Harman is the Advanced Automation and Connected Infrastructure Leader at GHD Digital and works with senior stakeholders for GHD’s strategic clients to lead the development of innovative solutions  for smart infrastructure to improve the overall quality of life in our communities, to navigate complex business issues and facilitate change, with the goal to achieve sustainable growth in today's competitive business environment.

Harman brings with him over 20 years of global experience in executive and management roles with various technology-related businesses in the US, Dubai, India and Australia. In the past, he served as the Chief Digital Officer at Brady Family of Companies in the US, where he led the organisation to be awarded the “Most Innovative Workplace” in North Carolina in 2017.

Harman holds an MBA from London Business School and is a regular speaker on smart technologies, applied innovation and digital transformation. He serves as the Secretary of the Board for Australian Smart Communities Association (ASCA), a Vice-Chair on the board of Our Future Cities and sits on Standards Australia’s committee for Smart City Systems to foster the development of standards and sharing of best practices in the ever-evolving space of smart and sustainable cities.

Catherine is a Co-Founder of Meshed, Australian based IoT systems integrator of enterprise grade solution. Catherine is the Founder of Giant Ideas for Smart Cities and a Founding Member of the IoT Alliance Australia. As a global leader in smart sustainable cities and digital transformation, Catherine has been awarded prestigious industry awards including the IoT Ambassador Award and Smart Cities Industry Leader by Smart Cities Council and is an Advisory Council Member of the Asia Development Bank Sustainable Cities Committee. Prior to Meshed, Catherine was the Director of Smart Cities and Industries for IBM and has held other Executive positions for KPMG, MC2 Consulting, Telstra and PMP Communications. Earlier in her career Catherine was a Strategic Planner for a major local government authority. She holds university qualifications in urban planning, economics, telecommunications, management and applied finance.

Judy is a highly experienced government relations leader across technology, energy, health, and business and government transformation, she has worked for AustCyber, Optus, IBM and Research Australia. Judy has led industry associations and representative organisations over many years shaping and positioning policy to benefit industry and the wider community. As a passionate advocate for positive industry development, she has worked with start-ups and developed business opportunities for large corporates.

Romilly Madew AO FTSE HonFIEAust EngExec was appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2022. 

Prior to joining Engineers Australia, Ms Madew was CEO of Infrastructure Australia where she was responsible for overseeing the organisation's critical role in helping governments prioritise projects and reforms that best serve our communities. 

Ms Madew served as CEO of the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) for 13 years. In acknowledgment of her contribution to Australia’s sustainable building movement, Ms Madew was awarded an Order of Australia in 2019.

In her capacity as CEO of Engineers Australia, she sits on the STEM Champions of Change committee. She is currently a Member of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE) Infrastructure Forum, Director of Placemaking NSW Board, Director of Sydney Olympic Park Authority, Independent Chair of the Currawong State Park Advisory Board (NSW), Federal Government appointee on the Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group and G20 EMPOWER – Empowerment and Progression of Women's Economic Representation, Member of the Urban Policy Consultation Network, Member of the National Women in Transport CEO Advisory Group, Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers Enabling Better Infrastructure Steering Group (UK) and Director of Minerva Network (supporting Australia’s elite sportswomen).

Ms Madew is an active surf life saver. She was previously President of Bilgola Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC), is a Patrol Captain at Bilgola SLSC and a Duty Officer for Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Branch.

Jonathan brings over twenty years of experience including as an executive leader building organisational capability, championing culture and delivering effective partnerships for positive change. He draws on diverse experience across the not-for-profit and public sectors in Australia and the UK, encompassing strategy, public affairs, government relations, and program leadership. Jonathan has a deep understanding of how to drive change, influence and support collaboration for organisational success.

Frank is a thought leader in the adoption of Internet of Things and the founding CEO of Internet of Things Alliance Australia (IoTAA). He is a Partner Manager for the Reliable Affordable Clean Energy for 2030 Cooperative Research Centre (RACE for 2030), an industry-led an initiative that fosters innovation across the energy supply chain to deliver increased value for consumers. Frank is also on the board of the NSW Smart Sensing Network, which brings together smart sensing expertise in academia, industry and government to deliver economic and social benefits for NSW.

