CRC ORE Annual Assembly 2021

12 May 2021
The Calile Hotel, 48 James Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane 

The final Annual Assembly for CRC ORE will be held on Wednesday 12 May 2021 in the Grand Rooms at The Calile Hotel, Brisbane, from 8.30am to 4.30pm AEST, followed by canapes to 6.30pm.

As CRC ORE concludes operations this year, we will take the opportunity to share details on outcomes achieved and lessons learned while focusing on our Assembly theme of Innovation Delivered.

Keynote speaker Professor Robin Batterham, Kernot Professor of Engineering at The University of Melbourne, will deliver a presentation on 'Innovating yesterday, today and tomorrow'.

The Annual Assembly 2021 presenter line up also features leaders from across CRC ORE's Essential Participant group who will provide insights on industry issues and discuss their experiences on CRC ORE projects and site implementation studies.

Confirmed presenters at Annual Assembly 2021 include:

• Dr Ben Adair - CRC ORE, Chief Executive Officer
• Prof Robin Batterham - The University of Melbourne, Kernot Professor of Engineering
• Ms Jane O'Dwyer - Cooperative Research Centres Association, Chief Executive Officer
• Mr Raj Mathiravedu - Orica, Vice President - Digital Solutions
• Dr Anita Parbhakar-Fox - The University of Queensland Sustainable Minerals Institute, Senior Research Fellow (Geometallurgy and Applied Geochemistry)
• Mr Jan Kwak - Hatch, Managing Director - Australia and Asia
• Dr Dave Lawie - IMDEX, Chief Geoscientist / Chief Technologist - Mining Solutions
• Mr Ryan Bracey - Weir Minerals Australia, Manager - Metals
• Mr Paul Revell - CRC ORE, General Manager - Research and Innovation
• Mr Greg Shapland - CRC ORE, IES Software Development Manager

CRC ORE is planning for the Annual Assembly to be a face-to-face event, but will deliver a virtual option for those not able to travel to Brisbane.

Register below to secure your place at this not to be missed, one day event.

COVID Safe Event

The safety of delegates, speakers and staff at Annual Assembly 2021 is a top priority for CRC ORE. We will work to deliver a safe event by following the directions of the Queensland Government through its COVID Safe Event Checklist. CRC ORE will provide access to hand sanitiser, and remind attendees about social distancing and hygiene. At this stage, masks aren't mandatory, but you are welcome to wear these to Annual Assembly 2021.

Links to information to help you plan for your attendance at this event:

• The Calile Hotel - Your health and safety amid COVID-19
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice for international travellers 
• Queensland Government COVID-19 website
• Queensland Government COVID Safe Event information

Accommodation

The Calile Hotel, venue of the Annual Assembly, is offering delegates a 15% discount on room rates. You can access this discount by booking directly with the hotel and using promo code: CRCORE120521

Click here to book discounted accomodation

There are also a number of other nearby accommodation options located within a short distance of the venue. Some of these are listed as follows:

• Sage Hotel Brisbane, James Street
• Alpha Mosaic Hotel Fortitude Valley
• Alex Perry Hotel and Apartments
• Ovolo The Valley
• FV Brisbane by Peppers
• Hotel X Brisbane
• The Constance
• Limes Boutique Hotel
• Apartments on Connor

More information
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