ASSET MANAGEMENT ANDPERFORMACE SUMMIT
26 - 27 August 2026
| Royal Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, Australia
Asset Management Summit Day 1: Wednesday, 26 August 2026
9:00 am - 9:05 am
IQPC Welcome Address | Setting the Stage for Two Days of Insight and Connection
9:05 am - 9:10 am
Chair’s Opening Remarks | Leading Through Complexity in Modern Service and Asset Environments
In this opening address, the chair sets the context for the conversations ahead, highlighting where organisations are struggling most, where momentum is building and what it will take to achieve meaningful progress over the next twelve months.
9:10 am - 9:40 am
Panel Discussion | From Strategy to Execution: Turning Transformation Ambition into Tangible Results
Toby Horstead -
Technical Executive Asset Management,
WSP
Cameron Esman - Head of Asset Management, Ventia
Phil Parbury - Operations Director, TOMRA
Many organisations have well defined asset and service transformation plans yet struggle to translate them into visible delivery outcomes. This panel brings together leaders from multiple industries to unpack where transformation breaks down and what allows it to succeed in field services and asset management.
9:50 am - 10:20 am
Keynote | Reserved for Salesforce
10:20 am - 10:50 am
Panel Discussion | From Reactive to Proactive: Connecting Field Teams and Asset Management for Impactful Results
Anthony Cook -
Asset Management Strategist,
Enerven
Ben Clark - Director, Infrastructure and Environmental Services, Barossa Council
Many organisations are working to shift from reactive response to proactive planning, but success depends on closing the gap between asset decision makers and the teams delivering work in the field. This session explores how organisations are improving coordination, data flow and operational alignment to increase asset reliability, reduce downtime and strengthen outcomes for customers and communities.
10:50 am - 11:10 am
Speed Networking | Fast Connections for High Impact Conversations
Designed to spark quick, meaningful introductions, this speed networking session gives delegates the chance to meet a wide range of peers in a short time. Through rapid fire conversations, you will exchange insights, expand your professional network and uncover new ideas from across the field service and asset management communities. It is a focused, energising way to build relationships before the sessions ahead.
11:10 am - 11:40 am
Morning Recharge in the Expo
Fuel up, connect, and explore - your chance to grab a coffee, meet solution partners, and spark new conversations across the Australian Field Services and Asset Management communities.
Interactive Discussion Groups | Unscripted. Unfiltered. Unmissable
IDG A
11:40 am - 1:10 pm IDG A | Reserved for SimproIDG B
11:40 am - 1:10 pm IDG B | Optimising the Mobile WorkforceHow leading organisations are equipping, scheduling, and supporting dispersed teams for peak efficiency.
IDG C
11:40 am - 2:10 pm IDG C | AI-Driven Field Service TransformationFrom predictive maintenance to automated dispatch - where are the real wins in AI enabled field operations?
IDG D
11:40 am - 1:10 pm IDG D | Workforce Safety, Training & Remote SupportExploring the role of wearables, AR, and smart tech in building safer, smarter field service environments.
IDG E
11:40 am - 1:10 pm IDG E | Planning, Scheduling & Route IntelligenceHow data and automation are helping teams do more with less - without compromising on quality or safety.
IDG F
11:40 am - 1:10 pm IDG F | Data-Led Asset Performance & RiskUsing sensors, analytics, and performance data to reduce unplanned downtime and asset-related risk.
1:10 pm - 2:10 pm
Networking Lunch & VIP Hosted Lunches
Join us in the expo hall for a relaxed networking lunch with the full Field Services & Asset Management community - connect with peers, explore the exhibition, and recharge for the afternoon ahead.
For invited guests, exclusive VIP lunches will run concurrently - bringing senior leaders and select partners together for high-impact conversations in a more intimate setting.
2:10 pm - 2:40 pm
Keynote | The Performance Mandate: Aligning People, Technology and Insight Across the Service and Asset Lifecycle
Service quality and asset performance are no longer separate priorities. Organisations now need integrated systems, coordinated teams and technology that supports decisions at every stage of the lifecycle. This keynote explores how leaders are aligning digital tools, process design and workforce capability to deliver stronger outcomes for customers, communities and operational teams.
2:40 pm - 3:00 pm
Quickfire | Reliability Centred Maintenance – Sydney Trains
George Davis -
Director Network Performance,
TfNSW
A sharp, practical session showing how organisations are using real time data, improved risk modelling and early intervention triggers to reduce downtime, prevent failures and strengthen the resilience of long life asset portfolios.
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Panel Discussion | Building Reliable, Predictive and Insight Driven Asset Operations
Susan Raffo -
General Manager - Asset Management,
VMCH
Rohit Sharma - Head AM, Downer
Many organisations are gathering more data than ever, yet still struggle to turn it into meaningful action. This panel explores how leaders are improving condition visibility, integrating asset intelligence into daily operations and using insight to reduce unplanned events and lift performance across the lifecycle.
3:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Demonstration Drive
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Afternoon Recharge in the Expo
Fuel up, connect, and explore - your chance to grab a coffee, meet solution partners, and spark new conversations across the Field Services & Asset Management community.
4:15 pm - 4:45 pm
Beyond the Green Tick: Turning Statutory Maintenance into Real Assurance
Rohit Sharma -
Head AM,
Downer
This session explores how organisations can move from contract-level compliance reporting to strategic assurance over statutory maintenance. Using Downer's Statutory Maintenance Assurance Program as a practical example, it will show how asset data, statutory obligations, maintenance delivery, evidence, defects and governance can be connected to create stronger visibility, audit confidence and licence-to-operate assurance.
4:45 pm - 5:20 pm
Beyond the Green Tick: Turning Statutory Maintenance into Real Assurance
Toby Horstead -
Technical Executive Asset Management,
WSP
Prashanth Mullapudi - Manager, Strategic Asset Management, Yarra Trams
Susan Raffo - General Manager - Asset Management, VMCH
This session explores how organisations can move from contract-level compliance reporting to strategic assurance over statutory maintenance. Using Downer's Statutory Maintenance Assurance Program as a practical example, it will show how asset data, statutory obligations, maintenance delivery, evidence, defects and governance can be connected to create stronger visibility, audit confidence and licence-to-operate assurance.
5:10 pm - 5:40 pm
Networking Drinks
Join the Field Service Management & Asset Management community for a relaxed evening of networking, drinks, and canapés.
It’s the perfect way to unwind after a big day of learning and connection - reconnect with peers, meet new contacts, and toast to the conversations shaping the future of service and asset performance.
