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OUR PRESENTERS

For the 17th Annual AEMEE Conference, we are thrilled to introduce an incredible lineup of presenters, each of whom is a true champion of their respective sectors and a visionary in Indigenous business and resource industry leadership.

Their collective experience and insights will undoubtedly spark transformative conversations throughout the event.

Please join us in welcoming our esteemed sector experience champions!

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Jyi Lawton

AEMEE CEO

Master of Ceremonies

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Derek Flucker

AEMEE Chairperson

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Mechelle Turvey

Keynote Speaker

Bilya Booladarlung Dance Group

Session 1
GROUNDED LEADERSHIP
Finding Purpose, Juggling Wealth and Influence

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Steve Noy 

Biodiversity Australia
"A Lonely Journey"

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Kira Seeley

WRL Shipping

"Succession In Action"

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Barry Taylor

Cundaline Resources

"Walking Two Worlds"

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Naomi Anstess

Northern Territory

Indigenous Business Network

The Importance & Impact of Blak Business: Self determined Wealth Generation & the Hard Conversation around ‘for Profit’, ‘for Purpose’

Session 2
TRACKING THE JOURNEY
From Inception to Now

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Michael Grundon

GaWun Supplies
"Creating Unity Between Corporations & Country"

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Steve Fordham

Blackrock Industries

"Second Chance for Change"

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Gohar Rhind  

Waalitj Foundation 

"Equity & Ownership" 

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Christine Ross

Christine Ross Consultancy 

‘The Rise of Aboriginal Owned Business in the West, particularly by Women'

Session 3
NEXT-GEN SPARKS
Entrepreneurship, Mentorship and the Future

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Shakira Grasso

KingKira Group
"From Family Business to Finding You're Own Path"

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Chanice Fleming

Pinikura Traditional Owner Aboriginal Corporation

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Jarrod Gentili

PKKP Aboriginal Corporation

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Jack Moloney

Pinikura Traditional Owner

PKKP Aboriginal Corporation

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RonelleEdwards 

Puutu Kunti Kurrama Traditional Owner 

PKKP Aboriginal Corporation

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Kaitlyn Hayes

Puutu Kunti Kurrama Traditional Owner

PKKP Aboriginal Corporation

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Caroline Willams

CRC Time

Interviewer: "Six Years On: Catching Up With 2018 Stem Leaders"

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Zachary Buggy 

Rio Tinto 

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Sarah Belloite

Fortescue

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Harris Martens

Australian Training Works

"Economic Development through Equity Partnerships in Renewable Energy Projects"

 

Session 4
CONNECTING THE DOTS
Who's Who in the Indigenous Business Chambers and Networks

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Dwayne Good

Intravel Group
 

Ray Loh

Industry Capability Network Western Australia

Paul Exarhos

Supply Nation

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Naomi Anstess

Northern Territory

Indigenous Business Network

Derek Flucker

AEMEE Chairperson

"AEMEE Procurement Tool & Beyond"

Session 5
FIRST NATION BUSINESS IN THE SECTOR
Exploring Opportunities & Challenges

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Susan O'Byrne

Business Foundations

"The Road to Sustainable Financial Independence for Aboriginal Corporations, their Members, Businesses and Community"

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Derek Flucker

AEMEE Chairperson

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Matt Plitcha

Rio Tinto

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Murray Saylor

Tagai Management Consultants

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Mary Field

Chevron Australia

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Brad Maher

I'd Rather be in Bed at Oxley

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Jamie Lowe

National Native Title 

Council

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Barry Taylor

Cundaline Resources

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Tammy O'Connor  

KingKira Group

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Gordon Cole

Noogar Chamber 

Session 6
FUELLING TOMORROW
Project Net Zero

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Nathan McIvor

Djarindjin

"The Djarindjin Way: Renewable Energy, Net Zero Emission Policy, & Our 20 Year Strategic Road Map"

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Henry Dow

Marrawah Law

"Cultural Heritage Development & Challenges in Australia"

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Kaneya Poudal

First Nations Energy Network

"Building First Nations Business & Supply Chain Opportunities in Australia's Clean Energy Transition"

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Caroline Cherry 

Australian Energy Producers Western Australia 

"Crucial Role of Gas: Delivering Economic & Energy Security"

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Sabina Schlink

Thomas Legal

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Denise Stan

Sherlock Contracting

"Impact of ESG on Contractors when Tendering"

Session 7
MINE CLOSURE
Opportunities in Restoration of Country

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Caroline Williams

CRC TiME

"From Liability to Opportunity: Growth of the mine closure solutions industry"

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Kia Dowell

Gelganyem Limited

"Argyle Diamond Mine Closure: A Case Study in Courage, Culture and Country"

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George Todd

Buru Rehab

"Aboriginal People Engaging Aboriginal People"

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Ralph Keller

SX5 Group

"Making Country Good Again, Making Country Feel Better"

Session 8
TAKING CONTROL
Accessing Capital, & Managing Risk

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Brad Welsh

"Taking Control"

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Amanda Healy

Warrikal

"The Dingo's Dance - the Warrikal Story"

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Kent Matla

First Australians Capital

"Access to Capital & Capital Raising"

Session 9
IT'S A WRAP
From Sparks to Flames - Indigenous Business Fuelling the Future

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Jeremy Donovan

Keynote Speaker

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Jyi Lawton

AEMEE CEO

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Derek Flucker

AEMEE Chairperson

2024 AEMEE & Djarindjin Gala Dinner

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Brendan Bishop

AEMEE Board Memeber

Guest Master of Ceremonies

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Kevin Kropinyeri

Comedian 

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