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 |
