Resources and Energy Corporate Affairs Summit
The Ritz-Carlton, Perth, November 18 & 19, 2026
Over two days, attendees will dive into major geopolitical, social, and environmental trends on Day 1 and gain practical, actionable insights on Day 2 through case studies, panels and executive keynotes.
Agenda - Day 1
Morning session
Big picture
9.00am
Global trends for resources and energy and corporate affairs.
Speakers:
Aaron Morey, CME
Alex Tonks, CRU
Alexander Zaslavsky, Horizon Engage
ESG and social license
9.50am
What the government really wants and how can you align with it.
Speakers:
Sasha Pendal, Department of Water and Environmental Regulation
Media
10.15am
Where do people actually get their news from?
Speakers:
Nick Evans, The Australian
Kristie Batten, Mining and Resources Journalist
Isabel Vieira, Business News
The rise of voter fragmentation and what it means for the bipartisanship.
Speakers:
Kos Samaras, RedBridge
Politics
11.30am
Government
12.35pm
View from the Premiers Office.
Speakers:
Daniel Smith, Chief of Staff to the Premier of Western Australia
Afternoon session
Leadership
1.45pm
What today’s Boards want to hear and know from Corporate Affairs.
Speaker:
Ben Wyatt, former WA Treasurer and Corporate Advisor
Sandra McInnes, PLS
Bev East, ASC
Innovation
3.00pm
Can Australia compete downstream?
Speaker:
Natalie Myer,
Darryl Cuzzubo, Arafura
Tania Constable, MCA
Professor Gordon Flake, Perth USAsia Centre
Day One canapés and drinks
Agenda - Day 2
Morning session
Corporate Affairs
9.00am
What are the challenges for Corporate Affairs in the current climate.
Speakers:
Annette Ellis, Westgold
Andrew Decet, Woodside Energy
Warren Pearce, AMEC
Masterclass x 3
9.45am
Pick one:
Comms and media
Speaker:
Jackie Oates, PLS
Government relations
Speaker:
John Dagostino, Alcoa
Annabel Keogh, Synergy
Bronwyn Grieve, FortescueSocial license
Speaker:
Kieren Moffat, Voconiq
Shannara Smith, Social Performance Expert
Bridging the digital divide
12.00pm
Navigating AI & Emerging Technology for Communications Excellence.
Speaker:
Ruth Callaghan, Purple
The art of influence
12.30pm
How to get traction when you are talking to stakeholders, technical experts and government.
Speakers: Peter Kerr, EDL
Afternoon session
Land access, heritage agreement making
1.45pm
Why it’s getting harder.
Speakers:
Glen Kelly, Consultant and Author of the Kelly Report
Sally Audeyev, Mallesons
Sharon Reynolds, Corporate Affairs Australia
Government
3.10pm
An update from the Federal Minister.
Speakers:
Madeleine King, Minister for Resources
End of Conference drinks
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