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Tues. 27 August 2024
5:15pm (for a 5:30pm start) — 7:30pm
Telstra Customer Insight Centre, Perth
Level 17, 125 St Georges Terrace, Perth 6000
We invite you to join us at our exclusive Perth ITS Business Networking Event, where industry gather to exchange insights, build connections, and engage with clients. Whether you're an expert or new to the ITS industry, this event offers an unmatched networking opportunity.
Our networking events include a series of short snapshot presentations from government and industry followed by networking and refreshments.
We welcome our first speakers for the event: John Erceg, Managing Director and Cory Ross, Acting Manager, ITS Operations, Main Roads WA. As one of WA’s transport agencies, Main Roads WA are responsible for the state’s road network. MRWA work to ensure the roads meet the needs of the community, industry and stakeholders.
We also welcome Dr Iain Russell, Industry Chief Technology Officer - Enterprise & Government at Telstra. Iain holds a PhD in Digital Signal Processing, a Bachelors with first class honours in Telecommunications Engineering, an Executive MBA from AGSM and appreciates the complexity and value of deep collaboration and innovation between Government, Industry and Academia to achieve great outcomes for communities.
Rounding out the session, we have Simon Stone, Vice President - Asia, Autonomous Vehicle Solutions, Hexagon - a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. Hexagon apply their world-leading solutions to various industries, such as mining, agriculture, transportation, manufacturing, and energy, to unlock efficiency, accessibility, and sustainability for customers and society.
Open to ITS and aligned industry professionals. Registration is available to members and non members of ITS Australia, click here to see if your company is a member.
Registration includes:
Refunds are not available for change of plans, however your registration may be transferred to a colleague. All requests should be emailed to: admin@its-australia.com.au
John Erceg Managing Director / Main Roads Western Australia Managing Director / Main Roads Western Australia
John has a wealth of knowledge having had state-wide responsibility for corporate asset management, and regional construction and maintenance delivery strategies, policies and functions. In addition to having worked throughout the state, John has led heavy vehicle services and has international experience as the Australian representative on the World Road Association Technical Committee for Road Network Operations. John is a member of the State’s Road Safety Council and a Director of Nudge Foundation.
Cory Ross Acting Manager, ITS Operations / Main Roads WA Acting Manager, ITS Operations / Main Roads WA
Dr Iain Russell Industry Chief Technology Officer - Enterprise & Government / Telstra Industry Chief Technology Officer - Enterprise & Government / Telstra
Dr Iain Russell has over twenty years working in the Telecommunications and ICT industry in Australia. He is a Senior advisor and Board member and has held several positions over the past 17 years in Telstra ranging from System Engineering, Technical program delivery, Product Management, Business & Technology strategy, and Business development with clients in Enterprise, Government and Consumer segments. He is currently driving the Connected Transport & Construction strategy in Telstra Enterprise with particular focus on Roads and Rail sectors.
Iain holds a PhD in Digital Signal Processing, a Bachelors with first class honours in Telecommunications Engineering, an Executive MBA from AGSM and appreciates the complexity and value of deep collaboration and innovation between Government, Industry and Academia to achieve great outcomes for communities. He has a wife and two daughters and is passionate about using digital technology for the greater good.
Simon Stone Vice President - Asia, Autonomous Vehicle Solutions / Hexagon Vice President - Asia, Autonomous Vehicle Solutions / Hexagon
With over 30 years of experience in the mining sector, Simon has developed a strong passion for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Simon started his career as a Graduate Trainee at BP and went on to start his own company, TeamTech. Through innovation and effective sales strategies, he grew the company from a solo venture to a team of 27 with multi-million-dollar annual turnover before its acquisition.
With innovation at his core, Simon joined Hexagon's Mining division as Vice President, APAC, sharing their vision of creating a connected ecosystem that sustainably liberates the world's resources for the benefit of mankind. In this role, he leads approximately 400 staff and fosters a culture that empowers individuals to reach their full potential.
Looking ahead, Simon envisions a future where sustainable resource exploitation leads to the betterment of communities.
Kalan Ralph NextGens Committee Member and ITS Graduate / Main Roads Western Australia NextGens Committee Member and ITS Graduate / Main Roads Western Australia
Kalan is an ITS Graduate at Main Roads Western Australia and works in the Intelligent Transport Systems team. He has experience managing ITS Operations, supporting the ITS Master Plan 2022-2030 planning document, and contributing to major infrastructure projects. Kalan is passionate about roadside device management, system integrations and improvements, and process automation.
Susan Harris Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer
As Chief Executive of ITS Australia, and with an extensive career in transport strategy, Susan is ideally placed at the intersection of technology and transport. Supported by strong connections to the international ITS community and the global network of ITS Associations, Susan works tirelessly advocating for the benefits of transport technologies for business and for the broader Australian community.
Susan is highly regarded for her roles supporting the growth and innovation of the nation’s transport technology industries. She works across a number of industry advisory groups and is a regular advisor to the State and Federal Governments, and their Ministers, on transport technology and mobility issues.
Telstra Customer Insight Centre, Perth
With one of the only LED ceiling displays in the southern hemisphere, the Perth CIC will take you on an immersive digital journey that includes a 165” video wall and technology rich theatre. Offering a huge, open space, it can be tailored to address new ways of solving your specific business challenges.
Telstra’s newly reimagined Customer Insight Centres (CICs) located in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth are the perfect place to empower organisations to embrace change and create progress.
Our world-class network, local team of experts and global strategic partnerships can help you harness the opportunities that the latest technology solutions from Telstra provide. You’ll also gain even deeper insights through case studies from organisations just like yours and get hands-on with leading technology demonstrations that will introduce new ways for your business to be enterprising.
Level 17, 125 St Georges Terrace
Perth 6000 WA
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