Asset Management Council

Asset Management Fundamentals - Virtual Classroom
2025-10-16 09:00 - 2025-10-17 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online Live Virtual Classroom
This training course run over two half-days, each from 9am until 1pm AEDT (Melbourne time) and delivered in a live interactive online setting, offers a thorough overview of asset management. The purpose of the Asset Management Fundamentals program is to understand the fundamentals of asset management and how they can provide benefits to the organisation.
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Course learning objectives:

Define asset management within the context of ISO 5500x suite, the Asset Management Landscape and AMBoK
Identify the principles that underpin asset management
Identify available asset management tools and techniques that are applicable within organisational context
Identify opportunities to apply these learnings to improve individual and organisational performance.

Course materials provided in conjunction with online course:

Asset Management Fundamentals Workbook: covering the modules and learnings on the course
Living Asset Management, by J Lafria and J Hardwick: whilst touched-upon during the course, this book focuses on the subject of people and the need for good leadership and strategies for developing a high performance culture which ensures excellence in asset management. Click here for more information on Living Asset Management.
Asset Management Council Framework Book: Defines the strategic concepts of which the AM Council’s Asset Management Body of Knowledge (AMBoK) comprises.
AMBoK Publication 001; Companion Guide to ISO 55001

The Online Exam
To recognise and quantify your learning, an online exam is initiated on the day of the course. Should you choose to take and complete the exam, pass the exam, and agree to comply with a Code of Ethics, you will be certified as a Certified Associate in Asset Management (CAAM) – enabling you to offer evidence to your current and future employers of your personal asset management capability and present them with the knowledge that you have a deeper understanding of asset management related topics and issues. Your CAAM is a great step towards furthering your career in asset management.
Course flyer available for download here.

Sydney - Protecting Property: Strata Asset Management Risks and Opportunities
2025-10-15 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Aurecon, Level 11, 73 Miller Street, North Sydney, NSW, 2060, Australia
Property is one of the most valuable and complex asset classes, yet residential strata continues to face major risks from defects, poor information handover and weak governance. This event will explore how fragmented practices have left property owners and managers exposed, with issues such as missing design records, incomplete asset registers, warranty disputes, and inadequate lifecycle planning driving up costs and eroding confidence in the market. By referencing the Building Manual Guideline, the discussion will show how better systems, accountability, and transparency can protect property value while reducing financial and safety risks.
The program will highlight the case for change, shifting strata property asset management from reactive maintenance to proactive, data-driven practices. This includes upskilling strata managers and owners’ corporations, embedding robust governance structures, and adopting tools such as digital records, lifecycle costing, and transparent levy planning. Key themes include liability management, procurement responses, ownership and co-funding models, and the legal ramifications of poor documentation. Central to the discussion is how build quality achieved at the design, approval, and construction stages can be effectively translated into long-term occupancy asset management, ensuring properties remain safe, durable, and financially sustainable throughout their lifecycle.
Building on industry milestones such as the Shergold Weir Building Confidence Report (2018), the NSW Government’s response (2019), the Strata Community Association’s Building Manual Guideline (2020), and Engineers Australia’s 2023 report on managing building defects, the event will emphasise that while property owners face genuine risks — from systemic defects and water ingress to unexpected financial shocks — there are also significant opportunities. Smarter property and strata asset management not only protects buyers and owners from risk but also enables innovation in sustainability, transparency, and long-term value creation. By addressing “buyer beware” challenges head-on, the sector can move towards stronger, safer, and more resilient communities that align with both local and global best practices.
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James Sherrard is the NSW Building Commissioner. He has worked in the construction industry for the past 30 years most recently spending three years with Transport for NSW. Prior to this, James worked in the private sector as a consultant and project manager in the civic, residential and commercial sectors. He has worked extensively overseas and is a qualified and experienced builder.

Stuart Smith is Managing Director of WebFM, an innovative company that specialises in facilities management and provides web-based solutions and consulting services. Stuart has been instrumental in developing new standards in project completion and asset management. He was the principal author of the new Australian Building Manual Guideline in conjunction with the Strata Communities Association and Engineers Australia. The Guideline sets out the acceptable standard for the content of a Building Manual at project handover and responds to the Building Reforms in the Shergold Weir Building Confidence Report.

Brendyn Williams is the Managing Director and Principal Consultant for private engineering management consulting firm Pentagon Management. Brendyn is an experienced leader and manager within the private, government and not-for-profit sectors, with qualifications in civil engineering, civil construction, business management and project management. With 30 years’ experience in the building and construction industry, primarily associated with end-to-end infrastructure asset management, Brendyn provides a range of hands-on professional services to help organisations meet requirements, manage risks, and build capability to optimise outcomes.

Mackay - Asset Management Planning: Good Practices and Tools Workshop
2025-10-15 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Mackay Regional Council, 73 Gordon Street,, Mackay, QLD, 4740, Australia
This session is a collaborative, practical workshop on how planning enables effective asset management across the full asset life cycle.
As a Mackay Hub participant, you’ll meet in person with other local members and connect live via Microsoft Teams to the Brisbane Chapter workshop. Together you will:

Explore planning artefacts across the asset life cycle—from identification and acquisition to operation, maintenance, and disposal.
Identify good practices and the “how to” for each planning aspect, using the GFMAM Landscape and ISO 55001 as reference points.
Discuss tools and techniques that support the various planning aspects.
Contribute to a shared artefact that captures insights, examples, and recommendations from the workshop.

Your Mackay group will form its own table(s), working through the same activities as the Brisbane room—rotating through topics, sharing ideas, and feeding your perspectives directly into the real-time discussions and final outcomes.
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Townsville - Asset Management Planning: Good Practices and Tools Workshop
2025-10-15 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Rockfield Technologies Townsville Office, Level 2, 42 Sturt Street, Townsville, QLD, 4810, Australia
This session is a collaborative, practical workshop on how planning enables effective asset management across the full asset life cycle.
As a Townsville Hub participant, you’ll meet in person with other local members and connect live via Microsoft Teams to the Brisbane Chapter workshop. Together you will:

Explore planning artefacts across the asset life cycle—from identification and acquisition to operation, maintenance, and disposal.
Identify good practices and the “how to” for each planning aspect, using the GFMAM Landscape and ISO 55001 as reference points.
Discuss tools and techniques that support the various planning aspects.
Contribute to a shared artefact that captures insights, examples, and recommendations from the workshop.

Your Townsville group will form its own table(s), working through the same activities as the Brisbane room—rotating through topics, sharing ideas, and feeding your perspectives directly into the real-time discussions and final outcomes.
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Brisbane - Asset Management Planning: Good Practices and Tools Workshop
2025-10-15 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Engineers Australia Auditorium, Level 9, 340 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City, QLD, 4000, Australia
This session is designed to be a collaborative and practical exploration of how planning enables effective asset management across the full asset life cycle. Our intent is to:

Explore planning artefacts across the asset life cycle—from identification and acquisition to operation, maintenance, and disposal.
Identify good practices and the “how to” for each planning aspect discussed, using the GFMAM Landscape and ISO 55001 as reference points.
Discuss tools and techniques that support the various planning aspects.
Generate a shared artefact that captures insights, examples, and recommendations from the workshop.

We’ll be working in breakout tables, each focused on a different planning aspect or life cycle phase. You’ll rotate through these tables, contributing ideas and critiquing prior insights.
Each table will capture inputs into a consolidated list, which we’ll review together at the end of the session.

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Webinar - Building Australias Leading Asset Management Team through Diversity Equity and Inclusion (AM in Action - a 2025 Excellence Award Submission)
2025-10-14 13:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online – Register to be sent your link
What does it take to build a high-performing asset management team that delivers for critical infrastructure across Australia? For Service Stream, the answer lies in a strong foundation of diversity, equity, and inclusion. This session explores how DEI and workforce development go hand in hand to create a culture of excellence. Learn how targeted training, inclusive leadership, and clear career pathways are empowering Service Stream’s people—and driving better asset management outcomes as a result.
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Part of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2025 Excellence Awards.
Presenter:
James Smith, Senior Manager – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Service Stream

James Smith is a passionate DE&I lead with considerable experience across building inclusive practice. He has worked across infrastructure, education, health and tech sectors, developing key insights into the particular challenges and opportunities in building equity across these spaces. With over a 15 years of experience in DE&I, James has specialised knowledge in each pillar of inclusion, with particular experience across neurodiversity, LGBTIQA+ inclusion, and gender equity. James has been leading DE&I at Service Stream for the last 18 months and has delivered key innovations, including the development Neurodiversity Listening Circles to build neuroinclusive resources, providing support for Service Stream carers with the school holiday program, KidsCo, and being recognised for veteran inclusion with accreditation as a Veteran Friendly Employer by the department of Veteran Affairs.

