Industry, innovation and people – WA's technology future?
Join us for an Australian Academy of Technological Sciences (ATSE) event hosted by the Forrest Research Foundation. Professor Peter Klinken AC FTSE FAHMS, Western Australia’s Chief Scientist, will discuss the state’s 10-year Science and Technology Plan. You’ll also hear from ATSE 2024 New Fellows Gabrielle Iwanow and Rachelle Doyle as they share their expertise. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and learn!
Event Details
Date: Wednesday 5 March 2025
Location: Forrest Hall, 21 Hackett Dr., Crawley WA 6009
Time: 5.00pm-7:00pm AWST
- 5.00pm - Arrival and light refreshments
- 5.25pm - Welcome
- 5.30pm - Presentation by Professor Peter Klinken AC FTSE FAHMS
- 6.15pm - Presentation by ATSE New Fellows
- 6.40pm - Refreshments
- 7.00pm - Conclusion
Professor Peter Klinken AC FTSE FAHMS
Chief Scientist of Western Australia
Professor Klinken is a leading Western Australian medical research scientist, highly regarded for his work in advancing the understanding of genes involved in leukaemia, cancer and anaemia. After obtaining his PhD from the University of Western Australia, he undertook research at the US National Institutes of Health in Washington and the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Melbourne.
Gabrielle Iwanow FTSE
President, Contract Mining, Perenti
Gabrielle Iwanow is an outstanding leader in the mining sector, possessing a combination of technical excellence, strategic vision and ability to translate mission into impact.
She has worked for Rio Tinto, OZ Minerals and Mincor Resources, and is now President, Contract Mining for global mining services group Perenti. Across her career, she has championed innovation and the use of novel technology to make mining safer, more sustainable and more efficient.
Rachelle Doyle FTSE
Rachelle Doyle is a passionate leader and advocate for the energy transition with extensive experience in the energy and minerals processing sectors. She has successfully led nationally significant projects involving innovative applications of technology, science and engineering ingenuity to solve challenges associated with complex projects and operating environments.
