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
Steve Noy
Biodiversity Australia
"A Lonely Journey"
Kira Seeley
WRL Shipping
"Succession In Action"
Barry Taylor
Cundaline Resources
"Walking Two Worlds"
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
Michael Grundon
GaWun Supplies
"Creating Unity Between Corporations & Country"
Steve Fordham
Blackrock Industries
"Second Chance for Change"
Gohar Rhind
Waalitj Foundation
"Equity & Ownership"
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
Shakira Grasso
KingKira Group
"From Family Business to Finding You're Own Path"
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Chanice Fleming
Pinikura Traditional Owner Aboriginal Corporation
Jarrod Gentili
PKKP Aboriginal Corporation
Jack Moloney
Pinikura Traditional Owner
PKKP Aboriginal Corporation
RonelleEdwards
Puutu Kunti Kurrama Traditional Owner
PKKP Aboriginal Corporation
Kaitlyn Hayes
Puutu Kunti Kurrama Traditional Owner
PKKP Aboriginal Corporation
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
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
Susan O'Byrne
Business Foundations
"The Road to Sustainable Financial Independence for Aboriginal Corporations, their Members, Businesses and Community"
Derek Flucker
AEMEE Chairperson
Matt Plitcha
Rio Tinto
Murray Saylor
Tagai Management Consultants
Mary Field
Chevron Australia
Brad Maher
I'd Rather be in Bed at Oxley
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Jamie Lowe
National Native Title
Council
Barry Taylor
Cundaline Resources
Tammy O'Connor
KingKira Group
Gordon Cole
Noogar Chamber
Session 6
FUELLING TOMORROW
Project Net Zero
Nathan McIvor
Djarindjin
"The Djarindjin Way: Renewable Energy, Net Zero Emission Policy, & Our 20 Year Strategic Road Map"
Henry Dow
Marrawah Law
"Cultural Heritage Development & Challenges in Australia"
Kaneya Poudal
First Nations Energy Network
"Building First Nations Business & Supply Chain Opportunities in Australia's Clean Energy Transition"
Caroline Cherry
Australian Energy Producers Western Australia
"Crucial Role of Gas: Delivering Economic & Energy Security"
Sabina Schlink
Thomas Legal
Denise Stan
Sherlock Contracting
"Impact of ESG on Contractors when Tendering"
Session 7
MINE CLOSURE
Opportunities in Restoration of Country
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"
George Todd
Buru Rehab
"Aboriginal People Engaging Aboriginal People"
Ralph Keller
SX5 Group
"Making Country Good Again, Making Country Feel Better"
Session 8
TAKING CONTROL
Accessing Capital, & Managing Risk
Brad Welsh
"Taking Control"
Amanda Healy
Warrikal
"The Dingo's Dance - the Warrikal Story"
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
Jeremy Donovan
Keynote Speaker
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Jyi Lawton
AEMEE CEO
Derek Flucker
AEMEE Chairperson
2024 AEMEE & Djarindjin Gala Dinner
Brendan Bishop
AEMEE Board Memeber
Guest Master of Ceremonies
Kevin Kropinyeri
Comedian