AMCouncil Government Symposium 2025 (Melbourne)
2025-10-10 | Oaks Melbourne on Market, 60 Market St, Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Join us in Melbourne on Friday 10 October 2025 for the Asset Management in Government Symposium. This annual gathering brings together leaders, practitioners and policy-makers from across the public sector to explore how asset management principles and practices can deliver value, improve service delivery, and strengthen community outcomes. The symposium will feature thought-provoking presentations, panel discussions, and case studies showcasing innovative approaches to managing public assets.
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Program Highlights (Draft – Subject to change)

8:00 – 8:45
Arrival Tea and Coffee

8:45 – 9:00
Welcome & Housekeeping
Rami Affan, National Technical Executive, WSP

9:00 – 9:15
Setting the Scene
Toby Horstead, Chairperson of the Board, Asset Management Council

9:15 – 10:00
South Australia’s 20 Year State Infrastructure Strategy
Full topic abstract
Graeme Brown, Director, Infrastructure Assurance, Infrastructure South Australia
About the speaker

10:00 – 10:30
Panel Discussion –
How can Government improve infrastructure planning and delivery?

10:30 – 10:45
Morning Tea

10:45 – 11:15
Asset Management at Taronga Zoo
Full topic abstract
Maddison King, Asset Project Coordinator, Taronga Zoo
About the speaker

11:15-12:00
Land iQ
Full topic abstract
Sarah Kaehne, Land iQ Customer Success Manager, WSP
About the speaker

12:00-12:45
Lunch

12:45-13:15
Investment Management and Risk Prevention
Mr. Wu, General Manager, China Railway Capital (Hong Kong) Investment Company
About the speaker

13:15-13:45
Transport Asset Custodian Platform (Turning Data into Value: Managing Asset Information as a Strategic Asset)
Full topic abstract
Asha Bauch, A/Director Systems Performance & Partnering, Transport for NSW
About the speaker

13:45-14:15
Building resiliency through partnering with Sustainability
David J Simpson, Strategic Asset Manager, Melbourne Park
About the speaker

14:15-15:00
Panel Discussion –
What is a sustainable level of investment for Government?

15:00-15:30
Afternoon Tea

15:30 – 16:00
Asset Information Management System – A Continuous Journey
Full topic abstract
Hessam Mohseni, Manager Asset Information and Data Analytics, Victorian Department of Health
About the speaker

16:00– 16:30
Connecting People, Tools, and Data to enable evidence-based decisions for Asset Management at Parks Victoria
Full topic abstract
Maira Brussi, A/Senior Manager Asset Management, Parks Victoria
About the speaker

16:30-16:45
Conclusion, summary and key takeaways

Christchurch - Inland and Coastal Water Assets - Supporting Economic Development - Te Waipounamu
2025-10-09 16:00 - 18:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Beca Office CHCH, ANZ Centre Level 2/267 High Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
Join us for an insightful discussion on water assets in Te Waipounamu. We’ll hear from speakers sharing practical insights into the role of water assets in supporting local and regional growth:

Rangitata Diversion Race – Applying Asset Management Strategy – Kees Bentjes (Engineering Manager) and Tony McCormack (Chief Executive)
Marine Asset Management at Lyttleton Port Company – William Campbell (Engineer – Ports and Coastal Marine, WSP) and Tristan Williams (Head of Maintenance and Security,

A special thank you to Beca for generously hosting this event at their Christchurch office.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and discuss how asset management supports sustainable economic development across inland and coastal environments.
The event will be held at the Beca Offices in Christchurch and will also be streamed live for participants who wish to join remotely.
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Marine Asset Management at Lyttlelton Port Company
Asset management of aging marine structures is vital to maintain operations within a port. Lyttelton Port Company (LPC), like many ports, has a diverse range of assets, with some structures dating back to the 1800’s and the newest structures being completed in 2020. Over time there has been changes in shipping and operations, with many structures currently being used for vessels and traffic that was never intended. However, with time pressures, ever changing trade demands, sustainability and large capital costs; extending the life of existing assets, rather than replacement, is often the pragmatic and preferred option. This presentation discusses the overall annual asset management program at LPC that has been developed and implemented over the last 20+ years through close collaboration between WSP (previously Opus) and LPC and how it has improved the operational efficiency at the port

William is a civil engineer with 6 years of full-time experience and two four-month internships in the prior two years in ports and marine engineering, mainly focused on structural condition assessment of port infrastructure and implementation of repair strategies. He has led the Lyttelton Port annual inspection programme for WSP for the last 3 years, working closely alongside Tristan and his team

Tristan has worked at Lyttelton Port for 30 years and is currently the Head of Maintenance and Security. He’s been involved in the full spectrum from hands-on building and maintaining to leading teams to being in charge of the port assets and therefore has an in-depth understanding of what it takes to keep the Port operational.

Rangitata Diversion Race – Applying Asset Management Strategy

Built in 1944 as public infrastructure, then privatised in 1990, the RDR has a chequered history of great engineering, pro-active, reactive, precise and not-so-precise maintenance and renewal. Picking up 80 years of incomplete information and an uncertain future to form asset management tactics and consider funding has interesting challenges. We highlight some of these within the overview of this unique infrastructure.

Tony McCormick is the Chief Executive of RDR Management Ltd (RDRML), overseeing the operation and strategic direction of the Rangitata Diversion Race (RDR), New Zealand’s largest water supply scheme. With extensive experience in water management and infrastructure, he leads the organisation in sustainably delivering reliable water for irrigation, hydroelectric generation, and stockwater supply. Tony is focused on securing long-term consents and maintaining RDRML’s role as a cornerstone of regional prosperity.

Kees Beentjes is the Engineering Manager for the RDR with a focus on the long-term reliability of the assets. With a background in both industry and asset management consulting Kees has the understanding and experience to move the care of assets from reactive to reliability for the prosperity of our region for current and future generations.

Webinar - NSW Government Maintenance and Renewals Liability Funding Methodology (AM in Action - a 2025 Excellence Award Submission)
2025-10-07 13:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online – Register to be sent your link
How do you quantify risk across a $500 billion public asset portfolio? In this session, explore a groundbreaking methodology developed for the NSW Government that helps more than 50 agencies assess the financial and service delivery risks of different maintenance funding scenarios. Learn how this structured approach enables clear visibility of funding gaps, supports evidence-based budgeting, and strengthens long-term asset stewardship across government.
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Part of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2025 Excellence Awards.
Presenter:

Lucie Mitchell, Director – Asset Management and Resilience, Infrastructure NSW

Lucie is the Director Asset Management Strategy at Infrastructure NSW and is passionate about the role that asset management plays in helping to make the best asset-related decisions in constrained environments. She works in the Asset Management Assurance team to administer the Asset Management Policy for the NSW Public Sector (TPP 19-07). Her work involves: reporting to NSW Cabinet on the extent to which agencies comply with the Asset Management Policy developing tools and processes that help more than 50 government agencies present asset management related information in a way that meets Government’s needs helping agencies to improve their asset management maturity. Today, Lucie is going to talk about a methodology developed to help agencies report their maintenance and renewals funding needs and the associated risks.

Webinar - Advancing Climate Resilience in the Transport Sector - Climate Change and Natural Hazard Risk Assessment and Adaptation Planning Guidelines (AM in Action - a 2025 Excellence Award Submission)
2025-09-30 13:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online – Register to be sent your link
Climate change is placing growing pressure on transport infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand. In this session, discover how the new Austroads Climate Change and Natural Hazard Risk Assessment and Adaptation Planning Guidelines—developed by AECOM—are helping agencies proactively manage these challenges. You’ll learn how to apply a structured, evidence-based approach to assessing climate risks and planning targeted adaptations, with practical takeaways for building resilience into your organisation’s transport asset management strategy.
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Part of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2025 Excellence Awards.
Presenters:

Allan Klindworth, Associate Director – Sustainability and Resilience, AECOM
Joanne Vanselow, Program Manager, Vehicles & Technology / Environment & Sustainability, Austroads

Allan Klindworth is an Associate Director – Sustainability and Resilience at AECOM. He has over 18 years of experience delivering complex, thought leading climate adaptation projects. He has worked with all levels of government as well as private sector organisations, helping them to understand the risks presented by the changing climate and to build their resilience through adaptation planning. This work has included assessing risks to existing asset portfolios and integrating consideration of climate change impacts into strategic planning and asset design processes. Allan’s climate resilience experience includes the state-wide assessment of climate risks to Government infrastructure for Infrastructure Victoria and supporting the integration of climate resilience and sustainability policy into the delivery of major infrastructure projects, including Victoria’s Level Crossing Removal Project and the North East Link and West Gate Tunnel projects. Allan has also developed climate risk and adaptation frameworks and guidance for federal, state and international government agencies, including Austroads, USAID, the Australian Department of Defence, the former Australian Government Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency and the former Victorian Department of Transport.

