The Local Buying Foundation is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Resource Industry Network (RIN) Professional Development Conference 2025, a flagship event designed to empower emerging leaders and strengthen workforce capability across Queensland’s resource sector.
Scheduled for later this year, the conference will bring together professionals from across the region for a day of inspiration, learning and connection. Attendees will engage with keynote speakers, participate in targeted workshops, and explore strategies to enhance leadership, emotional intelligence, and career development.
This year’s conference will again be hosted by much-loved national broadcasting personality Kat Davidson, bringing her signature energy and insight to the event. Attendees will also hear from two of Australia’s leading keynote speakers:
- Kate Munari – Powerful Leadership
Drawing from her experiences in Afghanistan, Kate will share raw and inspiring stories that highlight the importance of empowering teams, making decisions under pressure, mentoring positively, and embracing accountability. Her session will explore why great leadership truly starts and ends with your team. - Ashleigh Paholek – Unlock Peak Performance
Ashleigh will reveal how mastering strategic soft skills can elevate both personal and professional performance. Her talk will focus on the connection between confidence and success, effective communication for better relationships and outcomes, and cultivating a mindset that empowers transformation in work and life.
In addition to the keynote sessions, the conference will feature engaging breakout sessions led by notable speakers including Judy Porter, Rick D’Amato, Shannon Robert Gibbs, Maddy Avery, Maria Langford, Joe Bonanno, Deb Rae, and Richard Wainwright.
This initiative aligns with LBF’s commitment to fostering a future-ready workforce, supporting thriving communities, and promoting responsible supply chains—core pillars of BHP’s social value strategy.