Keynote Speaker - Wayne Bergmann
Wayne Bergmann Chief Executive Officer, KRED Enterprises
Wayne Bergmann has been at the forefront of advocating for Indigenous rights and self-determination in the Kimberley for more than 15 years. As CEO of KRED Enterprises he is pursuing his passion to drive social change in Kimberley communities while facilitating Aboriginal people's engagement in the modern economy. This passion comes from his strong Indigenous cultural connections gained while growing up in Derby and from his Nyikina ancestry.
In his role as the former head of the Kimberley Land Council, Wayne implemented land and sea management activities across the region, including the successful Kimberley Indigenous Ranger Program which employs more than 80 rangers to look after country.
Wayne believes cultural and environmental values can be balanced with development in the region and is an strong advocate of Indigenous decision-making. He has applied these values to his former roles as Chair of the Western Australian Aboriginal Advisory Council, Chair of the North Australian Indigenous Land and Sea Management Alliance; a member of the Kimberley Development Commission; and Kimberley
Regional Planning Committee.