Conference News

We are excited to announce that this year's Gala Dinner entertainment will be world famous ARJ BARKER!

Arj Barker is an American stand­up comedian with a worldwide following.  

As a stand­up he won the coveted Perrier Best Newcomer Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and has performed regular sell-out seasons at the Adelaide Fringe Festival and Melbourne International Comedy Festival.  

He now tours Australia and New Zealand on a regular basis attracting sold out audiences at the largest theatres in the country.

He has also performed in Holland, Sweden, Norway, USA, Canada, England, Scotland, Ireland, South Africa, Singapore, Malaysia and New Zealand. He has made numerous appearances on late night talk shows including Letterman and Conan O'Brian shows, as well as his own half hour special on HBO produced by comedy central.

Bringing your partner? We’ve got them covered.
While you engage in the conference, your partner is welcome to join our curated Partner Tours on both Thursday and Friday.

Partner registration also includes a seat with you at the Wednesday and Thursday evening dinners, a chance to unwind together in style.

AIMS welcomes and encourages all spouse/partners to attend the AIMS 2025 National Conference.

Our partner tours this year include;

• Hinterland Cheese and Wine Tour, and
• Taste of Ginger Tour

Download our flyer for more information.

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If you have any questions, please contact Dean Kerr from Conference Images via the below:

DEAN KERR
AIMS EVENT MANAGER
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Bastien Treptel has been announced as a guest speaker at this year's National Conference.

Bastien Treptel is a former black-hat hacker turned trusted cybersecurity leader. At just 16, he infiltrated one of Australia’s largest banks. Today, he is one of the country’s most sought-after experts on how businesses can protect themselves against increasingly sophisticated digital threats.

As founder of CTRL: Cyber, a company valued at over $100 million and acquired in 2021, Bastien has advised leading enterprises on securing their systems from internal and external attack. His new venture, Ironclad ID, addresses the fastest-growing threat in cybercrime: social engineering.

His mission is to eliminate identity-based breaches across Australian organisations.

Bastien’s keynotes are fast-paced, eye-opening and highly practical. He combines insider knowledge with compelling real-world cases to help audiences understand how hackers think, where vulnerabilities lie, and what actions leaders must take to reduce risk. He hosts CyberHacker, a podcast with more than 100,000 subscribers, and works with startups and business leaders to build a safer digital future.

We’re thrilled to unveil the program for the Australian Institute of Mine Surveyors (AIMS) National Conference 2025, set against the stunning backdrop of the Sunshine Coast.

Get ready for an action-packed experience! This year’s program features:

• Engaging workshops hosted by our Platinum and Gold sponsors
• Insightful case studies from AIMS members
• Deep dives into spatial analytics & awareness
• Cutting-edge mining scanning systems
• Explorations of thermal mapping, borehole drilling, remote sensing techniques
• And plenty more innovations to inspire and challenge!

Plus, we’re honoured to welcome keynote speaker Dr Richard Harris, renowned cave rescue diver from the Thailand mission, don’t miss his incredible story. We also have Bastian Treptel - former black-hat hacker turned trusted cybersecurity leader!

Thailand Cave Rescue Diver Dr Richard Harris will be our 2025 Keynote speaker! Be inspired by his heroic story.

Dr Richard “Harry” Harris has worked in anaesthesia, diving, and aeromedical medicine around the world.  His passion for cave diving goes back to the 1980’s and has taken him to the corners of the globe in search of new adventures. 

Harry has a professional and voluntary interest in search and rescue operations, establishing the first cave diving rescue capability in Australasia. The 2018 Thailand cave rescue was an opportunity to put this training to work. 

Harry received the Star of Courage, and the Medal of the Order of Australia for this role. He was the joint 2019 Australian of the Year with his dive partner Craig Challen and is now primarily working as a speaker, author, and film maker. 

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As in previous years, we are pleased to offer our sponsors’ workshops, which will commence at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, 17 September.

This year, we will hear from:

• Aptella
• Carlson
• CR Kennedy
• Deswik
• Maptek
• Propeller
• SEAM Spatial
• UPG
• World Sensing

These workshops will be rated and CPD points will be allocated. We anticipate approximately 5.5 CPD points for the Wednesday workshops, to be confirmed.

Please note: The Wednesday workshops are optional. 

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Conference Highlights:

• Wednesday, 17 September: The Conference kicks off at midday with sponsored workshops, followed by a delightful Welcome Dinner in the evening.
• Thursday, 18 September: A full day of conference sessions, keynote speakers, and an engaging Sponsor Exhibition area, where attendees can explore and experience cutting-edge technology and software. The day concludes with an elegant Formal Final Dinner.
• Friday, 19 September: The event wraps up with morning conference sessions, featuring inspiring guest speakers, and concludes around lunchtime, allowing attendees plenty of time for their return journeys.

Exclusive Package:

This year, the registration fees include accommodation due to the unique location of the conference. Attendees can choose between two-night and three-night packages. 

Note: Once the two-night and three-night packages are filled the registration fee may need to be increased due to increases in the room rates.

We encourage you to register early to take advantage of this fantastic offer and to secure your place at what promises to be an unforgettable event!

Additional Accommodation:
For all additional accommodation, please view our accommodation page on how to book.

Registration Fees include GST + Credit Card fees

Building on the phenomenal success of the AIMS 2024 National Conference in Perth, we are thrilled to announce our return to the east coast for the 2025 AIMS National Conference at the stunning Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort!

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday—September 17, 18, and 19, 2025—for three unforgettable days of connection, inspiration, and growth.

Our Perth conference set new attendance records, and we anticipate an even larger gathering in 2025. We extend a warm invitation to AIMS members, non-members, and industry suppliers to join us at this highly anticipated event.

See you at the Sunshine Coast!