BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Asset Management Council - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Asset Management Council X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Asset Management Council REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Sydney BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251111T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251111T133000 DTSTAMP:20260929T202956 CREATED:20250722T030607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T035351Z UID:8983-1762866000-1762867800@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Webinar - Commercial Asset Performance Infrastructure Tailoring And Lifecycle (AM in Action - a 2025 Excellence Award Submission) DESCRIPTION:Explore how the CAPITAL framework is setting a new benchmark in long-term infrastructure management through a commercially innovative\, risk-aware approach. Applied to major projects like the Western and Sydney Harbour Tunnels\, this 30-year fixed-fee model integrates asset management\, operations\, and maintenance to deliver sustained performance and value. In this session\, learn how CAPITAL aligns customer needs with design\, incentivises innovation\, and uses commercial levers—like lane-rental fees and lifecycle funding—to safeguard asset condition and community outcomes for decades to come. \nClick here to register \nPart of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2025 Excellence Awards. \nPresenter:\nJeff Dusting\, Director Whole of Life and Innovation\, Transport for NSW \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jeff Dusting is an infrastructure leader who combines technical expertise with strategic innovation to transform asset management outcomes. As architect of the award-nominated CAPITAL Model (Commercial Asset Performance\, Infrastructure Tailoring And Lifecycle)\, Jeff has pioneered a revolutionary approach that integrates ISO 55001 and ISO 44001 standards to optimise infrastructure performance. The CAPITAL Model has delivered extraordinary results across NSW’s critical infrastructure\, including $290 million in validated savings\, significant reductions in operational costs\, and transformed planned facility closures from 108 to 27 annually. This innovative framework has received comprehensive endorsement from NSW Treasury and key government stakeholders. With a distinguished background spanning military flight test engineering (DJ Knight Award recipient)\, board-level commercial experience\, and advanced qualifications including an MBA with distinction\, Jeff brings unique insights to asset management transformation. His international thought leadership includes presentations at ITS World Congress and executive programs at Harvard\, MIT\, Stanford\, and INSEAD. URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-commercial-asset-performance-infrastructure-tailoring-and-lifecycle-am-in-action-a-2025-excellence-award-submission/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Government,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T133000 DTSTAMP:20260929T202956 CREATED:20250722T030853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T050759Z UID:8986-1763470800-1763472600@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Webinar - Asset Lifecycle Optimisation for Plain Track and Turnout Resurfacing Programs (AM in Action - a 2025 Excellence Award Submission) DESCRIPTION:Dive into the future of rail maintenance with this session on a cutting-edge\, data-driven Asset Lifecycle Optimisation (ALO) framework. Learn how integrating decades of track condition\, maintenance\, and environmental data has enabled a shift from reactive to predictive strategies for track and turnout resurfacing. The framework empowers rail operators to prioritise interventions based on performance\, criticality\, and cost-effectiveness—reducing disruptions\, extending asset life\, and maximising value. If you’re looking to make smarter\, more sustainable maintenance decisions\, this is a session you won’t want to miss. \nClick here to register \nPart of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2025 Excellence Awards. \nPresenter:\nBing Liu\, Asset Lifecycle Manager – Track\, Sydney Trains \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Bing Liu is an accomplished Asset Lifecycle Optimisation Manager at Sydney Trains\, specialising in track infrastructure since 2022. Prior to this role\, he worked as a data scientist at Sydney Trains\, where he focused on complex data modelling and predictive maintenance\, contributing to data-driven solutions that enhanced rail asset performance and safety. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science\, his expertise encompasses machine learning\, information processing\, and the integration of heterogeneous data sources to derive actionable insights. He also holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Information and Communication Engineering\, along with a Postgraduate Certificate in Mathematics and Statistics\, which provide him with a strong and versatile technical foundation. Bringing over 15 years of research experience\, Dr. Liu has excelled in sophisticated data analysis and the development of advanced algorithms to uncover insights across diverse fields. His career spans academia\, government\, and industry\, where he has successfully delivered end-to-end projects and commercial-grade products using cutting-edge technology. He is passionate about leveraging data-driven strategies and innovation to optimise asset management processes\, contributing to the sustainability and efficiency of critical infrastructure systems. URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-asset-lifecycle-optimisation-for-plain-track-and-turnout-and-resurfacing-programs-am-in-action-a-2025-excellence-award-submission/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Maintenance,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T133000 DTSTAMP:20260929T202956 CREATED:20251028T031958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T031958Z UID:9791-1763555400-1763559000@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Webinar - Navigating a Rewarding Career in Asset Management DESCRIPTION:A career in asset management provides an exciting professional journey and the opportunity to make a meaningful\, lasting impact on society. With its diverse areas of practice and specialisation\, the industry provides immense potential for professional growth. However\, its vast scope can sometimes feel overwhelming when planning the next steps in your career. \nThis webinar is designed to empower young asset management professionals by providing an overview of the various areas of practice\, offering practical guidance for informed career planning. Additionally\, it will demystify the professional certification options and share valuable learnings\, strategies and resources. Drawing on over 13 years of industry experience\, the presenter will offer actionable insights that can serve as strength multipliers to help accelerate your career growth. \nClick here to register \nBrought to you by the Asset Management Council’s Young Asset Management Professionals (YAMP) group. \nPresented by: \nRory Gibbons is a Senior Strategic Asset Management Consultant at Brightly\, where he leads asset investment planning projects for Australian clients. As a chartered asset management & engineering professional with over 13 years in the industry\, Rory has extensive experience working with infrastructure\, throughout all lifecycle stages and across a broad range of sectors\, including local government\, ports\, energy\, transport and water. Rory is passionate about supporting the next generation of practitioners and presented his research ‘Bridging the Gap: Unlocking untapped talent to overcome the skills shortage and how we can support the careers of young professionals’ at this years AM Peak.   URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-navigating-a-rewarding-career-in-asset-management/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Webinar,YAMP END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251125T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251125T133000 DTSTAMP:20260929T202956 CREATED:20250722T031149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T021515Z UID:8989-1764075600-1764077400@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Webinar - Safe to Run from Day One - Process Safety Underpinning Asset Management in Operational Readiness (AM in Action - a 2025 Excellence Award Submission) DESCRIPTION:Bringing a new power station online isn’t just about infrastructure—it’s about ensuring it’s safe\, reliable\, and ready to perform from day one. In this session\, discover how the Tallawarra B Operational Readiness Team embedded process safety and asset management principles into every step of commissioning Australia’s first emissions-offset peaking power station. Learn how proactive planning\, safety integration\, and operational foresight supported a seamless transition from construction to operation—delivering fast-start capacity for 180\,000 homes and supporting Australia’s energy transition. \nClick here to register \nPart of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2025 Excellence Awards. \nPresenter:\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ryan James has over 20 years’ experience working across the full asset lifecycle primarily in the energy sector\, through management\, technical and consulting roles. He is currently providing technical management consulting services to asset-intensive businesses\, with a particular focus on asset management\, engineering and process safety in the high-hazard industries. Furthermore\, Ryan has an electrical engineering background and has been responsible for engineering and asset management across a 6000MW power portfolio\, and the engineering of over $500M in electrical infrastructure. URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-safe-to-run-from-day-one-process-safety-underpinning-asset-management-in-operational-readiness-am-in-action-a-2025-excellence-award-submission/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Power,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251203T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251203T133000 DTSTAMP:20260929T202956 CREATED:20251030T014615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T014615Z UID:9824-1764766800-1764768600@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Webinar - Intelligent Predictive Maintenance 4.0: System Architecture\, AI Integration\, and Asset Management Implications DESCRIPTION:Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a revolutionary technology and its application across disciplines is noteworthy. AI can help in predictive maintenance by further enhancing decision making  with data driven\, dynamic\, real-time\, and an automated approach for risk informed decisions. This session is on Intelligent Predictive Maintenance (PdM 4.0): System Architecture and AI Integration applicable to Asset Management. \nClick here to register \nPresenter: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Jhareswar Maiti\, P C Mahalanobis distinguished Educator and Suresh & Vidya Nair Chair Professor\, is currently Professor & Head\, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology\, Kharagpur. He is the founder chairman of the Centre of Excellence on Safety Engineering and Analytics at IIT Kharagpur. He has more than 23 years of experiences in teaching\, research\, and consulting\, guided 23 PhD students\, executed over 35 funded projects and conducted over 25 training programs for industry. He authored over 200 publications and is in the Editorial Board of Process Safety and Environmental Protection\, Safety Science\, International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion\, and Safety & Health at Work. Prof Maiti’s research interests include safety analytics\, risk assessment\, AI and data science\, quality management\, and engineering ergonomics. He authored the textbook “Multivariate Statistical Modeling in Engineering and Management\,” published by CRC Press. Prof Maiti works with world leading companies like Tata Steel Limited\, Adani Group\, Coal India\, Haldia Petrochemicals\, etc. He is Fellow Member of Royal Statistical Society\, UK and Institute of Engineers (India). He is also member of INFORMS\, IISE\, IEEE\, etc. He will be delivering keynote address and workshop on data analytics in ICMIAM2025 (www.icmiam.com) in Berwick campus\, Federation University Australia 10-12 December 2025. URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-intelligent-predictive-maintenance-4-0-system-architecture-ai-integration-and-asset-management-implications/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Maintenance,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260226T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260226T130000 DTSTAMP:20260929T202956 CREATED:20260205T031222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T031222Z UID:10052-1772107200-1772110800@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Webinar - Squirrel Stores - why do they exist and options for removal DESCRIPTION:A “squirrel store” is\, as the name suggests\, a store of spares kept outside the main stores system and warehousing program. These stores are not measured or controlled for quantity and\, depending on storage practices\, may also be lacking in quality. The use of spares from these stores remains a hidden cost and can mask the true cost of maintaining plant and equipment. \nThere are many reasons squirrel stores come into being. These will be discussed\, along with how these extraneous stores can be eliminated. \nThe webinar will also cover real-world examples and solutions that may assist others in addressing the issue of squirrel stores. \nClick here to register \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the speaker: Tanya Viano is currently taking a hiatus from engineering. She holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and a Master of Maintenance and Reliability Engineering. Tanya has spent 30 years working in industry\, predominantly in the oil and gas sector\, in roles across projects and operations\, and as a consultant. This has given her a wealth of experience. Tanya is passionate about reliability and asset management\, and she led the Enhanced Problem Solving Team within QGC (Shell)\, which tackled some of the most difficult reliability issues in the business. As a result\, Tanya was awarded a Shell Global Excellence Award for replicating the process across QGC.\n \n \n \n\n\n This session forms the first in a webinar series presented by MRiAM – Challenges Associated with Spares Management During the Operational Phase – Webinar Series. In 2024\, MRiAM presented a webinar series on managing spares\, including guidance on quantities and related considerations. Since then\, several forums have raised questions and prompted discussion about how to manage spares once they have been identified in the maintenance system and warehoused during the operational phase of a project. There has also been growing interest in related topics such as managing obsolete spares\, “squirrel stores”\, and maintaining spares holdings. The objective of this series is to address these topics and provide practical solutions from speakers who have identified these issues and can share proven approaches. Registering for this session will register you for all four sessions in the series. URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-squirrel-stores-why-do-they-exist-and-options-for-removal/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Maintenance,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260303T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260303T190000 DTSTAMP:20260929T202956 CREATED:20260218T010754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T022051Z UID:10117-1772559000-1772564400@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Melbourne - From Worthless Data to Intelligent Assets: Edge Federated Machine Learning in Real Work Asset Management DESCRIPTION:Asset-intensive organisations have invested heavily in enterprise asset management systems and condition monitoring infrastructure\, yet most operational data remains underutilised. This presentation challenges the conventional centralised analytics approach and introduces edge federated machine learning as a transformative architecture for physical asset management. \nDrawing on real-world implementations across Australian transport\, ports and heavy industry\, this session demonstrates how edge computing\, combined with federated learning\, addresses four critical barriers to intelligent maintenance: \n\nIsolated asset knowledge that prevents fleet-wide learning\nData silos across facilities that block insight sharing\nCloud analytics latency that misses split-second failure indicators\nPrivacy concerns that lock away valuable operational data\n\nTopics: Data governance\, quality and utilisation \nClick here to register \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shane Scriven is the Founder and Managing Director of SAS Asset Management\, an Australian consultancy specialising in advanced analytics and AI for asset-intensive industries. He holds the Certified Senior Practitioner in Asset Management (CSAM) and Certified Asset Management Assessor (CAMA) credentials\, alongside multiple certifications in lubrication and vibration analysis. With over a decade of experience spanning transport\, defence\, mining\, healthcare and manufacturing\, Shane has built a reputation for bridging traditional asset management with emerging technologies. His current work centres on edge computing\, federated machine learning and real-time diagnostic systems for clients across rolling stock\, port operations and heavy industry — turning maintenance data into actionable\, predictive insights. A recipient of the Project of the Year Award for his work in structural health monitoring\, Shane is driven to deliver tailored solutions that merge best-practice frameworks\, such as ISO 55001 and GFMAM\, with the practical realities of each