The Resource Panel

Yesterday, Networking WA held their annual 'Resource Panel' event. The Resource Panel brings together key industry leaders, opinion leaders and experts to provide up to date information on issues currently surrounding the resource sector within WA and it's lasting impact on the state economy. This information is for all those involved in, interested in or acting within the mining and resource sector.

This is the event I have been extensively working on throughout my internship so far. The event showcased four panel speakers who discussed the key challenges and risks facing the resource sector, this led to a topical discussion of the skills shortage within the mining sector.

Our panel speakers this year included Denise Goldsworthy, Managing Director of Dampier Salt Limited and Hlsmelt, Jason Waller CSC, General Manager Capital Planning and Programs at QR National, Jeffrey May, partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Alison Morley, CEO at Brumby Resources. All speakers had some really interesting insight to share and all were very experienced and capable in their field.

The event was a luncheon - with a delicious three-course-meal at the West Grand Ballroom at the Pan Pacific Hotel which was so beautiful!

The event was a huge success with close to 200 attendees with lovely prizes to give away and I met some really interesting industry professionals! It was so exciting to see an event you've been working extensively on for a couple of months come together.

This week my tasks were mainly involved with last minute errands and check ups for the Resource Panel event, such as finalising the press kit, writing and printing flyers and booklets, blogging about the event and ensuring all logistics are taken care of- it was such a relief to have it over and done with - and done so well!

Thanks for reading,

- Sarah Awan, Bentley