ASSET MANAGEMENT
Dr Collette Burke
Dr Andrew O'Connor
aviation, maritime, mining, utilities and nuclear sectors. Andrew has a PhD in reliability and risk, authored a book on statistical modelling of asset systems and is a Certified Asset Management Assessor (CAMA). Andrew co-founded two engineering businesses winning the Telstra Business Awards and BRW Fast 100 company before joining KPMG as a lead partner in the company's engineering and asset management practice.
STEVE DORAN
Director of Infrastream Event MC
Steve Doran is the Director of Infrastream, a firm established in 2008 that specialises in supporting clients for better asset management outcomes. Steve was previously the Chair of the Asset Management Council’s Sydney Chapter. He holds separate globally recognised certifications as an ISO 55001 Asset Management Assessor and as an organisational coach with the Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership. Steve developed a strong passion for innovation as an Engineer and Manager in over 20 years with Sydney Water in positions such as Asset Management Process Improvement Leader, and Maintenance Analysis & Innovation Manager, and as a Consultant in the United Kingdom for Halcrow’s Management Sciences division.
WHO WILL ATTEND? The event brings together senior leaders and C-suite level decision-makers from Australian utilities, infrastructure asset owners, industry associations, consultancies and government. Last year’s event saw delegates from Sydney Water, Ausgrid, V/Line, Queensland Urban Utilities, Powerlink, Transport for NSW, Jemena, Port Authority NSW, Ergon, Energy Queensland, Pacific National, Essential Energy, Sunwater, City West Water, Origin Energy, SA Water, Port of Melbourne, KPMG, Infrastructure Australia, nbn co, TransGrid and WaterNSW, among others.
Steve Doran
THE BIGGEST ISSUES IN ASSET MANAGEMENT In addition to the four targeted streams, we will also take a closer look at new asset management technologies and digital solutions including data collection and analytics, Internet of Things, machine learning and digital engineering, and other innovations. Conference Program Manager, Jessica Dickers, said her vision for the program is to outline specific practical solutions that can be implemented in an organisation. “We also plan to look at a risk-based approach to decision making, measurement of outcomes, how it all fits in with CapEx budgets, challenges surrounding maintenance priorities, and the latest in proactive condition assessment and preventive maintenance,” Ms Dickers said. Other topics that will be covered include strategic asset management plans, planning best practice, new assets vs maintaining existing assets, skills of the future — future asset manager capabilities, dealing with skills shortages and workforce mobility, and much more. LEARN FROM OTHER SECTORS It’s one thing to be pushing the boundaries of innovation at your own organisation and learning from your own experience, but sometimes to truly overhaul current practices and operations, it’s essential to see what others in the sector are doing. This is a big focus for Asset Management for Critical Infrastructure as it’s the only event that sees different sectors — from water to power, rail, roads and transport — come together to give delegates the opportunity to hear about each other’s successes and learn from their mistakes. Not only can you network with other people in your field, but hearing how other industries are dealing with a similar asset management problem, often gives delegates new perspectives and ideas to take back to the office.
Head to assetmanagementevent.com.au to learn more about the event and to buy tickets. If you’re interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the event, you can download the prospectus on the website or email events@monkeymedia.com.au.
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June 2019 // Issue 11
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