Bursting with impact and packed with industry heavyweights, our panel program is designed to inspire, inform, and energise.
Australia’s Technical Infrastructure Alliance – Leaders Session
Meet the powerhouses behind Australia’s quality and safety systems.
In this rare, behind-the-scenes panel, leaders from the nation’s Technical Infrastructure Alliance including Jennifer Evans, NATA CEO, Kareen Riley-Takos, Chief Operations Officer, Standards Australia and Jan Herrmann, General Manager, Physical Metrology at the National Measurement Institute, discuss how they work together to keep products safe, services reliable, and trade flowing. From lab testing to international standards, discover how trust is engineered into the systems we rely on every day. Moderated by ABC Science Journalist Maddie Massy, this session is essential for anyone who wants to understand the real engine behind Australia’s reputation for quality.
Critical Consumer Case Studies: The Importance of Standards in Button Batteries & AI
A powerful panel session with the leaders from the ACCC, CHOICE, and the Consumer Action Law Centre.
Catriona Lowe, Deputy Chair of the ACCC, will join a powerhouse panel alongside Ashley de Silva (CEO, CHOICE) and Steph Tonkin (CEO, Consumer Action Law Centre). From the devastating real-world impact of button battery misuse to the emerging challenges of AI, this discussion will provide compelling insights from three of Australia’s most influential consumer voices.
Building with Confidence: The Future of Traceability in Construction.
What’s in your building? Trace it. Prove it. Trust it.
Tracking exactly what’s gone into a project—and proving it meets the right standards—has long been a challenge. But that’s changing. This session brings together experts including David McNeil, Development Manager at Infrabuild, Dr Peter Key, National Development Manager, Australian Steel Institute, Dr Andrew Wheeler from ACRS and NATA’s own Stakeholder Engagement Manager, Brett Hyland who are leading the digital transformation of construction supply chains. Learn how new tools are making compliance clearer, faster, and more reliable than ever.
How Standards and Conformance Support Hydrogen Fuel Infrastructure
Hydrogen is here—are our systems ready?
As Australia accelerates toward a clean energy future, this industry leading panel dives into how standards, accreditation, and regulation are working together to unlock the hydrogen economy. Join NATA’s Paul McMullen as he leads a high-impact conversation with Dr Damien Smeulders, Director of Reference Gases, NMI, Wodek Jakubik, Innovations Manager, Coregas, and George Sfinas, Engagement Manager, Electricity & Gas Sectors, Standards Australia on how emerging technologies can scale safely, smoothly, and with confidence.
Getting hands-on with Calibration
Precision under pressure: mastering calibration that actually delivers.
In this expert panel, you’ll hear from the people who live and breathe precision. Discover how to make sure your calibrations are truly fit for purpose—and why that matters more than ever. Bring your questions and your lab stories, as our panel dives into real challenges and solutions. Moderated by NATA’s Paul McMullen, with insights from Stewart Carter, Mettler Toledo, Liam Shanahan, Managing Director of Australian Pressure Laboratory, and Tony Bergen, Managing Director, Australian Photometry and Radiometry Laboratory.
First Things First: Why Sampling Matters
Don’t overlook the first step—sampling is everything.
Before any test result can be trusted, the sample has to be right. In this eye-opening session, we shine a spotlight on the unsung hero of the testing world: sampling. Our experts include Bod Symons, Regional Technical Manager, Eurofins, Ben Davis from the Victorian Asbestos Eradiation Agency (VAEA), David Mahaffy and NATA’s own Materials Assets & Products Sector Manger, Diane Hobday. You’ll uncover why poor sampling can sabotage even the best labs, how standardised methods boost confidence and comparability, and why the story behind a sample matters just as much as the data it delivers. Packed with real-world examples and expert insights, this session makes one thing clear—if you care about credible results, it all starts here.
Visibility is Everyone’s Business – Learn to tell your Story and see the Results
Your story matters—learn how to make it impossible to ignore.
In this high-energy Q&A, a panel of visibility professionals will show you how to turn your work into stories that resonate. Whether you’re building your personal brand or boosting your business, you’ll walk away with real, actionable tips to connect with the right audience and make your impact known. Join science communicator Maddie Massy, visibility strategist Karen Eck, and communications leader Brendon Moo as they break down what it takes to stand out—and be remembered.
PFAS, the Legacy of Forever Chemicals
Forever chemicals, real-world impact—what’s being done about PFAS?
They’re in your clothes, your cosmetics, even your water—and they don’t go away. PFAS are some of the most persistent chemicals on the planet, and the world is waking up to their risks. In this urgent and insightful session, experts including Danny Slee, Laboratory Operations Manager, and David Springer from the National Measurement Institute and Paul Byleveld from NSW Health join NATA’s Neil Shepherd to unpack the growing global concern around PFAS. From cutting-edge testing to environmental management strategies, this panel dives into what’s being done—and what still needs to happen—to tackle these “forever chemicals” head-on.
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