Breakfast Panel Event: Regional Innovation Ecosystems - Mackay

Supporting Dual-Use Technology Development in Mackay

Date: Wed 15 Oct
Time: 7:30-9am (followed by RCOE site tour 9-10am)

Join us for an engaging breakfast panel exploring how Mackay’s innovation ecosystem supports startups, researchers and businesses developing dual-use technologies that serve both the mining and adjacent sectors. This event brings together regional leaders who are actively building capability, networks and commercial pathways for innovators at the convergence of these critical industries.

What you’ll gain:

- Direct insights into regional support programs and potential funding opportunities

- Understanding of market entry pathways for METS (Mining Equipment Technology & Services) and adjacent sectors

- Networking with industry peers and ecosystem leaders

- Knowledge of supply chain opportunities in mining, manufacturing, energy and defence sectors

- Practical guidance on scaling dual-use innovations

- Exclusive tour of the Resources Centre of Excellence (RCOE) facility

This event forms part of the Queensland government funded QuantumTX 2025 METS and Defence Industries Accelerator Program.

Attendees from industry organisations, METS companies, start-ups or researchers supplying to mining, manufacturing, energy or defence sectors are encouraged to join us.

BREAKFAST PANEL:
Jason Sharam - Resources Innovation & Partnerships Manager, Resources Centre Of Excellence.

Deb Allan - Manager, Mackay | Queensland Manufacturing Hubs.

Kirra Tully - Manager, Greater Whitsunday Innovation.

Michael Condie -  Director, Gricon Industries.

Erin Keirnan -  Principal Project Officer (Defence), Queensland government.

Moderated by QuantumTX Program Director, Kylah Morrison.