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FORUM PROGRAMME
www.cbf2011.com
Commonwealth Business Forum Perth 2011
Partnering for Global Growth:
The Commonwealth, The Indian Ocean
and the Pacific Rim
Australian Government Government of Western Australia
25-27 October 2011
Burswood Convention Centre
Perth, Australia
31/08/2011
Principal Sponsors
HE Paul Kagame President, Rwanda “I appreciate the unwavering support received from CBC during Rwanda's application to join the Commonwealth. Now that Rwanda is a formal member, we look forward to an even stronger partnership to promote business and investment not only in our country, but in Africa as a whole.”
HE Yoweri Museveni President, Uganda “Amongst the Commonwealth countries, there is significant untapped potential. With active involvement of the private sector in partnership with governments, this potential can be harnessed in a wide range of sectors...CBF provides an ideal platform to help achieve these goals in order to promote economic growth and sustainable development”
The Rt Hon Tony Blair Prime Minister, UK (1997‐2007) “The CBC has made a major contribution to the international debate on trade. Uniquely the Council presents its
recommendations directly to the Commonwealth Heads of Government. There is now an effective interface
between business and government in the Commonwealth”
CBF at CHOGM
Hon Dr Lawrence Gonzi Prime Minister, Malta “In the short time since its inception in 1997, the Commonwealth Business Forum has successfully demonstrated the Commonwealth’s continuing capacity to meet the changing needs of its members ‐ small and large economies alike ‐ by developing practical ways of facilitating trade and investment”
Hon Kamla Persad Bissessar Prime Minister, Trinidad And Tobago & Chair in Office of the Commonwealth “I extend warmest congratulations to the Commonwealth Business Council for its foresight in bringing together such a distinguished group of businessmen, entrepreneurs, investors and financiers for the purpose of fostering economic partnerships for the benefit of the family of Commonwealth nations. “
HE Prof. John Evans Atta Mills President, Ghana “It is a fact that the Commonwealth Business Council has facilitated intra‐Commonwealth trade and investment flows, influenced development of dynamic trade policies, and encouraged public private partnerships”
The Right Hon Dato’ Seri Najib Tun Razak, Prime Minister, Malaysia “I am of the view that the Commonwealth Business Forum is an ideal platform for the business community to network, exchange valuable experience and knowledge, as well as explore business opportunities and collaboration in areas of interest “
Prime Minister of Australia’s Message
As Prime Minister of Australia I am delighted that the next Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) will be held in Perth, Western Australia, from 28 to 30 October 2011.
Australia is a committed and active member of the Commonwealth and takes great pride in being the first nation to host CHOGM three times, with Melbourne hosting in 1981, Coolum in 2002 and Perth 2011.
CHOGM 2011 will provide a unique opportunity for Commonwealth leaders to gather and discuss the challenges of our times. I look forward to welcoming Commonwealth leaders from near and far to our shores for this significant event.
I am particularly eager to welcome business leaders from within as well as outside the Commonwealth to participate in the Commonwealth Business Forum.
The Commonwealth Business Forum will be held from 25 to 27 October 2011 and focus on the pertinent theme “Partnering for Global Growth: The Commonwealth, Indian Ocean and Pacific Rim”.
Over 100 eminent speakers and panellists and hundreds of delegates are expected to attend the Commonwealth Business Forum.
The Forum will, as it has in the past, provide an extraordinary opportunity for business and government to network on practices and policies for the enhancement of global trade and investment. The Forum will also allow for comprehensive dialogue with the private sector.
The Australian Government looks forward to welcoming the Commonwealth business sector to Australia to showcase the strengths of our nation. We have a strong financial sector, our businesses are plugged into global supply chains and we have energy and resources that are critical to economies around the world.
I join Dr Mohan Kaul, Director‐General of the Commonwealth Business Council in encouraging business, big and small, to get involved and consider the opportunities available to support, promote and participate in the Commonwealth Business Forum, to network with policy makers, key government officials and business leaders.
I look forward to CHOGM 2011 and the outcomes from the Commonwealth Business Forum and wholeheartedly welcome you to Australia and Western Australia in particular.
