AMW Sydney 2024
Future Solutions Speaker Program
Major Sponsor
Wednesday 17 April 2024
Official Australian Manufacturing Week 2024 Opening, and Welcome to Country Ceremony and Didgeridoo Performance
Wednesday, 17 April • 10:10 AM - 10:40 AM
AUSTRALIAN MANUFACTURING WEEK 2024 OPENING
by The Hon. Courtney Houssos, MLC,
Minister for Finance, Minister for Domestic Manufacturing and Government Procurement, and Minister for Natural Resources
WELCOME TO COUNTRY AND DIDGERIDOO PERFORMANCE
Launching the advanced manufacturing research facility in The heart of Australia’s newest city
Wednesday, 17 April • 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Presented by: Ben Kitcher, Executive Director, Research and Technology, Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility (part of the Western Parkland City Authority)
Sovereign capability for Australian Manufacturers
Wednesday, 17 April • 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Presented by: Dr Robert Acres, Commercial Technical Consultant at ANSTO
Australian SME commercialisation and growth opportunities
Wednesday, 17 April • 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Presented by: David Chuter, Executive Director - Industry Growth at Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Queensland Government programs to support manufacturers
Wednesday, 17 April • 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Presented by: Bill Walker, Director of Manufacturing Strategy, Queensland Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water.
Emerging technologies driving innovation and competitive advantage in Australian Manufacturing
Wednesday, 17 April • 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Presented by: Christian Ruberg, Future Digital Manufacturing Lead with CSIRO Manufacturing at CSIRO
Defence Opportunities
Wednesday, 17 April • 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Presented by: Allan Aaron, Defence Industry Advisor at Office of Defence Industry Support, Capability Acquisition & Sustainment Group, Department of Defence
Combat Macro economic challenges with Productivities and Technology Investment in Manufacturing
Wednesday, 17 April • 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Presented by: Maria Christina, National Manager Manufacturing & Wholesale Trade at Commonwealth Bank
Investment opportunities in the Northern Territory
Date: Tuesday 9 May 2023
Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
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Investment opportunities in the Northern Territory
AMGC in collaboration with The Northern Territory Government (NTG) is proud to present ‘Investment opportunities in the Northern Territory‘ during Australian Manufacturing Week 2023
About this Event
The Northern Territory (NT) is fast becoming Australia’s manufacturing export gateway to Asia and beyond. Join AMGC and NTG to learn how you can unlock opportunities that are happening right now in the NT.
NTG has invested $8.75 million over a five year deal in partnership with AMGC which will fast-track innovation projects and generate millions of dollars in co-investment. This will be achieved through the appointment of a dedicated NT director, Charmaine Phillips to drive industry engagement and foster collaboration and the creation of the Advanced Manufacturing Ecosystem (AME) Fund of $7.5 million.
At this lunch event, you will learn how to access the AME Fund of $7.5 million, understand the Territory Economic Reconstruction Commission report and the key manufacturing areas of priority in the NT, enjoy a light lunch and network with like-minded manufacturers.
Hear from the following speakers:
- Luana Cormac, Chief Operating Officer, Investment Territory
- Charmaine Phillips, NT Director, AMGC
Join AMGC and NTG to learn about what the NT has to offer to you and build a stronger network that could potentially lead to successful collaborations.
Event Date: 9 May 2023
Location: Hospitality Suite 4 – (sections 4.1 and 4.2), Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) – 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006
Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Cost: FREE
Lessons from Australia’s most innovative manufacturers
Date: Tuesday 9 May 2023
Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Lessons from Australia’s most innovative manufacturers
AMGC in collaboration with @AuManufacturing is proud to present ‘Lessons from Australia’s most innovative manufacturers’ during Australian Manufacturing Week 2023
About this Event
The idea that innovation is important to manufacturers is not a controversial one, but what makes a company innovative? How does this help them? What does it mean when we say “innovation”?
