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Russell Schwulst

Senior Category & Training Manager

SMC Australia

Russell Schwulst is a seasoned automation and industrial technology leader with nearly three decades of experience driving innovation and operational excellence across the mining and minerals sector. As a Senior Category & Training Manager at SMC Corporation, he plays a key role in delivering advanced automation solutions that enhance productivity, efficiency, and reliability in complex industrial environments.

A certified electrician, Russell holds a Diploma in Industrial Engineering from Nelson Mandela University and an MBA from Monash University. This diverse background allows him to bridge the gap between engineering, technology, and commercial strategy, making him a trusted advisor in the evolving automation landscape. At IMARC, he brings this rich background in product application and solution knowledge to discuss the evolving landscape of automation in the global mining sector.

12 : 50 - Wed, 28 Oct

Wed, 28 Oct
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12:50 - 15:30 AEDT
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160 min

Automation & Autonomous Operations

STREAM: WSP Technology & Innovation

12:50 - 12:55
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5 min

Welcoming Remarks

Renu Kannu, , Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct

12:55 - 13:15
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20 min

The Future of Mining – Automation and Autonomous Operations

13:15 - 13:35
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20 min

From Reactive to Predictive: The Future of Intelligent Lubrication

Joseph Galdes, Global Key Accounts Marketing Manager - Mining, Shell

13:35 - 13:55
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20 min

Interoperability: The Language of a Productive Mine

Russell Schwulst, Senior Category & Training Manager, SMC Australia

13:55 - 14:15
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20 min

Sandvik's AutoMine® Aura: The New Dimension in Mining

Andrew Atkinson, Business Line Manager - Automation, Sandvik

14:15 - 14:35
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20 min

Maintaining Control of YOUR Mine: The battle against Vendor Lock-in

Eric Winsborrow, General Manager, New Business Strategy, Hitachi Construction Machinery

14:35 - 14:40
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5 min

All-Condition Intelligence for Mining Vehicles: From Collision Avoidance to Autonomous Operations

Dr. Chao Yu, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, LoopX

14:40 - 15:30
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50 min

Panel Discussion: Exploring Real-time Data, Interoperability and Connected Mines to Drive Automation

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Upcoming events

International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC)

12 - 14 October 2027

ICC Sydney

Australia's largest mining event connecting global mining leaders with technology, finance and the future.

Opening times:

Tue,Tuesday, 12 October: 9:00am - 5:30pm
Wed,Wednesday, 13 October: 9:00am - 5:30pm
Thu,Thursday, 14 October: 9:00am - 4:30pm

12 - 14 October 2027

ICC Sydney

Leveraging off the scale of Australia's largest mining event to bring an unrivalled network of thousands of investors to Sydney.

Opening times:

Tue,Tuesday, 12 October: 9:00am - 5:30pm
Wed,Wednesday, 13 October: 9:00am - 5:30pm
Thu,Thursday, 14 October: 9:00am - 4:30pm

13 - 14 July 2027

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START: Tuesday, 13 July 2027, 08:00 BST (UTC+1)
END: Thursday, 15 July 2027, 08:00 BST (UTC+1)
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