Optimising Assets for Efficiency and Longevity
26 - 27 August 2025
| Royal Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, Australia
Conference Day One: 26 August 2025
8:15 am - 8:50 am
Registration and Coffee
8:50 am - 8:55 am
Conference Producer’s Opening Remarks
9:05 am - 9:10 am
Chair’s opening remarks
Anthony Cook -
Asset Management Strategist,
Enerven
9:10 am - 9:50 am
Opening Keynote | Transforming Asset Management in a Digital-First World
Darrell Moss -
Senior Asset Manager,
Defence Australia
Sonja Skelton - Asset Management and Operations Director, The University of Sydney
Kick-start the summit with a forward-looking conversation on how digital transformation is reshaping asset management. Industry leaders will explore the opportunities, challenges, and strategic shifts driving innovation — and set the tone for what the future holds.
9:50 am - 10:20 am
On-the-Ground Insights | Tackling Digital Asset Management Challenges: Lessons from the Field
Sunny Bhasin -
General Manager - Assets,
Queensland Rail
Explore a practical case study highlighting how organisations like Yarra Trams and Queensland Rail have addressed common digital asset management hurdles. From legacy system integration to data governance, discover real-world solutions and actionable insights drawn from hands-on experience.
10:20 am - 10:50 am
Advanced Case Study | IoT-Enabled Predictive Maintenance at Scale
Gajanan Bochare -
Asset Integration Manager,
Sydney Trains
Unpack a real-world example of how IoT-enabled predictive maintenance is driving smarter, more efficient asset management at scale. Learn how data from connected assets is being leveraged to reduce downtime, optimise performance, and shift from reactive to proactive operations.
10:50 am - 11:10 am
Speed Networking
11:10 am - 11:40 am
Case Study | Enhancing Asset Health with AI & Machine Learning
Sam Koski -
Asset Inspection Manager,
CitiPower & Powercor
Peter Mckay - Manager - Digital Innovation, CitiPower & Powercor
See how AI and machine learning are being applied to monitor asset health, predict failures before they happen, and optimise performance. This session offers a practical look at data-driven approaches that are improving reliability, reducing costs, and transforming decision-making.
11:40 am - 12:10 pm
Morning Break
It’s time to solve your challenge with the input, advice, perspective and experience of your peers!
During this part of the event, attendees attend their pre-selected interactive discussions. Delegates can select 3 x interactive discussion groups, each lasting 30 minutes. Discussion groups are hosted by experts and kept intimate to allow all attendees the opportunity to discuss your most pressing questions in an informal yet constructive approach to problem solving.
INTERACTIVE GROUP DISCUSSIONS
IDG A
11:45 am - 1:15 pm Leveraging Data for Cost Optimisation: Advanced Analytics in Asset ManagementIDG B
11:45 am - 1:15 pm Maximising the Impact of Digital Solutions in Asset ManagementIDG C
11:45 am - 1:15 pm Harnessing IoT and AI for Predictive Maintenance and Performance OptimisationIDG D
11:45 am - 1:15 pm Optimising Asset Performance: Balancing Cost Efficiency and Operational Excellence
1:40 pm - 2:40 pm
Lunch Break and Industry Insight
Enjoy lunch with a side of lively Business Transformation conversation with your peers!
2:40 pm - 3:20 pm
Panel Discussion | Beyond the Past: Overcoming Legacy Systems — and Legacy Thinking — in Asset Management
Sunny Bhasin -
General Manager - Assets,
Queensland Rail
Jodie Jinnette - Head of Asset Management, Melbourne Airport
Digital transformation isn’t just about technology — it’s about mindset. This panel tackles the dual challenge of modernising outdated systems while shifting entrenched ways of thinking. Hear how leaders are navigating cultural change, upgrading infrastructure, and reimagining workflows to build asset strategies fit for the future.
3:20 pm - 3:40 pm
Fireside Chat | Driving Operational Excellence through Digital Integration
3:40 pm - 4:10 pm
Digital Transformation Journey for University of Sydney Asset Management Department
Sonja Skelton -
Asset Management and Operations Director,
The University of Sydney
4:10 pm - 4:30 pm
Demonstration Drive
4:30 pm - 4:50 pm
Afternoon break – Refresh and reconnect
4:50 pm - 5:30 pm
Panel Discussion | Breaking Down Barriers: Tackling Data Silos in Asset Management
Jodie Jinnette -
Head of Asset Management,
Melbourne Airport
Edmund Li - Head of System Operations, Endeavour Energy
Join a collaborative conversation on one of the sector’s biggest roadblocks — disconnected data. This panel brings together industry leaders to explore practical strategies for overcoming silos, improving system interoperability, and enabling a unified view of assets across complex environments.
