SHANGHAI PROGRAM

Asia Pacific Infrastructure Forum Shanghai 2006
Jiaqing Hall, Rainbow Hotel
Monday 3 July 2006

Time

Topic

Format

Presenter/s

1.15 – 1.30 pm               Registration

Chair: Mr Jock McGregor, Mission Leader, Special Trade Envoy – North Asia, Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development

1.30 – 1.50 pm

Introductory remarks

An overview of the forum and introduction of mission

Mr Jock McGregor, Mission Leader, Special Trade Envoy – North Asia, Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development

1.50 – 2.10 pm

Welcome address

Welcome address

Mr Shen Xiaosu, Shanghai Society of Investment and Construction

2.10 – 2.40 pm

The Victorian experience

An overview of the lessons learned from two decades of infrastructure sector reform in Victoria, and its relevance for China and the region

Mr James van Smeerdijk
CEO, Allen Consulting Group

2.40 – 3.10 pm

The Shanghai experience

Overview of infrastructure development in Shanghai

Mr Dai Xiaobo, Shanghai Society of Investment and Construction

3.10 – 3.30 pm               Coffee Break

Chair: Michael Sonnenberg, Consultant, Freehills

3.30 – 4.00 pm

The central role of economic governance and  policy predictability

How sound structures and regulation make infrastructure attractive to long term investors, pension and other funds

Mr Michael Porter, Chairman, Tasman Asia Pacific

4.00 – 4.30 pm

Financing infrastructure

Shanghai Express Highway Financing Modes

Mr Song Chinmin, Shanghai Society of Investment and Construction

4.30 – 5.00 pm

Alternative models for energy reform

The design of electricity and gas reforms in Victoria and elsewhere in the region, and their advantages and disadvantages

Mr Brendan Rynne, Partner, KPMG
Michael Sonnenberg, Consultant, Freehills

5.00 – 5.20 pm

Infrastructure development in China

Challenges and opportunities for infrastructure development in Shanghai

Mr Wang Zhiqiang, Shanghai Urban Development Construction and Investment Group

5.20 – 5.30 pm

Wrap-up and close

Summary of the day’s proceedings, and pointers for the future

Mr Jock McGregor, Mission Leader, Special Trade Envoy – North Asia, Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development

6pm                                Buffet Dinner – Garden Restaurant

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