Private Event Series
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Date: Wednesday, 20th November 2024
Time: 12pm – 2:30pm (AEDT)
Location
Saké Restaurant & Bar The Rocks
Bonsai Room
12 Argyle Street
The Rocks NSW 2000
www.sakerestaurant.com.au/the-rocks/

Synopsis and overview of the session
In today’s fast paced workplace, digital transformation plays a crucial role in reshaping health and safety practices. This session will explore how executives can leverage technology to cultivate a more engaged and proactive safety culture among employees. By adopting cutting-edge tools and strategies, leaders can improve communication, boost collaboration, and address safety challenges with greater efficiency.
Focus Network, in partnership with ecoPortal, invites you to join an exclusive gathering of Health and Safety leaders at our upcoming lunch session. Together, we’ll uncover actionable insights on integrating technology into safety protocols that drive higher levels of employee engagement.
Discover how strong leadership can inspire a culture of commitment, empowering teams to take ownership of their safety.
Be part of a valuable discussion that will help support your organisation in:
- Exploring specific tools—such as mobile apps, IoT devices, and data analytics—that will enhance engagement and compliance.
- Ways to continuously improve strategies based on data-driven insights.
- Developing frameworks for accountability and engagement that can be implemented organisation-wide.
- Learning techniques for fostering open dialogue about risks, responsibilities, and safety culture.
- Analysing the impact of executive commitment on fostering a culture of safety within organisations.
Presenter

Craig Bleakley, Safety & Risk Consultant, ecoPortal
Craig Bleakley, ecoPortal’s Safety & Risk Consultant, is an accredited H&S professional and award-winning health and safety trainer and facilitator. Over the past 20 years Craig has worked with 100’s of companies and organizations across a variety of industries, including retail, manufacturing, not-for-profit, logistics and local government. Craig has a focus on building an effective and engaging safety culture, by developing and maintaining best practice safety management systems that empower workers to have their own voice in safety decisions.
Moderator

Tyron McGurgan, Founder and CEO, Focus Network
Tyron McGurgan is a seasoned entrepreneur, media expert, and events professional boasting over 17 years of industry experience. As the CEO and Founder of Focus Network, a premier research and advisory events company, Tyron has led the charge in providing innovative, localised insights and research platforms for senior executives and teams across APAC and the USA.
Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Tyron kickstarted his career journey in the events and media landscape after completing his education. His early days in print media equipped him with invaluable skills in sales, marketing, and management. Notably, he held a key leadership role at a prominent international events and publishing company, where he managed the APAC region with a team exceeding 100 staff members.
In 2012, Tyron launched Focus Network with a vision to revolutionize how businesses connect and engage with executives. Recognizing the transformative power of data in the events industry, he pioneered a company that leverages cutting-edge tools and platforms to deliver top-notch, data-driven events aimed at helping businesses achieve their objectives.
Under Tyron’s stewardship, Focus Network has evolved from an events company into a formidable Research and Advisory business, collaborating with some of the globe’s most renowned brands and organizations. The company is renowned for its ability to deliver forward-thinking events that integrate the latest research and localized insights derived directly from its analysts.
Beyond his role at Focus Network, Tyron is a revered thought leader and influencer in the events sphere. He frequently graces industry conferences and events as a speaker, sharing his wealth of insights and experiences on topics such as event technology, marketing strategies, and future trends.
Throughout his illustrious career, Tyron has remained steadfast in his commitment to innovation, excellence, and client satisfaction. He is celebrated for his fearless leadership, willingness to challenge the status quo, and propensity for taking calculated risks to achieve his objectives. Tyron’s vision and dedication have been pivotal in propelling Focus Network to success, inspiring and motivating his team to push boundaries and achieve new milestones.
In his leisure time, Tyron enjoys indulging in his passion for golf or cherishing moments with his growing family.
About ecoPortal
ecoPortal health and safety engagement software helps organisations amplify workplace safety and ignite their team’s potential. We make it simple for everyone to engage with safety, so leaders can capture the data they need to make the right decisions – big or small – that’ll change the game.
Engaged teams are the beating heart of industry-leading, odds-defying workplaces, and we’re committed to helping clients achieve that.
With real-time analytics, automated alerts, and a native mobile app, our expansive library of modules contains everything a safety leader could wish for. Not only does our user-friendly software get the job done, but it also delights users along the way.
Our mission is simple: create engaged safety cultures and healthier environments for all.
Website: www.ecoportal.com
Agenda at a glance
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm – Registration & networking
4.00 pm – 4.05pm – Welcome address
4.05 pm – 5.15pm – 3 course lunch served4.05 pm – 4.45pm – Embracing disruption in the financial services industry: A Privacy versus Security conundrum – Amanda Chan, BlackBerry
4.45 pm – 5.15pm – Demo
5.15pm – 5.45pm – Discussion
5.45 pm – 6pm – Closing remarks