Welcome to the 2016 Kimberley Economic Forum
With the Kimberley turning a corner of unprecedented opportunity in the sectors of agriculture, aquaculture and tourism, how can we harness this wild destination and steer it toward a rich and sustainable future? And what opportunities in minerals and energy are there in presenting in the near future?
In 2016, the Kimberley Economic Forum will be held on Tuesday 1 to Wednesday 2 November 2016 at the Derby Sportsman’s Club. The program has been created for businesses to take proactive steps toward capitalising on the opportunities being presented by federal government via the White Paper, and state government via reform and investment.
It will bring together leaders in their field to answer questions such as:
How should we shape our business to meet emerging consumer trends?
What are the emerging trends in tourism that industry can capitalise on?
How will digital disruption affect my business?
What infrastructure and services are essential to break down barriers to doing business in the Kimberley?
The 2016 Kimberley Economic Forum will focus on gaining key outcomes with actions to be led by the Kimberley Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
Hosted by the Derby Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with the Broome Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Kimberley Pilbara Cattleman’s Association, the 2016 Kimberley Economic Forum is key to all who have an invested interest in the Kimberley.
In 2016, the Kimberley Economic Forum will be held on Tuesday 1 to Wednesday 2 November 2016 at the Derby Sportsman’s Club. The program has been created for businesses to take proactive steps toward capitalising on the opportunities being presented by federal government via the White Paper, and state government via reform and investment.
It will bring together leaders in their field to answer questions such as:
How should we shape our business to meet emerging consumer trends?
What are the emerging trends in tourism that industry can capitalise on?
How will digital disruption affect my business?
What infrastructure and services are essential to break down barriers to doing business in the Kimberley?
The 2016 Kimberley Economic Forum will focus on gaining key outcomes with actions to be led by the Kimberley Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
Hosted by the Derby Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with the Broome Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Kimberley Pilbara Cattleman’s Association, the 2016 Kimberley Economic Forum is key to all who have an invested interest in the Kimberley.
PROGRAM
Master of Ceremonies: Gerry Gannon
Gerry Gannon is one of Australia’s leading conference facilitators and corporate MCs.
A former radio announcer and journalist, he spent almost ten years working with ABC Radio in Perth, Sydney and Darwin as a Reporter, Producer and Presenter.
Keynote: David Williams, Kidder Williams
“Opportunities in Australian Agriculture: Who is really interested and why?"
David is Managing Director of the Investment Bank Kidder Williams, which specialises in Mergers & Acquisitions in Agriculture, Food and Beverages.
He needs little introduction as he has advised many of Australia’s largest food and agriculture companies including Incitec Pivot, The Australian Wheat Board, CSR, Nufarm, SPC, Tassal, Select Harvests, Bega Cheese, Bulla and many multinationals such as Heineken.
He has been the Adviser to farmer groups such as the Queensland Grain Growers Association and to various governments on the privatisation of Statutory Marketing Authorities. In Queensland alone he advised on the privatisation of the SMA’s in Sorghum, Wheat, Barley, Bulk grains Queensland, Ginger, Navy Beans, Peanuts and the Brisbane Fruit Markets. He has had wide and recent experience in dairy and is well known for being Bega Cheese’s long time advisor the bidder for Warnambool Cheese.
He is not just an Adviser; he is prepared to back himself. He bought, amongst others, the bankrupt salmon producer Tassal for $42m. He refinanced the company and listed it on the ASX turning the business around and merging it with its closest competitor. Tassal is now capitalised at nearly $500 million.
7am Registration
8am Start
Welcome to Country by Gordon Marshall
Welcome by Shire President Elsia Archer
8.30am Hon. Mark Lewis MLC, Minister for Agriculture and Food
8.45am Hon. Brendon Grylls, Leader of the National Party of Australia (WA); Minister for Housing; Racing and Gaming
9.15am KEYNOTE: David Williams
10.00am MORNING TEA
10.40am Chris Ham, Dept of Agriculture. Regional Economic Development Water Opportunities project.
11.00pm Rob Cossart, Dept of Water. Water for Food Project
11.20pm John Hutton, Aarli Mayi Aquaculture project. Aquaculture in the Kimberley and opportunities for Indigenous enterprise
11.40am LUNCH (Melbourne Cup 12.00WST)
1.40pm Mark Coffey, Office of Northern Australia
2.00pm Daniel Marshall Department of Agriculture and Food Northern Beef Futures & Liam O’Connell Ernst & Young. Value Growth & Innovation in the Beef Industry Supply Chain
2.40pm Pat Torres, Mayi Harvests. Bush food harvest and your future commercial endeavours in this sector.
3.00pm Glen Chidlow, Australia’s North West Tourism. Forward plans and opportunities for tourism in the Kimberley
3.20pm Broome Growth Plan - presented by the Broome Growth Planning Partnership'
3.50pm Paul McSweeney, Broome International Airport. BIA a vital logistics service to the West Kimberley.
4.10pm Peter Yu, Nyamba Buru Yawuru
4.40pm Summary / key findings and discussion with David Menzel
5.00pm Close.
6.00pm Pre-dinner drinks and exclusive tour of Norval Gallery hosted by Mark Norval.
7.00pm Dinner and Charity Auction for RFDS at Spinifex Hotel hosted by Kimberley Pilbara Cattleman’s Association with MC Mark Bin Bakar
Day 2 – Wed 2 Nov 2016
8.00am Arrival and seating
8.30am Alan Langford, Economist Bankwest. International trade opportunities with the value of dollar for export
8.50am Lisa Sharp, Meat & Livestock Australia. Trends in consumer research and how we can shape our businesses to best meet the demands of the future.