AMGC is teaming up with @AuManufacturing, to provide a panel discussion examining these questions and highlighting the successes of Australian manufacturers.
@AuManufacturing is currently running a campaign to identify the most innovative manufacturers in Australia. At this event, you will hear from companies, each of them arguably highly innovative in their own way, and each of them nominees for Australia’s 50 Most Innovative Manufacturers list.
Each manufacturer has its own understanding of and approach to innovation. Each is solving important problems of global relevance, and each is prospering by being better, not cheaper.
@AuManufacturing Australia’s 50 Most Innovative Manufacturers campaign has been made possible by the generous support of MYOB, SMC Corporation Australia, and Bosch Australia Manufacturing Solutions. Those interested in nominating for the list can do so here.
Join us at this event for a panel discussion, networking and light refreshments.
Event Date: 9 May 2023
Location: Hospitality Suite 4 – (sections 4.1 and 4.2), Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) – 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006
Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Plastics and Medical Applications
Date: Wednesday 10 May 2023
Time: 8:30 am – 6:30 pm
Location: Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006, Australia
Hosted by:
ElextronEx
Date: Wednesday 10-11 May 2023
Time: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Location: Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006, Australia
Hosted by:
Connect at Australia’s Leading Electronics Event!
Design, Develop, Manufacture with the Latest Solutions
You are invited to attend Australia’s only dedicated expo and conference for the electronics industry. In 2023 Electronex returns to Melbourne and will be staged alongside Australian Manufacturing Week with visitors now able to see the entire spectrum of manufacturing solutions at the one venue.
The competitive future of practically every Australian industry sector is increasingly dependent on the utilization and integration of the latest electronics into all aspects of manufacturing, production, assembly, systems development, maintenance and service.
At Electronex designers, managers, engineers, technicians, manufacturers and system integrators can discuss their specific requirements with industry experts and see, test and compare the latest products and solutions to future proof their business.
- Contract Manufacturing
- Components and Assembly Equipment
- Soldering and Rework Tools
- PCB Design Services
- Inspection Equipment
- Embedded Systems
- Microprocessors and Controllers
- Enclosures and Racks
- Test and Measurement
- Advanced Manufacturing
- IoT
- Manufacturing Solutions
- Plus much more
Thursday 18 April 2024
Focus on skills and workforce development challenges facing manufacturers
Thursday, 18 April • 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Presented by: Annette Dockerty, Program Lead at SME Engagement
Presented by: Laura Mabikafola, Executive General Manager at Skills Lab and Embedded Expertise (SAGE Group)
Presented by: David K Martin, Director at Emerging Industries and Innovation
Presented by: Claire McGregor, Senior Project Officer, Workforce Development at Training Services, NSW Government
Presented by: Stacey Mitchell Bales, Manager, Workforce Development at Workforce Development, Training Services, NSW Government
Presented by: Peter Schreiner, Industry Innovation Specialist at TAFE NSW
Addressing the challenges of the changing manufacturing workforce
Thursday, 18 April • 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Presented by: David Barron, Executive Manager Stakeholder Engagement, Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance
Initiatives to attract, skill and retain staff in a changing employment landscape
Thursday, 18 April • 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Presented by: Cameron Le Maitre, Assistant Secretary, National Workforce Solutions at Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Unleashing your competitive edge in Sustainability
Thursday, 18 April • 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Presented by: Simon Lunn, Sustainability Analyst at William Buck
Growth and Change of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Thursday, 18 April • 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Presented by: Bruce McLean, Chief Engineer – Sydney Manufacturing Hub at The University of Sydney
"Making Changes Stick" in Operations
Thursday, 18 April • 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Presented by: Alfred Ablaza, Founder and CEO at Gagement
Managing risk and profitability in the changing macro environment
Thursday, 18 April • 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Presented by: Jackie Cooper, Executive Manager of Trade and Working Capital at NAB