Dr. Ian Oppermann is co-founder of ServiceGen, helping Governments accelerate digital service delivery. He is also an Industry Professor at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).  From 2015 to 2023, Ian was the NSW Government’s Chief Data Scientist working within the Department of Customer Service where he held numerous roles including chairing the NSW government’s AI Review Committee and Smart Places Advisory Council. He was CEO of the NSW Data Analytics Centre (DAC) from 2015 to 2019. With a solid track record of entrepreneurialism, business transformation and business growth through partnerships, coupled with a hands-on, “can do” attitude, Ian has almost 30 years’ experience in the ICT sector and has led organizations with more than 300 people, delivering products and outcomes that have impacted hundreds of millions of people globally. He has held senior management roles in Europe and Australia as Director for Radio Access Performance at Nokia, Global Head of Sales Partnering (network software) at Nokia Siemens Networks, and then Divisional Chief and Flagship Director at CSIRO. He has worked in the fast growth private sector running a start-up, and as CEO of financial market data company RoZetta Technology as well as a strong track record in innovation in the University sector leading a major research centre, the CWC, in Oulu Finland.   

Ian is considered a thought leader in the area of the Data, AI and the Digital Economy. He is a regular speaker on data and digital, broadband enabled services and the impact of technology on society. He has contributed to 6 books and co-authored more than 130 papers which have been cited more than 4500 times. Ian has an MBA from the University of London and a PhD in Mobile Telecommunications from Sydney University. Ian is a Fellow of the Institute of Engineers Australia, a Fellow of the IEEE, a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE), a Fellow of the Royal Society NSW (FRSN), Fellow and Past President of the Australian Computer Society (ACS), and a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). He is National Committee President of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the JTC-1 Strategic Advisory Committee, a joint activity with the IEC and the ISO (International Standards Organisation).

Rayne is globally recognised as a pioneer in corporate sustainability and natural capital reporting. With a background in corporate finance and former Chief Financial Officer for Forico, Rayne has helped put nature on a Balance Sheet and to transform corporate decision making to incorporate the value of Natural Capital and cost externalities. She was present to witness the Global Biodiversity Framework becoming agreed in Montreal – Nature’s equivalent to the Paris Agreement and presented the world’s first Integrated TCFD & TNFD Disclosure for Forico at Climate Week at the global launch of the Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosures in September 2023.  An illustrative example of integrated TCFD & TNFD disclosures for the Tasmanian Forest Trust – TNFD. Currently Rayne is assisting the Business Council of Sustainable Development to promote Nature Positive and food system transformations in Australia; sits on the Sustainability Management Advisory Group for the Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand and is a State Councillor for the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She is also partnering with Pavan Sukhdev to promote GIST Impact’s globally recognised Impact Valuation software platform to help evolve ESG reporting and progress portfolio impact assessments beyond financial metrics in Australasia.

Freddie brings nearly a decade of experience with ifm efector, a prominent German family-owned company renowned as one of the global leaders in sensor and automation technology. With a diverse background spanning eight years in Industrial Networking and Control, Freddie's journey at ifm has been marked by pivotal roles and significant contributions.

In 2016, Freddie was entrusted with the responsibility of spearheading the introduction and growth of IO-Link technology across Australia, a role where he excelled in management, leadership, and market expansion.

As ifm unveiled its innovative software and business solutions platforms in recent years, Freddie was handpicked to lead the IoT team in Australia, assuming the role of National Head of IoT Business. In this capacity, Freddie is instrumental in harnessing Industry 4.0 principles across various sectors, fostering seamless integration between production and management levels while digitally transforming core business processes.

A committed member of the IoT Alliance Australia (IoTA), Freddie collaborates with industry professionals to drive the advancement and adoption of IoT technologies nationwide. Additionally, his expertise extends to academia, where he co-authored a seminal paper titled "Interoperability by Design," outlining essential principles for ensuring IoT success through interoperability.

Driven by a passion for digital strategy, Freddie is dedicated to unraveling the transformative potential of digital technologies, enabling organizations to unlock value, enhance customer experiences, foster innovation, and optimize operational efficiency. Through strategic guidance and meticulous planning, Freddie empowers leaders to translate their digital visions into actionable opportunities, positioning organizations for sustained success in an increasingly digital landscape

Dr Eliza Middleton is the Biodiversity Management Officer and TNFD Early Adopter reporting lead for the University of Sydney. She is an ecologist with experience in terrestrial and marine invertebrate assemblages spanning the NT, QLD, NSW, and ACT. Currently, her focus is on biodiversity loss and Nature impact, translating research into priority actions to halt the extinction crisis, and transform land management practices and undergraduate education to be increasingly interdisciplinary. She also aids businesses in understanding their reliance on Nature, where they are interfacing with Nature, and how they can improve that relationship moving forward.

Jerome is an Executive Director and the Head of Decarbonisation at Adaptus, a strategy and project consulting firm dedicated to assisting businesses in navigating the challenges and opportunities of decarbonisation, the energy transition, and ESG integration. With a specialization in the mining, resources, and infrastructure sectors, Jerome is committed to empowering business leaders to align operational data with Net Zero strategies and decision-making processes.

