Among some of the conference’s top presenters to discuss indigenous inclusion will be Jason Eades, CEO of PwC Indigenous Consulting, which is the consulting firm’s specialised division addressing this important social issue.

Eades will be joined by Laura Tyler, asset president of BHP Billiton’s Cannington mine, and Rebecca Capper, human resources specialist for Anglo American metallurgical coal, in a panel session addressing the challenges, advances and benefits of fostering workplace diversity.

IMARC conference director Siobhan Corry said mining was a progressive industry and had made strong improvements to become one of the world’s most diverse sources of employment.

“We are highly supportive of furthering discussions on the next phase in indigenous inclusion,” Corry said.

“IMARC is shaping to be one of the nation’s most comprehensive events with indigenous inclusion being coupled with an extensive program of technological advancements and company presentations.”

IMARC will feature a number of mining companies renowned for their diversity programs, including Rio Tinto, Fortescue Metals Group and BHP Billiton.

Fortescue Metals Group CEO Nev Power is one of the event’s biggest drawcard keynote speakers.

Book your conference registration at IMARC before August 22 to save more than $100 with the early bird discount.

Visit the co-located IMARC expo, which will showcase more than 80 industry leaders and their latest innovations and services.

Major exhibitors include Rio Tinto, BHP, Orica and Caterpillar to name a few.

Register now at www.imarcmelbourne.com.