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16–17 AUGUST 2017 | DARWIN CONVENTION CENTRE

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NETWORKING AND SOCIAL EVENTS

OFFICIAL NT RESOURCES WEEK WELCOME RECEPTIONFrom 6:00pm

Tuesday 15 August 2017 | Parliament House Darwin

Hosted by the Chief Minister of the Northern Territory.

Enjoy the picturesque surroundings and gorgeous view of the Darwin horizon at Parliament House as the Chief Minister welcomes attendees to the 9th Annual NT Resources Week.

*Complimentary for all NT Resources Week attendees (excludes expo visitors)

Hosted by: Supported by:

NT RESOURCES WEEK NETWORKING DRINKS5:00pm – 6:00pm

Wednesday 16 August 2017 | Darwin Convention Centre, Exhibition Halls

Browse through the exhibition & arrange business meetings all over a refreshing beverage.


Available for sponsorship - Contact [email protected]

NT RESOURCES WEEK GALA DINNER6:30pm

Wednesday 16 August 2017 | The Lawns, SKYCITY Darwin

Join INPEX and everyone attending NT Resources Week for a social evening of networking over a lavish dinner and drinks reception.

*Dinner price per ticket: $195 + GST.

Sponsored by:

NT RESOURCES WEEK BREAKFAST8:00am – 9:00am

Thursday 17 August 2017 | Darwin Convention Centre, Exhibition Halls

Ease into the morning of day two of conferences with a meal from the breakfast buffet. The perfect way to get ready for the morning’s proceedings.



SUNSET HARBOUR CRUISE4:30pm – 7:30pm

Thursday 17 August 2017 | Departing from Stokes Hill Wharf

Unwind from a very busy few days by taking in the famous Darwin sunset via the harbour cruise, giving you one last chance to solidify business contacts.

Ticket price: $95 + GST


Keep updated on exclusive speaker interviews and other specialist content pieces at Informa Insights – www.informa.com.au/insights

AN UNMISSABLE OPPORTUNITY

“2017 Northern Territory Budget outlining investment and opportunity for the Territory’s future. Announcing a $1.75 billion infrastructure works package, $250 million in economic stimulus and a record $297 million for repairs and maintenance to create jobs right across the Territory.”

Katherine Times 2/5/17

“Some of the world’s best examples of urban, green architecture will be incorporated in the Territory Labor Government’s $100 million CBD revitalisation to transform the NT capital into a first-rate tourist and cultural destination and create thousands of jobs for Territorians.”

Northern Territory Government Media Release 28/5/17

“Local construction firm PTM has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract to build 80 new defence housing properties.”

NT News 17/5/17

“Multi-million-dollar investment at the world’s largest live cattle shipping port is paving the way for what it’s Chinese managers expect will be solid growth in the Northern Australian beef industry.”

Katherine Times 12/5/17

“The infrastructure budget includes $297 million to be spent on repairs and maintenance works – the most any Territory Government has allocated.”

NT News 3/5/17

“Defence makes up more than 7 per cent of the NT economy already, which will grow to 10 per cent with the forecast spending…Defence is a big part of the strategic future of the Northern Territory, It already provides thousands of jobs, and we want defence to drive further growth.”

Hon. Michael Gunner, Chief Minister, Northern Territory Government 3/5/17


8.00 Morning coffee and registration

NT RESOURCES WEEK PLENARY OPENING SESSION

8.30 Opening remarks from the Chairman

THE CATALYSTS FOR INNOVATION & CHANGE

OPENING PRESENTATION

Innovative planning: renewable growth — The present and the future all at the same time

— Taking stock and shifting gears

— What does it mean to innovate?

— Leading to change

NORTHERN TERRITORY MINISTERIAL ADDRESS

Collaboration & building strong relationships — The resources industry in the Territory – where are we at?

— The role of gas in a renewable future

— The Fracking Inquiry update (if timing is appropriate)

— The importance of collaboration in fostering a supply chain of job opportunities

— Innovation in action: The Territory’s story

The Hon. Michael Gunner MLA, Chief Minister, Northern Territory

HOW IT ALL STARTED

The foundations of change in the resources sector

Reflection is powerful, we rarely take the time out to consider what we have done or what we should be doing. This session will provide a timely story of how the resources industry in Northern Australia came to be. It will be reflection for some, and contextualisation for others.

— How and why did we get to where we are?

— Who and what were the enablers and discouragers of our industry?

— Pricing – past, current and future

— What can we learn from our history that will lead us to change?

Murray Meaton AM, Director, Australian Institute of Energy

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Getting to the heart of innovation & change — Disruption. How do we keep up? What if we don’t want to?