Recognising the critical importance of organizational readiness in the transition to Net Zero, Jerome oversees product management for 'Pyxus,' a platform designed to empower organisations to self-manage their decarbonisation journey. His role is instrumental in equipping companies with the capability to understand, plan, and effectively manage their transition to a low-carbon future.

Derryn Heilbuth is the Executive Chair of sustainability consultancy BWD Strategic. A former journalist and corporate communications professional, Derryn founded the company over three decades ago. It helps major corporates in Australia, Asia and the US, build organisational resilience and long-term value by helping them: assess their risks and opportunities; develop sustainability strategies that measure their impact; and disclose their progress through reporting that is aligned with the latest global standards and frameworks. BWD Strategic has offices in Sydney, Brisbane, New York and Arizona.

Nicole is an experienced executive, with over 20 years working in law, and strategic advisory including 15 years of board experience on government, corporate and not for profit boards.  Her background in infrastructure, economic development and community engagement provides her with a unique insight into the complexity of planning and delivering large infrastructure projects in an environment of ever-changing social expectations.

Nicole has worked throughout regional WA as well as on national and metropolitan economic and infrastructure initiatives.  She has deep networks across all three tiers of government providing her with a capacity to navigate the complex governance systems to deliver outcomes for industry operators and the community.

Her current roles in entrepreneurship, venture capital and carbon capture and utilisation have allowed her to bring innovation and infrastructure together to deliver climate action.  Working with government, corporates and startups in WA, and driving a national net zero infrastructure initiative across industry associations and government, and as a member of the Prime Minister’s Net Zero Economy Agency Board, she is supporting government and industry to achieve meaningful progress towards their net zero targets.

Dave, as a business and technology consultant with over two decades of experience, excels in driving innovation through the integration of business-driven Digital Twins and Intent of Things solutions (IoT). His strategic approach catalysis transformation, enhances performance, and redefines organizational paradigms. Holding leadership roles in government and corporate sector Programs, David’s deep understanding of business processes and consultative mindset enabled him to deliver cutting-edge solutions and foster a culture of creativity. Collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams, business teams, and C-suite executives, he pushes boundaries and bridges IT and operational needs, earning recognition for his significant contributions across industries. For David, innovation is more than a buzzword; it’s the driving force behind propelling organisations to towards limitless possibilities. 

I am passionate about driving business outcomes through innovating and exploiting digital technology. Throughout my career, I have worked across numerous industries for many Australian and Global organisations delivering on strategic digital and technology outcomes as a consulting partner and an industry technology leader. Currently the General Manager of Downer’s Digital business, xDNA, I am responsible for driving key digital transformation initiatives within Downer and a commercial product and services business that seeks to help digitally transform across critical infrastructure industries in Australia and New Zealand. Currently also a Non-Executive Director of a large Australian Not for Profit and a member of the IoTAA Productivity Steering Committee.

Sam Nelson's career specializing in environmental accounting, scientific programming, and data systems has spanned 40 years.

He has consulted in a diversity of environmental data domains, including water quality analysis, contaminated site investigations, emissions accounting, ecological systems and much more.

He  has lectured on Sustainability Accounting for the Curtin University Graduate School of Engineering for over a decade.

Sam is currently the CEO of Pleiades, which has developed a universal online Infrastructure Sustainability Accounting platform and ESG data exchange technologies based on approaches used by the global scientific community.

Hervé Harvard is an accomplished technology leader and intrapreneur with over 25 years of experience in innovation. A strong advocate for industry-university collaboration, he has rich experience of leading teams in the digital innovation space for large multi-nationals such as Canon, Siemens and Philips. In 2016, Hervé founded UTS Rapido – an impact-focused R&D innovation hub, embedded within UTS. He leads a team of professional engineers and R&D experts who collaborate with UTS world-class researchers, facilities and labs to deliver projects for industry and social impact partners.  

Max Girault is a business technology enthusiast with 16+ years’ experience in telecommunications, cloud computing, IoT, digital evolution and space.

Part of the founding team at Inauro, he has an extensive background in overseeing strategy, business development and technological implementation for the likes of Ericsson, Kennards and Fleet Space Technologies. Additionally, Max has directed projects that cover everything from satellite communications to cloud networking.

Max holds a Master of Engineering in Telecommunications and a Master of Science in Space and Satellite Communications.

