Bringing together pioneers of supplier diversity

The Knowledge Forum brings together pioneers of supplier diversity with Australia’s leading Indigenous entrepreneurs and business voices – creating a space for important conversations relevant to the sector and the broader Australian landscape.

Knowledge Forum Agenda

7:30am – 8:15am
Cashflow and Working Capital
Host: Commonwealth Bank
Meeting rooms 1-3
8:30am – 8:50am
Opening proceedings
Riverside Theatre
8:50am – 9:30am
Keynote: Forging economic empowerment and genuine sustainable partnerships on Country – The King Kira Journey
Facilitator: Brooke Boney (Knowledge Forum host)
Speaker: Tammy O’Connor (KingKira Group)
Riverside Theatre
9:30am – 10:30am
Panel 1: Shaping a New Narrative: Indigenous Growth and Economic Self-Determination
Facilitator:
Speakers: Ben Wyatt (Rio Tinto)
Riverside Theatre
10:30am – 11:10am
Morning tea
Riverside Theatre Foyer
11:15am – 11:50am
Workshop 1: Member Stream
Leading for Impact: Embedding Supplier Diversity as a Strategic Priority
Speaker: Jenni Walke (Elephant in the Room Consulting)
Riverside Theatre
11:15am – 11:50am
Workshop 1: Supplier Stream
The Role of Wellbeing in Indigenous Business Success
Speaker: Jahna Cedar (Jahna Cedar Consulting)
Meeting rooms 4–5
11:50am – 12:20pm
Workshop 2: Member Stream
Making the “S” Matter: Turning Social Impact into Business Value
Speaker: Arjun Ravi (EY)
Riverside Theatre
11:50am – 12:20pm
Workshop 2: Supplier Stream
Building Your Brand: Elevating your professional presence and impact
Speaker: Hamiee Code (LinkedIn)
Meeting rooms 4–5
12:25pm – 1:20pm
Panel 2: Going above and beyond procurement – innovation and best practice
Facilitator:
Speakers:
Riverside Theatre
1:20pm – 2:20pm
Lunch
Riverside Theatre Foyer
1:30pm – 2:20pm
Lunchtime workshop: AI Masterclass for Entrepreneurs
Host: EY
Meeting rooms 1-3
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Panel 3: Fuelling Growth in WA: Emerging Opportunities for Indigenous Businesses
Facilitator: Dr Amanda Healy (Kirrikin) 
Speakers: Daniel Moss (Department of Defence)
Riverside Theatre
3:30pm – 4:20pm
In Conversation with Ash Barty AO
Redefining Success: Purpose, Wellbeing and Life Beyond Achievement
Facilitator: Brooke Boney (Knowledge Forum host)
Speaker: Ash Barty AO
Riverside Theatre
4:30pm – 6:30pm
Networking Reception
Riverside Theatre Foyer

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Event Details
  • Date

    Tuesday 11 August 2026
  • Time

    Knowledge Forum: 8:30am – 4:30pm
    Networking Reception: 4:30pm – 6:30pm
  • Location

    Riverside Theatre, Convention Centre, Level 2
    Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
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