Proposed session is targetting a keynote slot worthy panel, potential speakers identified (subject to final approvals etc);
AUKUS Leadership (~2): e.g. Phoebe Greentree, AUKUS Lead, Australian Embassy, Washington DC, and/or Abigail Dejardins, Head of International, Defense Innovation Unit, Washington DC, and/or Clay Duarte, Head of NavalX, Austin or similar.
AU/US/UK Boat Builders (~2): e.g. Paddy Gregg, CEO Austal and/or similar (target with material commercial and defense contracts);
AUKUS Pillar 2 aligned Autonomous Systems: e.g. Jim Keane, CEO Greenroom Robotics and/or similar (target with coverage across AU/UK/US in autonomy space with commercial and defense real world experience).
Happy to discuss this with the selection panel. Depending on the final list, we’ll either have a panel of 3 + facilitator or 4+ facilitator. I may facilitate if required (but preference to have one of the above);
Alex Bertram, Trade & Investment Director for the Government of Western Australia, responsible for Defense, Critical Minerals and Energy in the United States. 20 years industry experience in the commercial and defense sectors, with focus on autonomy and technology development in harsh environments.