Jannat Maqbool is an accomplished academic, CPA and former CIO, with a Masters of Digital Business who is actively engaged in the technology and innovation sector in Australia and New Zealand. Since 2017 Jannat has been involved in, and led numerous projects focused on leveraging technology and data, including in smart cities, artificial intelligence, Fintech, IoT and digital twin. Jannat is Executive Director at the Artificial Intelligence Researchers Association, Strategic Advisor at Y5, Principal Advisor at Ecosystm, co-Chairs the Trusted Technology and Data as well as Sustainability steering panels at the IoT Alliance Australia, and is a member of the CPA Australia Digital Transformation Centre of Excellence

As a member of CMI’s executive leadership team, Kurt leads CMI’s corporate policy development and advocacy, and oversees CMI’s government relations and research program. He also leads CMI’s corporate climate leadership portfolio to support best practice in decarbonisation, demand side integrity in carbon markets and net zero transition. Kurt has over 15 years of experience spanning high-level government, private legal practice, corporate and the not-for-profit sector both in Australia and the United Kingdom. He regularly presents to business leaders, policymakers, and academic institutions both in Australia and internationally to build capacity and support policy reform. 

Patrick is an infrastructure data strategist, specialising in Energy, Utilities and Transport sectors.
He has 30 years of experience in industry, working at executive and board level with critical national infrastructure organisations to shape and lead major transformation programmes with data and digital enablers at their core. Patrick is an electronic engineer, a former director of the Institute of Asset Management and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company
Directors (GAICD)

My engineering journey began as an intern at Genesys, where I initially pursued electronics engineering. However, my fascination with software engineering quickly took centre stage, and I immersed myself in it. After graduating form UNSW with my Electrical Engineering Degree I progressed within Genesys from a graduate electronics engineer to a Senior Software Engineer, taking on more responsibilities along the way and focused my attention on optimising software development processes.

I eventually became the Lead Software Engineer, overseeing impactful projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams. As my career progressed I moved into higher leadership positions and eventually became the Co-CEO and Software Engineering Manager at Genesys. In this role, I hope to not only shape the company's strategic direction but also foster a culture of innovation and excellence within the software engineering team.

Swaroop Tulsidas is the Head of Product for Nature IQ a CSIRO SaaS offering built on environmental science and data. Nature IQ supports organisations to make better decisions about how they impact nature. Prior to joining the CSIRO, Swaroop led the product effort for a computer vision AI startup releasing their first offering to market and was responsible for digital transformation at Michelin in East Asia and Australia. Swaroop has extensive experience in management, business transformation and product roles that have led to faster, more effective and data driven decision making.

Luke is Vice-President of the Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council and Co-chair of the Australia-Germany Energy Efficiency Sub-Working Group. He sits on the Federal Government’s Energy and Electricity Sector Decarbonisation Advisory Group, the NABERS National Steering Committee, and the Queensland Government's Ministerial Energy Council.

Peter Leonard is a business consultant and lawyer advising data-driven businesses and government agencies. Peter is principal of Data Synergies and a part-time Professor of Practice at UNSW Business School, working across the Schools of Information Systems and Technology Management, and Management and Governance. Peter serves on the OECD Expert Group on AI, Data, and Privacy; the Australian National Data Advisory Council; the NSW Government’s AI Review Committee; the NSW Government’s Information and Privacy Advisory Committee, IoTAA’s Trusted Technology and Data Program Panel; and a number of corporate and advisory boards.

William is the editor of IoT Hub, the media partner of Australia's peak Internet of Things industry body, Internet of Things Alliance Australia (IoTAA). The two organisations partner to produce the IoT Impact conference, annual IoT Awards and IoT Insights events series. IoT Hub also covers the use of IoT by Australian business, government and communities. William has more than 20 years’ experience writing about technology as a journalist, editor and corporate writer.

Technology advocate dedicated to advances and the progression of Human Computer Interaction (HCI), and cyber security, combined with research and academic engagement in six main areas, Business, Information Technology, International Relations, Security, South-east Asia, and Governance. Fluent in South-east Asian languages

Josh, a seasoned executive with 30+ years in IT and Telecommunications, is a transformation specialist known for doubling revenues and building high-performance teams.

As a CEO, VP, and Sales Director, he achieved a remarkable 183% revenue growth, leading to the $1 billion sale of Metronode Data Centres. Instrumental in Optus Business, he drove a 500% growth in government portfolio orders and transformed the ICT Portfolio from $100 million to $500 million annually.

Committed to talent development, he boasts an 85% internal promotion rate. With a focus on strategic execution and visionary leadership, Josh is a driving force in the ICT industry.

