5:10pm Relevance and Purpose: Yindjibarndi Principles and Sustainable Development Michael Woodley, CEO, Yindjibarndi Nation
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Welcome Reception - The Shelf - Red Earth Arts Precinct Drinks and canapes will be served.

	Auditorium	Auditorium
7:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Cossack Walking Tour Join a Traditional Owner on an informative cultural walking tour of Bajinhurrba.
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Dampier Port Tour - 7.30am Departure Join the Dampier Seafarers tour and learn about the Dampier Port and the Rio Tinto mining operations.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Dampier Port Tour Join the Dampier Seafarers tour and learn about the Dampier Port and the Rio Tinto mining operations.
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM	2 Hour Premium Rock Art Tour Take a guided tour with a Traditional Owner through Nganjarli - Murujuga National Park, which has the highest concentration of rock art in the world and rediscover the petroglyphs (rock art) created by the Yaburrara (Northern Ngarluma) people.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	- REGISTRATION OPEN - Welcome! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your Name Badge!
	Keynote Session 1. Chair: Dr Allan Dale, James Cook University, Conference Chair
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Conference Opening 12:30pm-12:45pm Welcome to Country 12:45pm-12:55pm Conference Housekeeping Sam Stewart, CEO, Association for Sustainability in Business 12:55pm-1:00pm Conference Chair Welcome Dr Allan Dale, James Cook University, Conference Chair 1:00pm-1:10pm Local Government Welcome Mayor Daniel Scott, Mayor City of Karratha 1:10pm-1:20pm Pilbara Development Corporation Welcome Terry Hill, Chair, Pilbara Development Commission 1:20pm-1:40pm Mining the Future: How WA’s Resources Sector Can Be Part of Our DNA for Generations Rebecca Tomkinson, Chief Executive, The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia 1:40pm-1:50pm Northern RDA Alliance – Priorities and Opportunities for the North Prof Hurriyet Babacan AM, Chair, Regional Development Australia Tropical North Jackie Brooks, Board Member, RDA Mid West & Gascoyne 1:50pm-2:00pm 8 Years in the North – a Financial Journey Tracey Hayes, Chair of Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Board 2:00pm-2:10pm Research De-Risking Development: CRC for Developing Northern Australia Sheriden Morris, Chair: CRC for Developing Northern Australia Board 2:10pm-2.20pm Update on Indigenous Reference Group Colin Saltmere, Chairperson, Northern Australia Indigenous Reference Group (IRG)
	Keynote Session 2: Ministerial Keynotes and Forum - Chair: Dr Allan Dale, James Cook University, Conference Chair
2:20 PM - 3:25 PM	Day 1 Afternoon Keynote Session - Part 1 2.20pm - 2:40pm Ministerial Keynote: Refreshed Government Priorities for Northern Development The Hon Madeleine King MP, Minister for Resources, Minister for Northern Australia 2:40pm-2:45pm The Hon. Glenn Butcher MP, Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing, Minister for Water - Pre-Recorded Discussion 2:45pm-3:00pm Shadow Ministerial Keynote: Opposition Priorities for Northern Development Senator Susan McDonald, LNP Senator for Queensland, Shadow Minister for Resources, Shadow Minister for Northern Australia
3:25 PM - 4:00 PM	- Afternoon Tea with Exhibitors and Posters -
	Keynote Session 3: First Nations Self Determination Chair: Peter Yu, Vice President First Nations the Australian National University
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Day 1 - Afternoon Keynote Session - Part 2 4:00pm - 4:10pm Ten Minute Scene Setting Focus: The Northern Australian agenda: Where Have We Landed? Report Back on Economic Policy Agenda Emerging from First Nation’s Portfolio Professor Peter Yu, Vice President First Nations, The Australian National University 4:10pm - 4:25pm From Governance to Government: Local Level Approaches to Building Self-Government and Political Representation of Indigenous Nations Dr Janine Gertz, Research Fellow, University of Queensland’s Centre for Indigenous Futures 4:25pm - 4:40pm A First Nations Economy and Northern Australia Joe Morrison, Group CEO Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) 4:40pm - 4:55pm Self-determination, Climate Change and Canaries – How Will Torres Strait Weather the Perfect Storm Vonda Malone, Chief Executive Officer, Torres Strait Regional Authority & Eminent Inquiry Member, Truth-Telling and Healing Inquiry 4:55pm - 5:10pm Relevance and Purpose: Yindjibarndi Principles and Sustainable Development Michael Woodley, CEO, Yindjibarndi Nation
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Welcome Reception - The Shelf - Red Earth Arts Precinct Drinks and canapes will be served.

	Auditorium	Auditorium
7:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Cossack Walking Tour Join a Traditional Owner on an informative cultural walking tour of Bajinhurrba.
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Dampier Port Tour - 7.30am Departure Join the Dampier Seafarers tour and learn about the Dampier Port and the Rio Tinto mining operations.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Dampier Port Tour Join the Dampier Seafarers tour and learn about the Dampier Port and the Rio Tinto mining operations.
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM	2 Hour Premium Rock Art Tour Take a guided tour with a Traditional Owner through Nganjarli - Murujuga National Park, which has the highest concentration of rock art in the world and rediscover the petroglyphs (rock art) created by the Yaburrara (Northern Ngarluma) people.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	- REGISTRATION OPEN - Welcome! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your Name Badge!
	Keynote Session 1. Chair: Dr Allan Dale, James Cook University, Conference Chair
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Conference Opening 12:30pm-12:45pm Welcome to Country 12:45pm-12:55pm Conference Housekeeping Sam Stewart, CEO, Association for Sustainability in Business 12:55pm-1:00pm Conference Chair Welcome Dr Allan Dale, James Cook University, Conference Chair 1:00pm-1:10pm Local Government Welcome Mayor Daniel Scott, Mayor City of Karratha 1:10pm-1:20pm Pilbara Development Corporation Welcome Terry Hill, Chair, Pilbara Development Commission 1:20pm-1:40pm Mining the Future: How WA’s Resources Sector Can Be Part of Our DNA for Generations Rebecca Tomkinson, Chief Executive, The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia 1:40pm-1:50pm Northern RDA Alliance – Priorities and Opportunities for the North Prof Hurriyet Babacan AM, Chair, Regional Development Australia Tropical North Jackie Brooks, Board Member, RDA Mid West & Gascoyne 1:50pm-2:00pm 8 Years in the North – a Financial Journey Tracey Hayes, Chair of Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Board 2:00pm-2:10pm Research De-Risking Development: CRC for Developing Northern Australia Sheriden Morris, Chair: CRC for Developing Northern Australia Board 2:10pm-2.20pm Update on Indigenous Reference Group Colin Saltmere, Chairperson, Northern Australia Indigenous Reference Group (IRG)
	Keynote Session 2: Ministerial Keynotes and Forum - Chair: Dr Allan Dale, James Cook University, Conference Chair
2:20 PM - 3:25 PM	Day 1 Afternoon Keynote Session - Part 1 2.20pm - 2:40pm Ministerial Keynote: Refreshed Government Priorities for Northern Development The Hon Madeleine King MP, Minister for Resources, Minister for Northern Australia 2:40pm-2:45pm The Hon. Glenn Butcher MP, Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing, Minister for Water - Pre-Recorded Discussion 2:45pm-3:00pm Shadow Ministerial Keynote: Opposition Priorities for Northern Development Senator Susan McDonald, LNP Senator for Queensland, Shadow Minister for Resources, Shadow Minister for Northern Australia
3:25 PM - 4:00 PM	- Afternoon Tea with Exhibitors and Posters -
	Keynote Session 3: First Nations Self Determination Chair: Peter Yu, Vice President First Nations the Australian National University
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Day 1 - Afternoon Keynote Session - Part 2 4:00pm - 4:10pm Ten Minute Scene Setting Focus: The Northern Australian agenda: Where Have We Landed? Report Back on Economic Policy Agenda Emerging from First Nation’s Portfolio Professor Peter Yu, Vice President First Nations, The Australian National University 4:10pm - 4:25pm From Governance to Government: Local Level Approaches to Building Self-Government and Political Representation of Indigenous Nations Dr Janine Gertz, Research Fellow, University of Queensland’s Centre for Indigenous Futures 4:25pm - 4:40pm A First Nations Economy and Northern Australia Joe Morrison, Group CEO Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) 4:40pm - 4:55pm Self-determination, Climate Change and Canaries – How Will Torres Strait Weather the Perfect Storm Vonda Malone, Chief Executive Officer, Torres Strait Regional Authority & Eminent Inquiry Member, Truth-Telling and Healing Inquiry 4:55pm - 5:10pm Relevance and Purpose: Yindjibarndi Principles and Sustainable Development Michael Woodley, CEO, Yindjibarndi Nation
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Welcome Reception - The Shelf - Red Earth Arts Precinct Drinks and canapes will be served.

	Auditorium
7:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Cossack Walking Tour Join a Traditional Owner on an informative cultural walking tour of Bajinhurrba.
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Dampier Port Tour - 7.30am Departure Join the Dampier Seafarers tour and learn about the Dampier Port and the Rio Tinto mining operations.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Dampier Port Tour Join the Dampier Seafarers tour and learn about the Dampier Port and the Rio Tinto mining operations.
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM	2 Hour Premium Rock Art Tour Take a guided tour with a Traditional Owner through Nganjarli - Murujuga National Park, which has the highest concentration of rock art in the world and rediscover the petroglyphs (rock art) created by the Yaburrara (Northern Ngarluma) people.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	- REGISTRATION OPEN - Welcome! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your Name Badge!
	Keynote Session 1. Chair: Dr Allan Dale, James Cook University, Conference Chair
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Conference Opening 12:30pm-12:45pm Welcome to Country 12:45pm-12:55pm Conference Housekeeping Sam Stewart, CEO, Association for Sustainability in Business 12:55pm-1:00pm Conference Chair Welcome Dr Allan Dale, James Cook University, Conference Chair 1:00pm-1:10pm Local Government Welcome Mayor Daniel Scott, Mayor City of Karratha 1:10pm-1:20pm Pilbara Development Corporation Welcome Terry Hill, Chair, Pilbara Development Commission 1:20pm-1:40pm Mining the Future: How WA’s Resources Sector Can Be Part of Our DNA for Generations Rebecca Tomkinson, Chief Executive, The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia 1:40pm-1:50pm Northern RDA Alliance – Priorities and Opportunities for the North Prof Hurriyet Babacan AM, Chair, Regional Development Australia Tropical North Jackie Brooks, Board Member, RDA Mid West & Gascoyne 1:50pm-2:00pm 8 Years in the North – a Financial Journey Tracey Hayes, Chair of Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Board 2:00pm-2:10pm Research De-Risking Development: CRC for Developing Northern Australia Sheriden Morris, Chair: CRC for Developing Northern Australia Board 2:10pm-2.20pm Update on Indigenous Reference Group Colin Saltmere, Chairperson, Northern Australia Indigenous Reference Group (IRG)
	Keynote Session 2: Ministerial Keynotes and Forum - Chair: Dr Allan Dale, James Cook University, Conference Chair
2:20 PM - 3:25 PM	Day 1 Afternoon Keynote Session - Part 1 2.20pm - 2:40pm Ministerial Keynote: Refreshed Government Priorities for Northern Development The Hon Madeleine King MP, Minister for Resources, Minister for Northern Australia 2:40pm-2:45pm The Hon. Glenn Butcher MP, Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing, Minister for Water - Pre-Recorded Discussion 2:45pm-3:00pm Shadow Ministerial Keynote: Opposition Priorities for Northern Development Senator Susan McDonald, LNP Senator for Queensland, Shadow Minister for Resources, Shadow Minister for Northern Australia
3:25 PM - 4:00 PM	- Afternoon Tea with Exhibitors and Posters -
	Keynote Session 3: First Nations Self Determination Chair: Peter Yu, Vice President First Nations the Australian National University
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Day 1 - Afternoon Keynote Session - Part 2 4:00pm - 4:10pm Ten Minute Scene Setting Focus: The Northern Australian agenda: Where Have We Landed? Report Back on Economic Policy Agenda Emerging from First Nation’s Portfolio Professor Peter Yu, Vice President First Nations, The Australian National University 4:10pm - 4:25pm From Governance to Government: Local Level Approaches to Building Self-Government and Political Representation of Indigenous Nations Dr Janine Gertz, Research Fellow, University of Queensland’s Centre for Indigenous Futures 4:25pm - 4:40pm A First Nations Economy and Northern Australia Joe Morrison, Group CEO Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) 4:40pm - 4:55pm Self-determination, Climate Change and Canaries – How Will Torres Strait Weather the Perfect Storm Vonda Malone, Chief Executive Officer, Torres Strait Regional Authority & Eminent Inquiry Member, Truth-Telling and Healing Inquiry 4:55pm - 5:10pm Relevance and Purpose: Yindjibarndi Principles and Sustainable Development Michael Woodley, CEO, Yindjibarndi Nation
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Welcome Reception - The Shelf - Red Earth Arts Precinct Drinks and canapes will be served.

