Trent Smith

As Head of Autonomy & Operations Technology at Thiess, where he leads the company's global strategy and delivery of autonomous systems, mining operational technology, and digital transformation initiatives. In this role, he is responsible for identifying, deploying, and scaling technology solutions that improve safety, productivity, and sustainability across mining operations worldwide.

With more than 25 years of experience in the mining industry, Trent has held leadership roles across engineering, project development, business improvement, and operations in Australia, Asia and Americas. He is passionate about the practical application of technology to solve complex operational challenges and enable safer, more efficient, and more sustainable mining outcomes.