Keynote | From Automation to Advantage: Building Australia’s Intelligent Supply Chains

24 Jun 2026

Australia stands at a pivotal moment in the evolution of supply chains, where robotics, AI and automation are no longer optional but foundational. Drawing on national strategy and industry insights, Dr Sue Keay explores how organisations can move beyond isolated automation toward fully integrated, intelligent systems that deliver resilience, productivity and sovereign capability.

This keynote will unpack the critical choices shaping long-term success, from technology stacks to data strategy and workforce transformation. Attendees will gain a clear view of how to position their operations not just to adopt innovation, but to lead in an increasingly competitive, automated global landscape.

  1. Your AI is only as strong as what it’s built on
  2. Your data is your moat—treat it that way
  3. Workforce planning is now a strategic imperative, not an HR function
Speakers
Dr Sue Keay
Dr Sue Keay, Chair - Robotics Australia Group