	Auditorium
7:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Cossack Walking Tour Join a Traditional Owner on an informative cultural walking tour of Bajinhurrba.
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Dampier Port Tour - 7.30am Departure Join the Dampier Seafarers tour and learn about the Dampier Port and the Rio Tinto mining operations.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Dampier Port Tour Join the Dampier Seafarers tour and learn about the Dampier Port and the Rio Tinto mining operations.
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM	2 Hour Premium Rock Art Tour Take a guided tour with a Traditional Owner through Nganjarli - Murujuga National Park, which has the highest concentration of rock art in the world and rediscover the petroglyphs (rock art) created by the Yaburrara (Northern Ngarluma) people.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	- REGISTRATION OPEN - Welcome! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your Name Badge!
	Keynote Session 1. Chair: Dr Allan Dale, James Cook University, Conference Chair
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Conference Opening 12:30pm-12:45pm Welcome to Country 12:45pm-12:55pm Conference Housekeeping Sam Stewart, CEO, Association for Sustainability in Business 12:55pm-1:00pm Conference Chair Welcome Dr Allan Dale, James Cook University, Conference Chair 1:00pm-1:10pm Local Government Welcome Mayor Daniel Scott, Mayor City of Karratha 1:10pm-1:20pm Pilbara Development Corporation Welcome Terry Hill, Chair, Pilbara Development Commission 1:20pm-1:40pm Mining the Future: How WA’s Resources Sector Can Be Part of Our DNA for Generations Rebecca Tomkinson, Chief Executive, The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia 1:40pm-1:50pm Northern RDA Alliance – Priorities and Opportunities for the North Prof Hurriyet Babacan AM, Chair, Regional Development Australia Tropical North Jackie Brooks, Board Member, RDA Mid West & Gascoyne 1:50pm-2:00pm 8 Years in the North – a Financial Journey Tracey Hayes, Chair of Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Board 2:00pm-2:10pm Research De-Risking Development: CRC for Developing Northern Australia Sheriden Morris, Chair: CRC for Developing Northern Australia Board 2:10pm-2.20pm Update on Indigenous Reference Group Colin Saltmere, Chairperson, Northern Australia Indigenous Reference Group (IRG)
	Keynote Session 2: Ministerial Keynotes and Forum - Chair: Dr Allan Dale, James Cook University, Conference Chair
2:20 PM - 3:25 PM	Day 1 Afternoon Keynote Session - Part 1 2.20pm - 2:40pm Ministerial Keynote: Refreshed Government Priorities for Northern Development The Hon Madeleine King MP, Minister for Resources, Minister for Northern Australia 2:40pm-2:45pm The Hon. Glenn Butcher MP, Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing, Minister for Water - Pre-Recorded Discussion 2:45pm-3:00pm Shadow Ministerial Keynote: Opposition Priorities for Northern Development Senator Susan McDonald, LNP Senator for Queensland, Shadow Minister for Resources, Shadow Minister for Northern Australia
3:25 PM - 4:00 PM	- Afternoon Tea with Exhibitors and Posters -
	Keynote Session 3: First Nations Self Determination Chair: Peter Yu, Vice President First Nations the Australian National University
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Day 1 - Afternoon Keynote Session - Part 2 4:00pm - 4:10pm Ten Minute Scene Setting Focus: The Northern Australian agenda: Where Have We Landed? Report Back on Economic Policy Agenda Emerging from First Nation’s Portfolio Professor Peter Yu, Vice President First Nations, The Australian National University 4:10pm - 4:25pm From Governance to Government: Local Level Approaches to Building Self-Government and Political Representation of Indigenous Nations Dr Janine Gertz, Research Fellow, University of Queensland’s Centre for Indigenous Futures 4:25pm - 4:40pm A First Nations Economy and Northern Australia Joe Morrison, Group CEO Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) 4:40pm - 4:55pm Self-determination, Climate Change and Canaries – How Will Torres Strait Weather the Perfect Storm Vonda Malone, Chief Executive Officer, Torres Strait Regional Authority & Eminent Inquiry Member, Truth-Telling and Healing Inquiry 4:55pm - 5:10pm Relevance and Purpose: Yindjibarndi Principles and Sustainable Development Michael Woodley, CEO, Yindjibarndi Nation
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Welcome Reception - The Shelf - Red Earth Arts Precinct Drinks and canapes will be served.

	Auditorium
7:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Cossack Walking Tour Join a Traditional Owner on an informative cultural walking tour of Bajinhurrba.
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Dampier Port Tour - 7.30am Departure Join the Dampier Seafarers tour and learn about the Dampier Port and the Rio Tinto mining operations.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Dampier Port Tour Join the Dampier Seafarers tour and learn about the Dampier Port and the Rio Tinto mining operations.
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM	2 Hour Premium Rock Art Tour Take a guided tour with a Traditional Owner through Nganjarli - Murujuga National Park, which has the highest concentration of rock art in the world and rediscover the petroglyphs (rock art) created by the Yaburrara (Northern Ngarluma) people.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	- REGISTRATION OPEN - Welcome! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your Name Badge!
	Keynote Session 1. Chair: Dr Allan Dale, James Cook University, Conference Chair
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Conference Opening 12:30pm-12:45pm Welcome to Country 12:45pm-12:55pm Conference Housekeeping Sam Stewart, CEO, Association for Sustainability in Business 12:55pm-1:00pm Conference Chair Welcome Dr Allan Dale, James Cook University, Conference Chair 1:00pm-1:10pm Local Government Welcome Mayor Daniel Scott, Mayor City of Karratha 1:10pm-1:20pm Pilbara Development Corporation Welcome Terry Hill, Chair, Pilbara Development Commission 1:20pm-1:40pm Mining the Future: How WA’s Resources Sector Can Be Part of Our DNA for Generations Rebecca Tomkinson, Chief Executive, The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia 1:40pm-1:50pm Northern RDA Alliance – Priorities and Opportunities for the North Prof Hurriyet Babacan AM, Chair, Regional Development Australia Tropical North Jackie Brooks, Board Member, RDA Mid West & Gascoyne 1:50pm-2:00pm 8 Years in the North – a Financial Journey Tracey Hayes, Chair of Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Board 2:00pm-2:10pm Research De-Risking Development: CRC for Developing Northern Australia Sheriden Morris, Chair: CRC for Developing Northern Australia Board 2:10pm-2.20pm Update on Indigenous Reference Group Colin Saltmere, Chairperson, Northern Australia Indigenous Reference Group (IRG)
	Keynote Session 2: Ministerial Keynotes and Forum - Chair: Dr Allan Dale, James Cook University, Conference Chair
2:20 PM - 3:25 PM	Day 1 Afternoon Keynote Session - Part 1 2.20pm - 2:40pm Ministerial Keynote: Refreshed Government Priorities for Northern Development The Hon Madeleine King MP, Minister for Resources, Minister for Northern Australia 2:40pm-2:45pm The Hon. Glenn Butcher MP, Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing, Minister for Water - Pre-Recorded Discussion 2:45pm-3:00pm Shadow Ministerial Keynote: Opposition Priorities for Northern Development Senator Susan McDonald, LNP Senator for Queensland, Shadow Minister for Resources, Shadow Minister for Northern Australia
3:25 PM - 4:00 PM	- Afternoon Tea with Exhibitors and Posters -
	Keynote Session 3: First Nations Self Determination Chair: Peter Yu, Vice President First Nations the Australian National University
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Day 1 - Afternoon Keynote Session - Part 2 4:00pm - 4:10pm Ten Minute Scene Setting Focus: The Northern Australian agenda: Where Have We Landed? Report Back on Economic Policy Agenda Emerging from First Nation’s Portfolio Professor Peter Yu, Vice President First Nations, The Australian National University 4:10pm - 4:25pm From Governance to Government: Local Level Approaches to Building Self-Government and Political Representation of Indigenous Nations Dr Janine Gertz, Research Fellow, University of Queensland’s Centre for Indigenous Futures 4:25pm - 4:40pm A First Nations Economy and Northern Australia Joe Morrison, Group CEO Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) 4:40pm - 4:55pm Self-determination, Climate Change and Canaries – How Will Torres Strait Weather the Perfect Storm Vonda Malone, Chief Executive Officer, Torres Strait Regional Authority & Eminent Inquiry Member, Truth-Telling and Healing Inquiry 4:55pm - 5:10pm Relevance and Purpose: Yindjibarndi Principles and Sustainable Development Michael Woodley, CEO, Yindjibarndi Nation
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Welcome Reception - The Shelf - Red Earth Arts Precinct Drinks and canapes will be served.