organisation. He is equally passionate about advocating for mental health\, resilience and adaptability in the workplace and broader community. URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/melbourne-from-worthless-data-to-intelligent-assets-edge-federated-machine-learning-in-real-work-asset-management/ LOCATION:Grand Hotel (Gaylord Restaurant Conference Room)\, 33 Spencer Street\, Docklands\, VIC\, 3008\, Australia CATEGORIES:Data,Melbourne Chapter Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260312T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260312T130000 DTSTAMP:20260929T202956 CREATED:20260205T032513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T032513Z UID:10064-1773316800-1773320400@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Webinar - Spares Analysis Process Review Supporting Capital Investment Program DESCRIPTION:The review of the Capital Program Spares Assessment process identified significant gaps that led to incorrect outputs and\, at times\, incomplete assessments. These issues resulted in inadequate spares being handed over at project completion\, placing additional pressure on Operations and Maintenance teams to identify and procure requirements post-handover\, causing delays and increased operational costs. \nTo address these shortcomings\, the process needed to be redesigned to improve: \n\naccuracy\nconsistency\naccountability.\n\nIntegrating reliability engineering principles and clarifying team responsibilities were critical to strengthening decision-making. \nThe objective is to establish a framework that enhances asset performance\, reduces operational risk\, and supports cost-effective outcomes across capital projects. \nClick here to register \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ian is Lead – Reliability Engineering for the Water Corporation of Western Australia. He has been at the Water Corporation WA for over 14 years concentrating in the reliability engineering and management. He has 38 years industry experience involving paper manufacturing and packaging\, food manufacturing and packaging and water utility industries covering the following asset management functions: reliability engineering and management; tactical and strategic asset maintenance management; maintenance and operations support\, and process optimisation. Ian is an accredited Engineer with the Engineering Council UK and an Affiliate of the Australian Asset Management Council of Australia\, Institute of Plant Engineers and Society of Operation Engineers in the UK.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kevin is a Chartered Professional Engineer with 17+ years in asset management and reliability. He has an FMCG background with responsibility for maintenance\, project delivery\, and process optimisation. He has spent five years at Water Corporation responsible for improving asset health and reliability\, and is responsible for condition monitoring\, capability assessments\, compliance strategies\, spares analysis\, and root cause analysis.\n \n \n \n\n This session forms the third in a webinar series presented by MRiAM – Challenges Associated with Spares Management During the Operational Phase – Webinar Series. In 2024\, MRiAM presented a webinar series on managing spares\, including guidance on quantities and related considerations. Since then\, several forums have raised questions and prompted discussion about how to manage spares once they have been identified in the maintenance system and warehoused during the operational phase of a project. There has also been growing interest in related topics such as managing obsolete spares\, “squirrel stores”\, and maintaining spares holdings. The objective of this series is to address these topics and provide practical solutions from speakers who have identified these issues and can share proven approaches. Registering for this session will register you for all four sessions in the series. URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-spares-analysis-process-review-supporting-capital-investment-program/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Maintenance,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260319T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260319T130000 DTSTAMP:20260929T202956 CREATED:20260205T032857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T044014Z UID:10068-1773921600-1773925200@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Webinar - Spares Management through Project Transition Phase DESCRIPTION:The webinar focuses on some of the typical challenges faced by Asset Engineers\, Reliability & Maintenance Engineers\, Maintenance Managers and Maintenance staff associated with Spares Management during the project transition phase into the project operation and maintenance phase. \nThe webinar will explore some of the key elements during this phase of a project and highlight a number of pivotal activities and drivers for successful spares management through the project transition phase including; \n\nContract Type – Understanding the framework and type of service contract as it will impact your Spares Management strategy i.e.\, PPP\, Comprehensive\, Pass- Through etc.\nRisk Based Methodology – ensuring that there is an integrated approach to contract risk such as KPI’s\, Financial\, Reputation\, WHS&E.\nProject Phase – Which stage of the project lifecycle are you at?\nStakeholders – have you identified who the key stakeholders are for spares management\,\nSpares Selection – What level of maturity has been undertaken in relation to Spares requirements and associated analysis using FMECA\, RAMS or other process?\nType of Site – Different spares management strategies for Greenfield Sites v Brownfield Sites\nMultiple Storage Locations – How do you optimize effective Spares Storage with multiple storage facilities and multiple work sites?\nInventory Management – Selection of suitable process i.e.\, part of the CMMS?\n\nSpares Procurement Lead Time – challenges with alignment to Asset Performance requirements. \nClick here to register\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Craig is the principle of Casmat Engineering a Facility & Asset Management Company providing a range of inspection\, maintenance\, auditing and technical consultancy services to companies in Australia and New Zealand over the last 32 years. He has multidisciplined skills across a variety of industries including Defence\, Water & Sewage Treatment\, Power Stations\, Prisons\, Construction\, Health Sector\, Educational Sector and the built environment. The services he provides to industry include asset management strategy; inspection\, auditing and reporting; management of performance tests; asset lifecycle strategy; development of operation and maintenance strategy and cost modeling; and industrial maintenance services. Craig has a trade background and is a Charted Professional Engineer with areas of practice in Mechanical Engineering and Asset Management. He is a member of the Asset Management Council and a CAMA to ISO55001 and a member of the AMC special interest group\, MRiAM.\n \n \n \n\n This session forms the fourth and final in a webinar series presented by MRiAM – Challenges Associated with Spares Management During the Operational Phase – Webinar Series. In 2024\, MRiAM presented a webinar series on managing spares\, including guidance on quantities and related considerations. Since then\, several forums have raised questions and prompted discussion about how to manage spares once they have been identified in the maintenance system and warehoused during the operational phase of a project. There has also been growing interest in related topics such as managing obsolete spares\, “squirrel stores”\, and maintaining spares holdings. The objective of this series is to address these topics and provide practical solutions from speakers who have identified these issues and can share proven approaches. Registering for this session will register you for all four sessions in the series. URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-spares-management-through-project-transition-phase/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Maintenance,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260326T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260326T130000 DTSTAMP:20260929T202956 CREATED:20260323T002624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T002624Z UID:10246-1774526400-1774530000@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Webinar - Managing Spares for Corrective Maintenance\, Preventative Maintenance and End-of-Life DESCRIPTION:Spare parts play a pivotal role in sustaining equipment reliability and availability\, a fact that becomes obvious during both corrective and preventative maintenance activities. When spares are well‑managed and strategically utilised\, maintenance work becomes faster\, more effective\, and more predictable — delivering measurable improvements in reliability\, availability\, and overall cost performance. \nThis session will explore the practical foundations of effective spare parts management across