The AMPEAK conference, held in Adelaide in April, was a great success! More than 250 delegates as well as industry thought leaders came together to share knowledge and best practice, create new contacts and network.
Over three days delegates got to experience and enjoy:
over 60 different sessions
- 9 varied and interesting key note speakers
- round table sessions
- international speakers from Germany, Canada and Malaysia
- professional development opportunities
- poster presentations from universities around Australia
- fun and energising social events
- many opportunities to network with each other and with sponsors and exhibitors
After the conference delegates also had the opportunity to attended post conference workshops and sit the CAMA exam.
A highlight of the conference was high energy speaker, Chris Helder, who presented great tips on:
- how to have useful beliefs that create the reality you want
- effective networking using the F.O.R.D technique
- “sunset” moments or knowing when you are having an authentic conversation
There was also a high calibre of key note speakers including:
- Graeme Brown from DPTI SA
- Doug Schmidt from SA Networks
- Rear Admiral Adam Grunsell from the Royal Australian Navy
- Professor Melinda Hodkiewicz from the University of Western Australia
- Dr Achim Kruger from SAP Germany
- Dr Zac Fitz-Walter from Queensland University of Technology
AMPEAK included several social events where delegates got to relax and network. There was a Welcome Function on the Sunday night sponsored by IQ-AM, networking drinks and the Gala Dinner Awards Night, sponsored by Meridium.
The Gala Dinner was held at the stunning University of Adelaide’s National Wine Centre. The evening included great food, amazing wine, mesmerising and mind boggling entertainment and AM Council awards.
Awards
- Key note speaker, Professor Melinda Hodkiewicz from the University of Western Australia won the prestigious MESA Medal
- Conference Best Paper was awarded to Professor John Mo and Dr Boyd Nicholds from RMIT
Asset Management Excellence Awards went to:
- Sydney Trains – AM Information Management Award
- Transport for NSW (Asset Standards Authority) – AM Innovation Award
- K2 Technology & Drivetrain – AM Cost, Risk and Performance Award
- Rio Tinto – AM Environmental and Social Award
Sponsors
A big thank you to all the AMPEAK sponsors and exhibitors in particular:
- the principal sponsor Broadspectrum
- conference supporter Engineers Australia
- partnering organisations SAP, IFM Investors and Broadspectrum
- fifth gear sponsor, Thales
All 18 exhibitors added an important element to the conference, allowing delegates to network, make new contacts and learn about key companies servicing the asset management field.
Papers & Presentations
The Conference Papers and Presentations are now available on the member zone of the AMCouncil website.
Make sure you don’t miss out on AMPEAK next year – April 2017 at the Convention Centre in sunny Brisbane!