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Capability, technology and leadership

Capability, technology and leadership

Capability, technology and leadership

Perth | Watch online from 4 June

As organisations rapidly adopt advanced technologies, a growing gap is emerging between technological potential and workforce readiness. The Capability, Technology and Leadership theme explores how organisations can close this gap by aligning technology investment with human capability, effective leadership, and fit‑for‑purpose operating models. It focuses on moving beyond experimentation to embed innovation in ways that deliver sustainable value.

This theme examines the leadership choices required to build skills, reshape ways of working, and create the conditions for innovation at scale. Across the Thought Leadership Series 2026, discussions will highlight practical approaches to workforce readiness, change leadership, and governance—challenging organisations to ensure technology becomes a true enabler of performance, resilience, and long‑term growth.

Meet the panel

Andrew Atkinson

Business Line Manager, Automation
Sandvik

Neil Goodman

Non-Executive Director
HILT CRC

Tim Kenefick

Regional Digital Implementation and Adoption Engineer
Weir

Jai Kinkela

General Manager, Regional Geoscience Australasia
Fleet Space Technologies

Welcome and opening address

Hon David Michael MLA

Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Finance; Electoral Affairs; Goldfields-Esperance; Leader of the House
Government of Western Australia

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