key focus areas: \n\nSpares procurement and supplier engagement\nStorage and preservation practices\nInventory holdings\, control\, and issuing processes\nAccess and availability during maintenance windows\n\nStrong practices in these areas ensure maintenance can be completed within the shortest possible time\, at optimum cost\, and with minimal waste or rework. \nWe will also examine the challenges associated with spare parts discontinuation (obsolescence) and component end‑of‑life\, which can create significant cost\, risk\, and engineering impacts for many facilities. The webinar will outline practical strategies to mitigate these issues to help maintain equipment availability while organisations navigate the risks of obsolescence. \nClick here to register\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alex Jarufe is a senior Asset Management engineer with 30 years of hands‑on experience across Australia’s heavy industries\, including mining and mineral processing\, oil and gas\, chemical processing\, water treatment\, power generation\, food production and agriculture. Throughout his career\, Alex has held key roles spanning Strategic Asset Management\, Maintenance Management\, Shutdown and Turnaround Management\, Maintenance and Reliability Engineering\, Spare Parts Optimisation\, Root Cause Failure Analysis and Defect Elimination\, Maintenance Planning and Scheduling\, Master Data development and Equipment Design. Alex has extensive practical experience in the identification\, management and optimisation of spare parts for complex assets. His work includes developing and deploying strategies to manage obsolescence risk in critical applications\, ensuring continued equipment availability and preventing major operational disruptions.\n \n \n \n\n Following the conclusion of our Challenges Associated with Spares Management During the Operational Phase webinar series\, we are delighted to present one additional session for those who would like to continue the discussion. This special webinar builds on the themes of the series and offers further practical insights for attendees. URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-managing-spares-for-corrective-maintenance-preventative-maintenance-and-end-of-life/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Maintenance,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260609T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260609T143000 DTSTAMP:20260929T202956 CREATED:20260520T030502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T034201Z UID:10418-1780999200-1781015400@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Virtual Event - Research and Industry Day 2026 (RAID) DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with Federation University\, this free for all guests event is where Academia meets Industry to share the latest research in maintenance and asset management. Consisting of a series of virtual presentations by final year students undertaking maintenance and asset management research projects\, it’s an opportunity for students to share their research and findings with Industry and for Industry to find out what is happening with the latest research and how this can be applied to your organisation. A number of students will present their research in rapid fire presentations with an opportunity for participants to ask questions after each presentation. Tune in for the whole day or just the presentations that are of interest. \nIt’s a good chance to discover: \n\nFindings from latest research and studies\nHow it applies to what you do\nWhat skills and experience can contribute to your success\nHow to stay ahead of your competition to remain viable\n\nClick here to register\n  \nProgram: \n\n\n\n\n10.00am\n\n\n\n\n\nIntroductions (AMCouncil Anne Gibbs\, and Professors Gopi Chattopadhay\, Ivan Mareels and Joarder Kamruzzaman)\n\n\n\n\n10.30am\n\n\n\n\n\nReliability Improvement and Fire Risk Mitigation on Conveyor Belts in Mining (Vipu John Mathew)\n\n\n\n\n10.50am\n\n\n\n\n\nEnhancing Train Software Reliability in Maintenance Stage – A Case Study on Train Stopping-Aid Function Failures (Haocheng Shi)\n\n\n\n\n11.10am\n\n\n\n\n\nPower system monitoring of Control Systems Assets for the Alumina production plant (Amr Hegab)\n\n\n\n\n11.30am\n\n\n\n\n\nRisk-based Decision Making in Maintenance Intervals of Light Rails in Australia (Muhammad Hussain)\n\n\n\n\n11.40am\n\n\n\n\n\nA Modified Total Cost of Ownership Framework for Fatigue Testing Equipment in Academic Laboratories (Adewale (Moses) Oyeku)\n\n\n\n\n12.00pm\n\n\n\n\n\nLUNCH\n\n\n\n\n12.30pm\n\n\n\n\n\nReliability-Centred Digital Modernisation Framework for CNC and Metal-Forming Assets in Australian SME (Srinivas Polisetti)\n\n\n\n\n12.50pm\n\n\n\n\n\nRisk-Informed Life Extension Decisions Using Unstructured Maintenance Data (Venkata Sai Prashanth Sudula)\n\n\n\n\n13.10pm\n\n\n\n\n\nA Bayesian Decision-Making Framework for Life Extension of Long-Life Complex Assets under Data Scarcity (Ravi Welandge Don)\n\n\n\n\n13.30pm\n\n\n\n\n\nA Comparative Analysis of Key Performance Indicators for monitoring and preventive interventions in the Rail Sector (Dennis Noble)\n\n\n\n\n13.50pm\n\n\n\n\n\nRisk-Based Overall Equipment Effectiveness to Total Productive Maintenance: Translating Measurement into Action in Meat Manufacturing (Vickram Chundhoo)\n\n\n\n\n14.20pm\n\n\n\n\n\nClosing Words URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/virtual-event-research-and-industry-day-2026-raid/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Maintenance,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T130000 DTSTAMP:20260929T202956 CREATED:20260527T024957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T030012Z UID:10438-1781092800-1781096400@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Webinar - Systems Thinking for Land Maintenance: Integrating Digital Engineering\, Analytics and Machine Learning for Sustainment Optimisation DESCRIPTION:Modern sustainment environments are becoming increasingly complex\, requiring organisations to move beyond siloed maintenance approaches toward integrated\, enterprise-wide systems thinking. This webinar explores how Systems Thinking principles\, combined with Digital Engineering (DE)\, Machine Learning (ML)\, and advanced analytics\, can support smarter and more effective land maintenance and sustainment outcomes. \nThe session will present a high-level model-based approach to maintenance optimisation\, demonstrating how data-driven decision-making and integrated digital ecosystems can improve operational effectiveness while maintaining technical integrity and assurance. \nKey themes will include: \n\nApplying Systems Thinking to maintenance and sustainment environments\nLeveraging Digital Engineering and Machine Learning to improve maintenance decision-making\nReducing inefficiencies\, delays\, and wastage across sustainment processes\nEnhancing visibility\, governance\, and enterprise integration through data and analytics\nBalancing cost optimisation with technical integrity and capability assurance\n\nThe webinar will also discuss the growing importance of integrated engineering ecosystems\, enterprise data alignment\, and advanced analytics in shaping the future of Defence and complex asset sustainment. \nClick here to register\n  \nPresenters: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Manas Dhiman is a Systems Engineer with a biomedical engineering background and experience across defence health capability\, vehicle sustainment\, and enterprise systems. She holds a degree in Biomedical Engineering and has developed her career working across complex\, integrated Defence programs. She spent three years in Land Division supporting JP2060 Phase 3 – Deployable Health Facilities\, contributing to the delivery and sustainment of deployable health capability. She also worked within PMSPO Bushmaster\, supporting sustainment activities for a critical land capability. She subsequently moved into Engineering Technology and Materiel Logistics (ETML) Division\, where she works as a Systems Engineer on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) programs\, with responsibilities including standards management\, systems integration\, and assurance across enterprise-level capabilities. Her experience spans across systems engineering\, standards governance\, sustainment support\, and capability integration across multidisciplinary teams\, with a focus on delivering reliable and scalable solutions in complex operational environments.