— How looking for answers can hamper innovation

— Revealing the biggest catalyst for creativity and engagement

— Cultivating a culture of innovation

— Agility – the mindset of the future

Andrew Lee, Thought Disrupter

Change is Reality: Electric Transportation

The role of the electric car in the new energy world.

Tim Washington, Board Director – Infrastructure, EV Council

10.50 Morning coffee and networking in the exhibition halls

OPENING OF THE BUILDING THE TERRITORY CONFERENCE

11.20 Welcome remarks from the Chair

11.30 Commitment to developing Northern Australia — Updates on major committed, planned and proposed construction projects

12.00 Stepping outside the reliance on the Government for development

Hon Adam Giles, Former Chief Minister & General Manager of External Affairs Pastoral for Australia, Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd

12.30 INDUSTRY LEADERS PANEL | Greatest Challenges and Opportunities for the NT in 2018

— Challenges

> Increasing cost of doing business

> A slowing economy

> Low population growth

> Investment in generational infrastructure - stimulating private sector investment to help free up limited taxpayers’ funds for essential services

— Opportunities

> Working with the NT government to get results

> Investing in industry-led outcomes

> Making the NT one of the best places to do business and invest

> Invest in talent as without talent, it’s damn hard to get much done

> Provide certainty on any proposed projects or development

Mark Coffey, Head, Office of Northern Australia

Hon Adam Giles, Former Chief Minister & General Manager of External Affairs Pastoral for Australia, Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd

1.00 Lunch in the Exhibition Hall

2.00 Defence capital facilities and infrastructure development in the Territory

Brigadier Noel Beutel, Director General Capital Facilities and Infrastructure, Department of Defence

2.30 PANEL DISCUSSION | The next wave of defence projects providing opportunities for businesses of all sizes

— Contracting process

— Procurement timelines

— How the projects will be delivered?

Brigadier Noel Beutel, Director General Capital Facilities and Infrastructure, Department of Defence

Steve Grzeskowiak, Deputy Secretary Estate & Infrastructure, Department of Defence

Michael Rinaudo, Defence Sector Leader, Laing O’Rourke Australia

Allan Schmidt, Sector Leader Defence, Sitzler

BRIG Timothy Bayliss, Program Manager US Force Posture Initiatives, Department of Defence

Conference Day One: Wednesday 16 August 2017


8.30 Networking breakfast in the exhibition halls

9.15 Opening remarks from the Chairman

9.30 Developing Northern Australia – The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF)

The NAIF offers up to $5 billion in debt or alternative financing mechanisms, which may be on concessional terms, to benefit northern Australia. Mr Hallam will provide an update on the activities and progress of the NAIF over its first year of operation.

He will discuss the role of the NAIF in being a key catalyst for longer term transformation, economic and population growth across the north, particularly in the Northern Territory, including for example opening up new market opportunities and assisting the development of new, more resilient and reliable supply chains.

Tim Hallam, Executive Director Origination, NAIF

10.00 PANEL DISCUSSION | Development & Infrastructure Investment

— Attracting investors through global presence & industry collaboration

— Achieving long term economic growth and development of the Northern Territory

— What’s being done to stimulate private sector investment to free up limited taxpayers’ funds for essential services?

Andrew Pickering, Chairman, Infrastructure Capital Group

Karen Green, Lead Partner – Business Advisory Services NT, Deloitte

10.45 The $1 Billion Redevelopment of Berrimah Farm

Regan Anderson, General Manager Developments, Halikos Developments Pty Ltd

11.15 Morning refreshments in the exhibition halls

11.45 Landbridge and Darwin Luxury Hotel Development

Mike Hughes, Vice President, Landbridge Group Australia

12.15 Positioning the NT as a globally recognised region offering huge potential and investment opportunities?

— Understanding the unique conditions of the north

— Research and development opportunities that will help build capacity and drive growth & investment across the north

— What can be done to increase this perception?

— How can we all benefit?

— Opportunities and the importance of being prepared to try new things

Luke Bowen, General Manager, Northern Australian Development and Trade, NT Government

12.45 Lunch in the Exhibition Halls

1.45 PANEL DISCUSSION | Working together to seize and develop opportunities - Cruise visitors bring a vital injection of economic activity in the Top End

— Positioning Darwin as an attractive cruise ship destination to ensure we maximise the economic benefits of cruise visits

— Catering to the boat tourists - Pop up store in main street, store opening hours

— Upgrading port facilities

Alastair Shields, Chief Executive Officer, Department of Tourism and Culture

2.15 PANEL DISCUSSION | Improving access, transport and infrastructure in the Territory

— Understanding the unique conditions in the North

— The importance of continuity of work to contractors

— What more can be done to avoid Territory road closures and the ramifications for the local businesses, economy, cost to build community services and community problems

— Options to fund urgent repairs of critical regional roads?