	Auditorium
7:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Cossack Walking Tour Join a Traditional Owner on an informative cultural walking tour of Bajinhurrba.
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Dampier Port Tour - 7.30am Departure Join the Dampier Seafarers tour and learn about the Dampier Port and the Rio Tinto mining operations.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Dampier Port Tour Join the Dampier Seafarers tour and learn about the Dampier Port and the Rio Tinto mining operations.
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM	2 Hour Premium Rock Art Tour Take a guided tour with a Traditional Owner through Nganjarli - Murujuga National Park, which has the highest concentration of rock art in the world and rediscover the petroglyphs (rock art) created by the Yaburrara (Northern Ngarluma) people.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	- REGISTRATION OPEN - Welcome! Come and say hello to the Conference Team and collect your Name Badge!
	Keynote Session 1. Chair: Dr Allan Dale, James Cook University, Conference Chair
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Conference Opening 12:30pm-12:45pm Welcome to Country 12:45pm-12:55pm Conference Housekeeping Sam Stewart, CEO, Association for Sustainability in Business 12:55pm-1:00pm Conference Chair Welcome Dr Allan Dale, James Cook University, Conference Chair 1:00pm-1:10pm Local Government Welcome Mayor Daniel Scott, Mayor City of Karratha 1:10pm-1:20pm Pilbara Development Corporation Welcome Terry Hill, Chair, Pilbara Development Commission 1:20pm-1:40pm Mining the Future: How WA’s Resources Sector Can Be Part of Our DNA for Generations Rebecca Tomkinson, Chief Executive, The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia 1:40pm-1:50pm Northern RDA Alliance – Priorities and Opportunities for the North Prof Hurriyet Babacan AM, Chair, Regional Development Australia Tropical North Jackie Brooks, Board Member, RDA Mid West & Gascoyne 1:50pm-2:00pm 8 Years in the North – a Financial Journey Tracey Hayes, Chair of Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility Board 2:00pm-2:10pm Research De-Risking Development: CRC for Developing Northern Australia Sheriden Morris, Chair: CRC for Developing Northern Australia Board 2:10pm-2.20pm Update on Indigenous Reference Group Colin Saltmere, Chairperson, Northern Australia Indigenous Reference Group (IRG)
	Keynote Session 2: Ministerial Keynotes and Forum - Chair: Dr Allan Dale, James Cook University, Conference Chair
2:20 PM - 3:25 PM	Day 1 Afternoon Keynote Session - Part 1 2.20pm - 2:40pm Ministerial Keynote: Refreshed Government Priorities for Northern Development The Hon Madeleine King MP, Minister for Resources, Minister for Northern Australia 2:40pm-2:45pm The Hon. Glenn Butcher MP, Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing, Minister for Water - Pre-Recorded Discussion 2:45pm-3:00pm Shadow Ministerial Keynote: Opposition Priorities for Northern Development Senator Susan McDonald, LNP Senator for Queensland, Shadow Minister for Resources, Shadow Minister for Northern Australia
3:25 PM - 4:00 PM	- Afternoon Tea with Exhibitors and Posters -
	Keynote Session 3: First Nations Self Determination Chair: Peter Yu, Vice President First Nations the Australian National University
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Day 1 - Afternoon Keynote Session - Part 2 4:00pm - 4:10pm Ten Minute Scene Setting Focus: The Northern Australian agenda: Where Have We Landed? Report Back on Economic Policy Agenda Emerging from First Nation’s Portfolio Professor Peter Yu, Vice President First Nations, The Australian National University 4:10pm - 4:25pm From Governance to Government: Local Level Approaches to Building Self-Government and Political Representation of Indigenous Nations Dr Janine Gertz, Research Fellow, University of Queensland’s Centre for Indigenous Futures 4:25pm - 4:40pm A First Nations Economy and Northern Australia Joe Morrison, Group CEO Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) 4:40pm - 4:55pm Self-determination, Climate Change and Canaries – How Will Torres Strait Weather the Perfect Storm Vonda Malone, Chief Executive Officer, Torres Strait Regional Authority & Eminent Inquiry Member, Truth-Telling and Healing Inquiry 4:55pm - 5:10pm Relevance and Purpose: Yindjibarndi Principles and Sustainable Development Michael Woodley, CEO, Yindjibarndi Nation
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Welcome Reception - The Shelf - Red Earth Arts Precinct Drinks and canapes will be served.

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

	Auditorium	Studio	Silent Conferencing	Library
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Day 2 - Registration Open -
	Keynote Session 4: Mining and Beyond Chair: Terry Hill, Chair of the Pilbara Development Commission Board
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Day 2 Morning Keynote Session - Part 1 8:30am - 8:45am Session Introduction Terry Hill, Chair, Pilbara Development Commission 8:45am - 9:00am Transforming the Lifecycle of Mining for the Better Dr Guy Boggs, Chief Executive Officer, Cooperative Research Centre for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC TiME) 9:00am - 9:15am Dialogue and Its Role in a Partnership-Based Mining Value Chain Florence Drummond, Executive Director, Development Partner Institute 9:15am - 9:30am Mining and Beyond Panel Moderator: Terry Hill, Chair of the Pilbara Development Commission Board Dr Guy Boggs, Chief Executive Officer, Cooperative Research Centre for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC TiME) Florence Drummond, Executive Director, Development Partner Institute
	Keynote Session 5: Knowledge, Skills and Migration for Tomorrow's Success Chair: Brook Orr, Director Northern Australia Universities Alliance (NAUA)
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Day 2 Morning Keynote Session - Part 2 9:30am - 9:35am Five Minute Scene Setting Brook Orr, Director Northern Australia Universities Alliance (NAUA) 9:35am - 9:50am Presentation by Janelle Marr, Managing Director, StepBeyond Strategy 9:50am - 10:05am Investing in North Australia’s Human Capital: Population Policy, Talent Acquisition, and Immigration Innovation Dr Tanzil Rahman, Academic Research Visitor, St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford 10:05am - 10:20am Advancing our Northern Regions through Robust Innovation Ecosystems & AI Dr Samantha Horseman, HDR Innovation and Industry Lead 10:20am - 10:30am Panel Presentation Janelle Marr, Managing Director, StepBeyond Strategy Dr Tanzil Rahman, Academic Research Visitor, St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford Dr Samantha Horseman, HDR Innovation and Industry Lead
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	- Morning Tea with Exhibitors -
	Session 1: First Nations Self Determination Drives Northern Development Chair:	Session 2: Mining and Beyond Chair:	Session 3: Place-Based Solutions: Crafting Northern-Focused Policies for Lasting Impact Chair:	Session 4: Panel / Workshop 1 Moderator: Sarah Whelan, KDCCI
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM	Local presence, Local Connections, Long-Term Commitment: The First Nations Community Engagement Guide for Effective Collaboration Professor Adrian Miller & Associate Professor Kylie Radel, Central Queensland University	Tivan Ltd: Introducing the Speewah Project. Grant Wilson, Tivan Limited	Better Connected: Understanding Connectivity to Facilitate Scaled Adoption Dr Rachel Hay, James Cook University	SME Workshop - Unlocking Success in Northern Australia: Opportunities, Resilience, and Interactive Insights for SMEs Sharon Leyland, Xtreme Retail Group (WA) Clinton Walker, Ngurrangga Tours (WA) Catherine Fairlie, ALPA, speaking on Manapan (NT) Dennis Fay, Salty Monkey (Qld)
11:25 AM - 11:45 AM	Mirarr Self Determination Through Mobilisation of Economic Development Opportunities and Partnerships in the Jabiru Township Dr Emma Young & Mr Corben Mudjandi, Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation Jabiru Town	The Future of Energy Production in the Pilbara Liz Westcott, Woodside Energy	Housing Opportunities for Northern Australia Mr David Skerrett & Dylan Price, Primary Advisory Pty Ltd	SME Workshop Continued...
11:50 AM - 12:10 PM	Monkey Business: Remote Sustainable Solution Driven Dennis Fay, Salty Monkey	Building Futures: Case Study of Visionary Outcomes for Aboriginal Prosperity and Equality in the Pilbara Arthur Ramirez, Winyama Contracting Group	A Roadmap to First Nations Digital Inclusion Ms Dot West OAM and Associate Professor Dr Lyndon Ormond-Parker, Co-chairs, First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group	SME Workshop Continued
12:15 PM - 12:35 PM	Developing Northern Australia: How First Nations Biosecurity Efforts Lead to Indigenous National Building Mahnoor Rind, CSIRO	Economic Complexity in the Real World - Developing Local Opportunities to Add Value in Northern Australia Jason Mcfarlane & Mr Giles Tuffin, Hatch	North West Defence Alliance - Understanding its Role in Enhancing Regional Development and Collaboration Across the Northwest Matthew Niikkula, Shire Of Exmouth
12:35 PM - 1:30 PM	- Lunch with Exhibitors -
	Session 5: Agriculture & the North Chair:	Session 6: Net Zero Horizons: Navigating Climate Risk and Decarbonization Chair:	Session 7: Nature Positive Futures: Nurturing Agriculture, Sustainability and Biosecurity in Northern Australia Chair:	Session 8: Place Based Solutions Chair:
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM	Digital Tools for Resilience in Agriculture: AgValuate & BeefVantage Carrie-Ann Wilson, James Cook University - TNQ Drought Hub	Delivering Clean Energy Solutions for Regional Growth and Vibrant Communities Darren Hill, Horizon Power	Strategies for Workforce Readiness in Northern Australia’s Transition to a Net-Zero Economy: An Analytical Study Associate Professor Taha Chaiechi	2024 Regional Telecommunications Review The Hon Alannah MacTiernan, Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee
1:55 PM - 2:15 PM	Beyond Food, Fibre and Shelter: Plant-Based Industries in the Northern Agriculture Landscape Dr Muhammad Sohail Mazhar, Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade of the Northern Territory Government	Activating First Nations Lead Agrifood Innovation Enterprise for Resilient and Sustainable Community Growth Mr Tony Matchett, TNQ Drought Innovation Hub	Implementation of the Northern Australia Biosecurity Strategy: Strengthening Biosecurity Across the North Dr Nigel Young, DAFF	2024 Regional Telecommunications Review continued
2:20 PM - 2:40 PM	Prospects For New Agricultural Technology Across Northern Australia Prof Phil Brown, CQ University	Gladstone Region Economic Transition Roadmap Mr Glenn Churchill, Gladstone Regional Council	Sustainability Isn't A Solo Journey - It's A Collective Action Carl Askew, Town Of Port Hedland	The Development of the City of Karratha - Place-Based Solutions in a Remote Area Peter Long, Future Solutions
2:45 PM - 3:05 PM	Presentation by: Hon Neil Thomson MLC	How Pilbara Solar is Supporting First Nations Commercial Participation in Large Scale Renewables, to Drive Self-Determination and Accelerate Decarbonisation Mrs Warinypirna (Doris) Eaton, Pilbara Solar	Assisting the Proponents of a Northern Irrigated Agriculture Development to Monitor and Meet Environmental Outcomes Dr Dylan Irvine, Charles Darwin University	How Venture Capital Is Creating New Industries & Innovation in the North Mr Dante St James', Darwin Innovation Hub / Paspalis Innovation Investment Fund
3:05 PM - 3:30 PM	Afternoon Tea
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM	POSTER SESSIONS
	Session 9: Nature Positive Futures: Nurturing Agriculture, Sustainability and Biosecurity in Northern Australia Chair:	Session 10: Northern Investment Pipelines: Building Our Prosperity Through Strategic Investments Chair:	Session 11: Place-Based Solutions: Crafting Northern-Focused Policies for Lasting Impact Chair:	Session 12: Panel / Workshop 3 Chair:
3:50 PM - 4:10 PM	Research Supporting Water Security in Northern Australia Professor Damien Burrows, James Cook University	Partnering to Deliver Innovative Finance Solutions for Northern Australia Elly Patira, Northern Territory Aboriginal Investment Corporation, Kirsty Moore, IBA & Craig Doyle, NAIF	Rare Disease, Common Impact: Addressing Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases in Northern Australia to Benefit All Prof Gareth Baynam & Ms Kaila Stevens, Rare Care Centre, Perth Children's Hospital, Child And Adolescent Health Service	Future of Agriculture (CRC for Developing Northern Australia) Anthony Curro, CRC for Developing Northern Australia
4:15 PM - 4:35 PM	Optimising Water Quality Monitoring for Northern Australia’s Water storages A/Prof Nicole Flint, CQ University	Activating First Nations Led Opportunities in Northern Australia Eddie Fry, Indigenous Business Australia (IBA)	Advancing Low Input Prawn Aquaculture for Indigenous Communities in the North of Australia Mr Simon Irvin & Mrs Tansyn Noble, CSIRO	Future of Agriculture (CRC for Developing Northern Australia) Panel Continued...
4:40 PM - 5:00 PM	Decarbonisation at scale in the Pilbara Mr Richard Paterson, Biomass Projects Pty Ltd	The Maganda Makers Business Club: A unique partnership to support an Indigenous women's entrepreneurial leadership movement. Natasha Short, Maganda Makers	Yalu on a Mission to Enable Place-Based Solutions in a Seriously Remote Island and Thrive Mrs Anahita Tonkin, Ms Evelyn Djotja & Mr Cyril Bukulatjpi, Yalu Aboriginal Corporation	Future of Agriculture (CRC for Developing Northern Australia) Panel Continued
5:05 PM - 5:25 PM	Fifteen Years of CSIRO Research in Northern Australia – What We’ve Learned and Where to Next Dr Chris Chilcott, CSIRO	Northern Australia Enabling Infrastructure - How to Build from the Ground Up!! Mr Greg Hoffman PSM, North West Queensland Regional Organisation Of Councils	Investing with Purpose – Why Social Infrastructure Matters! Leanne Taylor & Brent Warren, DIPL	Investing in Agricultural Research and Development in Northern Western Australia to Catalyse the Next Generation of Innovation Dr Dean Thomas, CSIRO
5:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Buses Depart for Gala Dinner
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM	Conference Dinner - Dampier Foreshore - Bus transfers provided from 5.30pm - Red Earth Arts Precinct

