For the last 37 years, Howard has worked on process plant all over the world, from downstream petrochemicals and refining through midstream to upstream onshore and offshore, from roles as a technician to executive consultancy. Throughout his career, which has spanned the arc of digital technology, he has been applying digital technology to the different aspects of chemicla engineering. Howard is known for his book ‘Simplicity from Complexity’ and providing clarity where others struggle.

Jarrod has spent his career driving cost-effective optimisation of multi-billion dollar projects around the world. During his time with leading energy producers including Woodside, bp and Mitsui, he has worked across the entire project lifecycle - from conceptual studies through to commissioning, start-up and operations - and understands the importance of safe, reliable and efficient facilities. Jarrod is passionate about adding value through clever solutions; maximizing production, minimizing downtime, removing unnecessary costs and reducing emissions.

Paul Ou is a PhD student at the School of Computing and Information Systems at the University of Melbourne, researching data-driven methods for modelling, optimising and validating digital bioprocess development as part of the ARC Digital Bioprocess Development Hub.

Iskandar Halim is a Research Scientist at ISCE2, A*STAR. His research focuses on process systems engineering applications to support the design and operation of safe and sustainable chemical processes. His expertise involves the development of qualitative methods, mathematical modelling, process simulation, and optimization strategies to address complex engineering challenges. His research on systematic methodologies and intelligent systems for chemical process sustainability has been featured in leading journals. Notably, his project on decision-support systems for sustainable pharmaceutical supply chains received the IChemE Singapore Sustainability Award in 2017.

Dr. Mohammad Golzarijalal earned his B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran, where he also completed his master’s degree, focusing on mathematical modeling of microalgae flocculation. He later joined Prof. Gras's research group in the Chemical Engineering Department at the University of Melbourne, earning his PhD in 2024. Following this, he joined the Digital Bioprocessing Development Hub in the Computer and Information Systems Department at the same university. There, in collaboration with CSL, one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, he addresses industry-relevant challenges using mechanistic and data-driven modeling techniques.

Kalaikovan Antony is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of MiBOT Ventures, with over 26 years of experience in the IT sector across India and Malaysia. He has led large-scale digital transformation and modernization programs in industrial and enterprise systems, including projects for Serba Dinamik Group, BASF Petronas Chemicals, XYBase Software, and Sydney Airport International. Beginning his career as a programmer, he progressed into leadership roles in artificial intelligence, robotics, and autonomous systems. He leads the development of AI-powered robotic solutions for industrial safety, operational efficiency, and risk reduction.