The Honourable Julia Gillard MP Prime Minister of Australia
Premier of Western Australia’s Message
Western Australia is blessed with extraordinary mineral and energy resources; food and fish production; and advanced and highly capable service industries for these sectors.
In international trade, Western Australia punches above its weight, producing more than one third of Australia’s exports with just one tenth of the nation’s population. In fact, Western Australian is the source of 66 per cent of all Australian exports to China, 42 per cent of Australian exports to India and 33 per cent of Australian exports to Japan.
Currently, Western Australia is rapidly expanding its relationship with Asia and the Indian Ocean rim countries. Given the long term growth prospects of these regions, the State’s share of the nation’s exports is likely to grow even larger over the next decade.
Not surprisingly, global resource and service companies have a major presence in Western Australia. The combination of natural resources, relative proximity to Asian markets and the comfort of doing business in a first world nation with both political and legal stability make the State an attractive business centre and overseas investment continues to be welcomed here.
However, the business conditions enjoyed in Western Australia and are not simply the result of luck. Industry and governments of all levels must work together to maintain the optimum settings to encourage resilience, enterprise and innovation.
The Commonwealth Business Forum in Perth in October 2011 will be an ideal opportunity to explore how other Commonwealth countries can address these challenges and link into the massive growth of north Asia and India.
And while in Western Australia I encourage you to take time before and after the Commonwealth Business Forum to experience the extraordinary landscapes, culture, adventure and food. Explore the amazing Kimberley in the north, the wonderful Margaret River region and its world famous wines to the south; or simply take time to truly discover Perth and our port city of Fremantle.
I look forward to welcoming you to Perth in October 2011.
Colin Barnett MLA Premier of Western Australia
CBF will be hosted in Perth, Australia on the 25‐27 October in conjunction with the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, focusing on the theme “Partnering for Global Growth: The Commonwealth, Indian Ocean and the Pacific Rim”. The Forum will highlight new global economic partnerships for trade and investment in key sectors across the Commonwealth and beyond. The CBF as a unique gathering of business leaders from developed and emerging markets will focus on building the new economic and financial architecture in the global economy and ensure that it is inclusive and beneficial to all. This important business meeting will present a useful platform for fostering such partnerships and new relationships. The Forum will provide a unique opportunity for business and government to: Learn from more than 100 speakers and panellists including Heads of Government, Ministers of
Finance, Trade and Development, Chairmen and Chief Executives of business and other industry
leaders
Meet and discuss trade, investment and partnership opportunities
Learn about new business and investment prospects
Develop new business leads and identify new trade and investment partners
Conduct and conclude business in one to one meetings with other international partners
Network with policy makers, key government officials and business leaders
Influence the global debate on important trade and investment issues
Contribute to key policy recommendations to Commonwealth Heads of Government
CBC gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Government of Australia and the Government of Western Australia for this event .
Forum Overview
Dr Mohan Kaul Director General & CEO
Forum Programme
Registration Day: Monday, 24th October
