Increasing collaboration, open innovation working models and emerging technology will shape the future of mining – delivering safer, more sustainable and more productive operations.
Ahead of her upcoming keynote presentation at the International Future Mining Conference 2024 titled Innovate with Impact, without Boundaries, AusIMM spoke with Maki Ikeda, BHP Think & Act Differently head of product development to gain her insights.
What will your keynote presentation at #FutureMining2024 address?
My presentation is focused on innovating with impact, without boundaries.
It will focus on unlocking innovation in mining through stretching foundational and conventional thinking and, systems design and integration. I’ll also reflect on the importance of collaborating within the mining ecosystem, and outside it.
This complements our work in the Think & Act Differently team, powered by BHP. Our purpose is to deliver the resources of tomorrow by empowering people to think and act differently today.
What key points do you hope delegates will take away from your keynote presentation?
I will emphasise the need to move beyond traditional methods and embrace collaboration as a key driver for a more efficient, sustainable and innovative future for the mining industry.
Some key points I hope delegates will take away include:
- breaking down silos: recognise the limitations that traditional, in-sector solutions and the value of diverse perspectives
- identifying untapped potential: explore how collaboration with other sectors can unlock new technologies and approaches
- bringing the people along: upskilling our workforce, bringing in new capabilities, and shaping tomorrow’s mining community
- case studies in success: gain a framework for initiating and navigating cross-sector partnerships and learn from practical examples of successful cross-sector collaborations in mining.