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Bowen Basin Coal & Energy Conference
26th – 27th August 2010 ~ Moranbah Community Centre
Realising the full potential of Australia’s largest coal reserves.
The Bowen Basin covers an area of 60,000 square kilometers in central Queensland and has 34 operational coal mines and represents over 83% of Queesnland’s coal production.
This two-day conference is an opportunity for you to gain first hand insights on the latest mining developments; the latest port and infrastructure progress; an overview of the opportunities created in the region by the strong demand for Australian coal and the challenges of this burgeoning and growing coal industry.
Benefits of attending the Bowen Basin Coal & Energy Conference
- Get incisive expert insights into future developments in the region
- Case studies will give you valuable details of projects that you can apply to your own operations and developments
- Extensive, invaluable networking with industry leaders in the region – build your professional connections
Topics for discussion will include:
The outlook for thermal and coking coal; enhancing infrastructure to handle capacity; clean coal technology; water solutions for the Bowen Basin; rail, freight and port services to meet demand along the supply chain.
Come and join the industry at this essential meeting to network with your peers, gain an understanding of the latest project advances, and assess the enormous potential that the Bowen Basin offers.
Confirmed speakers include
- Michael Choi MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy and for Trade, Queensland Government
- Shane Knuth MP, Member for Dalrymple
- Alan Copeland, Manager, Resources Section, Resources, Energy and Trade Branch, Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics
- Dcio Amaral, Global Coal Managing Director, Vale
- Byron Higgins, Grosvenor Project Manager, Anglo American Metallurgical Coal
- Andrew Cole, General Manager Operations, Clermont Region, Rio Tinto Coal
- Stephen Pilcher, General Manager – Coal, Aquila Resources
- Trevor Pascall, Partner, Tax, KPMG
- Martin McAdam, North Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation
- Representative, QR Network
- Jeff Nitsch, Commercial Manager, Carbon Energy
- Professor David Brereton, Director, Centre for Social Responsibility in Mining, Sustainable Minerals Institute, The University of Queensland
- Derek Hunter, Chief Executive Officer, Mining Industry Skills Centre
- Stewart Bell, Executive Director, Safety and Health, Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation
- Peter Maguire, Mayor, Central Highlands Regional Council
- Jan Anfruns, Executive Director, Governance & Community Services, Isaac Regional Council (subject to final confirmation)
This conference has always proved popular in previous years and a great forum to build business relations and find out about the very latest projects. Book early to ensure your place. Click here to book
Build your business contacts and network.
The Bowen Basin Coal & Energy conference is aiming to give you as many opportunities as possible to meet and spend time with high level decision makers. You will spend time with professionals from across a wide range of industries, all with an interest in the Surat region.
Delegates benefit from our:
Speed networking morning introduction – bring your business cards for this!
Conference drinks reception at the end of day one – a relaxing setting to chat and catch up after full day of sessions
Online networking tool – paid delegates, speakers and sponsors will be able to contact each other up to 2 weeks before and after the event. An excellent way to start up the conversation and follow-up with any business contacts you make.
Sponsorship & Exhibition opportunities
If your business involves supplying products and services to Australia’s coal industry then the Bowen Basin Coal & Energy conference is where you need to be.
Show your latest products and discuss your full range of services with the key decision makers involved in mining in the Bowen Basin.
We have a range of exhibition and sponsorship offerings to boost your profile and to help drive new business.
For sponsorship & exhibition opportunities contact Shreya Joshi on shreya.joshi@informa.com.au
Dinner Sponsor
Lanyard Sponsor | Exhibitor
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