About the Summit
What to expect
The Avetta Sydney Summit is an exciting in-person event, cultivating a community with engaging discussions, networking opportunities and invaluable learning experiences. By joining us, you'll tap into helpful resources designed to raise industry standards, propel your career forward, and expand your network in meaningful ways.
Why Clients Attend
- Hear from Health & Safety and Procurement leaders across industries and discover new strategies and tools that can elevate your contractor management approach
- Exchange ideas and strategies with peers facing the same challenges
- Foster a community that can lead to collaborative opportunities, shared knowledge and support
Why Contractors/Suppliers Attend
- Network with industry peers, and new and existing clients to build a support network that can drive your business forward
- Receive 1:1 in-person support - Avetta’s team will be available to answer specific questions and provide guidance on making the most of Avetta platform and services
- Dive into Avetta best practices and learn how to efficiently tackle client requirements
Event Agenda
Thursday, July 25
Arrival and Registration
Collect your delegate badge, enjoy a coffee and networking with your industry peers.
Master of Ceremonies
Acknowledgement of Country & introduction.
Anna Hammar, Account Manager, Avetta
Welcome
Chairperson opening remarks.
Luke Boyle, VP, Operations APAC, Avetta
Jeff Kristick, CRO, Avetta
Avetta One Platform
Using Technology & Strategy to Connect a Safe, Sustainable and Secure Network of Contractors
Understanding contractor prequalification best practices, the benefits of the integrated Avetta One platform, and upgraded modern, user-friendly capabilities of Connect.
Taylor Allis, CPO, Avetta
Sarah Blevins, Director, Solution Engineering, Avetta
Keynote
Value Driven Environment, Health, and Safety Systems
Moving beyond compliance to innovation - evaluating impact, measuring outcomes, and examining links between EHS maturity and financial, social and regulatory performance.
Karen Mealmaker, Partner, Environment Health and Safety, Ernst & Young, Australia
Morning Tea
Worksite Safety
Beyond Prequalification: Driving Continual Contractor Safety Improvements
Explore innovation in worksite safety and new tools enhanced by AI capabilities for identifying hazards and controls to mitigate risks.
Taylor Allis, CPO, Avetta
Sarah Blevins, Director, Solution Engineering, Avetta
Nick Arcifa, Product Manager, Avetta
Workforce Management
Advancing Workforce Management
Gain valuable understanding on the latest core Workforce Management product updates, including Learning Management System (LMS) features and portal enhancements.
Ryan Johnson, Product Owner, Avetta
Supplier Registration
Networking Lunch
Client Panel
ESG and Sustainability in Action
Insights from our community of customers. Hear firsthand experiences from companies managing sustainability and ESG challenges including Scope 3 emissions.
Panellists:
Team Global Express - Heather Bone, Director ESG
Honeywell - Chris Mansfield, Regional Supply Management Leader
Pacific National - Penny Ovenden, Procurement Governance and Operations Specialist
ReGen Strategic - Daniel Smith, Executive Chair and Founder
Moderator: Michael Tooma, Partner, Head of ESG, Hamilton Locke
Contractor Session
Pegasus Workforce Contractor Session
Workforce Compliance and Verification Q&A. 1:1 help desk and demonstrations.
Kurt Caslick, Manager, Workforce Support, Avetta
Workforce by Avetta Mobile App
Modern Workforce Compliance Made Mobile
Showcasing the benefits and advantages of the Workforce by Avetta mobile app for employees and contractors. Featuring an Avetta product demonstration and case study.
Cindy Cavickas, Director, CSM - APAC & Aaron Stevenson, Account Manager, Avetta
How to calculate your carbon footprint and report with ease
Carbon footprint calculation demonstration.
Jackson Burnie, Workiva Carbon Country Leader - ANZ, Workiva (formerly Sustain.Life)
Emerging ESG and sustainability regulations
ESG and sustainability insights and future trends.
Colin Davies, General Manager, Sustainability and ESG, ReGen Strategic
Afternoon Tea
Training and LMS
Training and Competency Management for Worker Health and Safety
From determining core requirements to multi-disciplinary approaches to maintaining worker competency, learn about the complexity of mapping roles to competencies and why LMS is a feature in the worker competency toolkit.
Sharon Macquarie, Head of Global Training & Tim Workman, Client Account Executive, Avetta
Contractor Session
Avetta Connect Suppliers Session
Feedback Session. 1:1 help desk and demonstrations.
Taylor Allis, CPO, Avetta
Client Panel
Contractor Compliance and Safety Culture
Insights from our community of customers. Hear firsthand experiences on safety culture and contractor compliance.
Panellists:
Transgrid - Leonie McCallum, Senior HSE Projects and Change Manager
Rio Tinto - Mark Townson, General Manager RTIO HSEC and CM
Whitehaven Coal - Misha Fazen, Manager - HSE Systems
Orica - Adam Rogers, AusPac Specialist Security, Emergency Management and SHES Contractor Compliance
Moderator: Edwin Chan, Director Account Management, APAC, Avetta
Closing remarks
Final session of the day.
Networking drinks
Join us for networking happy hour. Enjoy refreshing drinks, engaging conversations, and the opportunity to expand your professional network in a welcoming environment.
Customer Appreciation & Awards Dinner
We invite all Avetta Customers to join us for the Customer Appreciation & Awards Dinner following the Summit. The evening will provide a unique opportunity for meaningful connection with your community of peers. Share your experiences and insights in a relaxed and collaborative atmosphere. Don't miss this unforgettable evening of celebration and community.
Venue Information
68 Market Street
Sydney, NSW, 2000
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