Day One: Tuesday, 25th October
12.00‐19.00 Registration 17.00‐18.00 Forum Briefing: Speakers and Chairs 18.30‐22.30 In the Zone Gala Dinner hosted by The University of Western Australia (invitation only) Keynote Speaker: Michael Chaney AO, Chancellor University of Western Australia Professor Alan Robson, Vice‐Chancellor University of Western Australia Dr Mohan Kaul, Director General, Commonwealth Business Council
HE Armando Guebuza President
Mozambique
HE Hifikepunye Pohamba President Namibia
HE Goodluck Jonathan President Nigeria
HE Paul Kagame President Rwanda
HE Mahinda Rajapaksa President
09:00‐10:30 Opening Ceremony‐ The Commonwealth, Indian Ocean and the Pacific Rim: Building New Partnerships Master of Ceremonies: Narelda Jacobs Welcome to Country Welcome: Mark Barnaba, Co‐Chair, CBF Steering Committee Address: Dr Mohan Kaul, Director General, Commonwealth Business Council Address: Pascal Dozie, Co‐Chair, Commonwealth Business Council Special Address: Hon Kamla Persad‐Bissessar, Prime Minister, Trinidad & Tobago Keynote Address: Hon Julia Gillard, Prime Minister of Australia Vote of Thanks: John Denton, Co‐Chair, CBF Steering Committee
10:30‐11:00 Refreshments and Networking Break
11:00‐12:30 Partnering for Global Growth: New Challenges, New Opportunities Chair: Dr Mohan Kaul, Director General, CBC Hon Kevin Rudd, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Australia Vikas Rambal, Chairman & Managing Director, Perdaman Chemicals & Fertilisers Professor Nouriel Roubini, New York Times Dr Doom, Senior Economist, White House Council of Economic Advisors & Professor of Economics, Stern School of Business, NYU
11:00‐12:30 Partnership Roundtables 1) Opportunities In the Zone Chair: Professor Alan Robson, Vice‐Chancellor University of Western Australia Roy Krzywosinski, Managing Director, Chevron Australia Jackie Korhonen, CEO and MD, Infosys Australia and New Zealand Sam Walsh AO, Executive Director & Chief Executive Iron Ore, Rio Tinto
2) Green Growth & Clean Technology Chair: Barry Gardiner MP , United Kingdom Michael Ottaviano, Chief Executive Officer, Carnegie Wave Energy Limited Dan Hansen, CEO, Suzlon Energy Australia Chris McCormick, Director, Reykjavik Geothermal
3) Strengthening the SME Sector Chair: James Pearson, Chief Executive, Chamber of Commerce & Industry of WA Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz, Chairman, Air Asia X James Mulwana, Chairman, Nice House of Plastics Ltd, Uganda Evelyn Opotu, CEO, Bank of Industry, Nigeria
12.30‐14.00 Networking Lunches 1) Hosted by Paladin Energy Ltd 2) Hosted by ICBC
14.00‐15.30 Natural Resources: Maximising Value for Growth and Development Chair: Paul Waterman, President, BP Australasia Hon Martin Ferguson, Minister for Resources and Energy, Australia BHP Billiton (Speaker name to be confirmed) Larry Howai, Chairman, National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago Hugh Morgan AC, CEO, First Charnock Australia
14.00‐15.30 China and the Commonwealth: Forging New Partnerships Chair: John Denton, Co‐Chair CBF Steering Committee, Partner & CEO Corrs Chambers Westgarth Hon Craig Emerson, Minister for Trade, Australia Andrew Forrest, Chairman, Fortescue Metals Group Limited Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Speaker name to be confirmed) Mr. Wang Jinzhen, Vice Chairman, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT)
Hon Kamla Persad‐Bissessar Prime Minister
Trinidad and Tobago & Chair in office of the Commonwealth
Forum Programme
Day One Continued
15.30‐16.00 Refreshments and Networking Break
16.00‐17.30 Tackling Climate Change and Energy Challenges: A Government Business Partnership Chair: Hugh Morgan AC, CEO, First Charnock Australia Hon Greg Combet AM MP, Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, Australia Hon Maite Nkoana‐Mashabane, Minister for International Relations and Cooperation, South Africa Lord David Howell, Minister of State Foreign and Commonwealth Office, United Kingdom Choo Chiau Beng, CEO, Keppel Corporation
