The David Irvine AO Missing Persons Intelligence Innovation Workshop
Presented by the Australian Institute of Professional Intelligence Officers (AIPIO)
Date: Thursday 10 July 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
New Location:
RMIT Building 80, Level 11, Room 9 (B080.11.09)
445 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC
Networking: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at The Kelvin Club, 14–30 Melbourne Place
Event Overview
The David Irvine Missing Persons Intelligence Innovation Workshop is a focused event bringing together senior stakeholders from law enforcement, intelligence, forensic science, technology, and policy. The workshop will explore how intelligence-led approaches and emerging technologies are reshaping the way missing persons cases are understood, investigated, and resolved.
The program will feature case studies, expert panels, and practical insights across themes such as:
Open-source intelligence (OSINT) and early-stage intervention
Forensic DNA advancements and investigative genetic genealogy
Facial recognition and AI applications in real-time investigations
Military and historical case identifications
Cross-jurisdictional law enforcement coordination
National policy perspectives and lived experience
This event is presented in honour of the late David Irvine AO, whose leadership and commitment to public service continue to inspire collaboration and innovation in Australia’s national security and intelligence community.
Nick McGowan MP – Opening Address
Valentine Smith APM, Cold Case Investigator
CeCe Moore, Investigative Genetic Genealogist
Tony Ryan - Brother of long term missing person Marcia Ryan
Dr Jodie Ward PSM CF & Louise Coakley, Forensic DNA Experts
Inspector David Dunstan, Victoria Police Missing Persons Unit
Captain Natasha Mitchell, Defence Forensic Scientist
Simon Herron, AI & Surveillance Technology Specialist
Clodagh Wylie, Australian Federal Police
Dylan Martin, Harod Asia-Pacific
Dress: Business / Business Casual
Catering: Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea provided
Please advise of dietary requirements by emailing: vic.rep@aipio.asn.au
Registration:
If you have not yet registered, please do so.
Places are limited and almost full, so early registration is essential.
Evening Networking:
Join us after the workshop for AIPIO's monthly networking drinks at The Kelvin Club, a short walk from the venue - please register for this to ensure entry to the club.