\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sandeep (Sunny) Jadhav is an accomplished Electrical Engineer and senior Defence leader with extensive experience in Army project delivery\, through-life support\, Defence reform\, and continuous improvement. He is a Chartered Professional Engineer\, Fellow of Engineers Australia\, and Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma\, with multiple master’s degrees and a strong publication record in systems engineering\, organisational excellence\, and data analytics. He is also an active educator\, mentor\, and advocate for STEM\, agile thinking\, and digital transformation across Defence\, industry\, and academia. Currently\, he serves as Director Systems Engineering – CASG (ETML)\, having also led Digital Twins\, IoT\, and Defence analytics initiatives within Defence ERP. URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-systems-thinking-for-land-maintenance-integrating-digital-engineering-analytics-and-machine-learning-for-sustainment-optimisation/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Maintenance,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260723T191500 DTSTAMP:20260929T202956 CREATED:20260709T041455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T032824Z UID:10638-1784829600-1784834100@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Webinar - Data to decision making DESCRIPTION:There is a common theme building around ensuring we have a clear line of sight from data to decision making. \nThe idea is that any data we collect needs to align with the core value drivers for the organisation and the associated decision points. Each presentation will speak to this concept from a different perspective. \nPresentations:\nExecutive Engagement \n\n Executive sponsorship and governance provide the ownership\, accountability\, and momentum needed to successfully deliver asset data transformation. Communicating the asset data model in business terms helps executives understand its value in improving investment decisions\, reducing risk\, and enhancing operational outcomes. Early stakeholder engagement\, clear communication\, and practical examples build confidence\, support change adoption\, and sustain commitment.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Ian Aldridge is a water industry professional with over 30 years of international experience. Throughout his career\, he has led the lifecycle delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK and Australia\, developed asset management frameworks with a particular focus on asset data and information management\, and supported utilities in improving operational performance and long-term asset sustainability. A passionate advocate for the value of high-quality data and information\, Ian is well placed to share insights on asset management\, digital transformation\, infrastructure planning\, and the critical role that data plays in delivering sustainable and resilient water services.\n \n \n \n  \nLeveraging asset portfolio data for integrated maintenance investment modelling \n\n How do you turn millions of asset data records into confident maintenance decisions? Main Roads Western Australia manages a diverse infrastructure portfolio spanning roads\, bridges\, electrical assets\, intelligent transport systems and associated infrastructure across one of the largest geographically spread road networks in the world. This presentation explores the critical role of data quality\, completeness and timeliness in building a reliable long-term maintenance investment model. It shares the journey of transforming disparate data sources into asset-class-specific models that collectively provide a portfolio-wide view of future maintenance needs. The result is an integrated decision-support capability that translates complex asset information into practical\, evidence-based insights for long-term maintenance planning and investments.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lalinda Karunaratne leads the asset management modelling and analytics function at Main Roads Western Australia\, with a multi-disciplinary team spanning modelling\, analytics and geospatial intelligence to strengthen evidence-based maintenance planning and investment decision-making. With over 15 years’ experience across engineering\, consulting and government\, Lalinda specialises in asset lifecycle modelling\, data governance and communicating complex technical data to support strategic decision-making. Lalinda is a Chartered Engineer (CPEng)\, Certified Practitioner in Asset Management (CPAM)\, and a Certified Asset Management Assessor (CAMA)\, with postgraduate qualifications in infrastructure asset management and pavement engineering.\n \n \n \n  \nData to Dollars: Data from the Executive’s Viewpoint \n\n Executives do not experience data as rows\, tags\, dashboards\, or reports. They experience data as confidence\, risk\, timing\, trade-offs\, accountability\, and enterprise value. This 15-minute executive overview introduces Data to Dollars: a practical framework for converting operational evidence into better decisions\, better actions\, and measurable outcomes across financial performance\, safety\, environmental stewardship\, service reliability\, and license to operate. The session also reframes data sustainability. Data are sustainable when they are anchored to gaming-resistant KPIs that signal the value being sought — as leading or lagging indicators. When the KPI is meaningful\, the data required to support it become durable\, governed\, and decision-relevant. The message is simple: data are the difference between deciding and guessing. The executive challenge is to create a clear line of sight from operational evidence to enterprise value.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Drew Troyer is an asset management\, reliability\, and sustainable manufacturing executive with more than 35 years of industrial experience. A former senior asset management leader with Rio Tinto and Anglo American\, he is now Executive Principal – Asset Management & Sustainable Manufacturing with Bootleg Advisors. He has authored more than 450 publications and is the founder and editor of Reliable Magazine. Drew holds an MBA from Oklahoma City University and a master’s degree in sustainability from Harvard University. His work helps executives connect operational evidence\, risk\, and decision architecture to measurable enterprise value.\n \n \n \nClick here to register URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-data-to-decision-making/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Data,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260827T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260827T163000 DTSTAMP:20260929T202956 CREATED:20260803T030325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T022255Z UID:10788-1787819400-1787848200@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:AMCouncil Maintenance & Reliability Symposium 2026 (Sydney) DESCRIPTION:Maintenance for Resilience📅 Thursday 27 August 2026 | 📍 Sydney Masonic Centre | 9:00 am – 4:30 pm \nClick here to register \nCentral question:  How do maintenance and reliability practitioners keep critical assets safe\, reliable and productive when assets are ageing\, systems are connected\, resources are constrained and disruption is becoming normal? \n\n\n\n\nTime\nProgram\n\n\n\n\n8:30–9:00 am\nRegistration and tea/coffee\n\n\n9:00–9:05 am\nWelcome\n\n\n9:05–9:15 am\n\n Setting the Scene: Introducing the Topic \n Introduction to the theme of Maintenance for Resilience and the practical challenges to be explored during the day. \n MC: Erik Vandenberg\n \n\n\n9:15–10:00 am\n\n Keeping the Fleet Moving: Maintenance Trade-offs for Ageing Rolling Stock \n Ageing assets\, reliability trade-offs\, obsolescence\, constrained maintenance windows and the risks of deferring essential work. \n Shane Day\n Asset Management and RAMS Discipline Manager\, Downer Rail & Transit Systems\n \n\n\n10:00–10:30 am\n\n Protecting Ageing Infrastructure: Sustainable Solutions for Fabric Maintenance and Asset Integrity \n Corrosion\, coatings\, fabric maintenance\, surface protection and sustainable ways to extend asset life. \n Margarita Vargas\n Anti Corrosion Technology Australia\n \n\n\n10:30–11:00 am\nMorning Tea\n\n\n11:00–11:45 am\n\n Maintenance Readiness in a Greenfield Network \n Preparing a greenfield transmission network for long-term reliable operation before energisation\, including maintainability\, asset information\, workforce capability\, technology and design decisions. \n Juliano Santos and Muhammad Tayyab\n ACEREZ M&L\n \n\n\n11:45 am–12:15 pm\n\n From Strategy to Tactics: Building Maintenance Plans That Deliver Reliability \n Translating asset strategy into practical maintenance tactics\, intervention choices\, reliability outcomes and executable maintenance plans. \n Braeden Knox\n Asset Management Consultant\, WSP\n \n\n\n12:15–1:00 pm\nLunch\n\n\n1:00–1:45 pm\n\n PANEL: AI in Maintenance: From Predictive Insight to Practical Action \n How AI\, condition monitoring and digital reliability can help maintenance teams move from reactive work to predictive and planned action. \n Moderator: Erik Vandenberg\, Verbrec\n Karl Howard\, I-Care Group\n Simon Murray\, Your Maintenance Coach\n \n\n\n1:45–2:15 pm\n\n Ready for Takeoff: Effective Spares Management for Operational Resilience at Brisbane Airport \n Critical spares\, obsolescence\, supplier lead times\, stockout risk and keeping operations moving when parts are unavailable. \n Mitchell O’Shea\n Reliability Engineer – Airport Facilities\, Brisbane Airport Corporation\n \n\n\n2:15–3:00 pm\n\n Managing System