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Regional Trailblazer Showcase and Stakeholder Forum

Wednesday 25 September 2024

The inaugural Regional Trailblazer Showcase & Stakeholder Forum will be held on Wednesday 25 September in Townsville, Queensland hosted by James Cook University.

The aim of the event is to highlight industry relevant research projects supported by the Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer whilst identifying concerns and research goals for the resources and critical minerals sector. Attendees will also get the opportunity to explore avenues for productive communication and collaboration between research institutes and industry.

The Hon. Scott Stewart, Queensland Minister for Resources and Critical Minerals, will officially open the event with a Ministerial Address, followed by a presentation from Queensland Department of Resources’ Engagement Lead Ange Bannerman. Featuring round table discussions, report presentations, and panel discussions, the event will be rounded out by an incredible line up of participants from industry, government and research including:

Rohan McDougall – Director, Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer, Curtin University
Professor Jenny Seddon – Deputy Vice Chancellor Research JCU
Associate Professor Ioan Sanislav – JCU Trailblazer Director and Director, Economic Geology Research Centre and
Katrina-Lee Jones – Director Skills, Education & Diversity, Queensland Resources Council
Professor Nico Adams – Associate Dean, Industry and Innovation, JCU
Dr Nick Oliver – Principal Consultant, HCOV Global
Andrew Moser – Principal Hydrogeologist & Partner, Ground and Water Australia

Bronwyn Dwyer – Water Planning and Science | North Region, Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water
Dr Ben Jarihani – Water Engineer & Hydrologist, JCU
Nicholas Whebell – Cleveland Bay Chemical Company
Mark Noble – Project Manager Battery Strategies & Critical Mineral Industries, Queensland Department of State Development and Infrastructure
Dr Helen Degeling – Project Acquisition Manager, Cobalt Blue Holdings
Stephen Budd – Senior Economic Development Officer, Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning

Dr Vladimir Lisitsin – Manager, Mineral Systems Geological Survey of Queensland
Dr Hong Peng – Senior Lecturer, School of Chemical Engineering,UQ
Dr Lydia Tang – Regional Technical and Business Development Manager Mining (APAC) – Liquid Purification Technologies at LANXESS
Professor Mohsen Yahyaei – Program Leader, Future Autonomous Systems & Technologies, SMI UQ

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Title: Regional Trailblazer Showcase & Stakeholder Forum
Date: Wednesday 25 September
Location: Rydges Southbank Townsville, 23 Palmer Street, Townsville QLD 4810
Timing: Event starts 8:30am concluding at 4:30pm. Guests are invited to stay for a social function at the conclusion of the event.

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