— The effect the delay to improvements to the vast network of unsealed roads in the Territory will have on employment and developing the North

Louise McCormick, General Manager Transport and Civil Services Division, Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics

Louise Bilato, Executive Officer, NT Road Transport Association

Tony McCormack, Chief Operations Officer, Australian Agricultural Company

3.10 Afternoon refreshments in the exhibition halls and close of conference

4.30 NT Resources Week Closing Harbour Cruise

Conference Day Two: Thursday 17 August 2017

3.45 Afternoon refreshment in the exhibition halls

4.15 Project Update

4.45 Improving competitiveness – Winning jobs in a crowded marketplace

— Optimising for value - overheads, business systems, programming and scheduling, materials or wages

— A challenge for the industry and an opportunity for individual businesses

— Sustaining and growing business

— Steps to weather the economic challenges

Kevin Peters, Chief Executive Officer, NT Industry Capability Network

5.15 Close of Day One & Networking Drinks in the exhibition halls


ABOUT OUR MAJOR SPONSORS

ConocoPhillips - Platinum and Welcome Reception Sponsor

INPEX - Gala Dinner Sponsor

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SUPPORTING SPONSORS MEDIA PARTNERS

EVENT PARTNER

ConocoPhillips is the world’s largest independent exploration and production company based on production and proved reserves. We explore for, develop and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, ConocoPhillips has operations and activities in 17 countries, $88 billion of total assets, and approximately 13,100 employees worldwide.

Our local portfolio includes the Darwin LNG facility in the Northern Territory, Bayu-Undan field in the JDPA of the Timor Sea, and Australia Pacific LNG facility in Queensland. We also have exploration, appraisal and development activities across northern Australia including the Barossa, Greater Poseidon and Greater Sunrise fields.

In 2017, with the support of the local Darwin and wider community in the NT, we celebrate 11 years of operation at Darwin LNG, having delivered over 570 LNG cargoes with the highest standards of safety, environmental and operational excellence.

During our time in the Northern Territory, we’ve proudly trained a world-class, residential workforce with exceptional skills and knowledge, while also supporting and growing the capacity of local businesses. We are proud to be pioneers in the NT LNG industry – promoting economic growth, healthy environments and vibrant communities, now and into the future.

We invite you to visit our website www.conocophillips.com.au and connect with ConocoPhillips on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter.

INPEX Australia is a determined, dynamic and rapidly growing part of INPEX CORPORATION, a leading independent worldwide oil and gas explorer and producer headquartered in Japan. We pride ourselves on being a relationship-driven organisation. This is closely tied to the shared Japanese and Australian cultural desire to cultivate and protect relationships. INPEX has been a quiet achiever in Australia for 30 years. However, our multi-billion dollar Ichthys LNG Project, in the Northern Territory, is now turning heads. It is being acknowledged for the vital role it will play in providing Japan’s future energy security and the multitude of community, social and economic benefits it will provide for generations in Australia.

For more information visit: www.inpex.com.au


SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION

Please contact our Sponsorship ManagerMegan RogulskiTel: +61 2 9080 4030E: [email protected]

SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION ENQUIRIES

Attendee Industry Breakdown

The 9th Annual NT Resources Week 2017 Exhibition will provide you with an exceptional opportunity to penetrate Northern Australia’s resources and construction industry markets.Showcase your products, innovations and services in the exhibition hall across the two days.Be a part of Northern Australia’s largest resources and construction industry!

A COMPREHENSIVE MARKETING OPPORTUNITY NOT-TO-BE MISSED

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Construction/Civil Manager 4%

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Pricing DetailsRegister Early & Save Early Bird Rate

Book & pay on or before 31 July 2017

Standard RateBook & pay from 1 August 2017

CONFERENCE PACKAGE PRICE GST TOTAL PRICE GST TOTAL

Two day conference $1,995 $199.50 $2,194.50 $2,095 $209.50 $2,304.50

Special NT Business rate* $1,296.75 $129.68 $1,426.43 $1,361.75 $136.18 $1,497.93

Gala Dinner (Can only be booked as part of a conference package) $195 $19.50 $214.50

Sunset Harbour Cruise $95 $9.50 $104.50

* There is a special 35% discount on conference attendance for all businesses that have originated in the Northern Territory, and are not a branch office of a national or international company. To see if you qualify for the discounted rate, please email [email protected]

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