	Auditorium	Studio
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Day 2 - Registration Open -
	Keynote Session 4: Mining and Beyond Chair: Terry Hill, Chair of the Pilbara Development Commission Board
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Day 2 Morning Keynote Session - Part 1 8:30am - 8:45am Session Introduction Terry Hill, Chair, Pilbara Development Commission 8:45am - 9:00am Transforming the Lifecycle of Mining for the Better Dr Guy Boggs, Chief Executive Officer, Cooperative Research Centre for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC TiME) 9:00am - 9:15am Dialogue and Its Role in a Partnership-Based Mining Value Chain Florence Drummond, Executive Director, Development Partner Institute 9:15am - 9:30am Mining and Beyond Panel Moderator: Terry Hill, Chair of the Pilbara Development Commission Board Dr Guy Boggs, Chief Executive Officer, Cooperative Research Centre for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC TiME) Florence Drummond, Executive Director, Development Partner Institute
	Keynote Session 5: Knowledge, Skills and Migration for Tomorrow's Success Chair: Brook Orr, Director Northern Australia Universities Alliance (NAUA)
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Day 2 Morning Keynote Session - Part 2 9:30am - 9:35am Five Minute Scene Setting Brook Orr, Director Northern Australia Universities Alliance (NAUA) 9:35am - 9:50am Presentation by Janelle Marr, Managing Director, StepBeyond Strategy 9:50am - 10:05am Investing in North Australia’s Human Capital: Population Policy, Talent Acquisition, and Immigration Innovation Dr Tanzil Rahman, Academic Research Visitor, St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford 10:05am - 10:20am Advancing our Northern Regions through Robust Innovation Ecosystems & AI Dr Samantha Horseman, HDR Innovation and Industry Lead 10:20am - 10:30am Panel Presentation Janelle Marr, Managing Director, StepBeyond Strategy Dr Tanzil Rahman, Academic Research Visitor, St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford Dr Samantha Horseman, HDR Innovation and Industry Lead
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	- Morning Tea with Exhibitors -
	Session 1: First Nations Self Determination Drives Northern Development Chair:	Session 2: Mining and Beyond Chair:
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM	Local presence, Local Connections, Long-Term Commitment: The First Nations Community Engagement Guide for Effective Collaboration Professor Adrian Miller & Associate Professor Kylie Radel, Central Queensland University	Tivan Ltd: Introducing the Speewah Project. Grant Wilson, Tivan Limited
11:25 AM - 11:45 AM	Mirarr Self Determination Through Mobilisation of Economic Development Opportunities and Partnerships in the Jabiru Township Dr Emma Young & Mr Corben Mudjandi, Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation Jabiru Town	The Future of Energy Production in the Pilbara Liz Westcott, Woodside Energy
11:50 AM - 12:10 PM	Monkey Business: Remote Sustainable Solution Driven Dennis Fay, Salty Monkey	Building Futures: Case Study of Visionary Outcomes for Aboriginal Prosperity and Equality in the Pilbara Arthur Ramirez, Winyama Contracting Group
12:15 PM - 12:35 PM	Developing Northern Australia: How First Nations Biosecurity Efforts Lead to Indigenous National Building Mahnoor Rind, CSIRO	Economic Complexity in the Real World - Developing Local Opportunities to Add Value in Northern Australia Jason Mcfarlane & Mr Giles Tuffin, Hatch
12:35 PM - 1:30 PM	- Lunch with Exhibitors -
	Session 5: Agriculture & the North Chair:	Session 6: Net Zero Horizons: Navigating Climate Risk and Decarbonization Chair:
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM	Digital Tools for Resilience in Agriculture: AgValuate & BeefVantage Carrie-Ann Wilson, James Cook University - TNQ Drought Hub	Delivering Clean Energy Solutions for Regional Growth and Vibrant Communities Darren Hill, Horizon Power
1:55 PM - 2:15 PM	Beyond Food, Fibre and Shelter: Plant-Based Industries in the Northern Agriculture Landscape Dr Muhammad Sohail Mazhar, Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade of the Northern Territory Government	Activating First Nations Lead Agrifood Innovation Enterprise for Resilient and Sustainable Community Growth Mr Tony Matchett, TNQ Drought Innovation Hub
2:20 PM - 2:40 PM	Prospects For New Agricultural Technology Across Northern Australia Prof Phil Brown, CQ University	Gladstone Region Economic Transition Roadmap Mr Glenn Churchill, Gladstone Regional Council
2:45 PM - 3:05 PM	Presentation by: Hon Neil Thomson MLC	How Pilbara Solar is Supporting First Nations Commercial Participation in Large Scale Renewables, to Drive Self-Determination and Accelerate Decarbonisation Mrs Warinypirna (Doris) Eaton, Pilbara Solar
3:05 PM - 3:30 PM	Afternoon Tea
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM	POSTER SESSIONS
	Session 9: Nature Positive Futures: Nurturing Agriculture, Sustainability and Biosecurity in Northern Australia Chair:	Session 10: Northern Investment Pipelines: Building Our Prosperity Through Strategic Investments Chair:
3:50 PM - 4:10 PM	Research Supporting Water Security in Northern Australia Professor Damien Burrows, James Cook University	Partnering to Deliver Innovative Finance Solutions for Northern Australia Elly Patira, Northern Territory Aboriginal Investment Corporation, Kirsty Moore, IBA & Craig Doyle, NAIF
4:15 PM - 4:35 PM	Optimising Water Quality Monitoring for Northern Australia’s Water storages A/Prof Nicole Flint, CQ University	Activating First Nations Led Opportunities in Northern Australia Eddie Fry, Indigenous Business Australia (IBA)
4:40 PM - 5:00 PM	Decarbonisation at scale in the Pilbara Mr Richard Paterson, Biomass Projects Pty Ltd	The Maganda Makers Business Club: A unique partnership to support an Indigenous women's entrepreneurial leadership movement. Natasha Short, Maganda Makers
5:05 PM - 5:25 PM	Fifteen Years of CSIRO Research in Northern Australia – What We’ve Learned and Where to Next Dr Chris Chilcott, CSIRO	Northern Australia Enabling Infrastructure - How to Build from the Ground Up!! Mr Greg Hoffman PSM, North West Queensland Regional Organisation Of Councils
5:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Buses Depart for Gala Dinner
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM	Conference Dinner - Dampier Foreshore - Bus transfers provided from 5.30pm - Red Earth Arts Precinct

	Silent Conferencing	Library
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Day 2 - Registration Open -
	Keynote Session 4: Mining and Beyond Chair: Terry Hill, Chair of the Pilbara Development Commission Board
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Day 2 Morning Keynote Session - Part 1 8:30am - 8:45am Session Introduction Terry Hill, Chair, Pilbara Development Commission 8:45am - 9:00am Transforming the Lifecycle of Mining for the Better Dr Guy Boggs, Chief Executive Officer, Cooperative Research Centre for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC TiME) 9:00am - 9:15am Dialogue and Its Role in a Partnership-Based Mining Value Chain Florence Drummond, Executive Director, Development Partner Institute 9:15am - 9:30am Mining and Beyond Panel Moderator: Terry Hill, Chair of the Pilbara Development Commission Board Dr Guy Boggs, Chief Executive Officer, Cooperative Research Centre for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC TiME) Florence Drummond, Executive Director, Development Partner Institute
	Keynote Session 5: Knowledge, Skills and Migration for Tomorrow's Success Chair: Brook Orr, Director Northern Australia Universities Alliance (NAUA)
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Day 2 Morning Keynote Session - Part 2 9:30am - 9:35am Five Minute Scene Setting Brook Orr, Director Northern Australia Universities Alliance (NAUA) 9:35am - 9:50am Presentation by Janelle Marr, Managing Director, StepBeyond Strategy 9:50am - 10:05am Investing in North Australia’s Human Capital: Population Policy, Talent Acquisition, and Immigration Innovation Dr Tanzil Rahman, Academic Research Visitor, St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford 10:05am - 10:20am Advancing our Northern Regions through Robust Innovation Ecosystems & AI Dr Samantha Horseman, HDR Innovation and Industry Lead 10:20am - 10:30am Panel Presentation Janelle Marr, Managing Director, StepBeyond Strategy Dr Tanzil Rahman, Academic Research Visitor, St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford Dr Samantha Horseman, HDR Innovation and Industry Lead
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	- Morning Tea with Exhibitors -
	Session 3: Place-Based Solutions: Crafting Northern-Focused Policies for Lasting Impact Chair:	Session 4: Panel / Workshop 1 Moderator: Sarah Whelan, KDCCI
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM	Better Connected: Understanding Connectivity to Facilitate Scaled Adoption Dr Rachel Hay, James Cook University	SME Workshop - Unlocking Success in Northern Australia: Opportunities, Resilience, and Interactive Insights for SMEs Sharon Leyland, Xtreme Retail Group (WA) Clinton Walker, Ngurrangga Tours (WA) Catherine Fairlie, ALPA, speaking on Manapan (NT) Dennis Fay, Salty Monkey (Qld)
11:25 AM - 11:45 AM	Housing Opportunities for Northern Australia Mr David Skerrett & Dylan Price, Primary Advisory Pty Ltd	SME Workshop Continued...
11:50 AM - 12:10 PM	A Roadmap to First Nations Digital Inclusion Ms Dot West OAM and Associate Professor Dr Lyndon Ormond-Parker, Co-chairs, First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group	SME Workshop Continued
12:15 PM - 12:35 PM	North West Defence Alliance - Understanding its Role in Enhancing Regional Development and Collaboration Across the Northwest Matthew Niikkula, Shire Of Exmouth
12:35 PM - 1:30 PM	- Lunch with Exhibitors -
	Session 7: Nature Positive Futures: Nurturing Agriculture, Sustainability and Biosecurity in Northern Australia Chair:	Session 8: Place Based Solutions Chair:
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM	Strategies for Workforce Readiness in Northern Australia’s Transition to a Net-Zero Economy: An Analytical Study Associate Professor Taha Chaiechi	2024 Regional Telecommunications Review The Hon Alannah MacTiernan, Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee
1:55 PM - 2:15 PM	Implementation of the Northern Australia Biosecurity Strategy: Strengthening Biosecurity Across the North Dr Nigel Young, DAFF	2024 Regional Telecommunications Review continued
2:20 PM - 2:40 PM	Sustainability Isn't A Solo Journey - It's A Collective Action Carl Askew, Town Of Port Hedland	The Development of the City of Karratha - Place-Based Solutions in a Remote Area Peter Long, Future Solutions
2:45 PM - 3:05 PM	Assisting the Proponents of a Northern Irrigated Agriculture Development to Monitor and Meet Environmental Outcomes Dr Dylan Irvine, Charles Darwin University	How Venture Capital Is Creating New Industries & Innovation in the North Mr Dante St James', Darwin Innovation Hub / Paspalis Innovation Investment Fund
3:05 PM - 3:30 PM	Afternoon Tea
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM	POSTER SESSIONS
	Session 11: Place-Based Solutions: Crafting Northern-Focused Policies for Lasting Impact Chair:	Session 12: Panel / Workshop 3 Chair:
3:50 PM - 4:10 PM	Rare Disease, Common Impact: Addressing Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases in Northern Australia to Benefit All Prof Gareth Baynam & Ms Kaila Stevens, Rare Care Centre, Perth Children's Hospital, Child And Adolescent Health Service	Future of Agriculture (CRC for Developing Northern Australia) Anthony Curro, CRC for Developing Northern Australia
4:15 PM - 4:35 PM	Advancing Low Input Prawn Aquaculture for Indigenous Communities in the North of Australia Mr Simon Irvin & Mrs Tansyn Noble, CSIRO	Future of Agriculture (CRC for Developing Northern Australia) Panel Continued...
4:40 PM - 5:00 PM	Yalu on a Mission to Enable Place-Based Solutions in a Seriously Remote Island and Thrive Mrs Anahita Tonkin, Ms Evelyn Djotja & Mr Cyril Bukulatjpi, Yalu Aboriginal Corporation	Future of Agriculture (CRC for Developing Northern Australia) Panel Continued
5:05 PM - 5:25 PM	Investing with Purpose – Why Social Infrastructure Matters! Leanne Taylor & Brent Warren, DIPL	Investing in Agricultural Research and Development in Northern Western Australia to Catalyse the Next Generation of Innovation Dr Dean Thomas, CSIRO
5:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Buses Depart for Gala Dinner
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM	Conference Dinner - Dampier Foreshore - Bus transfers provided from 5.30pm - Red Earth Arts Precinct