16.00‐17.30 Infrastructure Challenges in the 21st Century Chair: Louis Farrugia, Group Chief Executive, Simonds Farsons Cisk plc Hon Christian Porter, Treasurer; Attorney General, Government of Western Australia Samir Brikho, Chief Executive, AMEC plc Sir Rod Eddington, Chairman Infrastructure Australia Sri Rozali Ismail, Executive Chairman of Puncak Niaga Holdings Berhad (PNHB), Malaysia
17.30‐19.00 Partnering for Global Growth: Shaping the Future Chair: Dr Mohan Kaul, Director General, CBC Lord Steven Green, Minister of State for Trade and Investment, UK & Former Group Chairman, HSBC Professor Edward Prescott, 2004 Nobel Prize winner in Economics
17.30‐19.00 Partnerships Roundtables 1) Pacific Islands: Challenges and Opportunities Chair: The Hon Richard Marles, Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Island Affairs, Australia Lord Tu’ivakanō, Prime Minister of Tonga Tuiloma Neroni Slade , SG, Pacific Island Forum 2) Engaging Communities Through Jobs & Careers Chair: Andrew Forrest, Chairman, Fortescue Metals Group Limited Roy Newey, Group Board Director, A4e Professor Marcia Langton, Chair of Australian Indigenous Studies, The University of Melbourne HE Patrick Yakowa, Governor of Kaduna, Nigeria
3) Innovation and Entrepreneurship Chair: Manoj Ladwa, CEO, MLS Chase Mr Shankar Vanavaryar National Chairman, CII Young Indians & Executive Director, Sri Sakthi Auto Motors Penny Low, President and Founder, Social Innovation Park Ltd & Member of Parliament, Singapore Mahesh Ramachandran, CEO and Founder, Commonwealth Microfinance India Limited
19:00 Reception and Official Dinner Master of Ceremonies: Narelda Jacobs Address: Sir Allan Fields, Co Chair Commonwealth Business Council Address: HE Kamalesh Sharma, Commonwealth Secretary General Welcome and Introduction of the Prime Minister: Michael Chaney AO, Chairman, Woodside Keynote Address: Hon Julia Gillard, Prime Minister of Australia Vote of Thanks: Shayne Elliott ‐ Chief Executive Officer, Institutional, ANZ Programme Highlights: Dr Mohan Kaul, Director General, Commonwealth Business Council
Professor Nouriel Roubini, New York Times Dr Doom Professor of Economics, Stern School of Business
Tom Albanese CEO
Rio Tinto United Kingdom
Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz Chair
Air Asia X Malaysia
Choo Chiau Beng CEO
Keppel Corporation Singapore
Professor Edward Prescott, 2004 Nobel Prize
winner in Economics
Aigboje Aig‐Imoukhuede, CEO,
Access Bank Nigeria
Forum Programme
Day Two: Wednesday, 26th October
07:30‐08:45 Hosted Breakfast Sessions 1) Inbound investing and accessing capital in Australia: Hosted by Squire Sanders and Patersons ` 2) Sport, Development and the Commonwealth Games: The Role of Business 3) Trade & Investment in South Asia (SAARC)
09.00‐10.30 Australia: Business Hub for the Next Century Chair: Mark Barnaba, Co‐Chair CBF Steering Committee & Chairman, Western Power Hon Dr Kim Hames, Deputy Premier; Minister for Health; Tourism, Government of Western Australia Peter Coleman, Managing Director and CEO, Woodside Richard Goyder, Managing Director, Wesfarmers Gina Rinehart, Chair, Roy Hill Holdings
09.00‐10.30 Cities of the Future: Innovation, Growth and Change Chair: Tony Rice, CEO, Cable & Wireless Communications, United Kingdom Hon Brendon Grylls, Minister for Regional Development; Lands, Government of Western Australia Sir Don McKinnon, Former Commonwealth Secretary‐General Tim Ebbeck, President and Managing Director , SAP Bernard Salt, Partner, KPMG
10.30‐11.00 Refreshments and Networking Break
11.00‐12.30 Africa: Reshaping Partnerships for Sustainable Growth Chair: Dr Mohan Kaul, Director General, CBC HE Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda Tom Albanese, CEO, Rio Tinto John Borshoff, Managing Director / CEO, Paladin Adewale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive, Oando Plc.
