Following the announcement of our first international speakers, we are pleased to confirm the next wave of influential voices joining the program of IMARC 2026, bringing together expertise from across operations, investment, policy, workforce, innovation and leadership.

 

This latest announcement features a group of influential voices spanning the full mining value chain. Read on below to see the additional confirmed speakers.

 

As Australia’s largest and most international mining event, IMARC continues to bring together over 11,000 registered attendees from across the globe, including mining companies, capital, governments, METS and industry stakeholders. Momentum for 2026 is already building strongly, with registrations up 49% year-on-year, investor participation tracking 75% ahead, and double the number of mining operators having already secured their place. 

 

With more speaker announcements, global delegations and major industry updates to come, this is just the beginning.
 
We look forward to welcoming you to Sydney this October.

This year's speakers represent the calibre of leadership that contributes to navigating today’s mining landscape, where delivering projects, securing capital, navigating policy and building resilient, future-ready organisations must happen in parallel.

 

Guiding the Plenary across the three days will be renowned global speaker and facilitator Holly Ransom. Having previously worked within the resources sector with Rio Tinto, Holly now leads some of the world’s most influential conversations on leadership, disruption and the future of work. Her role as Plenary Emcee will ensure IMARC’s most important discussions are dynamic, connected and focused on what matters most - turning strategy into execution.

Vanessa Torres

Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Elect
Perenti

Marley Palin

Head of Strategy and Product for Innovation
BHP

Fiona Murfitt

Vice President Sustainability
Evolution Mining

Felicia Binks

Director of Environment & Sustainability – Australia
Agnico Eagle

Misha Fazen
Group Manager- Systems, Performance , Data Analytics HSE
Whitehaven Coal

Rae O'Brien
Group Executive, Australia East

Thiess

Jessica Pringle
President, Asia Pacific
Metso

Hon. Courtney Houssos
Minister for Finance, Domestic Manufacturing and Government Procurement, and Natural Resources

NSW Government

Janette Hewson
Chief Executive Officer

Queensland Resources Council (QRC)

Christine Charles
 Non Executive Director, Board Chair and Industry Executive

As a longstanding partner of IMARC, the World Gold Council continues to play a critical role in shaping global understanding of gold’s position within the resources and investment landscape. With gold demand reaching record levels in recent years and remaining supported by strong investor and central bank interest amid ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty, the WGC will bring timely insights into the trends driving gold’s role as both a strategic asset and a cornerstone of global markets. Be sure to connect with Terry Heymann, their team and members at IMARC 2026.