Joanne Vanselow is a Program Manager at Austroads, the association of Australian and New Zealand transport agencies. With 17 years of experience spanning both the private and public sectors, she brings a unique, holistic perspective to the challenges of modern transport. Joanne began her career as an automotive engineer, where she developed an understanding of vehicle systems and innovation. She then transitioned into the public sector, applying her expertise to policy and strategy, and managed key projects in vehicle safety data insights and trialling connected and automated vehicle technologies. In her current role, she helps transport agencies to operate a safe and sustainable network by managing two critical programs of work: the vehicles and technology program, which harnesses the benefits of emerging technologies to improve safety, sustainability and productivity, and the environment and sustainability program, which embeds sustainability into transport decision-making. She is currently managing a suite of projects around climate change resilience and transport decarbonisation with a focus on enabling Austroads members to integrate these considerations into the way they plan, build and manage transport assets and networks..

Webinar - Spares Wars: The Poisson Awakens (feat. Monte Carlo)
2025-09-25 12:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online – Register to be sent your link
In this webinar, we will delve into two widely used methods for spares calculations: Poisson Distribution and Monte Carlo Simulation. We’ll examine the underlying assumptions of each approach, compare the results they generate, and discuss which method offers greater statistical robustness and defensibility in real-world applications.
The session will combine theoretical foundations with practical demonstrations using Microsoft Excel, making the concepts accessible and directly applicable to day-to-day engineering tasks. Attendees will also gain insights into the strengths and limitations of each method, helping them make more informed decisions when modelling spares requirements.
This webinar is ideal for Reliability Engineers and Asset Management professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of quantitative spares analysis and improve the credibility of their recommendations.
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Brought to you by the Asset Management Council’s Maintenance & Reliability in Asset Management special interest group.
Presenter:
Akshay Athalye, Supportability Engineer, Babcock Australasia

Akshay is a Chartered Professional Engineer and passionate Reliability Engineer with a strong focus on helping organisations unlock maximum value from their assets. He is equally dedicated to supporting the next generation of engineers by demystifying Reliability Engineering and promoting a clear understanding of its principles and practical applications. As the host of the podcast “Reliability – It Matters”, Akshay engages with industry experts to explore key topics, challenge common misconceptions, and share insights that drive better decision-making and outcomes in asset management. Through his work, he strives to build a more informed and capable reliability community, grounded in data, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Webinar - Healthcare and Transportation: ISO 55000 in Socially Critical Organisations
2025-09-25 08:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online – Register to be sent your link
Join us to explore Healthcare and Transportation: ISO 55000 in Socially Critical Organisations, featuring:

Art Kurland is Director, Capital and Asset Management, University Health, San Antonio, Texas, which was the first hospital in the world to become ISO 55001 certified. Art spoke at the first Value and Benefits from Asset Management web program 4 years ago. Since then, University Health has been re-certified and is pursuing another recertification. Art will provide our first revisit to an organization to see how their culture of Asset Management has expanded, how measurable results have been achieved, and how University Health, which has more than US$1 billion in annual revenue has added value from assets through a systematic approach to Asset Management governance.

Shane Day is Discipline Manager of RAMS and Asset Management: Rail & Transit Systems at Downer Group, which specializes in a range technical and management services for Transportation solutions. Shane will be addressing the extensive work done on a rollingstock fleet to optimize maintenance and create efficiencies in performance of maintenance activities under a supporting framework of ISO55001 and how the framework provided continuity during business transformations. Shane has 15 combined years of experience at Downer Group within Corporate and in the Rail & Transit Systems business as well as time with Arup and Bombardier Transportation in the UK. He also served in the Royal New Zealand Airforce for 10 years in the avionics discipline on various aircraft and supporting functions.

The presentations will be followed by a Discussion Panel with Art Kurland, Shane Day, Nick Phillips, Mike Bordenaro and Peter Kohler to answer your questions
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Perth - Smart Assets, Smarter Careers: AI Insights for Emerging Professionals
2025-09-24 17:45 - 20:00 (Australia/Perth) | Perth
This event is designed to give young students and emerging professionals a clear understanding of our profession while exploring how Artificial Intelligence is shaping asset management. Open to all students across engineering and STEM disciplines – with special value for those nearing graduation – it’s an opportunity to connect, learn, and build your career pathway.

This event is now full. Please email accounts@amcouncil.com.au to go on the waiting list.

Agenda Highlights

Welcome and Introduction
Adam Rotapel, AMCouncil Perth Chapter Chair

Lessons Learnt in Asset Management over a 35 year career - Mark Mackenzie
Mark will present a number of aspects of engineering and particularly asset management that will help improve your professional standing. These tips and trips will be illustrated with examples from his experience.

Industrial AI for Asset Management – Dr Yvonne Power, Director, IMPower Technologies
This presentation will outline how organisations can create a more human-centred, sustainable, and resilient future for industrial asset management with Generative Artificial Intelligence at the core of maintenance and asset management. The presentation will also discuss how incorporating new skillsets, such as prompt engineering into the daily operational workflows of reliability engineers and maintenance planners increases productivity and enables improved asset management and maintenance decision-making. Key learning outcomes: What is industry 5.0 and what does it mean for maintenance & asset management? How can advanced technologies including generative AI be used to improve maintenance & asset management. What skills do I need to stay ensure I remain relevant given the fast pace of development of AI?

Speed Networking Session
Facilitated by Roy Choudhury.

AI in Logistics & Supply Chain – Dr S Zaung Nau, Lecturer, Curtin University
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it is actively transforming supply chains into smarter, more resilient, and sustainable networks. This presentation will explore cutting-edge AI applications in supply chain management, from predictive demand forecasting and inventory optimization to smart asset maintenance, logistics planning, and supplier risk monitoring. We will also discuss the role of AI in enabling sustainable supply chains and how generative AI is reshaping decision-making and scenario planning. For emerging professionals, understanding these technologies is not only essential for career readiness but also for driving innovation in a rapidly evolving global economy. By linking smart asset management with AI-enabled supply chain practices, this session will highlight both the opportunities and challenges in harnessing AI for a smarter, greener, and more resilient future.

AI & Machine Learning Strategy – Sarada Lee, Co-Founder, Perth Machine Learning Group
Let’s welcome your newest office teammate—your agentic AI colleague who never drinks coffee but sometimes like hallucinates in the conversation. In this fun yet insightful evening session, we’ll get a sneak-peek at what it’s like working side-by-side with an AI. We’ll share the highlights, the head-scratchers, and the surprising insights—plus, not too-distant future of AI in asset management.

Closing Remarks
Karina MacHado, AMCouncil Perth Chapter Vice Chair

Don’t miss this chance to hear from experts, network with peers, and explore how smart technologies are opening smarter career pathways in asset management.

Mark is a highly qualified and experienced engineer with over thirty five years’ experience in maintenance, reliability and asset management. He is a Chartered Engineer, a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Engineer and a Certified Fellow of Asset Management who is also a Fellow of Engineers Australia and an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia. Mark has worked extensively in Australia and overseas in a variety of roles and industries. He has worked in multinational companies, as well as specialist consulting companies where his technical and leadership advice is keenly sought and received. He is an experienced facilitator and a sought-after speaker who regularly presents technical papers and tutorials at national and international conferences. He also delivers university lectures to undergraduates and post graduates and provides training on behalf of the Asset Management Council of Australia.

With over twenty years’ experience in pioneering advanced solutions within the energy and natural resources sector, Yvonne is dedicated to integrating intelligent systems into industrial operations to improve safety, compliance, efficiency, and operational practices. Her interest in these technologies began during her PhD, where she applied intelligent agents to optimise and manage a minerals processing operation with minimal human intervention. Since then, Yvonne has successfully delivered innovative solutions to major resource companies globally, holding senior roles in mining and technology firms and working through IMPOWER TECHNOLOGIES®, a company she founded in 2009. As of April 2025, she also serves as a non-executive director on the Asset Management Council of Australia Board.

Dr. S Zaung Nau is a Senior Lecturer in Project and Supply Chain Management at Curtin University, where she leads teaching and research in sustainable supply chains, project management, and the integration of emerging technologies. With a background in IT and a PhD in public transport demand modelling, she combines technical expertise with industry engagement to prepare students for the evolving world of work. Her work focuses on applied learning and authentic industry projects, enabling students to gain hands-on experience in areas such as data analytics, optimization, and simulation. Dr. Nau is actively involved in research on supply chain resilience, AI applications in logistics, and traffic flow efficiency, with a strong interest in industry collaboration and community engagement. Dr. Nau is passionate about equipping the next generation of professionals with the skills to thrive in a rapidly changing environment where sustainability, digital transformation, and AI are shaping the future of supply chain management.

Sarada Lee is a leading AI/ML specialist with over eight years of experience in deep learning, natural language processing, and computer vision, driving strategic innovation. As Co-Founder of the 3.4K member Perth Machine Learning Group, she mentors global talent and advances ethical AI through governance training. Her experience ranges from multinationals, utilities, public health, biotech and finance and accounting, including deployment of AI in critical infrastructure. With a Master’s in Professional Accounting and board experience at The King’s College, Sarada bridges AI and business strategy. A WiTWA Tech [+] Award winner, she speaks to accounting bodies, academia, and tech communities, inspiring AI-driven transformation.

