Opening Keynote: Competing Globally in the Critical Era

06 May 2026
Riverside Theatre
Keynote Presentation

In this flagship keynote, BHP's Jessica Farrell outlines the strategies, decisions and actions that will define which players shape the Critical Era. 

Jessica Farrell brings BHP's perspective to the GRX26 main stage — examining the partnerships and value chain collaboration required to lead in the global resources industry. 

Jess challenges the industry to close the gap from ambition to performance and outlines, from BHP's vantage point, what innovation leadership looks like from here. 

Chair
Tony Davis
Tony Davis, CEO - Austmine
Speakers
Jessica Farrell
Jessica Farrell, Vice President Innovation - BHP