Experienced technology and energy expert, with over 20 years of experience working at the front facing grid edge.  His passion is solving the grid edge problems both as part of the energy transition and as a strong believer and supporter in our transition to Net Zero.  Past experience included Global CIO of Landis+Gyr and founding member of the group that purchased, consolidated and sold to Toshiba.  Other technology experience includes Shopfast online groceries, Super League and Fox Studios.  Gavin has been CEO of Wattwatchers Digital Energy, a technology solution that delivers Net Zero and Grid Edge hardware and software solutions.  Gavin is also a passionate parent of a son with Down Syndrome and a strong advocate for children with disabilities and those who live and love around them.

Aside from being a rugby tragic, and an expert at collecting sporting injuries, Liam is also Chief Commercial Officer at SAPHI - a team of emerging technology experts hell-bent on providing clients with the tech-agnostic solutions they need to do things smarter.

His team is no stranger to navigating the complex world of hardware and software having orchestrated the world's first fully mechanised underground mining explosive delivery system, an edge powered AI-imaging solution for transport and industry, drone systems for creating mangrove forests in the Middle East and the world’s first outdoor microclimate control project ‘SIMPaCT’ which was tasked with combating urban heat in Western Sydney.

In addition to his role, Liam is an advisor and is a board member of ‘Australian Smart Communities Association’.

Carl is the CEO and co-founder of Pathzero. Pathzero provides private markets emissions data to institutional asset owners through its network of reporting fund managers and operating entities. Today, Pathzero has more than 250 reporting fund managers and covers more than 3.5 trillion dollars in AUM. Carl has over 18 years’ experience across fund management, technology and sustainability.

Kumesh Naidoo is a Cyber Security Architect and Vendor Risk Manager with over 15 years of experience in IT, including nine years at the University of Technology Sydney. Currently, he oversees supply chain risk management, solution risk assessments, and the development of secure reference architectures. Certified in SABSA, AWS, and Azure, and with a strong DevSecOps background, Kumesh has successfully enhanced the university's security posture and migrated critical services to the cloud. His expertise in designing secure systems and processes has been instrumental in mitigating risks and ensuring compliance with security standards. 

Darren Kane has been the Chief Security Officer at nbn™ since 2015.

In 2018, Darren was appointed to the Federal Government’s Industry Advisory Panel. 
In 2020 he remained for the implementation of the Cyber Security Industry Advisory Committee to help guide the nation’s Cyber Security Strategy and provide ongoing advice to address emerging cyber security challenges.

Prior to nbn™, Darren served in Federal Government Law Enforcement Agencies for over 19 years in the Australian Federal Police, financial markets regulator the Australian Securities & Investment Commission, and 11 years at Telstra Corporation as Corporate Security Director where he was accountable for global protection of Telstra’s assets and engagement with national and international law enforcement and security agencies.

In 2020 Darren was awarded Male Champion of Change at the AWSNA (Australian Women’s Security Network Awards).

Claire Ripley leads the Strategic Initiatives team at Standards Australia. The team delivers innovative cross-sector initiatives that align with national priorities, solve critical challenges and lead Standards Australia into the future – with a focus on critical and emerging technologies, the energy transition and environment. 

Claire previously worked at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade from 2014-2021 in a variety of foreign, trade and development policy roles, including representing the Australian Government on diplomatic postings to New Delhi and Jakarta.

Computer Scientist - Cybersecurity Consultant (DFIR, Critical Infrastructure (ICS)) and Academic (ICT). https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliodelcid/

• 2000 – Freelancer.
  • Full stack web and multimedia developer
• 2009 – Verisign. SSL specialist.
  • Encryption and code signing department
• 2011 – DelCorp Data - Software Engineering.
  • Native mobile applications (iOS and Android) and web applications.
• 2020 - Keysight Technologies. Cybersecurity researcher.
  • Operational Technology (OT) firewalls, and cyber range tradecraft
• 2021 - Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC).
  • Digital Forensics. Software engineer and high-tech crimes specialist
• 2021 – CyberGym (Israel Electrical Corporation). Senior White Mentor.
  • Red and blue teaming, digital forensics & incident response (DFIR), threat hunting, APT threat wargaming, and stakeholder management
• 2024 to now - DelCorp Data. Independent consultant.
  • Cybersecurity: IT, IoT/OT, Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Android OS
  • Sectors: Finance, and critical infrastructure (water, emergency services, police, fire services, hospitals)
  • Current research: GenAI and malware development

Jason embarked on his journey in the Tech Industry over 25 years ago, starting as a Radio Tradesman with tertiary education in advanced electronics. His career path has revolved around solution design and support, taking him across Australia, the UK, and Asia.

Over the years, Jason has dedicated himself to supporting companies in their digital transformation journeys, tackling the hurdles posed by the ever-expanding network of connected devices and the exponential growth of data.