	Auditorium
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Day 2 - Registration Open -
	Keynote Session 4: Mining and Beyond Chair: Terry Hill, Chair of the Pilbara Development Commission Board
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Day 2 Morning Keynote Session - Part 1 8:30am - 8:45am Session Introduction Terry Hill, Chair, Pilbara Development Commission 8:45am - 9:00am Transforming the Lifecycle of Mining for the Better Dr Guy Boggs, Chief Executive Officer, Cooperative Research Centre for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC TiME) 9:00am - 9:15am Dialogue and Its Role in a Partnership-Based Mining Value Chain Florence Drummond, Executive Director, Development Partner Institute 9:15am - 9:30am Mining and Beyond Panel Moderator: Terry Hill, Chair of the Pilbara Development Commission Board Dr Guy Boggs, Chief Executive Officer, Cooperative Research Centre for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC TiME) Florence Drummond, Executive Director, Development Partner Institute
	Keynote Session 5: Knowledge, Skills and Migration for Tomorrow's Success Chair: Brook Orr, Director Northern Australia Universities Alliance (NAUA)
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Day 2 Morning Keynote Session - Part 2 9:30am - 9:35am Five Minute Scene Setting Brook Orr, Director Northern Australia Universities Alliance (NAUA) 9:35am - 9:50am Presentation by Janelle Marr, Managing Director, StepBeyond Strategy 9:50am - 10:05am Investing in North Australia’s Human Capital: Population Policy, Talent Acquisition, and Immigration Innovation Dr Tanzil Rahman, Academic Research Visitor, St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford 10:05am - 10:20am Advancing our Northern Regions through Robust Innovation Ecosystems & AI Dr Samantha Horseman, HDR Innovation and Industry Lead 10:20am - 10:30am Panel Presentation Janelle Marr, Managing Director, StepBeyond Strategy Dr Tanzil Rahman, Academic Research Visitor, St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford Dr Samantha Horseman, HDR Innovation and Industry Lead
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	- Morning Tea with Exhibitors -
	Session 1: First Nations Self Determination Drives Northern Development Chair:
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM	Local presence, Local Connections, Long-Term Commitment: The First Nations Community Engagement Guide for Effective Collaboration Professor Adrian Miller & Associate Professor Kylie Radel, Central Queensland University
11:25 AM - 11:45 AM	Mirarr Self Determination Through Mobilisation of Economic Development Opportunities and Partnerships in the Jabiru Township Dr Emma Young & Mr Corben Mudjandi, Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation Jabiru Town
11:50 AM - 12:10 PM	Monkey Business: Remote Sustainable Solution Driven Dennis Fay, Salty Monkey
12:15 PM - 12:35 PM	Developing Northern Australia: How First Nations Biosecurity Efforts Lead to Indigenous National Building Mahnoor Rind, CSIRO
12:35 PM - 1:30 PM	- Lunch with Exhibitors -
	Session 5: Agriculture & the North Chair:
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM	Digital Tools for Resilience in Agriculture: AgValuate & BeefVantage Carrie-Ann Wilson, James Cook University - TNQ Drought Hub
1:55 PM - 2:15 PM	Beyond Food, Fibre and Shelter: Plant-Based Industries in the Northern Agriculture Landscape Dr Muhammad Sohail Mazhar, Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade of the Northern Territory Government
2:20 PM - 2:40 PM	Prospects For New Agricultural Technology Across Northern Australia Prof Phil Brown, CQ University
2:45 PM - 3:05 PM	Presentation by: Hon Neil Thomson MLC
3:05 PM - 3:30 PM	Afternoon Tea
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM	POSTER SESSIONS
	Session 9: Nature Positive Futures: Nurturing Agriculture, Sustainability and Biosecurity in Northern Australia Chair:
3:50 PM - 4:10 PM	Research Supporting Water Security in Northern Australia Professor Damien Burrows, James Cook University
4:15 PM - 4:35 PM	Optimising Water Quality Monitoring for Northern Australia’s Water storages A/Prof Nicole Flint, CQ University
4:40 PM - 5:00 PM	Decarbonisation at scale in the Pilbara Mr Richard Paterson, Biomass Projects Pty Ltd
5:05 PM - 5:25 PM	Fifteen Years of CSIRO Research in Northern Australia – What We’ve Learned and Where to Next Dr Chris Chilcott, CSIRO
5:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Buses Depart for Gala Dinner
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM	Conference Dinner - Dampier Foreshore - Bus transfers provided from 5.30pm - Red Earth Arts Precinct

	Studio
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Day 2 - Registration Open -
	Keynote Session 4: Mining and Beyond Chair: Terry Hill, Chair of the Pilbara Development Commission Board
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Day 2 Morning Keynote Session - Part 1 8:30am - 8:45am Session Introduction Terry Hill, Chair, Pilbara Development Commission 8:45am - 9:00am Transforming the Lifecycle of Mining for the Better Dr Guy Boggs, Chief Executive Officer, Cooperative Research Centre for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC TiME) 9:00am - 9:15am Dialogue and Its Role in a Partnership-Based Mining Value Chain Florence Drummond, Executive Director, Development Partner Institute 9:15am - 9:30am Mining and Beyond Panel Moderator: Terry Hill, Chair of the Pilbara Development Commission Board Dr Guy Boggs, Chief Executive Officer, Cooperative Research Centre for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC TiME) Florence Drummond, Executive Director, Development Partner Institute
	Keynote Session 5: Knowledge, Skills and Migration for Tomorrow's Success Chair: Brook Orr, Director Northern Australia Universities Alliance (NAUA)
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Day 2 Morning Keynote Session - Part 2 9:30am - 9:35am Five Minute Scene Setting Brook Orr, Director Northern Australia Universities Alliance (NAUA) 9:35am - 9:50am Presentation by Janelle Marr, Managing Director, StepBeyond Strategy 9:50am - 10:05am Investing in North Australia’s Human Capital: Population Policy, Talent Acquisition, and Immigration Innovation Dr Tanzil Rahman, Academic Research Visitor, St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford 10:05am - 10:20am Advancing our Northern Regions through Robust Innovation Ecosystems & AI Dr Samantha Horseman, HDR Innovation and Industry Lead 10:20am - 10:30am Panel Presentation Janelle Marr, Managing Director, StepBeyond Strategy Dr Tanzil Rahman, Academic Research Visitor, St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford Dr Samantha Horseman, HDR Innovation and Industry Lead
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	- Morning Tea with Exhibitors -
	Session 2: Mining and Beyond Chair:
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM	Tivan Ltd: Introducing the Speewah Project. Grant Wilson, Tivan Limited
11:25 AM - 11:45 AM	The Future of Energy Production in the Pilbara Liz Westcott, Woodside Energy
11:50 AM - 12:10 PM	Building Futures: Case Study of Visionary Outcomes for Aboriginal Prosperity and Equality in the Pilbara Arthur Ramirez, Winyama Contracting Group
12:15 PM - 12:35 PM	Economic Complexity in the Real World - Developing Local Opportunities to Add Value in Northern Australia Jason Mcfarlane & Mr Giles Tuffin, Hatch
12:35 PM - 1:30 PM	- Lunch with Exhibitors -
	Session 6: Net Zero Horizons: Navigating Climate Risk and Decarbonization Chair:
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM	Delivering Clean Energy Solutions for Regional Growth and Vibrant Communities Darren Hill, Horizon Power
1:55 PM - 2:15 PM	Activating First Nations Lead Agrifood Innovation Enterprise for Resilient and Sustainable Community Growth Mr Tony Matchett, TNQ Drought Innovation Hub
2:20 PM - 2:40 PM	Gladstone Region Economic Transition Roadmap Mr Glenn Churchill, Gladstone Regional Council
2:45 PM - 3:05 PM	How Pilbara Solar is Supporting First Nations Commercial Participation in Large Scale Renewables, to Drive Self-Determination and Accelerate Decarbonisation Mrs Warinypirna (Doris) Eaton, Pilbara Solar
3:05 PM - 3:30 PM	Afternoon Tea
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM	POSTER SESSIONS
	Session 10: Northern Investment Pipelines: Building Our Prosperity Through Strategic Investments Chair:
3:50 PM - 4:10 PM	Partnering to Deliver Innovative Finance Solutions for Northern Australia Elly Patira, Northern Territory Aboriginal Investment Corporation, Kirsty Moore, IBA & Craig Doyle, NAIF
4:15 PM - 4:35 PM	Activating First Nations Led Opportunities in Northern Australia Eddie Fry, Indigenous Business Australia (IBA)
4:40 PM - 5:00 PM	The Maganda Makers Business Club: A unique partnership to support an Indigenous women's entrepreneurial leadership movement. Natasha Short, Maganda Makers
5:05 PM - 5:25 PM	Northern Australia Enabling Infrastructure - How to Build from the Ground Up!! Mr Greg Hoffman PSM, North West Queensland Regional Organisation Of Councils
5:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Buses Depart for Gala Dinner
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM	Conference Dinner - Dampier Foreshore - Bus transfers provided from 5.30pm - Red Earth Arts Precinct

