2026 WASMA Resources Leadership Summit

Registrations are now open for the 2026 Resources Leadership Summit

Join us to redefine how we view leadership in the resources sector.

More than just a gathering of minds, the Summit was an immersive experience that inspired creativity, fostered adaptability, and cultivated resilience. Attendees left with actionable strategies they could implement immediately—whether on-site at a mine, leading an exploration project, or guiding a corporate team to deliver value to shareholders.

Focused on four key leadership themes, the event provided valuable insights:

Be Creative: Embrace innovative thinking to solve complex problems and drive progress.
Be Adaptive: Develop the agility to navigate and thrive amidst industry changes and uncertainties.
Be Resilient: Build the mental and emotional strength to endure and overcome challenges.
Be a Titan: Lead with authority, empathy, vision, and confidence to inspire and drive your team forward.

But this isn’t your typical leadership event. We do things the WASMA way: collaborative, engaging, and built for real-world scenarios with people who have the hards on practical experience to help lead the way. Whether you’re running a site, managing a team, or shaping strategy from the top down—this is where your next leap begins.

OUR KEYNOTES

Ken Brinsden

CEO & Managing Director, Patriot Battery Metals

Ryan ‘Brickman’ McNaught

LEGO Certified Professional

Andrea Clarke

Author and work futurist

Tim Curtis

Director & Author, The Resilience Shield

OUR SPEAKERS AND PANEL MEMBERS

Kyle De Souza

(Convenor), Resources Equity Analyst, Euroz Hartleys & Immediate Past President, WASMA

Don Ash

Director, 100 Small Things

Darren Stralow

CEO & Managing Director, Bellevue Gold

Scott Williamson

CEO & Managing Director, Horizon Gold Limited

Leo Barry

Executive Director, Fairview Equity Partners

Marnie Finlayson

Managing Director, DevEx Resources Limited

Raleigh Finlayson

Managing Director & CEO, Genesis Minerals

Chris Judd

Founder & Portfolio Manager, Cerutty Macro Fund

Kassia Kazmer

CEO & Co-founder, ProspEx

Simon Lawson

Non Executive Deputy Chairman, Ramelius Resources

MC AND FACILITATOR

PLATINUM SPONSORS

EVENT SPONSORS

SUNDOWNER SPONSORS

Become a sponsor: Lead the way in leadership

Platinum Sponsor
$17,000
3 sponsorships
300
Benefits:
  • Complimentary tickets: 12
  • Company profiled at event: 5 mins
  • Event marketing: ✔
  • Event signage: ✔
  • Acknowledgement by MC: ✔
Event Sponsor
$10,000
9 sponsorships
300
Benefits:
  • Complimentary tickets: 6
  • Event marketing: ✔
  • Event signage: ✔
  • Acknowledgement by MC: ✔
Sundowner Sponsor
$4,000
6 sponsorships
300
Benefits:
  • Complimentary tickets: 4
  • Event marketing: ✔
  • Event signage: ✔
  • Acknowledgement by MC: ✔

Ready to make an impact? Join us as a sponsor and help shape the future of leadership in our industry.

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