11.00‐12.30 Partnership Roundtables 1) Oil and Gas: Partnering for Success Chair: Peter Coleman, Managing Director and CEO, Woodside Hon Norman Moore, Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Fisheries; Electoral Affairs, Government of Western Australia Ravi Mehrotra, Chairman & Chief Executive, Foresight Limited
2)Enhancing Economic Growth Through Innovation Chair: TBC Peter Lilley, Executive Director, Curtin Institute of Minerals and Energy Mitch Hook, CEO, MIneral Council of Australia Alan Broome, Chairman, Austmine
3) Investing in Sri Lanka Chair: Chris Nonis, Chairman, Mackwoods Ltd. Professor Gamini Lakshman Peiris, Minister of External Affairs,Sri Lanka Mr. Ajith Nivard Cabraal, Governor of Central Bank of Sri Lanka
4) Energy Infrastructure in WA: the way forward in a growing economy Chair: TBC Hon Peter Collier, Minister for Energy; Training and Workforce Development; Indigenous Affairs Steven Landry, Chief Executive Office, ATCO Government of Western Australia Stuart Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, DBP Pipeline Frank Tudor, Chief Executive Officer, Horizon Power
12.30‐14.00 Presidential Lunch Unleashing Africa's Potential: A New Vision Chair: Pascal Dozie, Co‐Chair CBC Keynote Address: HE Goodluck Jonathon, President of Nigeria Vote of Thanks: Aigboje Aig‐Imoukhuede, CEO, Access Bank
14.00‐15.30 Banking and Financial Services: Enhancing Access & Economic Resilience Chair: Steve Harker, Managing Director and CEO, Morgan Stanley ‐ Australia Michael Smith, Chief Executive Office, ANZ Hon T Brent Symonette, Deputy Prime Minister, The Bahamas Stephen Olabisi Onasanya, CEO, First Bank, Nigeria
14.00‐15.30 Partnership Roundtables 1) Investing in the Caribbean Chair: Sir Allan Fields, Co‐Chair, CBC Hon Dr Denzil L. Douglas, Prime Minister, St. Kitts and Nevis Hon Stephen Cadiz, Minister of Trade and Industry, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
2) Investing in Queensland, Australia Hon Anna Bligh, Premier of Queensland
3) Investing Benue State, Nigeria HE Gabriel Suswam, Governor, Benue State
Mark Cutifani CEO
AngloGold Ashanti South Africa
Bob Dudley CEO
BP Group United Kingdom
Pierre Duhaime President and CEO
SNC Lavalin Group Inc Canada
Samir Brikho Chief Executive
AMEC United Kingdom
Peter Coleman CEO
Woodside Australia
Michael Chaney AO Chancellor University of
Western Australia
Forum Programme
Day Two Continued
14.00‐15.30 Partnership Roundtables 4) Strategic Partnerships for Manufacturing and Design Chair: TBC Guy Griddiths CBE, Group Managing Director, BAE Systems Nick Durham, President ‐ International Defence Sector, Rolls Royce Andrew Bellamy , CEO, Austal
15.30‐16.00 Refreshments and Networking Break
16.00‐17.30 India: 21st Century Powerhouse Chair: John Denton, Co‐Chair CBF Steering Committee, Partner & CEO Corrs Chambers Westgarth Adi Godrej, Chairman, Godrej Group Sonjoy Chatterjee, Chief Executive Officer, Goldman Sachs (India) Malvinder Singh, Group Chairman, Fortis Healthcare Limited & Parkway Holding Limited T. C. A. Ranganathan, Chairman and Managing Director, Export‐Import Bank of India
16.00‐17.30 Key Sector Roundtables 1) Innovation and Financial Services Chair: James Gatera, CEO & Managing Director, Bank of Kigali Alex Thursby, Chief Executive Officer of Asia Pacific, Europe & America , ANZ Graham Yukich, Managing Director, Entrust Alex Otti, Group Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Diamond Bank Plc
2) Education, Knowledge and Training Chair: Professor Alan Robson, Vice‐Chancellor University of Western Australia (Group of Eight) Senator Chris Evans, Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Jobs and Workplace Relations, Australia Rod Jones, CEO and MD , Navitas Michael Gallagher, Executive Director & Managing Director, Group of 8 Joanne Farrell, Vice President ‐ Organisation Resources, Rio Tinto
3) Infrastructure Development Chair: Bob Blackburn, Senior Vice President, SNC‐LAVALIN Dhruv M. Sawhney, Chairman & Managing Director, Triveni, Engineering & Industries Ltd Dr Bob McGuiness, Chief Executive, Serco ‐ Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Australia David Singleton, Chair, Global Infrastructure Practice, Arup Group