	Silent Conferencing
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Day 2 - Registration Open -
	Keynote Session 4: Mining and Beyond Chair: Terry Hill, Chair of the Pilbara Development Commission Board
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Day 2 Morning Keynote Session - Part 1 8:30am - 8:45am Session Introduction Terry Hill, Chair, Pilbara Development Commission 8:45am - 9:00am Transforming the Lifecycle of Mining for the Better Dr Guy Boggs, Chief Executive Officer, Cooperative Research Centre for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC TiME) 9:00am - 9:15am Dialogue and Its Role in a Partnership-Based Mining Value Chain Florence Drummond, Executive Director, Development Partner Institute 9:15am - 9:30am Mining and Beyond Panel Moderator: Terry Hill, Chair of the Pilbara Development Commission Board Dr Guy Boggs, Chief Executive Officer, Cooperative Research Centre for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC TiME) Florence Drummond, Executive Director, Development Partner Institute
	Keynote Session 5: Knowledge, Skills and Migration for Tomorrow's Success Chair: Brook Orr, Director Northern Australia Universities Alliance (NAUA)
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Day 2 Morning Keynote Session - Part 2 9:30am - 9:35am Five Minute Scene Setting Brook Orr, Director Northern Australia Universities Alliance (NAUA) 9:35am - 9:50am Presentation by Janelle Marr, Managing Director, StepBeyond Strategy 9:50am - 10:05am Investing in North Australia’s Human Capital: Population Policy, Talent Acquisition, and Immigration Innovation Dr Tanzil Rahman, Academic Research Visitor, St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford 10:05am - 10:20am Advancing our Northern Regions through Robust Innovation Ecosystems & AI Dr Samantha Horseman, HDR Innovation and Industry Lead 10:20am - 10:30am Panel Presentation Janelle Marr, Managing Director, StepBeyond Strategy Dr Tanzil Rahman, Academic Research Visitor, St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford Dr Samantha Horseman, HDR Innovation and Industry Lead
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	- Morning Tea with Exhibitors -
	Session 3: Place-Based Solutions: Crafting Northern-Focused Policies for Lasting Impact Chair:
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM	Better Connected: Understanding Connectivity to Facilitate Scaled Adoption Dr Rachel Hay, James Cook University
11:25 AM - 11:45 AM	Housing Opportunities for Northern Australia Mr David Skerrett & Dylan Price, Primary Advisory Pty Ltd
11:50 AM - 12:10 PM	A Roadmap to First Nations Digital Inclusion Ms Dot West OAM and Associate Professor Dr Lyndon Ormond-Parker, Co-chairs, First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group
12:15 PM - 12:35 PM	North West Defence Alliance - Understanding its Role in Enhancing Regional Development and Collaboration Across the Northwest Matthew Niikkula, Shire Of Exmouth
12:35 PM - 1:30 PM	- Lunch with Exhibitors -
	Session 7: Nature Positive Futures: Nurturing Agriculture, Sustainability and Biosecurity in Northern Australia Chair:
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM	Strategies for Workforce Readiness in Northern Australia’s Transition to a Net-Zero Economy: An Analytical Study Associate Professor Taha Chaiechi
1:55 PM - 2:15 PM	Implementation of the Northern Australia Biosecurity Strategy: Strengthening Biosecurity Across the North Dr Nigel Young, DAFF
2:20 PM - 2:40 PM	Sustainability Isn't A Solo Journey - It's A Collective Action Carl Askew, Town Of Port Hedland
2:45 PM - 3:05 PM	Assisting the Proponents of a Northern Irrigated Agriculture Development to Monitor and Meet Environmental Outcomes Dr Dylan Irvine, Charles Darwin University
3:05 PM - 3:30 PM	Afternoon Tea
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM	POSTER SESSIONS
	Session 11: Place-Based Solutions: Crafting Northern-Focused Policies for Lasting Impact Chair:
3:50 PM - 4:10 PM	Rare Disease, Common Impact: Addressing Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases in Northern Australia to Benefit All Prof Gareth Baynam & Ms Kaila Stevens, Rare Care Centre, Perth Children's Hospital, Child And Adolescent Health Service
4:15 PM - 4:35 PM	Advancing Low Input Prawn Aquaculture for Indigenous Communities in the North of Australia Mr Simon Irvin & Mrs Tansyn Noble, CSIRO
4:40 PM - 5:00 PM	Yalu on a Mission to Enable Place-Based Solutions in a Seriously Remote Island and Thrive Mrs Anahita Tonkin, Ms Evelyn Djotja & Mr Cyril Bukulatjpi, Yalu Aboriginal Corporation
5:05 PM - 5:25 PM	Investing with Purpose – Why Social Infrastructure Matters! Leanne Taylor & Brent Warren, DIPL
5:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Buses Depart for Gala Dinner
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM	Conference Dinner - Dampier Foreshore - Bus transfers provided from 5.30pm - Red Earth Arts Precinct

	Library
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Day 2 - Registration Open -
	Keynote Session 4: Mining and Beyond Chair: Terry Hill, Chair of the Pilbara Development Commission Board
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM	Day 2 Morning Keynote Session - Part 1 8:30am - 8:45am Session Introduction Terry Hill, Chair, Pilbara Development Commission 8:45am - 9:00am Transforming the Lifecycle of Mining for the Better Dr Guy Boggs, Chief Executive Officer, Cooperative Research Centre for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC TiME) 9:00am - 9:15am Dialogue and Its Role in a Partnership-Based Mining Value Chain Florence Drummond, Executive Director, Development Partner Institute 9:15am - 9:30am Mining and Beyond Panel Moderator: Terry Hill, Chair of the Pilbara Development Commission Board Dr Guy Boggs, Chief Executive Officer, Cooperative Research Centre for Transformations in Mining Economies (CRC TiME) Florence Drummond, Executive Director, Development Partner Institute
	Keynote Session 5: Knowledge, Skills and Migration for Tomorrow's Success Chair: Brook Orr, Director Northern Australia Universities Alliance (NAUA)
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Day 2 Morning Keynote Session - Part 2 9:30am - 9:35am Five Minute Scene Setting Brook Orr, Director Northern Australia Universities Alliance (NAUA) 9:35am - 9:50am Presentation by Janelle Marr, Managing Director, StepBeyond Strategy 9:50am - 10:05am Investing in North Australia’s Human Capital: Population Policy, Talent Acquisition, and Immigration Innovation Dr Tanzil Rahman, Academic Research Visitor, St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford 10:05am - 10:20am Advancing our Northern Regions through Robust Innovation Ecosystems & AI Dr Samantha Horseman, HDR Innovation and Industry Lead 10:20am - 10:30am Panel Presentation Janelle Marr, Managing Director, StepBeyond Strategy Dr Tanzil Rahman, Academic Research Visitor, St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford Dr Samantha Horseman, HDR Innovation and Industry Lead
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	- Morning Tea with Exhibitors -
	Session 4: Panel / Workshop 1 Moderator: Sarah Whelan, KDCCI
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM	SME Workshop - Unlocking Success in Northern Australia: Opportunities, Resilience, and Interactive Insights for SMEs Sharon Leyland, Xtreme Retail Group (WA) Clinton Walker, Ngurrangga Tours (WA) Catherine Fairlie, ALPA, speaking on Manapan (NT) Dennis Fay, Salty Monkey (Qld)
11:25 AM - 11:45 AM	SME Workshop Continued...
11:50 AM - 12:10 PM	SME Workshop Continued
12:15 PM - 12:35 PM
12:35 PM - 1:30 PM	- Lunch with Exhibitors -
	Session 8: Place Based Solutions Chair:
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM	2024 Regional Telecommunications Review The Hon Alannah MacTiernan, Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee
1:55 PM - 2:15 PM	2024 Regional Telecommunications Review continued
2:20 PM - 2:40 PM	The Development of the City of Karratha - Place-Based Solutions in a Remote Area Peter Long, Future Solutions
2:45 PM - 3:05 PM	How Venture Capital Is Creating New Industries & Innovation in the North Mr Dante St James', Darwin Innovation Hub / Paspalis Innovation Investment Fund
3:05 PM - 3:30 PM	Afternoon Tea
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM	POSTER SESSIONS
	Session 12: Panel / Workshop 3 Chair:
3:50 PM - 4:10 PM	Future of Agriculture (CRC for Developing Northern Australia) Anthony Curro, CRC for Developing Northern Australia
4:15 PM - 4:35 PM	Future of Agriculture (CRC for Developing Northern Australia) Panel Continued...
4:40 PM - 5:00 PM	Future of Agriculture (CRC for Developing Northern Australia) Panel Continued
5:05 PM - 5:25 PM	Investing in Agricultural Research and Development in Northern Western Australia to Catalyse the Next Generation of Innovation Dr Dean Thomas, CSIRO
5:30 PM - 5:45 PM	Buses Depart for Gala Dinner
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM	Conference Dinner - Dampier Foreshore - Bus transfers provided from 5.30pm - Red Earth Arts Precinct

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

	Auditorium	Studio	Silent Conferencing	Library
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Day 3 - Registrations Open
	Keynote Session 6: North of North: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities in the Indo-Pacific Era Chair: John Coyne
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Day 3 Morning Keynote Session 8:30am - 8:35am Session Introduction John Coyne, Head of Northern Australia Strategic Policy Centre, Australian Strategic Policy Institute 8:35am - 8:50am Distinguished Keynote Presentation: The Pacific Century: Embedding Northern Australia into the Indo-Pacific The Hon. Prof Biman Prasad, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Finance, Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics, Fiji 8:50am - 9:05am Presentation To be Announced 9:05am - 9:20am Entwined Futures: Northern Australia in the Indo Prof Hurriyet Babacan AM, Professorial Fellow, Economic and Policy Development, James Cook University 9:20am - 9:40am Indo Pacific Panel The Hon. Prof Biman Prasad, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Finance, Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics, Fiji Prof Hurriyet Babacan AM, Professorial Fellow, Economic and Policy Development, James Cook University 9:40am - 10:00am Ministerial Keynote: WA Priorities for a Refreshed Northern Australia The Hon. Don Punch MLA, Minister for Regional Development; Disability Services; Fisheries; Seniors and Ageing; Volunteering, Member for Bunbury
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Morning Tea
	Session 13: Place-Based Solutions: Crafting Northern-Focused Policies for Lasting Impact Chair:	Session 14: Mining & Beyond Chair:	Session 15: First Nations Self Determination Drives Northern Development Chair:	Session 16: Panel / Workshop 4 Chair:
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM	An Unprecedented National Accord: Western Australian cooperation with Queensland on northern development during the 1960s Dr Patrick White, James Cook University	Developing the Nolans Rare Earths Project in the Northern Territory Stuart Macnaughton, Arafura Rare Earths	Reconciliation: What Does it Mean, and How Does it Apply to Business in Northern Australia? Ms Jo Abraham, First Nation Engineering	Influencing and Working with Jobs and Skills Australia and Jobs and Skills Councils Panel Geoff Barbaro, Skills Insight JSC
10:55 AM - 11:15 AM	A Year Exploring Development Across Northern Australia Belinda Carlson, CRC For Developing Northern Australia	Critical Minerals and the Circular Economy Mr Steven Boxall & Ms Rainee Shepperson, Resources Centre Of Excellence	First Nations Self Determination Driving Northern Development: Leadership Digital Media and Research A/Prof. Dr Donna Odegaard, RRRC	Influencing and Working with Jobs and Skills Australia and Jobs and Skills Councils Panel Continued
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM	Optimising Investment in Social Impact: Insights From the For-Purpose Sector Ms Elise Gore, Sustainability Focus	Comprehensive economic snapshot of Northern Australia Glenn Maguire, Aec Group Pty Ltd	First Nations Clean Energy Strategy: Including First Nations peoples in Australia’s Clean Energy Transition Kirsty Gowans, Department Of Climate Change Energy Environment And Water	Influencing and Working with Jobs and Skills Australia and Jobs and Skills Councils Panel Continued.
11:45 AM - 12:05 PM	Cultural Tourism and Economic Development: Harnessing the Potential of Art and Culture to Drive Local Economies Karen Huang, Northwest Multicultural Association WA Inc.	Decarbonisation and Queensland's North West Corridor Ms Maria James, MITEZ	System Level Reform in Indigenous Education: Nation Building Through Partnership Dr Helen Drennen, Elder Bunuba, Studio Schools Of Australia	First Nations Communities’ Strategies for Addressing COVID-19: Preparedness and Concerns Associate Professor Kylie Radel, CQUniversity
12:05 PM - 1:00 PM	Lunch
	Keynote Session 7: Net Zero Horizons: Navigating Climate Risk and Decarbonization Chair: Kylie Porter, Chief Executive Officer, Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3)
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM	Day 3 Afternoon Keynote Session - Part 1 1:00pm - 1:05pm Session Introduction Kylie Porter, Chief Executive Officer, Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) 1:05pm - 1:30pm The Aboriginal Clean Energy Partnership is a new project development model in which Traditional Owner groups MG Corporation, Balanggarra Ventures and Kimberley Land Council are joining climate and nature investment and advisory firm Pollination as partners in developing a green hydrogen/green ammonia production and export hub in Western Australia’s East Kimberley. Speakers announced soon
	Keynote Session 8: Place-Based Solutions: Crafting Northern-Focused Policies for Lasting Impact Chair: Prof Allan Dale, Independent Chief Scientist, CRCNA
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Day 3 Afternoon Keynote Session - Part 2 Join Us for Our Final Keynote Panel 1:30pm - 2:00pm Panel: Place-Based Solutions for Northern Australia Moderator: Prof Allan Dale, Chief Scientist for the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) Panel Member 1: Peter Long, Consultant - Place-Based Economic Development Panel Member 2: Prof Hurriyet Babacan AM, Professorial Fellow, The Cairns Institute, James Cook University; Chair Regional Development Australia, Tropical North - Place-Based Social Development Panel Member 3: Susan Grylls, CEO, Pilbara Universities Centre - Place-Based Workforce Development 2:00pm – 2:30pm Prize Draw, 2025 Announcement, Conference Closing

