ASSET MANAGEMENT ANDPERFORMACE SUMMIT
26 - 27 August 2026
| Royal Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, Australia
Asset Management Summit Day 2: Thursday, 27 August 2026
9:00 am - 9:10 am
Chair’s Opening Remarks | Asset Management Summit
Suzannah Keene -
Asset and Performance Manager,
Programmed
Asset leaders are balancing reliability, cost, sustainability and increasing expectations for data driven decision making. These demands are accelerating the need for better insight and more integrated asset planning. In this opening address, the chair sets the focus for the day, highlighting the key challenges and opportunities shaping modern asset management.
9:10 am - 9:50 am
Panel Discussion | From Data to Insight: Overcoming the Analytics Gap in Asset Management
Andre De Castro -
Manager- Data Management & Analytics,
Yarra Trams
Organisations across Australia are collecting more asset data than ever, yet many still struggle to turn it into meaningful insight that drives planning and operational decisions. This panel explores the root causes of the analytics gap, including data quality issues, workforce capability shortages and fragmented legacy systems common across utilities, transport and local government. Leaders will discuss practical approaches for strengthening asset intelligence, improving analysis at scale and meeting rising regulatory and environmental reporting expectations.
9:50 am - 10:20 am
Keynote | Integrating Systems Across the Asset Lifecycle
Effective asset management depends on a unified view of planning, maintenance, operations and performance. Yet many organisations still operate with siloed systems that weaken visibility and slow decision making. This keynote explores what it takes to integrate tools and processes across the full asset lifecycle, from capital planning to decommissioning. Delegates will gain insight into architecture choices, interoperability challenges and the strategic benefits of building a connected asset ecosystem.
10:20 am - 10:50 am
Panel Discussion | IoT, Sensors and Predictive Tools: What Is Worth the Investment?
Rohit Sharma -
Head AM,
Downer
From vibration sensors to digital twins, IoT enabled monitoring has the potential to transform asset reliability across long distance networks and ageing Australian infrastructure. But not every tool delivers meaningful value. This session examines where predictive technologies are proving most effective locally, how to evaluate ROI under funding constraints and how leaders are choosing solutions that match asset criticality, lifecycle stage and regulatory expectations.
10:20 am - 10:50 am
The Gap Between AI Ambition and Operational Reality in Solar & BESS in Australia
Luis Carlos Hernandez -
Head of Special Projects,
Quintas Energy
10:50 am - 11:20 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.
11:20 am - 11:50 am
Panel Discussion: IoT, Sensors and Predictive Tools: What Is Worth the Investment?
Rohit Sharma -
Head AM,
Downer
From vibration sensors to digital twins, IoT enabled monitoring has the potential to transform asset reliability across long distance networks and ageing Australian infrastructure.
11:20 am - 11:50 am
Fireside Chat | Asset Decisions Under Pressure: Cost, Climate and Criticality
Cameron Esman -
Head of Asset Management,
Ventia
Luis Carlos Hernandez - Head of Special Projects, Quintas Energy
12:30 pm - 1:30 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.
1:30 pm - 2:10 pm
Panel Discussion Winning and Retaining the Next Generation of Field Talent
Jared Morkel -
PAS National Contract Manager,
Downer
Attracting and retaining skilled field workers is one of the biggest challenges facing service organisations. This panel examines what motivates the next generation of field technicians.
2:10 pm - 2:40 pm
The SME Guide: The Tools, Habits & Decisions That Actually Made a Difference
2:40 pm - 2:40 pm
Chair's Closing Remarks & Close of Conference : Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead
Anthony Cook -
Asset Management Strategist,
Enerven
A final opportunity to reflect on the insights shared across the Field Services and Asset Management communities. The chair will highlight key themes from the program and outline the priorities that will shape the year ahead.