Disruption and Energy Dependency \n Power\, fuel\, gas and utility dependency; maintaining critical operations when energy systems are disrupted or changing. \n Erik Vandenberg\n General Manager\, Verbrec\n \n\n\n3:00–3:30 pm\nAfternoon Tea\n\n\n3:30–4:15 pm\n\n PANEL: Practical Cross-Sector Lessons: What Should Maintenance Teams Do Differently? \n Practical takeaways from rail\, corrosion and fabric maintenance\, greenfield infrastructure\, AI\, spares\, energy dependency and maintenance planning. \n Moderator: Erik Vandenberg\n \n\n\n4:15–4:30 pm\n\n Closing Reflections and Key Takeaways \n Summary of the main lessons and actions attendees can apply to strengthen maintenance resilience. \n MC: Erik Vandenberg\n \n\n\n\nClick here to register URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/amcouncil-maintenance-reliability-symposium-2026-sydney/ LOCATION:Sydney Masonic Centre\, 66 Goulburn St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia CATEGORIES:Maintenance,Symposium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260902T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260902T130000 DTSTAMP:20260929T202956 CREATED:20260803T033117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T034612Z UID:10790-1788350400-1788354000@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Webinar - Remote monitoring of plants utilising intuitive Ecosystems DESCRIPTION:This webinar will explore how maintenance and condition-monitoring technologies can be integrated into a centralised platform\, providing streamlined data access and real-time push notifications through an intuitive web portal and mobile app. \nClick here to register\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mark Ciechanowicz is the Industrial Lifetime Solutions Manager – Pacific at Schaeffler Australia. He has more than 30 years of experience in reliability\, including vibration analysis\, infrared thermography\, electric motor testing and tribology services. His experience also includes condition-monitoring product development and service management. URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-remote-monitoring-of-plants-utilising-intuitive-ecosystems/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Maintenance,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260908T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260908T133000 DTSTAMP:20260929T202956 CREATED:20260811T051159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T083636Z UID:10846-1788872400-1788874200@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Webinar - Resilience at Scale: Transforming the Essential Energy Network through Composite Pole Transition (AM in Action 2 of 9) DESCRIPTION:This presentation will focus on how\, by transitioning to composite poles\, Essential Energy is building a stronger\, more resilient network that reduces outages\, shortens restoration times\, and delivers safer\, more reliable electricity for the customers and communities we serve\, when they need it most. \nManaging 1.4 million poles and replacing more than 9\,000 end-of-life assets each year\, Essential Energy is future-proofing one of Australia’s largest distribution networks. \nAn ageing timber pole fleet\, constrained supply and escalating climate risk drove a decisive transition to composite poles. With one in five poles in bushfire-prone areas\, composite materials strengthen resilience\, improve survivability\, reduce outages and accelerate restoration\, thereby safeguarding customer outcomes and network reliability. \nPart of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2026 Excellence Awards. \nClick here to register\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Deepak Pais is the Manager Engineering – Network Standards at Essential Energy. He is a Chartered Professional Engineer and Fellow of the Institute of Engineers Australia with 24 years of experience in Asset Management and Engineering across electricity and manufacturing sectors. Deepak is responsible for Essential Energy’s design\, construction and maintenance standards\, asset failure investigations\, material testing\, quality assurance and material supply contracts. He has delivered on industry leading initiatives on new material technologies and standards that have improved network safety\, reliability and value for money outcomes for customers. Recognised in the industry for his technical and commercial acumen\, Deepak’s work has contributed to network hardening and resilience to better manage climate change impacts. Deepak actively contributes to several industry committees like CIGRE\, Standards Australia\, Energy Networks Association and has served as the Chair of the Distribution Industry Working Group. He is also an educator having trained many industry professionals over the last 14 years in a range of electrical engineering topics. He has been the recipient of ‘Award for Excellence in Teaching and Professional Training’ on two occasions recognising his contributions to quality Engineering education that focuses on industry best practice.\n \n \n \n  URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-resilience-at-scale-transforming-the-essential-energy-network-through-composite-pole-transition/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Power,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260915T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260915T133000 DTSTAMP:20260929T202956 CREATED:20260811T051442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T011024Z UID:10849-1789477200-1789479000@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Webinar - Closing the Gaps: A Decade of Measurable Asset Management Improvement at EnergyAustralia (AM in Action 3 of 9) DESCRIPTION:This presentation will focus on EnergyAustralia’s Asset Management System maturity journey from 2016 to 2025. \nIn 2016\, EnergyAustralia identified significant deficiencies in its Asset Management System through its first fleet wide Asset Management Review. In 2025\, a comprehensive AS/ISO 55001-aligned Asset Management Maturity Assessment demonstrated measurable uplift: 4 major gaps fully closed\, 10 materially progressed\, and only 1 legacy gap outstanding. \nIn the time between the two assessments\, a sustained program of design\, implementation\, and optimisation of Asset Management artifacts\, processes and procedures have been implemented. The implementation of the mature Asset Management System has required consistent effort\, heavy stakeholder engagement\, regular leadership alignment and involvement\, and a lot of passion and enthusiasm from the team. \nPart of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2026 Excellence Awards. \nClick here to register\n  \n \n\n Jennifer (Jenny) Ratsep is a Mechatronics Engineer and the Asset Systems Leader for the EnergyAustralia generation portfolio. She has extensive experience across power generation industry in Asset Management\, Process Safey and Engineering Leadership\, specialising in asset management governance and lifecycle strategy. At EnergyAustralia\, Jenny is responsible for the delivery of the Asset Management requirements and has led the Central Engineering Asset Systems team since 2019.\n\n James Stevens is a Mechanical Engineer and the Asset Management Lead for the EnergyAustralia generation portfolio. He has extensive experience in a variety of roles across rail and energy in maintenance\, reliability and asset management specialising in asset lifecycle strategy development and Asset Management maturity. At EnergyAustralia\, James is responsible for the asset management framework and Asset Management Plan reviews amongst other continuous improvement initiatives such as asset criticality.\n\n April Jewell is a Mechanical Engineer and the Asset Management Systems Lead for the EnergyAustralia generation portfolio. She has thirteen years of experience across coal and gas generation in plant engineering\, outage delivery\, decommissioning and sustainability\, specialising in asset management systems\, data governance\, and climate risk. At EnergyAustralia\, April is responsible for the Asset Management System maturity program and Levels of Service framework\, and co-chairs the Operations and Projects Data Governance Working Group. URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-closing-the-gaps-a-decade-of-measurable-asset-management-improvement-at-energyaustralia/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Power,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T130000 DTSTAMP:20260929T202956 CREATED:20260901T073947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T083755Z UID:10982-1789560000-1789563600@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Webinar - Reliability and Maintenance Fundamentals (MRiAM 1 of 5) DESCRIPTION:Reliability and Maintenance Fundamentals –  Building the Foundation for Reliability Excellence \nThis introductory session explores the relationship between reliability and maintenance\, what good reliability foundations look like\, and why these fundamentals are essential for long-term asset performance. The webinar will demonstrate how robust reliability practices create the platform required for successful predictive maintenance initiatives and future AI/ML implementation. \nPresented by Akshay Athalye\, Chair of Maintenance & Reliability in Asset Management Special Interest Group\, Asset Management Council \nPart one of the five-part Reliability Engineering Excellence webinar series. \nClick here to register\nThis webinar can be attended as a standalone session\, or join us for the full series as we progress from reliability fundamentals through to predictive maintenance and AI/ML. Register separately for each session you would like to attend. URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-reliability-and-maintenance-fundamentals/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Maintenance,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260923T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260923T130000 DTSTAMP:20260929T202956 CREATED:20260901T074215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T083842Z UID:10984-1790164800-1790168400@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Webinar - The Good\, the Bad and the Ugly of FMECA and RCM (MRiAM 2 of 5) DESCRIPTION:The Good\, the Bad and the Ugly of FMECA and RCM – Lessons Learned from the Real World \nFailure Modes\, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM) are recognised reliability tools\, yet their application is often challenging. This session shares practical experiences\, successes\, pitfalls\, and lessons learned from implementing FMECA and RCM programs. Rather than a “how-to” workshop\, the focus is on understanding what works\, what doesn’t\, and how organisations can maximise value from these critical reliability processes. \nPresented by Tanya Viano\, Past Chair of Maintenance & Reliability in Asset Management Special Interest Group\, Asset Management Council \nPart two of the five-part Reliability Engineering Excellence webinar series. \nClick here to register\nThis webinar can be attended as a standalone session\, or join us for the full series as we progress from reliability fundamentals through to predictive maintenance and AI/ML. Register separately for each session you would like to attend. URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-of-fmeca-and-rcm/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Maintenance,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261006T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261006T133000 DTSTAMP:20260929T202956 CREATED:20260811T052204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T083908Z UID:10853-1791291600-1791293400@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Webinar - SA Power Network's High-resolution Cost-effective AI Model for Lightning and Vegetation Risks in Power Grids (AM in Action 5 of 9) DESCRIPTION:This presentation will focus on a machine learning framework developed to quantify the probability of asset failure caused by lightning and vegetation. By integrating geospatial datasets and satellite remote sensing sources\, the model produces dynamic risk profiles and provides the means for SA Power Networks to move towards more predictive risk mitigation. \nKey aspects include: \n\nGranular Precision: Assess individual asset risk by fusing crowdsourced and satellite data.\nScalable Design: Easily extends to new failure modes and data sources with minimal incremental cost.\nActionable Impact: Optimises maintenance and targets capital investment using frequent 16-day monitoring cycles.\n\nPart of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2026 Excellence Awards. \nClick here to register\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Artur Sokolovsky works across machine learning\, data engineering and data strategy\, contributing to enterprise ML initiatives and helping to build and maintain Python and Snowflake pipelines for Asset Risk Monetisation\, Computer Vision and internal LLM integrations. He has supported the deployment of a dedicated Snowflake Datalab environment and helped establish and facilitate research collaborations with international academic institutions. Artur also works closely with engineering and business teams to encourage internal data adoption and strengthen cross-functional alignment. Beyond his technical work\, Artur is actively involved in workplace culture and mentorship initiatives\, including contributing to internal peer-recognition programs and assisting with Computer Vision technical challenges for high school STEM outreach. URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-sa-power-networks-high-resolution-cost-effective-ai-model-for-lightning-and-vegetation-risks-in-power-grids/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Power,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261007T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261007T130000 DTSTAMP:20260929T202956 CREATED:20260901T074347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T084729Z UID:10989-1791374400-1791378000@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Webinar - Life Data Analysis for Better Asset Decisions (MRiAM 3 of 5) DESCRIPTION:Life Data Analysis for Better Asset Decisions –  Turning Failure Data into Reliability Insights \nUnderstanding equipment reliability requires more than tracking failures. This webinar introduces life data analysis techniques that help organisations quantify reliability performance\, predict future asset behaviour\, and make informed maintenance and replacement decisions. Participants will gain insights into how reliability data can support evidence-based asset management strategies. \nPresented by Hongan Li\, Asset Studio \nPart three of the five-part Reliability Engineering Excellence webinar series. \nClick here to register\nThis webinar can be attended as a standalone session\, or join us for the full series as we progress from reliability fundamentals through to predictive maintenance and AI/ML. Register separately for each session you would like to attend. URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-life-data-analysis-for-better-asset-decisions/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Maintenance,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTSTAMP:20260929T202956 CREATED:20260916T043843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T061916Z UID:11048-1791504000-1791590399@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Sydney Symposium - Digital Asset Management Across Government Symposium and Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join the Asset Management Council in Sydney for the Digital Asset Management Across Government Symposium and Workshop — a practical one-day event focused on how government agencies can move from digital policy to practical asset management implementation. \nWhen:  Friday 9 October 2026\nWhere: Sydney Masonic Centre\nCost:  Free for AMCouncil members\, $400 for non-members\nDownload Draft Program \nClick here to register\nDigitalisation is changing how government and asset intensive organisations collect\, manage and use asset information. The challenge is not simply introducing new technology — it is ensuring that digital information\, data and emerging tools such as AI are embedded into asset management practice and used to support better planning and decision-making. \nThis symposium and workshop has been designed to help asset management professionals understand that transition and consider how it can be applied within their own organisations. \nWhat will you gain from the day? \nBy attending\, you will: \n\nUnderstand the NSW digital policy direction\nHear from Infrastructure NSW on the NSW Infrastructure Digitalisation and Data Policy\, including its rationale\, intended outcomes\, implementation foundations and the progress and challenges being observed across government agencies.\nLearn from a government digitalisation journey\nHear a practical case studies from asset intensive organisations on their digitalisation journey\, including lessons\, challenges and the relationship between digital capability\, asset information and asset management practice.\nExplore the role of data\, digital tools and AI in asset management\nConsider how better digital information and emerging technologies can support asset management planning\, investment decisions\, lifecycle management and organisational decision-making.\nSee AI applied to SAMP and AMP development\n\nAMCouncil will provide a live demonstration of how artificial intelligence can support the development of a Strategic Asset Management Plan (SAMP) and Asset Management Plan (AMP) — including organising information\, developing structure\, identifying gaps and assisting with the planning process. \nUnderstand what is required to develop a digital SAMP/AMP\nExplore the information\, structure\, governance\, stakeholders and data requirements needed to develop and maintain an effective digital SAMP or AMP. \nApply the concepts to your own organisation\nThe afternoon Digital SAMP/AMP Workshop will give participants the opportunity to work through how a digital asset management plan could be developed and maintained within their organisation. \nWho should attend? \nThe symposium will be particularly relevant to people working in: \n\nAsset Management\nAsset Information and Data\nDigital Transformation\nInfrastructure Planning\nEngineering\nMaintenance\nCapital Planning\nStrategy\nInvestment\nRisk\nFinance\nGovernment Policy\n\nWhether your organisation is at the beginning of its digital asset management journey or already implementing more integrated digital approaches\, the day will provide practical insights\, examples and ideas that can be taken back into your organisation. \n\n\n\nTime\nSession\n\n\n\n\n8:30am\nRegistration\n\n\n9:00 – 9:10\nWelcome and Opening\nAsset Management CouncilSetting the scene: moving from digital policy to practical implementation in asset management.MC: Rami Affan\n\n\n9:10 – 9:40\nKeynote – From Policy to Practice: Transitioning to the NSW Infrastructure Digitalisation and Data Policy\nAtsushi Yamamoto\, Director\, Infrastructure Digitalisation Assurance\, Infrastructure NSWThe Policy’s rationale\, intended outcomes\, foundations for implementation\, and the challenges and progress observed through engagement with government agencies.\n\n\n9:40 – 10:10\nCase Study – Port Authority of NSW’s Digital Asset Management Journey\nMonika Lemajic\, Port Authority of NSWA broad case study covering what has worked\, lessons learned\, challenges encountered and what comes next.\n\n\n10:10 – 10:40\nCase Study – Asset Management and Digitisation: An RBA Perspective\nRana Roy\, Manager\, Asset Management & Sustainability\, Reserve Bank of AustraliaA practical look at how the RBA is using trusted asset information to support critical functions\, improve whole-of-life decisions and build stronger digital foundations.\n\n\n10:40 – 11:10 pm\nMorning Tea and Networking\n\n\n11:10 – 11:40\nPanel Discussion – Lessons from the Digital Asset Management Journey\nAtsushi Yamamoto\, Monika Lemajic and Rana RoyFacilitated discussion exploring what has worked\, what has been difficult\, lessons learned and what organisations should consider as they move from digital strategy to implementation.Moderator: Rami Affan\n\n\n11:40 am – 12:00 pm\nLive Demonstration – Using AI to Develop a SAMP/AMP\nKai Dong\, Operations Manager\, Asset Management CouncilA practical demonstration of the AMCouncil AI SAMP/AMP tool and how AI can assist with organising information\, developing structure and supporting the planning process.\n\n\n12:00 – 12:25 pm\nSetting the Scene – What’s in a SAMP and AMP?\nRachel Scott\, Director Asset Management AssociatesWhat SAMPs and AMPs need to achieve\, their key content and structure\, and how organisational objectives\, asset information\, service requirements\, lifecycle planning and risk come together. This session establishes the foundations participants will use in the afternoon workshop.\n\n\n12:25 – 1:10 pm\nLunch and Networking\n\n\n1:10 – 2:40 pm\nInteractive Workshop – Digitising SAMPs and AMPs: From Static Documents to Living Management Tools\nToby Horstead\, Global Technical Lead Asset Management\, WSP and Rami Affan\, National Executive Strategic Asset Management WSPParticipants work through how SAMPs and AMPs can be developed and maintained digitally\, considering plan structure\, information requirements\, stakeholders\, governance\, data gaps\, digital tools and AI.\n\n\n2:40 – 2:55 pm\nWorkshop Report Back and Key TakeawaysParticipants share key findings\, challenges and opportunities for applying the approach within their organisations.\n\n\n2:55 – 3\nClosing Remarks and Key TakeawaysSummarising the main lessons and actions attendees can apply. \nMC: Rami Affan\n\n\n3:00 pm\nAfternoon Tea and Networking\n\n\n\nRegister now to take part in the Digital Asset Management Across Government Symposium and Workshop. \nClick here to register URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/sydney-symposium-digital-asset-management-across-government-symposium-and-workshop/ LOCATION:Sydney Masonic Centre\, 66 Goulburn St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia CATEGORIES:Government,Symposium END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261028T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261028T130000 DTSTAMP:20260929T202956 CREATED:20260901T074514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T084644Z UID:10991-1793188800-1793192400@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Webinar - CMMS and FRACAS: Unlocking the Value of Reliability Data (MRiAM 4 of 5) DESCRIPTION:CMMS and FRACAS – Unlocking the Value of Reliability Data – Creating the Information Foundation for AI and Predictive Maintenance \nMany organisations focus on advanced analytics while overlooking the importance of data quality and information structure. This session examines how to configure and utilise CMMS and FRACAS systems to capture meaningful reliability information\, support effective analysis\, and enable enhanced data mining. The webinar highlights why a robust information foundation is a critical prerequisite for successful AI/ML and predictive maintenance programs. \nPresented by Jitesh Patel\, Maintenance & Reliability in Asset Management Special Interest Group\, Asset Management Council \nPart four of the five-part Reliability Engineering Excellence webinar series. \nClick here to register\nThis webinar can be attended as a standalone session\, or join us for the full series as we progress from reliability fundamentals through to predictive maintenance and AI/ML. Register separately for each session you would like to attend. URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-cmms-and-fracas-unlocking-the-value-of-reliability-data/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Maintenance,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261104T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261104T130000 DTSTAMP:20260929T202956 CREATED:20260901T074650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T084618Z UID:10993-1793793600-1793797200@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Webinar - From Foundations to World Class: A Predictive Maintenance AI/ML Case Study (MRiAM 5 of 5) DESCRIPTION:From Foundations to World Class –  A Predictive Maintenance AI/ML Case Study \nThe final webinar brings the series together through a real-world case study demonstrating the implementation of AI and ML for predictive maintenance. Participants will see how a methodical approach to reliability engineering\, data management\, and asset management fundamentals can transform an organisation from humble beginnings to a high-performing\, world-class reliability operation. \nPresented by Shane Scriven\, Maintenance & Reliability in Asset Management Special Interest Group\, Asset Management Council \nPart five of the five-part Reliability Engineering Excellence webinar series. \nClick here to register\nThis webinar can be attended as a standalone session\, or join us for the full series as we progress from reliability fundamentals through to predictive maintenance and AI/ML. Register separately for each session you would like to attend. URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-from-foundations-to-world-class-a-predictive-maintenance-ai-ml-case-study/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Maintenance,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261117T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261117T133000 DTSTAMP:20260929T202956 CREATED:20260811T053103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T084052Z UID:10860-1794920400-1794922200@www.amcouncil.com.au SUMMARY:Webinar - Monash University's Asset Data Capture Project (AM in Action 8 of 9) DESCRIPTION:This presentation will focus on how Monash University’s Buildings and Property has delivered a multistage project to strengthen asset information governance and unify fragmented building services asset registers into a single\, standards-based campus-wide register. \nGuided by the Victorian Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) Asset Management Accountability Framework (AMAF) requirements\, the project established clear asset information requirements (guardrails)\, standardised data models\, and consistent processes for internal teams and external service providers. \nImplementation was supported through targeted training\, pilot programs\, and streamlined data acquisition and consolidation activities. The resulting asset register provides a reliable foundation for whole-of-life\, evidence-based decision-making\, enhancing compliance\, risk management\, planning capability\, and overall portfolio performance management. \nPart of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2026 Excellence Awards. \nClick here to register\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jasreen Dhillon is a Senior Manager\, Strategic Asset Planning and Reporting\, with Monash University.\n \n \n \n  URL:https://www.amcouncil.com.au/event/webinar-monash-universitys-asset-data-capture-project/ LOCATION:Online – Register to be sent your link CATEGORIES:Data,Webinar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR