Join Australia's Premier Industry Gathering
The Industry Forum is a headline event at the Resources Technology Showcase 2025 (RTS 2025) — Australia’s premier platform uniting leaders across resources, energy, government and innovation.
This forum brings together professionals, policymakers, innovators, and investors for a thought-provoking programme of insights, conversation, and collaboration.
Why Attend?
The Industry Forum is designed for those who want to stay ahead of the curve in an evolving landscape. Whether you are leading strategy, driving innovation, investing in future capability, or navigating policy and regulation, this event delivers high-value engagement and sector-defining dialogue.
Across two dynamic sessions — a Breakfast Forum and a Lunch Forum followed by the City of Perth Sundowner networking event— attendees will hear directly from industry leaders and key decision-makers on the future of energy, critical minerals, sustainability, workforce transformation, emerging technology, geo-politics and more.
Each forum session includes:
- In-conversation interviews with influential leaders across government, business, and innovation and;
- Panel discussions tackling current challenges and emerging opportunities
You will also gain access to the Resources Technology Showcase 2025 Exhibition, running concurrently at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre. With over 25 exhibitors and thousands of students and attendees expected, RTS is a celebration of WA’s global leadership in resources, energy, technology, and education and inspiring the next generation!
Speaker Programme
Industry heavyweights will share their insights and expertise in exclusive in-conversation sessions and engaging panel discussions.
- The Hon. Ambassador Joe Hockey (Ret.), Founding Partner & Global President Bondi Partners, and Former Ambassador to the United States
- Simon Trott, Chief Executive, Rio Tinto Iron Ore
- Tim Day, Asset President, BHP Western Australian Iron Ore
- Corey Wurtzbacher, Vice President of Technology and Global Sales Support, Caterpillar Inc.
- Brendan Harris, Chief Executive, Sandfire
More speakers and full programme to be announced very soon!
Forum Events:
- Breakfast Session: 7:00am (for 7:30am start) to 9:30am
- Lunch Session: 12:30pm (for 1:00pm start) to 4:00pm
- City of Perth Sundowner: 4:30pm to 7:30pm
Attendees may register for one or both sessions.
Pricing
All prices are inclusive of GST.
| Session | Individual | Table of 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Session | $225.00 | $2,250.00 |
| Lunch Session | $375.00 | $3,750.00 |
| Full Day Forum: Breakfast & Lunch | $550.00 | $5,500.00 |
| City of Perth Sundowner*
End of day exclusive networking event |
$150.00 | N/A |
*Limited tickets available at checkout when forum ticket or table is purchased. $150pp if purchased with Full Day ticket or table.
Don’t miss out – tickets available until midnight, Monday 11 August 2025.
Be Part of the Conversation
Whether you are in mining, energy, technology, trade, investment, government or innovation, this is your opportunity to:
- Gain strategic insight from those shaping the future of Australia’s resources sectors
- Contribute to discussions driving economic growth and innovation
- Build meaningful connections across industry and government
For any event enquiries please contact rts.2025@wanews.com.au
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