Melbourne - Achieving TOTEX Success: Integrating People, Processes and Systems in Asset Management Planning (A Strategic Approach to Public Private Partnerships)
2025-09-24 17:30 - 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Grand Hotel (Gaylord Restaurant Conference Room), 33 Spencer Street, Docklands, VIC, 3008, Australia
Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) carry inherent financial risks, particularly when fixed-price contracts fail to reflect total lifecycle costs. To manage this, PFM adopted a Total Expenditure (TOTEX) Strategic Asset Management (SAM) approach that integrates people, processes, and systems to align CAPEX and OPEX decisions for long-term value.
The two key barriers—poor data quality and limited practitioner capability—were addressed through the development of two foundational enablers: the Asset Management System (AMS) and the Asset Management Community of Practice (AMCoP). The AMS standardised tools and processes, while the AMCoP fostered collaboration, upskilling, and knowledge sharing. These enabled the creation of high-value resources such as a Lifecycle Cost and Maintenance database.
In practice, these frameworks supported accurate data capture and scenario modelling within PPP contracts, driving evidence-based decisions. The outcome was optimised lifecycle planning and risk management, demonstrating how a structured, data-driven approach can mitigate PPP risks and achieve TOTEX-aligned outcomes.
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Mincheol Lee is a seasoned asset management professional with extensive experience across strategic, tactical, and operational levels of asset-intensive environments. Known for his outcomes-focused approach, Mincheol specialises in developing and executing comprehensive asset management strategies that align organisational objectives with effective risk management, cost control, and lifecycle performance optimisation. With hands-on experience in delivering ISO 55001-aligned systems and governance frameworks, Mincheol brings deep capability in full lifecycle asset management, including asset data modelling, lifecycle cost analysis, CMMS configuration, and the integration of digital engineering solutions. He has successfully led the design and implementation of asset information management systems, technical maintenance plans, and configuration control frameworks to enable reliable, data-driven decision-making. A strong collaborator, Mincheol works across disciplines to uplift asset management maturity and build Communities of Practice that foster knowledge sharing, capability development, and operational excellence. His work continues to support optimised total cost of ownership outcomes across complex infrastructure portfolios.

Webinar - The Āpōpō Guide (AM in Action - a 2025 Excellence Award Submission)
2025-09-23 13:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online – Register to be sent your link
Join this session to explore how the Āpōpō Guide is redefining asset management in Aotearoa New Zealand by blending international standards with local values and community priorities. More than just a framework, the Āpōpō Guide offers a practical, people-centred model for sustainable asset management that can be adapted across diverse jurisdictions. Discover how this innovative approach is delivering real-world impact, and gain insights into how you can localise global best practices to better serve your communities.
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Part of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2025 Excellence Awards.
Presenter:
Mike Curry, Product Manager, Āpōpō

Mike Curry is the Product Manager at Āpōpō, leading the development of industry-aligned learning resources and 4 accreditation programmes for infrastructure asset managers in Aotearoa New Zealand. With a background in professional development and digital products, he is responsible for the Āpōpō portfolio of online courses, the Āpōpō Guide, and the organisation’s evolving certification pathways. Mike has worked exclusively for non-profits since 2010 and is passionate about realising value for community organisations by creating high-quality resources that make a practical and meaningful difference.

Sydney - Emerging Professionals Panel Event - Lessons from a Life in Asset Management
2025-09-17 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Sydney) | WSP Sydney, Level 27, 680 George Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Join us for an exciting evening as we invite three panellists to share their unique career journeys in asset management.
At different points in their careers and with varying levels of experience, our speakers will offer diverse perspectives on the evolving challenges and opportunities within the industry. They will discuss career highlights, key lessons learned along the way, and top tips for emerging professionals in asset management.
This event is a great opportunity for both emerging professionals and seasoned practitioners to gain valuable insights and network with others in the industry. While this is an Emerging Professionals event, all practitioners are welcome to attend.
Our panellists include:

Maddison King, Asset Project Coordinator, Taronga Zoo
Sally Busch, Asset Strategy and Performance Lead, Ausgrid
Gavin Cavanagh, Systems Engineering SME

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Maddison King graduated from UTS in 2020 with a Bachelor of Construction Project Management and a Diploma of Innovation. During her studies, she gained industry experience working with BHP on the Olympic Dam mine in South Australia before moving into a role as a Quality Engineer on the Snowy Hydro 2.0 tunnels project. Wanting to return to Sydney, Maddison joined John Holland as a Site Engineer, where she spent three years working on large-scale infrastructure projects including the Rozelle Interchange and the M7/M12 Integration Project. Recently, she transitioned to the client side by joining the Assets team at Taronga Zoo, where she manages projects under $2 million. This role provides a unique perspective compared with contractor-side delivery of multi-billion-dollar projects, requiring Maddison to carefully balance asset replacement and maintenance while prioritising safety, quality, cost, time, and the welfare of both guests and animals.

Sally Busch has extensive experience across the aviation, defence, and energy sectors, bringing a multidisciplinary perspective to asset management. At Ausgrid, she shapes asset strategies that balance cost, risk and performance to guide decisions supporting a rapidly evolving electricity network. Her background includes technical leadership in asset strategy and performance, climate resilience, modelling, reliability, and strategic engineering support across the asset lifecycle.

Gavin Cavanagh has held a number of Systems Engineering positions at TfNSW, Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink over the past nine years, along with Asset Resilience roles more recently. Prior to the transport sector, Gavin worked in the defence and aerospace sector for 20 years in Australia, including 16 years as a uniformed Air Force Officer and four years in the defence industry, again in Systems Engineering and Life Cycle Management. His experience in Asset Resilience stems from his military background with the Defence-in-Depth approach and is an extension of his Systems Engineering knowledge and expertise. Gavin has a Master of Engineering (Systems Engineering) and is currently undertaking a PhD, researching the application of Systems Engineering to transport projects in NSW.

Webinar - Generation and Representations of Asset Information at Court Services Victoria (AM in Action - a 2025 Excellence Award Submission)
2025-09-16 13:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online – Register to be sent your link
Discover how Court Services Victoria transformed its asset information management from fragmented and outdated to a fully digital, data-rich environment. This session will showcase CSV’s journey in building a centralised asset information system—featuring 3D building models, integrated Power BI dashboards, and cloud-based maintenance tools. Learn how this transformation has enabled real-time decision-making, improved condition forecasting, and empowered court staff with immediate access to essential building data. Attendees will take away practical insights into digitising asset information to drive efficiency and transparency across the asset lifecycle.
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Part of the Asset Management in Action Webinar Series – showcasing submissions from the 2025 Excellence Awards.
Presenter:
Vijay Eden, Manager Asset Systems, Court Services Victoria

Vijay Eden is a seasoned Asset Management professional with an engineering background and a strong passion for Occupational Health and Safety. With over 30 years of leadership experience, Vijay has delivered strategic Asset Management across both the public and private sectors, providing specialist technical advice and support in managing the full asset lifecycle. His career has included driving improvements to infrastructure within a diverse and complex portfolio of public buildings across Victoria, the majority of which are heritage listed. Vijay has a proven track record in implementing strategic Asset Management Systems, promoting proactive maintenance, strengthening Occupational Health and Safety management, mitigating business risk, and managing both capital and output budgets. His expertise includes ensuring compliance with the AMAF, Essential Safety Measures (ESM), and contractor management, as well as supporting sustainability initiatives and overseeing Service Level Agreements (SLA). He is particularly passionate about stakeholder engagement, fostering continuous improvement, and mentoring the next generation of asset management professionals.

Asset Management Fundamentals - Virtual Classroom
2025-09-15 09:00 - 2025-09-16 13:00, 2025-08-14 09:00 - 2025-08-15 13:00, 2025-07-14 09:30 - 2025-07-15 13:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online Live Virtual Classroom
This training course run over two half-days, each from 9am until 1pm AEST (Melbourne time) and delivered in a live interactive online setting, offers a thorough overview of asset management. The purpose of the Asset Management Fundamentals program is to understand the fundamentals of asset management and how they can provide benefits to the organisation.
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Course learning objectives:

Define asset management within the context of ISO 5500x suite, the Asset Management Landscape and AMBoK
Identify the principles that underpin asset management
Identify available asset management tools and techniques that are applicable within organisational context
Identify opportunities to apply these learnings to improve individual and organisational performance.

