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
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)
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: Gordon Cole (Noongar Chamber of Commerce and Industry)
Speakers: Ian Trust (Wunan Foundation), Leah Armstrong (ANU Centre for Indigenous Economic Transformation), Roanna Edwards (Yamagigu Consulting)
Facilitator: Gordon Cole (Noongar Chamber of Commerce and Industry)
Speakers: Ian Trust (Wunan Foundation), Leah Armstrong (ANU Centre for Indigenous Economic Transformation), Roanna Edwards (Yamagigu Consulting)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Building Your Brand: Elevating your professional presence and impact
Speaker: Hamiee Code (LinkedIn)
Meeting rooms 4–5
12:25pm – 1:20pm
Panel 2: Procurement Reimagined: Co-Creating Solutions for the Future
Facilitator: Dennis Kickett (Main Roads WA)
Speakers: Dino Otranto (Fortescue), Jasmine Kadic (Benang), Josh Duke (Ochre Ventures)
Facilitator: Dennis Kickett (Main Roads WA)
Speakers: Dino Otranto (Fortescue), Jasmine Kadic (Benang), Josh Duke (Ochre Ventures)
Riverside Theatre
1:20pm – 2:20pm
Lunch
Riverside Theatre Foyer
1:30pm – 2:20pm
Lunchtime workshop: AI Skills Lab: Save Time and Grow Your Business with AI
Host: EY
Host: EY
Meeting rooms 1-3
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Panel 3: Future-Proofing the West: WA Emerging industries
Facilitator: Dr Amanda Healy (Kirrikin)
Speakers: Clare Pope (Gilbert & Tobin), Daniel Moss (Department of Defence)
Facilitator: Dr Amanda Healy (Kirrikin)
Speakers: Clare Pope (Gilbert & Tobin), 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
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
Speaker highlights
Event information
Event Details
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Date
Tuesday 11 August 2026
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Time
Knowledge Forum: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Networking Reception: 4:30pm – 6:30pm
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Location
Riverside Theatre, Convention Centre, Level 2
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre