Women in Ports Breakfast

Sponsored by OneStop
Chair: Sam Askin - CEO, OneStop

‍Hear from a panel of women sharing their journeys, challenges, and insights from across the maritime and ports sector. Enjoy meaningful conversation, networking and fresh perspectives on building a more inclusive industry. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Nicola Murray - Logistics & Project Cargo Manager, Port of Brisbane
Ella Green - Electrical Apprentice, Gladstone Ports Corporation
Jane Blackbourn - Executive General Manager People, Gladstone Ports Corporation

The breakfast will be served from 7.15am in the Gladstone Entertainment Centre, with a panel discussion from 7.45am.

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Welcome

‍Mike Gallacher - CEO, Ports Australia

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Across the Sector: Showcasing Impactful Work

Chair: Mike Gallacher - CEO, Ports Australia
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Probabilistic demand modelling in the port sector
Daniel Culpitt - Director, Synergies Economic Consulting‍

Applying Scenario Modelling to Determine Funding Requirements for Maritime Facilities in Western Australia
Renuka Ranaweera - Technical Lead, Brightly
Ryan O'Connor - Maritime Asset Engineer, Ventia‍‍

‍Transport Network Strategic Investment Tool (TraNSIT) –Applications in the maritime sector
Dr Andrew Higgins - Senior Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO

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Morning Tea

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Connected and Optimised

Chair: Nicola Murray - Logistics & Project Cargo Manager, Port of Brisbane

How are modern ports transforming to meet the diverse demands placed upon them? This session explores strategies ports are using to improve productivity through enhanced logistics and supply chain integration._‍

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Innovative Approaches to Port and Logistics Optimisation - Port Community Systems
Cam Tran, Ernst and Young

Turning Operational Performance into Strategic Outcomes
Captain Allan Gray - CEO, Sentient Hubs

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Securing the Supply Chain

‍Protecting port data, infrastructure, and services has never been more critical with the increasing complexity and global interconnectedness of supply chains; rising cyber threats; a growing number of stakeholders; and global political dynamics. Prepare for discussions on strengthening Australian port resilience.

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From Keyboard to Control Room: When Cyber Incidents Become Everyone’s Problem
Stephanie Warren - Assistant Director Information Security, Port of Seattle
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Cybersecurity Culture: The Hidden Anchor of Port Resilience
Laith Shahin - CEO & Founder, Secolve

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Lunch

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Port Preparedness: Lithium Batteries

Chair: Captain Savio Fernandes - Harbour Master, Fremantle Ports
Often labelled as a "low frequency, high consequence" risk, lithium-ion battery fires pose a pressing risk for the maritime industry, especially as the importation of electric vehicles, including mining equipment, e-bikes and e-scooters, continues to rise. A panel of industry experts will explore how these fires could impact both marine and landside operations, focusing on infrastructure hardening, risk mitigation, and emergency and environmental response planning. 

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Lithium Ion Cargo Risks Reaching Australian Shores
John Thomson - Senior Claims Executive, TT Club
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The crucial role of cell chemistry in lithium-ion battery safety
Adam Best - Senior Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO
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The challenges of emergency response to EV battery fires in ports
Emma Sutcliffe - Director, EV Fire Safe

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Conference Close

Buses to the airport will depart from 2.15pm.