Course materials provided in conjunction with online course:

Asset Management Fundamentals Workbook: covering the modules and learnings on the course
Living Asset Management, by J Lafria and J Hardwick: whilst touched-upon during the course, this book focuses on the subject of people and the need for good leadership and strategies for developing a high performance culture which ensures excellence in asset management. Click here for more information on Living Asset Management.
Asset Management Council Framework Book: Defines the strategic concepts of which the AM Council’s Asset Management Body of Knowledge (AMBoK) comprises.
AMBoK Publication 001; Companion Guide to ISO 55001

The Online Exam
To recognise and quantify your learning, an online exam is initiated on the day of the course. Should you choose to take and complete the exam, pass the exam, and agree to comply with a Code of Ethics, you will be certified as a Certified Associate in Asset Management (CAAM) – enabling you to offer evidence to your current and future employers of your personal asset management capability and present them with the knowledge that you have a deeper understanding of asset management related topics and issues. Your CAAM is a great step towards furthering your career in asset management.
Course flyer available for download here.

Webinar - Open Standards and BIM - what are they, why are they important, how to use them to your advantage
2025-09-09 13:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online – Register to be sent your link
Building Information Modelling (BIM) has been around for a long time and is now becoming commonplace, and often a requirement, on many building and infrastructure projects. The key component of BIM is the information element, and when properly adopted it provides the backbone for efficiently managing data from the early conception of the asset being built through to operations and handover.
However, this can only be achieved with data that is well-defined early and the use of open standards, or OpenBIM. This approach allows both the 3D geometry representing the asset and its connected data to move between various platforms or lifecycle stages, always remaining accessible and able to be used in combination with 3D geometry (where required).
Eric Bugeja, Chairperson of buildingSMART Australasia, will provide you with an overview of information management best practice and the tools available to improve project efficiency.
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Eric has been at the forefront of applying technology to improve efficiency. His early engineering career focused on the development of leading-edge automation for manufacturing processes, using technology to enhance both quality and production speed. He was also an early adopter of 3D design and Building Information Modelling (BIM). Following this, Eric worked with a start-up company to transition from R&D into large-scale manufacturing. Over the past ten years, he has shifted his expertise from manufacturing to transport infrastructure engineering and construction, managing teams at GHD and serving as a Project Director. Eric has a passion for technology and driving industry change. He has been closely involved in the implementation and standardisation of Digital Engineering in infrastructure and is currently EIC’s Principal for Digital Integration and Capability, supporting the CIMIC operating companies, which include CPB Contractors, UGL, Leighton Asia, Thiess, Sedgman and Broad. He is also the Chairman of buildingSMART Australasia and was recently appointed to the buildingSMART International Board.

AMCouncil Maintenance & Reliability Symposium 2025 (Sydney)
2025-08-22 | Sydney Masonic Centre, 66 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
Maximising Value Through Maintenance & Reliability📅 Friday 22 August 2025 | 📍 Sydney Masonic Centre
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Unlocking Value Through Maintenance & Reliability
Join leading maintenance and reliability (M&R) professionals from across Australia and around the world at the AMCouncil Maintenance & Reliability Symposium. This one-day event will explore how organisations can maximise value from their assets through effective M&R practices, a critical component of implementing asset management (AM) systems.
You’ll discover how people, processes, and technologies work together to improve asset performance, reduce risk, and deliver measurable outcomes.

Program Highlights (Draft – Subject to change)

8:00 – 8:45
Registration and Tea and Coffee – Begin your day by connecting with industry leaders and fellow delegates over tea and coffee before the exciting program starts

9:00 – 9:05
Welcome – Toby Horstead, AMCouncil National Chair – Welcoming you to the symposium and sharing key objectives for the sessions ahead.

9:05 – 9:15
Overview – A quick overview of the MRiAM initiative, outlining its impact and role in driving asset management excellence within the maintenance and reliability landscape. Setting the stage for an insightful day and sharing key objectives for the sessions ahead.

Global and Local

9:15 – 10:00
GFMAM Speaker: Jean Pierre Pascoli , Director Physical Asset Management & reliability, Cameco, Canada – JP will delve into the challenges and opportunities in maintenance within the Asset Management sector in Canada, with a particular focus on the nuclear sector, sharing global insights and actionable takeaways.
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10:00-10:30
GFMAM Speaker: Steve Verity, Principal Advisor Asset Management, IPWEA Australasia – Steve will bring a global perspective on the value of maintenance in public infrastructure, illustrating how asset management principles are revolutionizing infrastructure projects worldwide and driving sustainable development in the public sector.
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10:30-11:00
Morning Tea Break – Take a moment to refresh and network with peers as you discuss the morning’s sessions and prepare for the next round of discussions

Aviation

11:00-11:30
Elena Shulyak, Engineering Manager, Sydney Airport – Elena will highlight the importance of the quality of maintenance in achieving the asset management objectives and the use of technology for quality improvements.
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11:30-12:30
David Kelly, Manager QE Business Technology and eEnablement, Qantas – David will present a case study on how maintenance and asset management integrate at Qantas, sharing real-life examples of how these functions are critical to maintaining high performance in the aviation sector.

12:30–1:30
Lunch – Enjoy a delicious lunch while continuing your conversations with colleagues and industry experts in a relaxed setting.

Industry

1:30 – 2:00
James Moody, Manager, Maintenance & Replacement Planning, Ausgrid – James will discuss the value of maintenance in asset management within the electricity sector demonstrating how reliability and maintenance practices drive efficiency and performance in utility operations.
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2:00 – 2:30
Martin Kerr, Structural Change and WPiAM Technical Advisor – Martin will provide a deep dive into the fit between maintenance and asset management in the manufacturing sector, showcasing real-world examples where maintenance excellence has led to remarkable operational outcomes.
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2:30 – 3:00
Katherine Xie, Maintenance Analyst, Sydney Metro, & Vice-Chair, AMCouncil YAMP Committee – Katherine will share insights from future leaders on shaping the next era of maintenance and asset management, exploring the evolving challenges and opportunities for young professionals in this space.
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3:00-3:30
Afternoon Tea – Refuel with afternoon tea and network with speakers, peers, and delegates before the final session of the day

Maintenance & Reliability Skills for the Future

3:30 – 4:30
Panel: Facilitator Dave Daines – M&R Competency sets required for a future fit workforce – Join a dynamic panel discussion on the competency sets needed for maintenance and reliability professionals to succeed in an increasingly digital and interconnected world. Panellists will discuss the skills and knowledge that will define the next generation of asset management experts.

4:30
Summary and Close – A wrap up of the key insights and takeaways from the symposium, setting the stage for continued collaboration and action within the maintenance and reliability sector.

Networking – An opportunity to engage directly with speakers, panellists, and delegates, continuing the conversation on the critical themes of asset management and maintenance reliability.

Melbourne - Opportunity as Risk Framework - a V/Line Presentation
2025-08-20 17:30 - 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Grand Hotel (Gaylord Restaurant Conference Room), 33 Spencer Street, Docklands, VIC, 3008, Australia
The concept of risk—including both opportunities and threats—sounds simple enough, but many have attempted to tackle it with limited success. Is opportunity the opposite of risk, or is it something else entirely? How can we quantify and manage opportunities in the same way we quantify and manage risks?
At V/Line, Fiona Beckley, Asset Information Specialist, has been exploring these questions (and more) while developing an Opportunity Framework. This presentation shares that journey, the quandaries this concept presents, and the current state of the solution being developed.
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Fiona Beckley has been working in Asset Mangement for over 20 years, in rail, water and manufacturing. Currently the Asset Information Specialist at V/Line, Fiona supports the Information and Data component of the Asset Management system, which includes the development of a controlled business mapping and diagramming (i.e. “Visualising V/Line) system, developing and rolling out the Asset Information Strategy, and designing an Opportunities On A Page solution.

New Zealand Asset Management Symposium - Delivering Value through Innovation
2025-08-14 09:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Auckland University of Technology Conference Centre, 56 Wakefield Street, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Date: 14 August 2025
Time: 9am – 5pm
Location: Auckland University of Technology Conference Centre
Theme: Delivering Value through Innovation
Cost: $250 Members | $395 Non-members (Australian Dollars)

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Keynote Speaker: Andy Hagan (New Zealand Infrastructure Commission) – From Plans to Performance – Putting the NIP’s ‘Start-with-Maintenance’ Agenda to Work
Panel Session: Lifting NZ Productivity through innovative Infrastructure Management
Other speakers:

Toby Horstead (AMCouncil) – AMCouncil updates, activities and innovation
Kevin Stevens and Cijina Lazo-Ron (Transpower) – Advanced corrosion modelling for lifetime extension of overhead power transmission lines
Myles Lind and Cam Gordon (Auckland Transport) – Innovating back to the future
Bevan Assink (KiwiRail) – City Rail Link – The Rail Assets journey from requirements through to entering service
Andy Lyon (KiwiRail) – Embedding innovation and providing enduring value through major infrastructure programmes
Andrew Gatland (Asset Dynamics) – Sweating the data assets
Maurice Hoban (GHD) – Smart Seeds: Empowering Emerging Leaders Through Innovation

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Scroll down for topic summaries and speaker information:

Keynote: From Plans to Performance – Putting the NIP’s ‘Start-with-Maintenance’ Agenda to Work
New Zealand spends more on infrastructure than most OECD nations yet ranks near the bottom for “bang-for-buck” – a gap driven by weak asset-management practice and chronic under-funding of renewals.
The Draft National Infrastructure Plan (NIP) flips the script with a “Start-with-Maintenance” mandate, legislating 10-year AM-investment plans, transparent performance reporting and independent assurance for central-government agencies. Andy Hagan will set out:

Why lifting AM maturity is the fastest path to productivity gains – and how New Zealand currently ranks fourth-to-last in the OECD.
The NIP’s three practical levers for closing the gap – planning, funding stability and assurance.
What all this means for asset owners, AM practitioners and the 40 % of the infrastructure workforce already dedicated to operations and maintenance.

Delegates will leave with a clear view of where the NIP lands, what will change in their day-to-day practice, and where their expertise is critical to success.

Andy Hagan is General Manager, Investment at the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga. In this role he is responsible for the Commission’s work across the investment management lifecycle from infrastructure investment planning to delivery to asset management. Prior to working at the Commission, Andy spent almost 20 years at the New Zealand Treasury in a range of roles spanning financial markets, infrastructure and commercial issues, including as a member of the Treasury’s Executive Leadership Team. He has also consulted to a range of clients, primarily focussing on infrastructure funding and financing. Andy has a Master of Business from the University of Otago and was awarded the New Zealand Public Service Medal for outstanding public service in 2022.

Advanced corrosion modelling for lifetime extension of overhead power transmission lines
Transpower’s Transmission lines span over 12,000 kilometres across New Zealand. The lines traverse through varying terrain such as the benign Central Otago region right through to extreme salt spray and corrosion areas such as Tiwai and Oteranga Bay. The terrain makes corrosion highly localised with salt transport coming many kilometres inland due to wind funnelling. With an aging fleet, the forecasted reconductoring spend over the next 15 years was increasing from $50M to $250M per year.
Historically the conductor health model forecasting replacements used age and an expected life using conductor type, location and where it was known that the conductor was not fully greased (grease holidays). This would be manually adjusted for observed condition and eddy current “Cormon” testing that detects the zinc galvanising loss on the steel core strands. While these methods are relatively advanced by international standards, they have remained inherently conservative. Transpower needed a model that could confidently and safely extend the forecasted replacement life.
Drone condition assessment and the defect model has provided Transpower with the ability to manage the risk and flatten the reconductoring curve. It allows for a manageable ramp up in heavy wiring crew resources, reduces revenue price shocks and buys time to align replacements with tactical upgrades to incorporate new power demand.
The defect model uses drone visual data being acquired alongside accelerated corrosion testing, and destructive testing. Corrosion of the aluminium strands in Aluminium Clad Steel Reinforced (ACSR) creates a white corrosion product that fills the void spaces between strands and creates bulges. The model can assess if the conductor is safe to maintain in service and predict when it will become unsafe. The model uses Finite Element sub-modelling of bulges, and a power line design global modelling program (PLS-CADD) for defined weather cases and risk profiles. The challenges include automated image processing, storage and retrieval of drone data. Defects are classified as broken strands, white powder, bulging, strands out of lay, spacer damage, copper corrosion etc, with the white power bulges in ACSR cables being processed further by the defect model. The model includes modelling the increases in temperature at bulges due to loss of aluminium cross-sectional area, and the decrease in yield stress and ultimate tensile stress.
The defect growth rate has been estimated to forecast replacement in the longer term. The model was calibrated using destructive testing of ex-service samples and accelerated corrosion/salt spray cabinet samples. Corrosion maps based on historical changes in condition assessment data, and a NZ industry standard based on atmospheric corrosion of coupons, are used to estimate the defect growth rates.

Kevin Stevens has worked as a Performance Engineer/Asset Modeller at Transpower NZ Ltd since May 2020. Prior to that he was a Senior Consultant in the petrochemical and energy sectors at MPT Solutions/Quest Integrity Group, 2010 to 2019. MPT was a spinoff company from the metallurgy and corrosion teams within Industrial Research Ltd (a New Zealand Crown Research Institute), where Kevin worked as a senior scientist from 1993 to 2010. Kevin undertook his academic training with a BSc(Hons) and PhD at Victoria University of Wellington, from 1986 to 1993.

Cijina Lazo-Ron is an experienced engineer that started her career in Network Planning of the Distribution grid in South Africa in 2009. Since then, she has spent time undertaking overhead line designs, before moving to New Zealand. Since 2017, Cijina has been with Transpower’s Asset Planning team, having led many of the Transmission lines portfolios. Cijina currently heads up the Asset Planning Transmission Lines team, with a focus on strategic planning and portfolio improvements to improve asset health. Cijina career to date is marked by a passion for driving innovation into the energy sector.

Innovating back to the future

In infrastructure landscape, innovation is often heralded as the catalyst for transformation. Yet, as we embrace new technologies, methodologies, and paradigms, a paradox emerges: the more we change, the more it stays the same. This discussion explores how innovation—while reshaping tools, processes, and expectations—often reinforces the enduring principles of aligning or adopting standards, disciplined delivery and good governance.
Looking at AT asset management we’ll examine how digital twins, automated and rapid data collection predictive analytics have improved delivery. However, these innovations consistently circle back to foundational principles
In particular, we reflect on the growing expectation of artificial intelligence as a perceived panacea. While AI offers powerful tools for forecasting and optimisation, there are few magic solutions. Advocates of AI as the ultimate saviour should heed the old statistical warning: “lies, damned lies, and statistics.”, we could about to embark on data, damned data and AI. Without context, oversight, and critical thinking, even the most advanced models risk reinforcing bias or obscuring nuance.
This discussion challenges attendees to rethink innovation not as disruption, but as evolution—a means of refining what already works or what could work better to answer old and new problem. It highlights how embracing change can deepen our commitment to enduring principles, ensuring that while our methods evolve, our mission remains constant.

City Rail Link – The Rail Assets journey from requirements through to entering service
The City Rail Link (CRL) represents a transformative leap in Auckland’s transport infrastructure, with its rail assets forming the backbone of a modern, high-capacity urban transit system.
This presentation traces the journey of the CRL’s rail assets —from the initial articulation of stakeholder and operational requirements, through detailed design and construction installation and inspections, to the rigorous assurance processes of dynamic train testing, prior to the rail assets being accepted into KiwiRail’s network for operational service.

Bevan Assink is KiwiRail’s Programme Director leading KiwiRail’s engagement in New Zealand’s largest infrastructure initiative. With a strategic and operational remit. Bevan oversees KiwiRail’s interface with the CRL project, including KiwiRail’s capital delivery programme to upgrade specific Auckland Metro stations as part of CRL readiness, and leads the internal integration workstream to inform and prepare KiwiRail’s Infrastructure business units for the adoption of new CRL assets and operating models. His leadership ensures KiwiRail’s contributions to system integration, operational readiness, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory safety case development are aligned with the successful incorporation of CRL into the Auckland Metro Rail Network.

Sweating the Data Assets
Asset management maturity is sometimes seen as a proxy for asset management performance. The typical asset management maturity assessment seeks detailed evidence on how the organisation plans to achieve its asset management objectives and how those plans are being implemented by teams every day. A corresponding diagnostic on how well the asset management system is performing in terms of risk, cost and performance outcomes is usually missing.
This presentation will discuss case studies that apply quantitative analysis of data that are often available but buried in asset management information systems, to provide deeper, more actionable insights, including early warning indicators not visible in high-level reports.

Smart Seeds: Empowering Emerging Leaders Through Innovation
Smart Seeds is a design-led innovation program that empowers emerging leaders to find solutions to complex challenges. Participants build critical innovation skills and valuable networks while collaborating in multi-organisational teams.
This high energy presentation will show you a different approach to learning through a hands-on collaboration beyond traditional online courses focused on addressing challenges impacting your clients and community.
Emerging Leaders from social agencies government, consultants, contractors are brought together to collaborate towards resolving complex issues facing our communities empowering them to innovate, advocate and influence change.
The presentation will describe the journey and share some amazing stories from our Emerging Leaders.

Maurice is passionate about people, experience, leadership, and achieving outcomes for communities in energy, water, transport, buildings and environment. Maurice is a Principal at GHD with oversight of NZ Pacific strategy, markets and regions. Blending strategy with a sense of purpose, Maurice’s career is shaped by a quest to reshape industries and make the world a better place, one sustainable decision at a time. He has spent 30 years on 3 continents in water, energy, and transportation as a policy advisor, project manager, technical director, sustainability advocate, innovation practitioner, and now change leader. Achievements include the startup of a global digital business; guiding the transformation of an energy firm with a carbon footprint bigger than the UK’s; and getting Smarts Seeds off the ground in New Zealand – an innovation and leadership programme for emerging leaders in the infrastructure sector.

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Sydney - Digital Twins for Electricity Network Asset Management
2025-08-13 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Ausgrid Roden Cutler House, 24-28 Campbell Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
In the evolving landscape of asset management, digital twins have emerged as a transformative technology, offering robust solutions to enhance the optimisation of risk, cost and performance across Ausgrid’s network assets. This presentation delves into the concept of digital twins—virtual replicas of physical assets—and explores their emerging role in supporting decision-making across the asset management lifecycle.
Digital twins enable large-scale asset monitoring and preventative maintenance opportunities, allowing organisations to address asset condition proactively—before it degrades to failure. By leveraging advanced data analytics and machine learning, digital twins provide actionable insights that drive informed decision-making, thereby reducing operational risk and extending asset lifecycles.
Furthermore, the integration of digital twins into Ausgrid’s asset management system facilitates a comprehensive understanding of asset risk and performance under varying conditions. This holistic view supports the optimisation of asset utilisation, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently and effectively.
This presentation by Ausgrid’s Alex Watters (Manager Asset Insights) and Stephanie Forsmann (ND Program Development Manager) will highlight case studies and practical applications at Ausgrid, demonstrating how our implementation of a digital twin is contributing to cost savings, enhanced reliability, and improved overall asset performance to meet stakeholder requirements.
Join us to explore the future of asset management through the lens of digital twins, and discover how this technology is helping Ausgrid deliver tangible benefits in managing our $18 billion asset base.
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Alex Watters is Manager of Asset Insights at Ausgrid, where he has worked for the past 17 years. A trained electrical engineer with experience in design, system planning, reliability modelling, and new technology integration, Alex’s current role is focused on asset information management and the development of digital assets for Ausgrid—including the digital twin, artificial intelligence tools, and Ausgrid’s drone inspection program. Under the $15 million Network Digitisation Program, for which Ausgrid has secured regulatory funding for the 2024–2029 regulatory period, Alex and his team are expanding and enhancing Ausgrid’s digital twin and associated systems to leverage the increasing volume and quality of information about the network and its operating environment.

Stephanie Forsmann is a Program Development Manager at Ausgrid, with over 20 years’ experience delivering large-scale programs across digital transformation, asset management, and sustainability. With a strong engineering background and deep knowledge of IT systems, change management, and commercial strategy, Stephanie has led initiatives that improve asset performance, enhance service delivery, and drive innovation. She is a passionate advocate for integrating people, processes, and technology in asset-rich environments.

Melbourne - ISO55000 Standards, changes and progress by Tom Carpenter
2025-07-30 17:30 - 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Grand Hotel (Gaylord Restaurant Conference Room), 33 Spencer Street, Docklands, VIC, 3008, Australia
The ISO/TC 251 committee continues to evolve the Standards. Work is currently underway to update ISO 55001:2018 to bring it into alignment with the 2024 versions of ISO 55000 and ISO 55001. A new guideline Standard, ISO 55014, is also being developed to expand upon and replace Annex D of ISO 55002:2018.
The working group responsible for ISO/TS 55010 – Asset management — Guidance on the alignment of financial and non-financial functions in asset management – is seeking to convert this technical specification into a formal Standard.
Two new groups have been formed:

Ad-hoc Group 5 on Sustainability and Asset Management: Asset Life Cycle Management incorporating Sustainability and Digitalisation practices.
Task Group 4: Audit to ISO/TC 251 Products, established to support the committee’s objectives and approach around auditing.

Additional Product Improvement Proposals (PIPs) are also under development.
Your input will be sought!
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Tom Carpenter, BE (Civil) ME (Systems), Grad Cert AM, Grad Dip AM, TAE, CAMA, CFAM, MESA Medallist. CEO, IQ-AM Pty Ltd RTO 22515, Member, ISO TC251. Tom has been a member of the AM Council for over 15 years, has been an active member of ISO TC 251, and participated in the original development of ISO 55001:2014, ISO 55002:2014, ISO 17021-5 and ISO 55002:2018 and is currently participating in development of the new versions of ISO 55001 and ISO 55002. Tom developed and delivers IQ-AM’s CAMA, Grad Cert and Grad Diploma training programs, is the originator of the JAS-ANZ Accreditation Scheme for ISO 55001, and the WPiAM certification scheme. He has trained multiple people in AM across nearly all industry sectors. He has assisted multiple organisations in implementing Asset Management and ISO 55001 Accredited Certification Schemes. He has participated in ISO’s revision of its master template for Management System Standards and their Joint Task Force on Risk.

Perth - Site Visit to Wesfarmers CSBP Chemical Plant Site
2025-07-25 12:30 - 15:15 (Australia/Perth) | Wesfarmers CSBP Chemical Plant, Lot 20 Kwinana Beach Road, Kwinana Beach, WA, 6167
Join the Asset Management Council – Perth Chapter for a rare opportunity to visit Wesfarmers’ CSBP Chemical Plant. This exclusive event includes a guided walkthrough of the Ammonia and Ammonium Nitrate facilities and a behind-the-scenes look at the plant’s maintenance and reliability strategies.
Important: Only 12 spots are available. Attendees must be current AMCouncil members and meet all eligibility and PPE requirements.
👷 PPE Requirements
Participants must arrive in long-sleeve reflective uniform and safety boots. Please bring your own hard hat, gloves, and safety goggles if available. Hearing protection will be provided on site.
Submitting an expression of interest does not guarantee a place. All responses will be reviewed, and successful applicants will be contacted. A waiting list will open once the event is full.
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Brisbane - July Social Networking and Trivia Event
2025-07-16 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Cicada Blu – The Star (Skydeck), 33 William Street, Brisbane City, QLD, 4000, Australia
🎄✨ Get Ready to Jingle & Mingle! AMCouncil Brisbane Chapter’s Christmas in July Networking Social is Here! ✨🎄 📅 Date: Wednesday, 16 July 2025 ⏰ Time: 5.30pm – 7.30pm 📍 Location: Cicada Blu – The Star (Skydeck), Brisbane CBD 💰 Cost: Free for AMCouncil members 🎄 Theme: Christmas in July! (Dress code: Christmas colours or festive spirit!) Click here to register AMCouncil members, join us for a spectacular Christmas in July themed social networking event at one of Brisbane CBD’s newest and most breath-taking social hubs: Cicada Blu – The Star (Skydeck)! Prepare to be amazed by panoramic city views as you connect with fellow asset management professionals in a vibrant and sophisticated setting with a little twist of

Asset Management related trivia (win cool AMCouncil stickers!) and
Brief overview of Collaboration Maturity Model

Dig out your Christmas colours or just bring your brightest festive spirit! We’ll have free light nibbles to keep you fuelled and you can grab your favourite drinks at the bar (on you!). Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors: Carousel Consulting and Rockfield Technologies Australia for making this merry event. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to expand your network, have some fun, and show off your asset management smarts. Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today! We can’t wait to celebrate Christmas in July with you!

Perth - AMPEAK Showcase: Local Insights on Digital Innovation
2025-06-24 16:30 - 19:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Central Park Conference Centre, Level P1, 152 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Join us for an exclusive technical event hosted by the Asset Management Council, where we bring a selection of some of the best presentations from the 2025 AMPEAK National Conference to our Perth members. This event is a unique opportunity to gain insights into the latest trends, innovations, and best practices in digital asset management. Network with fellow professionals and industry experts while enjoying in-depth presentations that have captivated audiences at the national level. Don’t miss this chance to stay at the forefront of asset management excellence right here in Perth.
Featuring:

Achieving better outcomes through integrated performance risk and decision framework, Ankur Maheshwari, AMCL
Digital Risk-Based Planning to Create Value at Infrastructure Portfolio Level, Paul Davis / Shane Oldham, BetterAIM
Revolutionising the way complex systems are engineered and managed using a digital model, Jim Stancombe, I&E System
Introducing uncrewed aircraft to carry out effective BVLOS operations to deliver ‘Digital Visualisation’ outputs for ‘Linear Asset Inspections’ and ‘Right of Way Surveys’, Anthony Roe, Xplorate

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About the Presentations and Speakers:
Achieving better outcomes through integrated performance risk and decision framework – Ankur Maheshwari, Technical Director Asia Pacific, AMCL
Optimal asset management decisions hinge upon balancing asset performance and associated risks. Whilst the application of asset performance management and risk management for asset management is now evident in many utilities, the maturity levels of application vary between organisations. A key differentiating factor is the extent to which these approaches are integrated, i.e. integration of asset performance management, risk management and asset management decision-making. This presentation would discuss an end-to-end asset management decision-making framework that integrates multiple complex business capabilities. It can be applied to all asset management decisions and has lays the foundation for future asset management improvements.
Using a case study, the paper discusses how the new decision-making framework was tested to review an existing asset strategy concerning a key safety objective for a utility. The application of this methodology identified existing business rules that should be selected for further review, to drive improved performance. As these frameworks are applied over the time, they will enable improvements in efficiency and effectiveness from investments.
The presentation demonstrates the benefits of applying a structured approach and integrating performance and risk frameworks to drive transparent and informed asset management decisions. It is expected to maximise value from investments and deliver optimal outcomes for stakeholders, through improved asset management decision-making.

Ankur Maheshwari is a highly experienced, seasoned asset management professional with over three decades of experience in a wide range of techno-commercial aspects of asset management in the utility, manufacturing and industrial sectors. He is currently Technical Director Asia Pacific with AMCL Consulting. He has hands on experience in envisioning, leading and implementing asset management improvements that improve organisations ability to extract most value from its assets. He is AMCL’s global lead for risk management service line. He has experience in designing and implementing asset management decision making frameworks including performance and risk management frameworks for organisations of various size and a wide variety of assets including power, water, rail, facilities and defence assets. Ankur has been actively involved in the revision of the Asset Management Landscape published by GFMAM. Ankur’s commitment and dedication to the field is evident in his active involvement in Asset Management Council for many years.

Digital Risk-Based Planning to Create Value at Infrastructure Portfolio Level – Paul Davis, Technical Director Asset Management, BetterAIM
While ISO 5500X promotes risk consideration in asset management, in reality, it is often not considered implicitly to inform operation, maintenance and asset renewals. In a resource-constrained environment where renewals backlogs can be high, opportunities to ‘sweat’ infrastructure, defer capital while understanding and managing risk to community can be lost.
This presentation outlines the implementation of a portfolio-wide, digital asset management planning tool covering infrastructure that provides diverse services and value to the community. Following a pilot presented at AMPEAK24, the digital planning tool has been expanded to understand asset risk in a consistent, repeatable manner across:

Water Networks, Treatment and Recycling facilities
Municipal Waste Facilities
Buildings
Roads
Stormwater

The portfolio tool is interactive, transparent allowing the user to understand and communicate:

Portfolio quantities – What assets do we own? Where are they? When were they installed? How much would it cost to replace them?
Asset health across the network – What condition are our assets in? What is their probability of failure?
Asset criticality – which asset classes in the portfolio impact our business and community the most and why?
Asset risk – where is the risk across the portfolio, and how large is it?
Risk mitigation – Can we mitigate the risk with the budget we can access?
Investment planning – What are we doing, and where are we doing it? When?
Business approvals – Can activities be aligned with other project drivers? Can we demonstrate prudency and efficiency?

Asset criticality across the portfolio was workshopped with key stakeholders in the organisation to identify the required operational response to asset failure and its consequences. Regardless of asset class, criticality was assigned in a manner consistent with the organisation’s enterprise risk framework, allowing consistent consideration of service provision risk, regardless of the asset class (e.g. water mains, vs roads, vs buildings). A Lifecycle Intervention model (LIM) was then developed to:

Forecast the portfolio’s future asset deterioration and risk levels over a 10-year planning period.
Align intervention methods (such as condition assessment, functional testing, maintenance inspections, repair, rehab, and replacement) with the business risk appetite.

Outputs from the LIM were visualised in a dashboard tool that is data-driven, fully interactive, and transparent. The innovative tool allows asset owners to effectively engage stakeholders, communicating investment needs at all levels, from board / executive to field crews and the community.

Paul is the Technical Director – Asset Management at BetterAIM. He has held previous roles in asset intensive organisations, leading asset performance monitoring, maintenance delivery, and asset design teams. Over the years, he has seen far too many written asset management plans gathering dust on the shelf, rather than being used to support effective decision making. His passion is to improve engagement and asset management collaboration across organisations through digital tools.

After 13 years in the British Navy, predominantly in the Operations and Maintenance Management disciplines, Shane moved with his wife and started a family in WA. Water Corporation gave him the opportunity to further his career in the Water Industry, where he enjoyed challenging roles in Asset Renewals, Maintenance, Asset Information Management and Asset Management Strategy. After almost 25yrs as an Asset Management practitioner, he took up the challenge of sharing his experience across other industries through BetterAIMs Advisory Services, sharing practical learnings across common issues.

Revolutionising the way complex systems are engineered and managed using a digital model – Jim Stancombe, Director of Relationships, I&E Systems
To build and run efficient and productive operations you need to design, construct and commission complex systems. These complex systems are jam packed with hardware and software that is interconnected. Every object has different functions, different connections, and different relationships. During the lifecycle the system needs maintenance and upgrades. A deep understanding of these systems is essential to the ability to control a project and asset.
Surprisingly, in or digitally advanced world, teams of engineers still draw the designs for complex systems in a flat manner, much like a picture. This approach creates thousands of individual drawings and documents produced by different teams working on the system, all of which capture bits of information about it. If something is changed, all the related documents must be found and updated. Using decentralised processes that depend on individual drawings and documents to manage complex systems is extremely inefficient. BIM does not account for complex systems.
A digital model is a true representation of the complex system at any point in the lifecycle. It’s a real digital twin. It is a centralised database containing all current and historical hardware and software information about the system. It can be accessed simultaneously by engineers, managers and other stakeholders from any location, at any time.
From fibre optic networks to electrical, instrumentation, and control systems; from communications and IT systems to security, CCTV, and building management systems, this software solution can model any type of complex system.
Change leaders are transforming the way they engineer and manage complex systems. Fortescue recently used a digital model to design, construct and commission their complex systems on their $4bn Iron Bridge project without producing a traditional engineering drawing. Public Transport Authority of Western Australia (PTA) are currently using a digital model for their major Metronet program and have contractually mandated that service providers must handover a digital model at completion, not thousands of engineering drawings and documents.

Jim Stancombe is based in Perth, WA and is the Director of Relationships for I&E Systems. Jim is engaged in bringing about a revolution in the way complex systems are engineered and managed. This work is focused on embracing a digital model and eliminating decentralised processes that rely on drawings and documents. Jim worked at the National Australia Bank for 16 years where he held senior leadership roles in operations management, risk, and sales. Jim studied Economics at the University of Tasmania and received an MBA from Monash University. He is a certified black belt six sigma practitioner.

Introducing un-crewed aircraft to carry out effective BVLOS operations to deliver ‘Digital Visualisation’ outputs for ‘Linear Asset Inspections’ and ‘Right of Way Surveys’ – Anthony Roe, Chief Growth Officer, Explorate
This presentation will describe the benefits and challenges of using un-crewed aircraft to carry out Digital Visualisation ‘Asset Integrity Inspections’ and ‘Right of Way’ (ROW) Surveys over a linear distance of 540km using BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Site) techniques.
Traditionally, manned helicopters and fixed wing aircraft have been used to carry out the survey activities given the challenges of the long distances, and the weight of payloads required to execute the surveys.
The presentation will describe the approach and technical challenges to carry out successful BVLOS Asset Operations using un-crewed aircraft across a 540km pipeline in Australia.
The presentation will share the outputs using AI Models (artificial intelligence) for the features extracted, of both anomalies and points of interest and describe how the initial projects could be expanded into multi-modal, single mission sorties over long distances.
The project was a ‘first of a kind’ successful milestone in the use of BVLOS, long range, high payload, un-crewed helicopter systems.

Anthony Roe is an experienced practitioner in the introduction and operationalisation of Digital Asset Management. He specialises in the disciplines of industrial AI, digital twins and the digitisation of business and operational process. Anthony has deep global experience in the sectors of Oil and Gas, Mining, and Utilities. He has a keen strategic focus on Environmental stewardship, holds a BSc Degree in the Environment and is certified Petro-Chemical Mechanical and Production Engineer.

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Webinar - The Role of Asset Management in the Mitigation of Fraud and Corruption (Part 2 of 2: How to Mitigate Fraud and Corruption)
2025-06-19 08:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Online – Register to be sent your link
A 2-part exploration of fraud, waste, and abuse! With the active support of the Asset Management community, the “Value and Benefits from Asset Management” team has produced over 25 asset management success stories, over the past four years. These stories have come from both commercial and government entities in Australia, NZ and the US.
In this two-part series (part one: 5 June; part two: 19 June), we explore a powerful, often unspoken outcome that asset management can provide – detection of fraud, waste, and abuse.

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This webinar is Part 2 of a two-part series dealing with the uncomfortable reality of identifying, exposing and mitigating the risk of Fraud and Corruption.
Arguably – many asset management improvement activities will encounter such issues.
While the specifics of such activities will not be discussed by the speakers, how might/should any organisation mitigate the risk of Fraud and Corruption? Specifically, how can Asset Management help?
Today’s program includes presentations from:

John Hardwick – Executive Director, Asset Management, New South Wales Transport reflecting upon his government experience and the recent documentation of ways to address fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption.

Michelle Sager, Managing Director, Strategic Issues, U.S. Government Accountability Office presenting selected sections of the GAO 25-107743 2025 High Risk Report available at this link. While the extensive report addresses multiple issues, Ms. Sager will provide an overview and how different Congresses respond to discovered incidents.

Nick Philips will facilitate an important discussion among the speakers and the Q&A session audience. The aim of this discussion is to understand how asset management can assist organisations mitigate the risk of Fraud, Waste, Abuse, and Corruption.
