Empowering and Engaging a Workforce Using AI

Bede Cammock-Elliott – CEO – Seedigita

Anton Tyers – GM Safety & People – Conlinxx

Topic:
Empowering and Engaging a Workforce Using AI

Bio:
Bede Cammock-Elliott is the founder of Seeo.ai, an AI-driven platform launched in 2018 that analyses video artefacts to reveal real workplace safety practices. Seeo.ai acts as a 24/7 safety auditor, helping users proactively improve safety behaviour’s. Bede is also the Managing Director of Seedigital, a leading provider of integrated remote video monitoring and electronic security solutions for major New Zealand brands, a role he has held since 2003.

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How to Use Self-Persuasion Skills to Change Culture

Harry Mills

CEO – The AHA Advantage

 

Topic:
How to Use Self-Persuasion Skills to Change Culture

Bio:
Harry Mills is a leading expert in sales and persuasion, known for his Aha! Advantage training, which helps advisers overcome buyer resistance. Since 2002, he’s been the persuasion expert for the Harvard Manage/Mentor program, transforming teams at PwC, Toyota, and Unilever. He’s trained over 1,500 negotiators and developed the Deal NaviGater platform for managing complex deals. Harry is the author of 14 business books, including Zero Resistance and The Rainmaker’s Toolkit, and frequently delivers keynote speeches at global sales and marketing conferences.

Engaging People in H&S Using Technology

Dr. Manuel Seidel

CEO – Ecoportal

 

Topic:
Engaging People in H&S Using Technology

Bio:
Dr. Manuel Seidel is a passionate entrepreneur focused on transforming traditional health & safety, sustainability, and risk management systems into modern, engagement-driven platforms that maximise organisational value. Since 2018, he has been the CEO of ecoPortal, Australasia’s leading safety, risk, and sustainability software company. Under his leadership, ecoPortal has helped organisation’s streamline outdated processes into intuitive, powerful management systems. Dr. Seidel’s research at the University of Auckland led to the development of the ecoWheel framework, improving environmental and commercial outcomes for several New Zealand organisation’s.

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Safe Design is Productive Design

Richard Mahoney

Associate Partner – Argon & Co

Topic:
Safe Design is Productive Design

Bio:
Richard Mahoney is an Associate Partner at Argon & Co, a role he has held since May 2023. With a strong background in logistics, he founded a company to elevate industry standards by offering quality analytics and design services to improve operational efficiency. Richard is passionate about helping businesses achieve success through capability expansion and technology rollouts. He is enthusiastic about the future and always open to connecting for collaboration or discussion.

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Mental Resilience in Tough Times

Ambrose Blowfield

Founder – The Marketing Company and Sales Mastery Company

Topic:
Mental Resilience in Tough Times

Bio:
Ambrose Blowfield is the founder of The Marketing Company (2004) and the Sales Mastery Company (2019), specialising in B2B sales and helping small to medium family-owned businesses compete and grow. With global experience across New Zealand, Australia, the UK, North America, and Europe, he delivers personalised B2B sales training and ensures sales teams implement world-class best practices. Ambrose is passionate about helping salespeople close more deals and enabling sales managers to achieve consistent, measurable results.

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The Importance of Worker Engagement When Implementing Change

David Brown

Senior Health and Safety Consultant – Zest Safety

 

Topic:
The Importance of Worker Engagement When Implementing Change

Bio:
David Brown is a Senior Health and Safety Consultant at Zest Safety with over 16 years of senior leadership experience across multiple industries. He is an expert in implementing effective HSE management systems, safety leadership, and risk assessment, holding qualifications in law, health and safety, and NEBOSH certification. As a Certified Machinery Safety Expert (CMSE®), David excels in reducing risks, promoting proactive safety cultures, and collaborating with external stakeholders. He is dedicated to creating safer workplaces through tailored strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.

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Focusing on What Matters – for Thriving People and Businesses

Francois Barton

Chief Executive – Business Leaders’ Health and Safety Forum

Topic:
Focusing on What Matters – for Thriving People and Businesses

Bio:
Francois Barton is the Chief Executive of the Business Leaders’ Health and Safety Forum, serving since 2015, and a Trustee at Construction Health and Safety NZ (CHASNZ). He is passionate about advancing health and safety leadership, helping businesses cultivate a strong safety culture, and promoting visible, inspirational leadership. Francois supports business leaders in becoming more effective in health and safety by sharing resources and experiences to drive meaningful change and improve workplace safety.

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Standardising Site Line Markings

Selena Armstrong

Chief Executive – ShopCare

Topic:

Standardising Site Line Markings

Bio: 

Selena Armstrong is the Chief Executive of ShopCare Charitable Trust, serving since January 2024. With a strong background in non-profit management and a Bachelor of Business in International Business and Management, she is a transformational leader skilled in strategy development, organisational design, and workforce development. Selena is passionate about the role of worker engagement in driving positive outcomes for organisations.

Wes Van Deventer is a business and health, safety, security, and environment specialist with 13 years of experience in strategy, compliance, and business improvement. He has worked across a diverse range of industries, from low to high-risk environments, with a focus on FMCG sectors such as retail, manufacturing, and supply chain. Wes has led the development of the merchandising and retail sales function into a “centre of excellence,” ensuring the implementation of systems and initiatives that reduce risks, prevent incidents, and boost organisational performance. His expertise lies in standardising best practices, reducing risks, and promoting continuous improvement and sustainability within the industry.

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