Outline Programme - Trade Mission to Western Australia and Queensland

Wednesday 23rd October – Perth, WA

Morning Seminar / Market Mission Briefing Session (Co-hosted by WA Department of State Development & Chamber of Commerce & Industry WA)
·  Overview of the WA economy
·  Overview of major investment projects
·  How to leverage Project Connect
·  Overview of local employment law, appropriate visa categories
·  Overview of skills recognition process
Day Session / Customised client schedule with Industry leading companies
Evening Panel Discussion & Networking / Chamber of Mines & Energy (CME) Hosted Meeting of Engineering & Contractors Round Table & Networking Reception;
CME hosts a quarterly meeting with the leading engineering and contracting firms in WA including, Arup, Barminco, BGC Contracting, Downer Mining, GR Engineering Services, Leighton Contractors, Macmahon Contractors, WesTrac, Fulton Hogan Construction, Georgiou Group, Kellogg Brown and Root, Monadelphous, Orontide Group, RCR Tomlinson, Mitsubishi Development, Worley Parsons, Hatch, SKM, GHD, NRW Holdings to name but a few, to discuss current projects, issues etc.
CME have kindly agreed to schedule their Q4 meeting at this time allowing our delegation to attend and network with the largest contractors in WA. Furthermore, participating delegates will be given the opportunity to “elevator pitch” their capability to this group prior to networking. An exciting opportunity!

Thursday 24th October, Perth WA

Breakfast session / Partnering opportunities with Tier 1 contractors in Western Australia.
Presentation & panel discussion with VIP guests from leading contractors in the West Australian Resources and urban infrastructure sectors. Presenting organizations to include
·  KBR
·  Laing O’Rourke
·  Kentz
·  Georgiou
Day Session / Customised client schedule with Industry leading companies
Evening Networking
Event / Networking Reception with Civil Contractors Federation (CCF). The CCF is the peak body representing Australia’s Civil Construction Industry.
Friday 25th October, Perth, WA

Day Session

/ Customised client schedule with Industry leading companies
Evening Panel Discussion and Networking Event / Opportunities and Challenges in Australia’s West.
Forum Panel Discussion and Networking Function, Co- Hosted By Irish West Australian Forum. Keynote Speaker, Mr. Richard Sellers. Director General, Mines and Petroleum, Mr David Flanagan, Chairman, Atlas Iron, Mr Collis Thorp, CEO, Moly Mines, Mr Jim Fitzgerald, Chairman, Civmec
Saturday 26th October – Pilbara Tour
Morning / Pilbara Mining and Infrastructure Development Tour
Travel to Pilbara region of NW Western Australia from Brisbane with tour of leading mine sites serviced by Irish Engineering firms.
Evening. Briefing session and Dinner / Opportunities in the Pilbara and North West Presentation by Dr. Ken King, Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Development Commission
With over 1.2 Billion AUD in new funding, and an expected 4 fold increase in population by 2035 significant opportunities exist within key infrastructure projects, town centre, housing and community faculty development in the Pilbara regions
Sunday 27th October – Brisbane
Morning / Flight to Brisbane via Perth
Monday 28th October
Breakfast
Briefing / Overview of mining related infrastructure investment in Queensland. Briefing session co- hosted by Trade and Invest Queensland
·  The Queensland Resources Landscape
·  Investing in Queensland’s Mining Equipment and Technology Industry
·  Business Opportunities in the CSG and LNG Industries
·  Status update on Gladstone Infrastructure Projects
·  Expectations of subcontractors working in the Oil and Gas Sector in Queensland
Day Session / Customised client schedule with Industry leading companies
Evening
Industry Seminar / Resources in Queensland – The Projects Owners Perspective
An overview from the world’s largest exploration companies on their mining & infrastructure investment plans in Qld. Featured organizations to include
·  Vale
·  Queensland Gas Corporation
·  Arrow Energy

Tuesday 29th October – Brisbane, QLD

Breakfast
Presentations / Major Projects update in the CSG industry
Briefing on the construction of CSG related Infrastructure on Curtis Island Queensland and supply opportunities
Day Session / Customised client schedule with Industry leading companies
Evening Panel Discussion and Networking / Partnering opportunities with Tier 1 contractors in QLD.
Presentation & panel discussion with VIP guests from leading contractors in the Queensland Resources and urban infrastructure sectors. Presenting organizations to include
·  Murphy Pipe and Civil
·  Downer Mining
·  Laing O’Rourke