2018 State of the State
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2018 State of the State Keynote speaker: The Hon. Mark McGowan MLA, Premier of Western Australia; WA Minister for Public Sector; State Development; Jobs and Trade; Federal-State Relations Thursday, 6 December 2018, 12.00pm to 2.00pm BelleVue Ballroom 1, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre EVENT SPONSOR www.ceda.com.au agenda 11.45am Registrations 12.00pm Welcome to Country Barry McGuire, Managing Director, Redspear Safety 12.10pm Welcome Melinda Cilento, Chief Executive Officer, CEDA 12.15pm Introduction of the Premier of Western Australia Jeff Connolly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Siemens 12.20pm Keynote address The Hon. Mark McGowan MLA, Premier of Western Australia; WA Minister for Public Sector; State Development; Jobs and Trade; Federal-State Relations 12.40pm Lunch 1.05pm Introduction of panel Deborah Terry AO, Vice-Chancellor, Curtin University 1.10pm Facilitated panel discussion and Q&A with Jessica Strutt, Chief State Political Reporter, ABC The Hon. Mark McGowan MLA, Premier of Western Australia; WA Minister for Public Sector; State Development; Jobs and Trade; Federal-State Relations The Hon. Simone McGurk MLA, Minister for Child Protection; Women’s Interests; Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence; Community Services The Hon. Benjamin Wyatt MLA, Treasurer; Minister for Finance; Energy; Aboriginal Affairs 1.50pm Vote of thanks Emil Ismayilov, Managing Director – Exploration and Production Australia, BP Australia 1.55pm Closing comments Paula Rogers, State Director, CEDA 2.00pm Event close sponsors Event major sponsor BP Australia Twitter: @BP_Australia BP is a global energy company with operations in more than 70 countries across six continents. It is proud to have been operating in Australia for nearly 100 years and will celebrate its Australian centenary in 2019. BP discovers, refines, distributes and markets the products that define modern life as we know it – energy for heat, light, power and mobility. It is one of the largest suppliers of fuel and lubricants in Australia and a foundation partner in one of the largest operating oil and gas projects – the North West Shelf Joint Venture. BP is also part of the Browse Joint Venture and operates exploration permits in its own right, off the coast of Western Australia. As Operator, BP strives to be world-class, as well as a responsible corporate citizen and employer of choice. BP currently employs around 5,700 people in Australia – investing in the human capital, the innovation and the infrastructure that will underpin Australia’s future growth and prosperity. BP Australia has been a CEDA member since 2015. www.bp.com CEDA will be tweeting from this event using #StateofWA Join the conversation and follow us on Twitter @ceda_news sponsors Event major sponsor Curtin University Twitter: @CurtinUni Curtin University is an innovative, global university known for its high impact research, strong industry partnerships and commitment to preparing students for the jobs of the future. Since its establishment as the Western Australian Institute of Technology in 1967, Curtin has expanded significantly in terms of student population, degree offerings, research collaborations and global footprint. The university now welcomes more than 51,000 students to its campuses in Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai and Mauritius. It has been ranked within the top one per cent of universities in the world (ARWU 2018). Throughout its journey, Curtin has stayed true to the writings of its namesake, Australia’s 14th prime minister, John Curtin, who believed that universities should “look ever forward”. This mantra is the foundation for a culture of teaching and research innovation, and continues to drive students and staff to make tomorrow better. The university offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in business, humanities, health sciences, resources, engineering and related sciences. Research is also a focus, and significant growth in research output and collaboration has been the main catalyst for Curtin’s rise up the international rankings in recent years. Curtin University has been a CEDA member since 2012. www.curtin.edu.au sponsors Event major sponsor Siemens Twitter: @Siemens_Aus Siemens is a global powerhouse focusing on the areas of electrification, automation and digitalisation, that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for more than 165 years. One of the world’s largest producers of energy-efficient, resource-saving technologies, Siemens is a leading supplier of systems for power generation and transmission as well as medical diagnosis. In infrastructure and industry solutions the company plays a pioneering role. Siemens has been in Australia and New Zealand for 143 years and now employs about 2,000 people. Their technology can be found behind the scenes supporting critical infrastructure, and almost every industry. The company’s fingerprint can be found supporting everything from generating efficient and clean energy through to advanced medical imaging and diagnostics equipment. You will find Siemens automation, electrification and digitalisation technology in everything from the lane change controls on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, through to energy efficiency at the MCG and even hi-tech simulation used to help protect the Great Barrier Reef. Significant industries ranging from oil and gas to mining, roads and rail, food and beverage, manufacturing, buildings and construction, pharmaceuticals, water and energy utilities and even the latest wind farms being built in South Australia all rely on Siemens technologies. Siemens has a number of MoUs signed with stakeholders including Engineers Australia,; as well as an MoU with Defence Science and Technology Group and Queensland University of Technology to advance High Temperature Superconductors. Siemens has contributed over $AU5 million of technology and CEDA will be tweeting from this software in support of these MoUs. Other recent investments include new event using Service Centres built in Rockhampton, Perth Airport, and Tonsley Technology #StateofWA Precinct in South Australia. Join the conversation and follow us on Twitter @ceda_news With a global view on the trends and changes affecting the world now and in the future, Siemens actively supports local industry, governments and stakeholders to understand and prepare for key changes such as the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0), the transition to intelligent infrastructure and the transition to a sustainable energy future. Siemens has been a CEDA member since 2012. www.siemens.com introduction of the Premier Jeff Connolly Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Twitter: @Siemens_Aus Jeff Connolly is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Siemens group in the Australia Pacific region, the first Australian to hold this position since 1984. He reports directly to the Siemens AG Managing Board. Jeff's 30-year career in Siemens has given him direct involvement in all areas of the Siemens portfolio as well as broad intercultural business experiences throughout Australia, Europe and Asia; most significantly he has lived and worked in China for a total of seven years. Between 2009 and 2012 he was CFO of Siemens North East Asia based in Beijing and responsible for more than 80 manufacturing companies, employing approx 40,000 people, generating a turnover of approximately A$9 billion. Originally from Melbourne, Jeff is a graduate of Melbourne University, and has completed the general management program of Duke University USA. He is member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, National Trustee of CEDA, founding member of the Australian Advanced Manufacturing Council, President of the Ai Group Victoria and National Vice President (Victoria) to the Ai Group National Council, Director of the German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce, member of the Victorian Government Future Industries Ministerial Advisory Council, Director of the European Australian Business Council, member of the Business Council of Australia, member of the Prime Minister / Chancellor German-Australian Bilateral Advisory Group, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Industry 4.0 Task Force, Director of the Sunshine Coast University Hospital PPP, and Director of the New Bendigo Hospital PPP. Siemens has been active in the Pacific region for over 140 years. The Siemens Group has interests in turnover in the region of approximately A$2 billion and provides employment to 2,200 people. Siemens’ local financial commitment, via local equity, and in debt and equity participation in public infrastructure, is approximately A$1 billion. keynote speaker The Hon. Mark McGowan MLA Premier of Western Australia; WA Minister for Public Sector; State Development; Jobs and Trade; Federal- State Relations Twitter: @MarkMcGowanMP Premier Mark McGowan believes in the value of hard work and merit but very much supported by the values of equality, opportunity and compassion. When Mark first moved West, he was struck by the magnificent climate, the unique natural environment and the opportunity that Western Australia provided to its people. He benefited from those opportunities and was determined to give something back to the home that had given him so much. Mark had an ambition to do what he could to make his local community, and Western Australia, a better place to live for all WA families. This led to his work in local and state government. In the years since his election to the Western Australian Parliament, Mark has