Industrial Transformation in Australia - Removing the Barriers

The Industry Capability Network is proud to host this event at the Industrial Transformation Australia 2025 event with the support of INCIT’s thought leadership program Global Executive Industry Talks (GETIT) in collaboration with ITA and SeerPharma.

This targeted forum will provide actionable insights and practical strategies to help organisations unlock the full potential of digital transformation.

See full details of the Industrial Transformation Australia 2025 event here.

Our expert speakers include:

• Ian Lucas | Director / Training Manager at SeerPharma

• Matt Davis | Director, Inspections Section, Therapeutic Goods Administration

• David Martin | Director of Emerging Industries and Innovation at the Australian Industry Group

• Jesmond Hong | COO INCIT, Singapore (SIRI Assessments)

• Kah-Ming Chai | Head of Consulting for Smart Manufacturing Yokogawa, Singapore

• James Leek | Regional Manager LMAC Group, New Zealand

• Paul Hughes | Owner, Integra Systems

• Prof. Duncan McFarlane | Professor in Industrial Information Engineering, University of Cambridge, UK (Digital Manufacturing on a Shoestring)

• Dr Andreas Hauser | Co-Founder and CEO of AIQURIS - a TÜV SÜD venture, Singapore

• Paul Williams | Executive Manager Manufacturing Workforce Intelligence, Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance

• Gavin Paul | Associate Professor School of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, UTS

• Volker Schmid | VP Asia Pacific Festo and Festo Didactic, Thailand

• Prof. Sharath Sriram | Co-Leader, Functional Materials and Microsystems and Professor RMIT University, President of Science & Technology Australia, Chief Scientist of Western Australia

• Prof. Cori Stewart | Founder and CEO ARM Hub, Industry Innovation and Science Australia board member

• Sara Coram| Grants Manager, RSM

• Bryan Soepardi | Partner, RSM

• Ben Lyons | Co-founder, Trade Funding

• Pat Stewart | Head of Sales, Advanced

What Topics will be discussed?

1. Regulatory Considerations

2. Digital Transformation

3. Technology Concepts

4. Culture, Workforce and Education

5. Research Institutes

6. Funding

Who Should Attend? 

This is an exclusive event for: 

• Senior management and C-suite executives 

• Innovation and transformation leaders 

• Policy makers and industry strategists 

• Creative visionaries ready to champion change 

What You’ll Experience 

• Expert-Led Keynotes & Panels: Hear from Australia’s leading industry professionals and policy architects who have navigated-and conquered-transformation barriers at scale. 

• Practical Tools & Frameworks: Gain access to proven digital transformation strategies, actionable toolkits, and the latest in automation, data exchange, and IoT solutions. 

• Interactive Workshops: Collaborate in hands-on sessions to diagnose your organisation’s transformation stage and begin mapping a tailored pathway forward. 

• Peer Networking: Connect with fellow senior leaders and creative visionaries to share insights, challenges, and success stories, building a powerful network for ongoing support. 

• Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI): Speak with a SIRI Ambassador to understand how to start, scale and sustain your Industry X.0 transformation journey in the right direction.

Your Takeaways 

• Clarity on Barriers: Understand the root causes of transformation inertia, from cultural resistance to skills gaps and investment hesitation. 

• A Roadmap for Action: Leave with a clear, prioritised strategy to overcome obstacles, align your teams, and drive sustainable change-starting now. 

• Initiate Real Change: Use this event as your launchpad for strategy assessment and transformative projects, supported by the latest industry thinking and peer collaboration. 

Don’t let your organisation be left behind. Join us at Industrial Transformation Australia – Removing the Barriers to gain the insights, tools, and connections you need to drive meaningful transformation and secure your competitive edge. 

Seize this opportunity to move from barriers to breakthroughs. Your transformation journey starts here.