South Australian Major Projects
Conference 2009
"Funding, Procuring & Delivering "

Following the successful completion of South Australia Infrastructure Conference '08 in October, where we attracted over 450 delegates constituting of major key stakeholders involved in major projects within South Australia, we are excited to announce our 2009 conference - South Australian Major Projects Conference - which will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre from 22 - 23 June 2009.

The conference will be a continuation of the broader overview of last year, focusing on 3 key areas of Major Projects:

  • Funding
  • Procuring
  • Delivering

The conference will provide the ideal opportunity to examine projects shaping the state with the main aim being to assist both the public as well the private sector in better understanding the South Australian Market and providing them with an effective, efficient and environmentally viable means of being involved with projects.

High profile speakers from both Public and Private sectors will deliver an informative and exciting program including an interactive forum which will discuss the procurement chain and assist contractors in getting involved with these major projects in South Australia.

The announcement of major projects and policies will enable the conference's high level attendees to better examine and identify the business and investment opportunities that are taking shape in their industries.

By providing a high-level forum for discussion, debate and doing business, this conference will help contractors, suppliers, and the public sector to work together in ensuring that the South Australian Market is still the best place to live, invest and do business.

Topics overview

  • Federal-State Relations; ensuring the funds are committed to deliver the infrastructure plan that will shape the growth of South Australia.
  • State Planning; an update on the current situation of the state, population growth, major project announcements, infrastructure development, economic situation.
  • Local Government and State relations; how this effects local partnership.
  • Procurement Chain; Viewpoint from a leading contractor of the success and challenges in delivering a project on time and on budget.
  • Public Private Partnership; How is it effected under the current economic crisis.
  • Evaluating successful partnerships, looking at different methods in best delivering a project in the most effective and efficient way.
  • Contract Law; understanding legal implications involved with major projects, how to achieve legislative and commercial objectives.
  • Identifying the need for a more sustainable outlook towards major projects, exploring alternatives, new technologies and new policies.
  • How do you realise benefit & value for money outcomes using various procurement strategies
  • Case Studies on leading major projects that are either completed or currently underway. This will focus on the entire process of the 'funding, procuring and delivering' of the project.

Who should attend?

  • Federal, State & Local Government department & agencies
  • Banking, Finance & Law
  • Construction Contractors
  • Suppliers
  • Project Developers & Planners
  • Urban & Rural Developers
  • Road, Rail & Ports
  • Consultancies (environmental / engineering / project management)
  • Economists

Why attend?

The main reasons to attend conferences are to learn and meet people. Hear latest thinking from the foremost experts. You will meet the best people in your industry and make important connections. You will be meeting like-minded people, network with the movers and shakers in your field, brainstorm with the best in the business, and even present yourself for career or business opportunities.