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Keynote speakers

Keynote speakers

Renowned industry leaders took the stage at #IOOP2026

The 2026 event featured dedicated keynote speakers for each conference, complemented by a selection of shared keynote presentations that delivered valuable insights relevant to both audiences.

Iron Ore | Open Pit Operators

Kerry Turnock

Head of Geoscience Excellence
BHP

Michael Apfel

Senior Manager, Technical & Strategy - Simandou Project
Rio Tinto

Douglas Bester

Founder
Sentient Computing

Lynn Olssen

Deputy Chair
CRIRSCO

Graham Jeffress

Chair
Joint Ore Reserves Committee

Iron Ore

Deborah Caudle

Chief Executive Climate Change and Sustainability
BlueScope

Katie Charuga

Director Integrated Operations
Fortescue

Kevin Galvin

Laureate Professor
University of Newcastle

Dr. Myoung Gyun Shin

Research Fellow
POSCO

Jenny Selway

Chief Executive Officer
Heavy Industry Low-carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre (HILT CRC)

Open Pit Operators

Gavin Shaw

General Manager Mine Planning
Mineral Resources Limited

Mark Bowater

Founder
Mining Know How

Marnie Pascoe

General Manager - Major Hazards & Environment
Rio Tinto

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