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Transport & Logistics
Presentations: Rail Suppliers 2013
The Australian railway manufacturing industry annually generates $4.2 billion in revenue and is comparatively small in the global heavy engineering manufacturing industry. The local industry command a high level of technical expertise, however our niche manufacturers struggle to compete in the global market due to a strong Australian dollar. At the same time, the Australian…
9 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Close-Up: Natasha Lannin
Associate Professor Natasha Lannin is an experienced neurological occupational therapist and rehabilitation researcher, working in a clinical conjoint position with Alfred Health and La Trobe University, and holding an honorary clinical appointment at the Rehabilitation Studies Unit, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney. “In my research, I am particularly interested in understanding the experiences…
6 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Heavy haul rail in Brazil: What’s happened in the last 12 months
Spotlight: Vicente Abate, President, ABIFER Given his technical expertise and corporate experience, we are delighted to have Vicente Abate, President of the Brazilian Association of Railway Industry (Abifer), return to deliver a presentation at this year’s Heavy Haul Rail South America conference in São Paulo, Brazil on 17 October 2013. Vicente graduated as a metallurgical…
6 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Mining boss: Iron ore boom not over
Mining engineering and the resources sector in general are likely to continue being of central importance to the Australian economy. But have mining profits peaked? Well, according to Morgan Ball, managing director of BC Iron, the resources boom is still in full swing. Speaking to Sue Lannin of the ABC, he said his organisation continues…
6 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Close-up: Ivelise Longhi, President, METRO-DF
We’re honoured to have Ivelise Longhi, President, METRO-DF deliver a presentation on Brasília’s Metro expansion at the inaugural Urban Rail Brazil conference in São Paulo, Brazil on the 17 October 2013. From a background in architecture and Federal Government, Ivelise Longhi has a distinguished career and commitment to advancing urban planning. Ivelise Maria Longhi Pereira da…
5 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-up: Mr Mark Edwards
Mark Edwards is currently General Manager of Exploration for Crocodile Gold a position he has held since early 2010, this position relates mainly to the regional exploration activities over the 2,200 square kilometre land holdings for Crocodile Gold plus the resource development of around 30 current and historic resources. Mr Edwards holds the position of…
5 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Close-up: Mr Mike Nazroo
Mike Nazroo is Vice President Commercial for Australia - West for ConocoPhillips. Mike graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Mining from the Camborne school of Mines in England and began his career with the company in 1989 as a reservoir engineer in Woking, England. Following that he spent more than 10 years in…
5 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Presentations: Transport infrastructure driving productivity in NSW
Since the release of the NSW Long Term Transport Master Plan in December 2012, there has been a wide range of responses from community and industry sectors on some of its major projects. NSW has the strongest economy in Australia, but it also has some issues within the transport sector that may be seen to…
5 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsLeadership & Communication
Leadership skills: Mentoring tips
Mentoring is a learning experience for the mentor and the mentee, with the result being that both should be able to build on their leadership skills. If you are thinking about mentoring an employee at your organisation, here are some tips to help you be as effective as possible. Don't solve problems for them Helping…
5 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
Presentations: Elective Surgery Redesign
Streamlining surgical pathways, improving access and patient experience, reducing waiting times and incorporating latest technological innovations are central topics addressed at the Elective Surgery Redesign conference. We have made some of the presentations given at the 2012 event available for viewing and download. International CASE STUDY: Elective Surgery in New Zealand The introduction of Elective…
5 Sep 2013, by Informa InsightsInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