4) PPPs for Technology Development Chair: Bruce Steenson, Vice‐President Technical & Prelude, Shell Development Australia
Tim Shanahan, Director of the Energy and Minerals Institute, The University of Western Australia Mark Woffenden, Executive Director of the Resources and Chemistry Precinct, Curtin University Liz Harris, CEO, Challenger Institute
17.30‐19.00 Education, Knowledge and Skills: Driving 21st Century Growth Chair: Hugh Morgan AC, CEO, First Charnock Australia Jeanette Hacket, Vice‐Chancellor, Curtin University Hon Navin Ramgoolam, Prime Minister of Mauritius Dr. Jamshed J Irani, Past President, CII & Chairman, Everonn Education Limited, India Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Anuwar Ali, Vice Chancellor and President of Open University Malaysia
17.30‐19.00 Partnership Roundtables 1) Presidential Roundtable ‐ East African Infrastructure Chair: HE Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda James Mulwana, Chairman, Nice House of Plastics Ltd, Uganda Reginald Mengi, Executive Chairman, IPP Limited
2) Square Kilometre Array Project: Astronomy Project of the Future John Womersley, Director of Science Programmes, Science and Technology Facilities Council
3) Business and Society Chair: TBC Lord Dholakia, House of Lords, United Kingdom Vijay Poonoosamy, Vice President – International & Public Affairs, Etihad Airways John Harker, President & Vice‐Chancellor, Cape Breton University, Canada Eric‐Vincent Guichard, Founder and CEO, Homestrings
4) Tackling Cybercrime: Issues for Business Chair: Mr Joseph V. Tabone, Chairman, COMNET Foundation Dr Paul Twomey, Founder, Argo P@cific Richard Simpson, Project Executive, Commonwealth Connects Neil Gaughan, Assistant Commissioner, National Manager High Tech Crime Operations, Australia
19:00 Reception and Official Dinner Master of Ceremonies: Narelda Jacobs Programme Highlights: Dr Mohan Kaul, Director General, CBC Welcome and Introduction of the Premier: Andrew Forrest, Chairman, Fortescue Metals Group Limited Keynote Address: Hon Colin Barnett, Premier of Western Australia Vote of Thanks: Vikas Rambal, Chairman & Managing Director, Perdaman Chemicals & Fertilisers
Tim Ebbeck President and CEO
SAP Australia & New Zealand
Andrew Forrest Chairman
Fortescue Metals Group Australia
Adewale Tinubu Group Chief Executive
Officer Oando Plc.
Richard Goyder Managing Director
Wesfarmers Australia
Jeanette Hacket Vice‐Chancellor Curtin University
Australia
Rod Jones CEO
Navitas Australia
Forum Programme
Forum programme may be subject to change at the discretion of the organisers
07:30‐08:45 Hosted Breakfast Sessions 1) Hosted by Clifford Chance 2) Business and the Community: Partnering with Civil Society (Peoples Forum) 3) Hosted by Roy Hill Holdings
09:00‐10:00 Africa: Innovations in Agriculture and Global Trade Chair: Pascal Dozie, Co‐Chair CBC Donald Kaberuka, President, African Development Bank Group (AfDB) HE Mwai Kibaki, President of Kenya
09:00‐10:00 21st Century Infrastructure: New Global Partnerships Chair: Sir Rod Eddington, Chairman Infrastructure Australia Pierre Duhaime, President, SNC‐LAVALIN
10:00‐11:00 The Indian Ocean and the Pacific Rim: Fastest Growing Markets Chair: Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, Confederation of Indian Industry HE Mr Mahinda Rajapaksa, President, Sri Lanka Bob Dudley, CEO , BP Group
10:00‐11.00 Africa: Creating a New Economic Power for the 21st Century Chair: Reginald Mengi, Executive Chairman, IPP Limited HE Jakaya Kikwete, President of Tanzania Mark Cutifani, CEO, AngloGold Ashanti
11:00‐12:00 Commonwealth Partnerships for Natural Resource Development Chair: Sir Allan Fields, Co‐Chair, CBC HE Armando Guebuza, President of Mozambique
HE Mr Hifikepunye Pohamba, President, Namibia Sam Walsh AO, Executive Director & Chief Executive Iron Ore, Rio Tinto
11:00‐12:00 Country Roundtables 1) Presidential Roundtable: Nigeria–Australia Mining Roundtable
Chair: Hugh Morgan AC, CEO, First Charnock Australia Keynote Address: HE Goodluck Jonathon, President of Nigeria Vote of Thanks: Stephen Olabisi Onasanya, CEO, First Bank
