South West regional economic update Keynote speaker: The Hon. Alannah MacTiernan MLC, Minister for Regional Development; Agriculture and Food; Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development; Jobs and Trade Friday, 2 November 2018, 8.00am to 4.00pm Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre EVENT SPONSORS www.ceda.com.au agenda 8.00am Registrations and networking breakfast 9.10am Welcome, event overview and introduction of session Paula Rogers, State Director, CEDA Regional overview: 9.15am Introduction of Keynote Speaker Nichola Holgate, General Manager – Corporate Affairs, Bankwest 9.20am Keynote address The Hon. Alannah MacTiernan MLC, Minister for Regional Development; Agriculture and Food; Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development; Jobs and Trade 9.40am Introduction of presentation Nichola Holgate, General Manager – Corporate Affairs, Bankwest 9.45am Presentation Local lens, South West economic snapshot Nick Belyea, Chair, South West Development Commission Education, training and the future of work: 10.10am Introduction of session and panel Paula Rogers, State Director, CEDA 10.15am Panel discussion with Paula Rogers, State Director, CEDA Lyn Farrell, Dean, Edith Cowan University – South West Campus Kathy Keay, Director Training Services – Great Southern Campus, South Regional Tafe 11.10am Morning tea and networking Transformative infrastructure and resources 11.30am Introduction of session and presenters Paula Rogers, State Director, CEDA 11.40am Presentation Infrastructure: opportunities and changes Nicole Lockwood, Independent Chair, Westport Taskforce 11.55am Presentation Lithium industry Craig Dawson, General Manager – Operations, Talison Lithium Pty Ltd 12.10pm Presentation Infrastructure connectivity Jason Waters, Chief Executive Officer, Synergy 12.30pm Lunch and networking Agribusiness value adding and productivity 1.30pm Introduction of session and presenters Paula Rogers, State Director, CEDA 1.40pm Presentation Forestry: innovation and collaboration Ian Telfer, Chief Executive Officer, WA Plantation Resources 1.55pm Presentation Dairy industry Tony Girgis, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Brownes Foods 2.10pm Presentation Myalup-Wellington major irrigation project Bradd Hamersley, Chief Executive Officer, Harvey Water 2.30pm Afternoon tea and networking South West 2025 2.55pm Introduction of session and panel CEDA will be tweeting from this event using 3.00pm CEO and Chair panel discussion with Paula Rogers, State Director, CEDA #SouthWestWA Chris McNamara, Chief Executive Officer, Bunbury Geographe Economic Join the conversation and follow us on Twitter @ceda_news Alliance Rebecca Ball, Acting Chief Executive Officer, South West Development Commission Duncan Anderson, Chief Executive Officer, South Regional TAFE 3.50pm Vote of thanks and closing comments Paula Rogers, State Director, CEDA 4.00pm Event close sponsor Event sponsor Bankwest Twitter: @Bankwest Bankwest has been protecting and supporting the prosperity of customers, businesses, communities and the economy for more than 123 years and continues to do so in today’s rapidly changing world. Bankwest was originally established as the Agricultural Bank by the state government to serve the needs of the farming sector. Today, Bankwest is a growing Perth-based national business that provides personal and business banking solutions to more than 1.1 million retail and business customers across Australia. Bankwest’s business centres in Bunbury and Busselton proudly support more than 850 SME business and agriculture client groups through localised relationship management teams who understand their clients’ local communities as well as their businesses. More broadly, Bankwest is an innovative and growing hub for talented smart creatives and is one of WA’s largest employers of professionals from the technology and data analytics sectors. The organisation is embracing new technologies and ways of working in today’s digital economy and is a major advocate for a more diversified and balanced economy, to support sustainable growth in WA over the long-term. Bankwest has been a CEDA member since 1982. www.bankwest.com sponsor Event sponsor Synergy Twitter: @SynergyEnergy Synergy is proud to be Western Australia’s largest integrated electricity generator and energy retailer. Their objective is to utilise their diverse energy generation portfolio to supply reliable and efficient energy to more than one million residential and business customers. Synergy owns and operates electricity generating assets, including thermal power stations, and wind farms spanning from Kalbarri in the north, out to Kalgoorlie in the east and down to Albany. As one of the state’s most essential organisations, Synergy continues to support and play an active role in the communities in which it operates, as well as developing innovative energy solutions for its customers. Synergy’s employees are committed to driving performance, as well as embracing new technologies and market changes. In order to achieve a successful new energy future, Synergy has implemented a refreshed set of strategic objectives to ensure the business is responsive and adaptive to the evolving energy landscape and best positioned to lead Western Australians to their intelligent energy future. Synergy’s vision for the future is clear - that is to be the first choice for energy in Western Australia, for today and tomorrow. Synergy has been a CEDA member since 2014. www.synergy.net.au CEDA will be tweeting from this event using #SouthWestWA Join the conversation and follow us on Twitter @ceda_news sponsor Event sponsor WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development Twitter: @DPIRD_WA The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is charged with protecting, growing and fostering innovation within the State’s agricultural, fisheries, aquaculture and food industries across the value chain and throughout our regional communities. Through working in partnership with industry stakeholders and other government agencies they ensure Western Australia’s primary industries and regions are vital drivers of the State’s economy and prosperity. The department has a broad focus on boosting the State’s economic growth and diversification across the regions, understanding opportunities, addressing barriers, undertaking research and development and facilitating investment. The department has diverse responsibilities across agriculture and fisheries - managing and providing for sustainable use of the natural resources, and protecting WA’s reputation as a reliable producer of premium, clean and safe food, products and services by managing biosecurity threats. Their work is focused on delivering across six strategic priority areas: 1. Biosecurity – deliver respected and recognised State biosecurity 2. Sustainability – sustain our State’s land, water and aquatic resources, reputation and competitive advantage 3. International competitiveness – grow internationally competitive industries and businesses 4. Regional opportunities – capture regional opportunities to drive economic growth, job creation, local capability and social amenity 5. Research, development and innovation (RD&I) – enable and delivering RD&I to grow our primary industries, food processors and regional development 6. Enabling environment – create an enabling environment for primary industries and regions. WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has been a CEDA member since 2011. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development will work closely with the State's nine Regional Development Commissions to continue to develop regional Western Australia. The South West Development Commission is part of the West Australian Government. Their aim is to make the South West region an even better place to live, work and invest. They do so by partnering with communities, government, business and industry to identify and support projects that benefit the region. Developing the region's economy and improving quality of life are key areas of focus. With the aim of creating a region of excellence, the Commission delivers services in three key areas: Infrastructure: develop distance neutral infrastructure that is linked to world opportunities and respects our environment. Industry and Business: support a broad internationally engaged industry base that is business ready and Asia capable. People and Place: seek to develop a region of first choice, building population and improved amenity. They drive and support agendas that promote cohesive, vibrant and engaged communities. The Commission aims to maximise local job opportunities by attracting new business and industry to the region, while helping existing business and industry to grow. The Commission also aims to identify and address gaps in government services and infrastructure while supporting the development of communities and towns. www.dpird.wa.gov.au | www.swdc.com CEDA will be tweeting from this event using #SouthWestWA Join the conversation and follow us on Twitter @ceda_news introductions Nichola Holgate General Manager Corporate Affairs, Bankwest Twitter: @Bankwest Nichola Holgate is the General Manager of Corporate Affairs for Bankwest. She is committed to helping the business achieve its strategic priorities through protecting and enhancing the organisation’s brand and reputation. Nichola is a communications professional with experience in the UK, Europe and Australia and has worked in-house and in consultancy roles across the corporate