Registrations are open and the programme for the APPMA's 2021 Business & Industry Conference is fast taking shape, with international keynote speaker from the World Economic Forum, Francisco Betti, confirmed to join the line-up of industry experts and thought leaders.
Keen to hear from one of the world’s experts on manufacturing and where it is heading in 2021 and beyond? Then register for the keynote session from the World Economic Forum’s Francisco Betti, present on Manufacturing – leading the great reset and recovery.
Betti is an international development professional and currently heads the Platform for Shaping the Future of Advanced Manufacturing and Production, which is one of the 17 global initiatives the World Economic Forum is driving today.
To hear Betti's insights, secure your place at the hybrid conference on 16 September – which can be attended either in-person in Sydney at the International Convention Centre (ICC) at Darling Harbour, or virtually via the live-stream. The event is open to members and non-members. Book now with the Early Bird rate available until 30 June.
This critical one day conference, themed 2021: Investing in Resilience, will also provide an update on the Economic State of the Nation, where Nicki Hutley, economist and media commentator will translate the current economic environment for the Australian manufacturing sector.
Hutley is a highly experienced economist, with broad-based expertise gained over three decades of practice in financial and investment markets and in consulting. A former senior partner with Deloitte Access Economics, Hutley is a frequent commentator in the media and is a regular guest on both The Drum and The Project.
Panel discussions are a good way to hear from a range of speakers quickly and the topic for plenary panel is Manufacturing – adapting to the new normal.
Included in the panel is CEO of the AI Group, Innes Willox who, along with other expert panellists, will explore the move towards reshoring and supply chain security, the convergence of risk management with sustainability goals, and the role of packaging and processing in achieving sustainability targets including the 2025 National Packaging Targets among other topics. This session will be facilitated by Lindy Hughson, publisher of PKN Packaging News and Food & Drink Business.
As cyber security continues as an ever present threat to Australian businesses, both a keynote speech and panel discussion will delve into this topic. With a drive towards innovation and interconnected products and automation as part of Industry 4.0, just how vulnerable is the manufacturing industry to cyber risks?
All of these questions and more will be examined and discussed in-depth at this not-to-be-missed conference.