2) Presidential Roundtable: Tanzania–Australia Mining Roundtable HE Jakaya Kikwete, President of Tanzania Reginald Mengi, Executive Chairman, IPP Limited
3) Investing in Mauritius: A Conversation with the Prime Minister Maurice Lam, Chairman, Board of Investment in Mauritius Hon Navin Ramgoolam, Prime Minister of Mauritius
4) South Africa ‐ Australia Mining Roundtable Mr Bheki Sibiya, Chief Executive, Chamber of Mines of South Africa
12:00‐13:00 Country Roundtables 1) Presidential Roundtable: Mozambique‐Australia Mining Roundtable HE Armando Guebuza, President of Mozambique
2) Opportunities in Namibia Chair: Hon. Hage Geingob, Minister of Trade & Industry, the Republic of Namibia Hon. Isak Katali, Minister of Mines and Energy, Namibia Mr Josef Iita, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Mines and Energy, Namibia Mr. Erasmus Shivolo, Mining Commissioner, Ministry of Mines and Energy, Namibia
3) Opportunities in Ghana Ishmael Yamson, Chairman, Standard Chartered Ghana George Aboagye, Chief Executive, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre
4) India Mining Roundtable Ganesan Natarajan, WT Director, President, Ennore Coke Limited Arun Kumar Jagatramka, Chairman and Managing Director, Gujarat NRE Coke ltd Tuhin K Mukherjee, Member, CII Mining Committee & Managing Director, Essel Mining & Industries Limited
13:00‐14:30 Concluding Session & Official Lunch: Building new Partnerships: The Way Forward Master of Ceremonies: Narelda Jacobs Introduction of Chief Guest & Welcome Remarks : Sam Walsh AO, Executive Director & Chief Executive Iron Ore, Rio Tinto
15:00‐16:30 Australian Prime Minister’s Roundtable with Heads of Government and Business Leaders Chair: Hon Julia Gillard, Prime Minister of Australia (By Invitation Only)
Day Three: Thursday, 27th October
Gina Rinehart Hancock Prospecting
Australia
Alan Robson AM Vice‐Chancellor
University of Western Australia
Michael Smith CEO ANZ
Australia
Sam Walsh AO, Executive Director &
Chief Executive iron ore Rio Tinto
Vikas Rambal Chairman & Managing Director
Perdaman Chemicals & Fertilisers Australia
Penny Low MP President and Founder Social Innovation Park
Singapore
Doing Business at CBF 2011
The Forum will feature a project portfolio of investment proposals that are looking for funding, equity or business partners. The Business Matching Centre will enable participants to meet with potential investors, investment bankers, and potential knowledge partners to present their projects. Project summaries will be available in advance to interested investors and partners, and project holders will be available for one‐to‐one meetings. Projects will be organised by country and sector and include business plans with identified requirements in terms of investment required, technical and knowledge‐
based requirements. For potential investors, this is an opportunity to establish strong partnerships and explore investment opportunities in key sectors such as ICT, financial services, tourism, infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing and the environment. The Centre will bring together entrepreneurs looking to access finance and new markets, investors and companies looking for new markets or projects, and companies looking for external markets and knowledge partnerships to improve their competitiveness.
B2B Forum activities will include:
a Business Matching Lounge for meetings between project holders and potential investors/partners
a project book and online webpage with summaries of projects and short profiles of potential partners/investors
an Exhibition Centre to enable companies/countries to showcase products and services
The opportunity to present country or sector strategies in breakout sessions of the Forum
Site visits to key projects
The Centre will bring together businesses and a wide range of potential investors, government bodies and global technology and knowledge based industries.
Business‐to‐Business Meetings at CBF 2009
CBC facilitates business meeting at CBF 2009
CBF 2011 will be held at the Burswood Convention Centre
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