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
Breakfast workshop
Host: Commonwealth Bank
Host: Commonwealth Bank
Meeting rooms 1-3
8:30am – 8:50am
Opening proceedings
Riverside Theatre
8:50am – 9:30am
Riverside Theatre
9:30am – 10:30am
Panel 1:
Facilitator:
Speakers: Ben Wyatt (Rio Tinto)
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)
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
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
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
Host:
Host:
Meeting rooms 4–5
12:25pm – 1:20pm
Panel 2:
Facilitator:
Speakers:
Facilitator:
Speakers:
Riverside Theatre
1:20pm – 2:20pm
Lunch
Riverside Theatre Foyer
1:30pm – 2:20pm
Lunchtime workshop: AI Masterclass for Entrepreneurs
Hosts: EY
Hosts: EY
Meeting rooms 1-3
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Panel 3:
Facilitator: Dr Amanda Healy (Kirrikin)
Speakers:
Facilitator: Dr Amanda Healy (Kirrikin)
Speakers:
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