	Auditorium	Studio
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Day 3 - Registrations Open
	Keynote Session 6: North of North: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities in the Indo-Pacific Era Chair: John Coyne
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Day 3 Morning Keynote Session 8:30am - 8:35am Session Introduction John Coyne, Head of Northern Australia Strategic Policy Centre, Australian Strategic Policy Institute 8:35am - 8:50am Distinguished Keynote Presentation: The Pacific Century: Embedding Northern Australia into the Indo-Pacific The Hon. Prof Biman Prasad, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Finance, Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics, Fiji 8:50am - 9:05am Presentation To be Announced 9:05am - 9:20am Entwined Futures: Northern Australia in the Indo Prof Hurriyet Babacan AM, Professorial Fellow, Economic and Policy Development, James Cook University 9:20am - 9:40am Indo Pacific Panel The Hon. Prof Biman Prasad, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Finance, Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics, Fiji Prof Hurriyet Babacan AM, Professorial Fellow, Economic and Policy Development, James Cook University 9:40am - 10:00am Ministerial Keynote: WA Priorities for a Refreshed Northern Australia The Hon. Don Punch MLA, Minister for Regional Development; Disability Services; Fisheries; Seniors and Ageing; Volunteering, Member for Bunbury
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Morning Tea
	Session 13: Place-Based Solutions: Crafting Northern-Focused Policies for Lasting Impact Chair:	Session 14: Mining & Beyond Chair:
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM	An Unprecedented National Accord: Western Australian cooperation with Queensland on northern development during the 1960s Dr Patrick White, James Cook University	Developing the Nolans Rare Earths Project in the Northern Territory Stuart Macnaughton, Arafura Rare Earths
10:55 AM - 11:15 AM	A Year Exploring Development Across Northern Australia Belinda Carlson, CRC For Developing Northern Australia	Critical Minerals and the Circular Economy Mr Steven Boxall & Ms Rainee Shepperson, Resources Centre Of Excellence
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM	Optimising Investment in Social Impact: Insights From the For-Purpose Sector Ms Elise Gore, Sustainability Focus	Comprehensive economic snapshot of Northern Australia Glenn Maguire, Aec Group Pty Ltd
11:45 AM - 12:05 PM	Cultural Tourism and Economic Development: Harnessing the Potential of Art and Culture to Drive Local Economies Karen Huang, Northwest Multicultural Association WA Inc.	Decarbonisation and Queensland's North West Corridor Ms Maria James, MITEZ
12:05 PM - 1:00 PM	Lunch
	Keynote Session 7: Net Zero Horizons: Navigating Climate Risk and Decarbonization Chair: Kylie Porter, Chief Executive Officer, Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3)
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM	Day 3 Afternoon Keynote Session - Part 1 1:00pm - 1:05pm Session Introduction Kylie Porter, Chief Executive Officer, Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) 1:05pm - 1:30pm The Aboriginal Clean Energy Partnership is a new project development model in which Traditional Owner groups MG Corporation, Balanggarra Ventures and Kimberley Land Council are joining climate and nature investment and advisory firm Pollination as partners in developing a green hydrogen/green ammonia production and export hub in Western Australia’s East Kimberley. Speakers announced soon
	Keynote Session 8: Place-Based Solutions: Crafting Northern-Focused Policies for Lasting Impact Chair: Prof Allan Dale, Independent Chief Scientist, CRCNA
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Day 3 Afternoon Keynote Session - Part 2 Join Us for Our Final Keynote Panel 1:30pm - 2:00pm Panel: Place-Based Solutions for Northern Australia Moderator: Prof Allan Dale, Chief Scientist for the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) Panel Member 1: Peter Long, Consultant - Place-Based Economic Development Panel Member 2: Prof Hurriyet Babacan AM, Professorial Fellow, The Cairns Institute, James Cook University; Chair Regional Development Australia, Tropical North - Place-Based Social Development Panel Member 3: Susan Grylls, CEO, Pilbara Universities Centre - Place-Based Workforce Development 2:00pm – 2:30pm Prize Draw, 2025 Announcement, Conference Closing

	Silent Conferencing	Library
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Day 3 - Registrations Open
	Keynote Session 6: North of North: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities in the Indo-Pacific Era Chair: John Coyne
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Day 3 Morning Keynote Session 8:30am - 8:35am Session Introduction John Coyne, Head of Northern Australia Strategic Policy Centre, Australian Strategic Policy Institute 8:35am - 8:50am Distinguished Keynote Presentation: The Pacific Century: Embedding Northern Australia into the Indo-Pacific The Hon. Prof Biman Prasad, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Finance, Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics, Fiji 8:50am - 9:05am Presentation To be Announced 9:05am - 9:20am Entwined Futures: Northern Australia in the Indo Prof Hurriyet Babacan AM, Professorial Fellow, Economic and Policy Development, James Cook University 9:20am - 9:40am Indo Pacific Panel The Hon. Prof Biman Prasad, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Finance, Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics, Fiji Prof Hurriyet Babacan AM, Professorial Fellow, Economic and Policy Development, James Cook University 9:40am - 10:00am Ministerial Keynote: WA Priorities for a Refreshed Northern Australia The Hon. Don Punch MLA, Minister for Regional Development; Disability Services; Fisheries; Seniors and Ageing; Volunteering, Member for Bunbury
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Morning Tea
	Session 15: First Nations Self Determination Drives Northern Development Chair:	Session 16: Panel / Workshop 4 Chair:
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM	Reconciliation: What Does it Mean, and How Does it Apply to Business in Northern Australia? Ms Jo Abraham, First Nation Engineering	Influencing and Working with Jobs and Skills Australia and Jobs and Skills Councils Panel Geoff Barbaro, Skills Insight JSC
10:55 AM - 11:15 AM	First Nations Self Determination Driving Northern Development: Leadership Digital Media and Research A/Prof. Dr Donna Odegaard, RRRC	Influencing and Working with Jobs and Skills Australia and Jobs and Skills Councils Panel Continued
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM	First Nations Clean Energy Strategy: Including First Nations peoples in Australia’s Clean Energy Transition Kirsty Gowans, Department Of Climate Change Energy Environment And Water	Influencing and Working with Jobs and Skills Australia and Jobs and Skills Councils Panel Continued.
11:45 AM - 12:05 PM	System Level Reform in Indigenous Education: Nation Building Through Partnership Dr Helen Drennen, Elder Bunuba, Studio Schools Of Australia	First Nations Communities’ Strategies for Addressing COVID-19: Preparedness and Concerns Associate Professor Kylie Radel, CQUniversity
12:05 PM - 1:00 PM	Lunch
	Keynote Session 7: Net Zero Horizons: Navigating Climate Risk and Decarbonization Chair: Kylie Porter, Chief Executive Officer, Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3)
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM	Day 3 Afternoon Keynote Session - Part 1 1:00pm - 1:05pm Session Introduction Kylie Porter, Chief Executive Officer, Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) 1:05pm - 1:30pm The Aboriginal Clean Energy Partnership is a new project development model in which Traditional Owner groups MG Corporation, Balanggarra Ventures and Kimberley Land Council are joining climate and nature investment and advisory firm Pollination as partners in developing a green hydrogen/green ammonia production and export hub in Western Australia’s East Kimberley. Speakers announced soon
	Keynote Session 8: Place-Based Solutions: Crafting Northern-Focused Policies for Lasting Impact Chair: Prof Allan Dale, Independent Chief Scientist, CRCNA
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Day 3 Afternoon Keynote Session - Part 2 Join Us for Our Final Keynote Panel 1:30pm - 2:00pm Panel: Place-Based Solutions for Northern Australia Moderator: Prof Allan Dale, Chief Scientist for the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) Panel Member 1: Peter Long, Consultant - Place-Based Economic Development Panel Member 2: Prof Hurriyet Babacan AM, Professorial Fellow, The Cairns Institute, James Cook University; Chair Regional Development Australia, Tropical North - Place-Based Social Development Panel Member 3: Susan Grylls, CEO, Pilbara Universities Centre - Place-Based Workforce Development 2:00pm – 2:30pm Prize Draw, 2025 Announcement, Conference Closing

	Auditorium
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Day 3 - Registrations Open
	Keynote Session 6: North of North: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities in the Indo-Pacific Era Chair: John Coyne
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Day 3 Morning Keynote Session 8:30am - 8:35am Session Introduction John Coyne, Head of Northern Australia Strategic Policy Centre, Australian Strategic Policy Institute 8:35am - 8:50am Distinguished Keynote Presentation: The Pacific Century: Embedding Northern Australia into the Indo-Pacific The Hon. Prof Biman Prasad, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Finance, Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics, Fiji 8:50am - 9:05am Presentation To be Announced 9:05am - 9:20am Entwined Futures: Northern Australia in the Indo Prof Hurriyet Babacan AM, Professorial Fellow, Economic and Policy Development, James Cook University 9:20am - 9:40am Indo Pacific Panel The Hon. Prof Biman Prasad, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Finance, Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics, Fiji Prof Hurriyet Babacan AM, Professorial Fellow, Economic and Policy Development, James Cook University 9:40am - 10:00am Ministerial Keynote: WA Priorities for a Refreshed Northern Australia The Hon. Don Punch MLA, Minister for Regional Development; Disability Services; Fisheries; Seniors and Ageing; Volunteering, Member for Bunbury
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Morning Tea
	Session 13: Place-Based Solutions: Crafting Northern-Focused Policies for Lasting Impact Chair:
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM	An Unprecedented National Accord: Western Australian cooperation with Queensland on northern development during the 1960s Dr Patrick White, James Cook University
10:55 AM - 11:15 AM	A Year Exploring Development Across Northern Australia Belinda Carlson, CRC For Developing Northern Australia
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM	Optimising Investment in Social Impact: Insights From the For-Purpose Sector Ms Elise Gore, Sustainability Focus
11:45 AM - 12:05 PM	Cultural Tourism and Economic Development: Harnessing the Potential of Art and Culture to Drive Local Economies Karen Huang, Northwest Multicultural Association WA Inc.
12:05 PM - 1:00 PM	Lunch
	Keynote Session 7: Net Zero Horizons: Navigating Climate Risk and Decarbonization Chair: Kylie Porter, Chief Executive Officer, Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3)
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM	Day 3 Afternoon Keynote Session - Part 1 1:00pm - 1:05pm Session Introduction Kylie Porter, Chief Executive Officer, Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) 1:05pm - 1:30pm The Aboriginal Clean Energy Partnership is a new project development model in which Traditional Owner groups MG Corporation, Balanggarra Ventures and Kimberley Land Council are joining climate and nature investment and advisory firm Pollination as partners in developing a green hydrogen/green ammonia production and export hub in Western Australia’s East Kimberley. Speakers announced soon
	Keynote Session 8: Place-Based Solutions: Crafting Northern-Focused Policies for Lasting Impact Chair: Prof Allan Dale, Independent Chief Scientist, CRCNA
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Day 3 Afternoon Keynote Session - Part 2 Join Us for Our Final Keynote Panel 1:30pm - 2:00pm Panel: Place-Based Solutions for Northern Australia Moderator: Prof Allan Dale, Chief Scientist for the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) Panel Member 1: Peter Long, Consultant - Place-Based Economic Development Panel Member 2: Prof Hurriyet Babacan AM, Professorial Fellow, The Cairns Institute, James Cook University; Chair Regional Development Australia, Tropical North - Place-Based Social Development Panel Member 3: Susan Grylls, CEO, Pilbara Universities Centre - Place-Based Workforce Development 2:00pm – 2:30pm Prize Draw, 2025 Announcement, Conference Closing

