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Dr. Karol Czarnota

Branch Head, Advanced Science

Geoscience Australia

Karol is Branch Head of Advanced Science focused on integrated geoscience and application of emerging technologies across the Minerals, Energy and Groundwater Division at Geoscience Australia.

He has over 20 years of experience in undertaking, strategically positioning and leading precompetitive geoscience programs focused on understanding Australia’s geology and resource potential to inform decision making by government, industry, and communities. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge in geology and geophysics, an MSc from Royal Holloway – University London and a BSc in Applied Geology from the University of New South Wales.

14 : 30 - Wed, 28 Oct

Wed, 28 Oct
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14:30 - 16:00 AEDT
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90 min

The Future of Exploration Starts with Government Geoscience

STREAM: Global Opportunities

Location: Level 3, Room E3.1 & E3.2

14:30 - 14:35
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5 min

Welcoming Remarks

Allison Britt, Director, Mineral Resources Advice & Promotion, Geoscience Australia

14:35 - 14:50
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15 min

Keynote Address: Billion-Dollar Discoveries Don't Happen by Accident: The Power of Public Geoscience

Peter Reid, Chief Executive Officer, PTR Minerals

14:50 - 15:55
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65 min

Panel Discussion: How Government Investment in Data, Information, Tools and AI Drives Discovery

15:55 - 16:00
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5 min

Closing Remarks

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