9.10am Bart Pigram, Narlijia Tours. Tourism on country – meeting the expectations of industry.
9.30am Morning Tea
10.10am Matteo Salerno, Drone Iveiw Australia. Drone technology on cattle stations.
10.30am Minerals & Energy panel discussion. A presentation of future opportunities in the region and a chance to ask questions. With representatives from Sheffield Resources, Inpex, Buru, Mt Gibson and the Chamber of Minerals and Energy.
11.20am Kimberley State Election Candidate Debate. Liberal candidate Warren Greatorex and National candidate Rob Houston answer your questions about their plans for the Kimberley. Moderated by ABC Rural’s Matt Brann with ABC Kimberley’s Erin Parke
12noon Open discussion.
12.30pm Depart for Kimberley Meat Company
1.30pm LUNCH – Kimberley Meat Company tour hosted by Jack Burton
3.00pm FINISH
**SCHEDULE CURRENT AS OF 22/10/2016 SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
Gerry Gannon is one of Australia’s leading conference facilitators and corporate MCs.
A former radio announcer and journalist, he spent almost ten years working with ABC Radio in Perth, Sydney and Darwin as a Reporter, Producer and Presenter.
Keynote: David Williams, Kidder Williams
“Opportunities in Australian Agriculture: Who is really interested and why?"
David is Managing Director of the Investment Bank Kidder Williams, which specialises in Mergers & Acquisitions in Agriculture, Food and Beverages.
He needs little introduction as he has advised many of Australia’s largest food and agriculture companies including Incitec Pivot, The Australian Wheat Board, CSR, Nufarm, SPC, Tassal, Select Harvests, Bega Cheese, Bulla and many multinationals such as Heineken.
He has been the Adviser to farmer groups such as the Queensland Grain Growers Association and to various governments on the privatisation of Statutory Marketing Authorities. In Queensland alone he advised on the privatisation of the SMA’s in Sorghum, Wheat, Barley, Bulk grains Queensland, Ginger, Navy Beans, Peanuts and the Brisbane Fruit Markets. He has had wide and recent experience in dairy and is well known for being Bega Cheese’s long time advisor the bidder for Warnambool Cheese.
He is not just an Adviser; he is prepared to back himself. He bought, amongst others, the bankrupt salmon producer Tassal for $42m. He refinanced the company and listed it on the ASX turning the business around and merging it with its closest competitor. Tassal is now capitalised at nearly $500 million.
7am Registration
8am Start
Welcome to Country by Gordon Marshall
Welcome by Shire President Elsia Archer
8.30am Hon. Mark Lewis MLC, Minister for Agriculture and Food
8.45am Hon. Brendon Grylls, Leader of the National Party of Australia (WA); Minister for Housing; Racing and Gaming
9.15am KEYNOTE: David Williams
10.00am MORNING TEA
10.40am Chris Ham, Dept of Agriculture. Regional Economic Development Water Opportunities project.
11.00pm Rob Cossart, Dept of Water. Water for Food Project
11.20pm John Hutton, Aarli Mayi Aquaculture project. Aquaculture in the Kimberley and opportunities for Indigenous enterprise
11.40am LUNCH (Melbourne Cup 12.00WST)
1.40pm Mark Coffey, Office of Northern Australia
2.00pm Daniel Marshall Department of Agriculture and Food Northern Beef Futures & Liam O’Connell Ernst & Young. Value Growth & Innovation in the Beef Industry Supply Chain
2.40pm Pat Torres, Mayi Harvests. Bush food harvest and your future commercial endeavours in this sector.
3.00pm Glen Chidlow, Australia’s North West Tourism. Forward plans and opportunities for tourism in the Kimberley
3.20pm Broome Growth Plan - presented by the Broome Growth Planning Partnership'
3.50pm Paul McSweeney, Broome International Airport. BIA a vital logistics service to the West Kimberley.
4.10pm Peter Yu, Nyamba Buru Yawuru
4.40pm Summary / key findings and discussion with David Menzel
5.00pm Close.
6.00pm Pre-dinner drinks and exclusive tour of Norval Gallery hosted by Mark Norval.
7.00pm Dinner and Charity Auction for RFDS at Spinifex Hotel hosted by Kimberley Pilbara Cattleman’s Association with MC Mark Bin Bakar
Day 2 – Wed 2 Nov 2016
8.00am Arrival and seating
8.30am Alan Langford, Economist Bankwest. International trade opportunities with the value of dollar for export
8.50am Lisa Sharp, Meat & Livestock Australia. Trends in consumer research and how we can shape our businesses to best meet the demands of the future.
9.10am Bart Pigram, Narlijia Tours. Tourism on country – meeting the expectations of industry.
9.30am Morning Tea
10.10am Matteo Salerno, Drone Iveiw Australia. Drone technology on cattle stations.
10.30am Minerals & Energy panel discussion. A presentation of future opportunities in the region and a chance to ask questions. With representatives from Sheffield Resources, Inpex, Buru, Mt Gibson and the Chamber of Minerals and Energy.
11.20am Kimberley State Election Candidate Debate. Liberal candidate Warren Greatorex and National candidate Rob Houston answer your questions about their plans for the Kimberley. Moderated by ABC Rural’s Matt Brann with ABC Kimberley’s Erin Parke
12noon Open discussion.
12.30pm Depart for Kimberley Meat Company
1.30pm LUNCH – Kimberley Meat Company tour hosted by Jack Burton
3.00pm FINISH
**SCHEDULE CURRENT AS OF 22/10/2016 SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
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