	Studio
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Day 3 - Registrations Open
	Keynote Session 6: North of North: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities in the Indo-Pacific Era Chair: John Coyne
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Day 3 Morning Keynote Session 8:30am - 8:35am Session Introduction John Coyne, Head of Northern Australia Strategic Policy Centre, Australian Strategic Policy Institute 8:35am - 8:50am Distinguished Keynote Presentation: The Pacific Century: Embedding Northern Australia into the Indo-Pacific The Hon. Prof Biman Prasad, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Finance, Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics, Fiji 8:50am - 9:05am Presentation To be Announced 9:05am - 9:20am Entwined Futures: Northern Australia in the Indo Prof Hurriyet Babacan AM, Professorial Fellow, Economic and Policy Development, James Cook University 9:20am - 9:40am Indo Pacific Panel The Hon. Prof Biman Prasad, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Finance, Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics, Fiji Prof Hurriyet Babacan AM, Professorial Fellow, Economic and Policy Development, James Cook University 9:40am - 10:00am Ministerial Keynote: WA Priorities for a Refreshed Northern Australia The Hon. Don Punch MLA, Minister for Regional Development; Disability Services; Fisheries; Seniors and Ageing; Volunteering, Member for Bunbury
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Morning Tea
	Session 14: Mining & Beyond Chair:
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM	Developing the Nolans Rare Earths Project in the Northern Territory Stuart Macnaughton, Arafura Rare Earths
10:55 AM - 11:15 AM	Critical Minerals and the Circular Economy Mr Steven Boxall & Ms Rainee Shepperson, Resources Centre Of Excellence
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM	Comprehensive economic snapshot of Northern Australia Glenn Maguire, Aec Group Pty Ltd
11:45 AM - 12:05 PM	Decarbonisation and Queensland's North West Corridor Ms Maria James, MITEZ
12:05 PM - 1:00 PM	Lunch
	Keynote Session 7: Net Zero Horizons: Navigating Climate Risk and Decarbonization Chair: Kylie Porter, Chief Executive Officer, Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3)
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM	Day 3 Afternoon Keynote Session - Part 1 1:00pm - 1:05pm Session Introduction Kylie Porter, Chief Executive Officer, Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) 1:05pm - 1:30pm The Aboriginal Clean Energy Partnership is a new project development model in which Traditional Owner groups MG Corporation, Balanggarra Ventures and Kimberley Land Council are joining climate and nature investment and advisory firm Pollination as partners in developing a green hydrogen/green ammonia production and export hub in Western Australia’s East Kimberley. Speakers announced soon
	Keynote Session 8: Place-Based Solutions: Crafting Northern-Focused Policies for Lasting Impact Chair: Prof Allan Dale, Independent Chief Scientist, CRCNA
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Day 3 Afternoon Keynote Session - Part 2 Join Us for Our Final Keynote Panel 1:30pm - 2:00pm Panel: Place-Based Solutions for Northern Australia Moderator: Prof Allan Dale, Chief Scientist for the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) Panel Member 1: Peter Long, Consultant - Place-Based Economic Development Panel Member 2: Prof Hurriyet Babacan AM, Professorial Fellow, The Cairns Institute, James Cook University; Chair Regional Development Australia, Tropical North - Place-Based Social Development Panel Member 3: Susan Grylls, CEO, Pilbara Universities Centre - Place-Based Workforce Development 2:00pm – 2:30pm Prize Draw, 2025 Announcement, Conference Closing

	Silent Conferencing
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Day 3 - Registrations Open
	Keynote Session 6: North of North: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities in the Indo-Pacific Era Chair: John Coyne
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Day 3 Morning Keynote Session 8:30am - 8:35am Session Introduction John Coyne, Head of Northern Australia Strategic Policy Centre, Australian Strategic Policy Institute 8:35am - 8:50am Distinguished Keynote Presentation: The Pacific Century: Embedding Northern Australia into the Indo-Pacific The Hon. Prof Biman Prasad, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Finance, Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics, Fiji 8:50am - 9:05am Presentation To be Announced 9:05am - 9:20am Entwined Futures: Northern Australia in the Indo Prof Hurriyet Babacan AM, Professorial Fellow, Economic and Policy Development, James Cook University 9:20am - 9:40am Indo Pacific Panel The Hon. Prof Biman Prasad, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Finance, Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics, Fiji Prof Hurriyet Babacan AM, Professorial Fellow, Economic and Policy Development, James Cook University 9:40am - 10:00am Ministerial Keynote: WA Priorities for a Refreshed Northern Australia The Hon. Don Punch MLA, Minister for Regional Development; Disability Services; Fisheries; Seniors and Ageing; Volunteering, Member for Bunbury
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Morning Tea
	Session 15: First Nations Self Determination Drives Northern Development Chair:
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM	Reconciliation: What Does it Mean, and How Does it Apply to Business in Northern Australia? Ms Jo Abraham, First Nation Engineering
10:55 AM - 11:15 AM	First Nations Self Determination Driving Northern Development: Leadership Digital Media and Research A/Prof. Dr Donna Odegaard, RRRC
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM	First Nations Clean Energy Strategy: Including First Nations peoples in Australia’s Clean Energy Transition Kirsty Gowans, Department Of Climate Change Energy Environment And Water
11:45 AM - 12:05 PM	System Level Reform in Indigenous Education: Nation Building Through Partnership Dr Helen Drennen, Elder Bunuba, Studio Schools Of Australia
12:05 PM - 1:00 PM	Lunch
	Keynote Session 7: Net Zero Horizons: Navigating Climate Risk and Decarbonization Chair: Kylie Porter, Chief Executive Officer, Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3)
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM	Day 3 Afternoon Keynote Session - Part 1 1:00pm - 1:05pm Session Introduction Kylie Porter, Chief Executive Officer, Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) 1:05pm - 1:30pm The Aboriginal Clean Energy Partnership is a new project development model in which Traditional Owner groups MG Corporation, Balanggarra Ventures and Kimberley Land Council are joining climate and nature investment and advisory firm Pollination as partners in developing a green hydrogen/green ammonia production and export hub in Western Australia’s East Kimberley. Speakers announced soon
	Keynote Session 8: Place-Based Solutions: Crafting Northern-Focused Policies for Lasting Impact Chair: Prof Allan Dale, Independent Chief Scientist, CRCNA
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Day 3 Afternoon Keynote Session - Part 2 Join Us for Our Final Keynote Panel 1:30pm - 2:00pm Panel: Place-Based Solutions for Northern Australia Moderator: Prof Allan Dale, Chief Scientist for the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) Panel Member 1: Peter Long, Consultant - Place-Based Economic Development Panel Member 2: Prof Hurriyet Babacan AM, Professorial Fellow, The Cairns Institute, James Cook University; Chair Regional Development Australia, Tropical North - Place-Based Social Development Panel Member 3: Susan Grylls, CEO, Pilbara Universities Centre - Place-Based Workforce Development 2:00pm – 2:30pm Prize Draw, 2025 Announcement, Conference Closing

	Library
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM	Day 3 - Registrations Open
	Keynote Session 6: North of North: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities in the Indo-Pacific Era Chair: John Coyne
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Day 3 Morning Keynote Session 8:30am - 8:35am Session Introduction John Coyne, Head of Northern Australia Strategic Policy Centre, Australian Strategic Policy Institute 8:35am - 8:50am Distinguished Keynote Presentation: The Pacific Century: Embedding Northern Australia into the Indo-Pacific The Hon. Prof Biman Prasad, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Finance, Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics, Fiji 8:50am - 9:05am Presentation To be Announced 9:05am - 9:20am Entwined Futures: Northern Australia in the Indo Prof Hurriyet Babacan AM, Professorial Fellow, Economic and Policy Development, James Cook University 9:20am - 9:40am Indo Pacific Panel The Hon. Prof Biman Prasad, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Finance, Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics, Fiji Prof Hurriyet Babacan AM, Professorial Fellow, Economic and Policy Development, James Cook University 9:40am - 10:00am Ministerial Keynote: WA Priorities for a Refreshed Northern Australia The Hon. Don Punch MLA, Minister for Regional Development; Disability Services; Fisheries; Seniors and Ageing; Volunteering, Member for Bunbury
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM	Morning Tea
	Session 16: Panel / Workshop 4 Chair:
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM	Influencing and Working with Jobs and Skills Australia and Jobs and Skills Councils Panel Geoff Barbaro, Skills Insight JSC
10:55 AM - 11:15 AM	Influencing and Working with Jobs and Skills Australia and Jobs and Skills Councils Panel Continued
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM	Influencing and Working with Jobs and Skills Australia and Jobs and Skills Councils Panel Continued.
11:45 AM - 12:05 PM	First Nations Communities’ Strategies for Addressing COVID-19: Preparedness and Concerns Associate Professor Kylie Radel, CQUniversity
12:05 PM - 1:00 PM	Lunch
	Keynote Session 7: Net Zero Horizons: Navigating Climate Risk and Decarbonization Chair: Kylie Porter, Chief Executive Officer, Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3)
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM	Day 3 Afternoon Keynote Session - Part 1 1:00pm - 1:05pm Session Introduction Kylie Porter, Chief Executive Officer, Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) 1:05pm - 1:30pm The Aboriginal Clean Energy Partnership is a new project development model in which Traditional Owner groups MG Corporation, Balanggarra Ventures and Kimberley Land Council are joining climate and nature investment and advisory firm Pollination as partners in developing a green hydrogen/green ammonia production and export hub in Western Australia’s East Kimberley. Speakers announced soon
	Keynote Session 8: Place-Based Solutions: Crafting Northern-Focused Policies for Lasting Impact Chair: Prof Allan Dale, Independent Chief Scientist, CRCNA
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Day 3 Afternoon Keynote Session - Part 2 Join Us for Our Final Keynote Panel 1:30pm - 2:00pm Panel: Place-Based Solutions for Northern Australia Moderator: Prof Allan Dale, Chief Scientist for the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) Panel Member 1: Peter Long, Consultant - Place-Based Economic Development Panel Member 2: Prof Hurriyet Babacan AM, Professorial Fellow, The Cairns Institute, James Cook University; Chair Regional Development Australia, Tropical North - Place-Based Social Development Panel Member 3: Susan Grylls, CEO, Pilbara Universities Centre - Place-Based Workforce Development 2:00pm – 2:30pm Prize Draw, 2025 Announcement, Conference Closing