MEGATRENDS in MANUFACTURING - AI Powered Efficiency
Schedule
Thu Nov 13 2025 at 07:00 am to 01:30 pm
UTC+10:00Location
Eatons Hill Hotel | Eatons Hill, QL

About this Event
This two-part event is brought to you in partnership with the City of Moreton Bay.
Breakfast: will feature 3 keynote speakers followed by a Q&A segment where attendees can ask questions of the panellists.
Workshop: The Industry Factory will lead attendees in 3-hour in-person workshop for operational team members (operations, production, and engineering management) to explore AI-enhanced Lean opportunities.
Keynote speakers:
- Neuroscience, AI and Lean. Learn how combining the rigor and effectiveness of LEAN production systems to analyse and improve business performance, with the cutting-edge applied neuroscience of the NeuroPower™ frameworks, enhanced with artificial intelligence (AI) for leadership development can improve team building and employee engagement. Delivered by Darren Ramia-Topp and Brett Robb, of The Industry Factory.
- HR Transformation using AI. Enhance workforce management in manufacturing by automating tasks, refining recruitment, and using data-driven insights to boost engagement, efficiency, and adaptability, while addressing the ethical considerations of AI integration.– Dr Daniel Abell, UniSC.
- AI powered Cybersecurity. - Use artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve threat detection, response, and security by analysing data, recognising patterns, and automating tasks. – Nick Lovell, Data Protection Services.
Q&A: Engage directly with our experts and get your questions answered!
Don’t miss the opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with industry leaders.

Brought to you in partnership with City of Moreton Bay and Queensland Government.
Agenda
🕑: 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM
MEGATRENDS in MANUFACTURING - BREAKFAST
Host: Darren Ramia-Topp, Co-Founder of The Industry Factory
Info: Dive into the future of manufacturing at our exclusive breakfast event, Megatrends in Manufacturing with City of Moreton Bay and the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development. This session will explore AI-driven megatrends in Queensland manufacturing, covering business performance and lean, workforce management, and cybersecurity. This breakfast will feature 3 keynote speakers followed by a Q&A segment where attendees can ask questions of the panellists.
🕑: 09:45 AM - 01:15 PM
MEGATRENDS in MANUFACATURING - WORKSHOP
Host: Darren Ramia-Topp, Co-Founder of The Industry Factory
Info: Darren Ramia-Topp and Brett Robb will host a 3-hour in-person workshop for operational team members (operations, production, and engineering management) to explore AI-enhanced Lean opportunities. The session will cover brain-based frameworks for understanding individuals, teams, and culture, demonstrating how effective AI use can boost engagement, develop personalized growth plans, align tasks, and enhance communication. It also aims to empower front-line managers to foster improvements and ownership. Additionally, insights on AI usage and successes from other manufacturers will be shared.
Where is it happening?
Eatons Hill Hotel, 646 South Pine Road, Eatons Hill, AustraliaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
AUD 33.00 to AUD 82.50

