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Goldfields – Esperance Major Projects

Exploring major projects, economic growth, investments, development in the Goldfields-Esperance region

28-29 Aug 2024 | Novotel Perth Langley

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Informa Australia is delighted to announce the Goldfields Esperance Major Projects Conference held 28-29 Aug 2024 at the Novotel Perth Langley.

The Goldfields-Esperance region is thriving and has the potential for greater opportunities, particularly with the current and growing major projects pipeline, government investments and initiatives to ensure economic growth, stability and the future of the region. Goldfields Esperance Major Projects Conference will bring together government representatives, executives, developers, investors and key stakeholders to discuss ongoing investments and initiatives to transform the thriving region.

Key topics to be discussed at Goldfields-Esperance 2024 include:

  • Current outlook for the Goldfields-Esperance region & Government initiatives
  • Strategic Development, Investment Opportunities and Emerging Industries Driving Economic Growth
  • Clean Energy Transition – Carbon Neutral, Decarbonisation, Renewables, Hydrogen & Critical Minerals
  • The Importance of New Development & Economic Growth in the Goldfields-Esperance region
  • Update on the Latest Major projects & Infrastructure including;
    • Mining
    • Exploration
    • Port
    • Roads & Transport
    • Renewable Energy
    • Agriculture
    • Housing
    • + many more
  • First Nations and Traditional Owner Engagement and Economic Development
  • Tourism, regional growth and opportunities
  • Innovation and Collaboration
  • Managing and Stimulating Economic Opportunity & Growth

What is being said about the region:

My Government is investing a record amount into regional infrastructure and delivering a significant boost for health and housing in the regions…. Our regions have enormous potential to benefit from the transition to a prosperous low-carbon future, and our investments will deliver cleaner, stronger, reliable and affordable energy for the regions for generations to come
– Premier Mark McGowan, Kalgoorlie Miner, 15th of May 2023

A survey conducted by the chamber — revealed the State’s resources industries directly contributed $1.63 billion to the Goldfields-Esperance economy in 2020-21. The survey reported the sector directly provided more than 3300 full-time local jobs… Those member companies spent an additional $1.18 billion supporting 895 business, 131 community organisations in the region, and all 10 local governments in the Goldfields-Esperance region… the sector’s contributions were vital to the Federal Government’s funding for healthcare, childcare, education and infrastructure, as well as other important projects in WA
– Ms Rebecca Tomkinson, CEO, CME – Kalgoorlie Miner, 22 Feb 2023

The Goldfields-Esperance region has the resources, infrastructure and skills to capitalise on ‘enormous opportunities’…. This region more than any other can play right into the big shifts currently rippling across the global economy
– Aaron Morey told the Goldfields-Esperance Major Projects Conference (Sep 2023)

Speakers

Jai Thomas

Deputy Director General – Coordinator of Energy, Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety

Virginia Wilson

Chief Trade and Customer Officer, Southern Ports

Andrew Bell

Deputy Director, Resources Technology and Critical Minerals Trailblazer, Curtin University

Bill Stirling

Chief Operating Officer, Bellevue Gold

Shane Barker

Operations Manager, Evolution Mining – Mungari Operations

Susan Kreemer Pickford

General Manager Western Australia, Engineers Australia

Tim Lane

Executive Manager Policy & Advocacy, REIWA

Ben Holloway

General Manger, Projects and Technology - Lithium, Mineral Resources

Stuart Nahajski

General Manager Industrial Lands Authority, DevelopmentWA

Kari-Lee Falconer

Program Manager, Southern Rangelands Revitalisation, Livestock Systems, Primary Industries Development, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Peter Bednall

Chief Executive Officer, Esperance Tjaltjraak Native Title Aboriginal Corporation

Ryan Gordon

Manager, Triodia Australia, Treasurer, Goldfields Aboriginal Business Chamber

Neil Van Drunen

Director, Western Australia, South Australia, Northern Territory & Commonwealth Policy, AMEC

Jim Walker

Chair, State Training Board

Michelle Gadellaa

Manager of Health, Safety & People, Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia

Marcus Falconer

Chief Executive Officer, Australia's Golden Outback

Jenny Oosterhof

Director Battery and Critical Minerals, Energy Transition Strategies Division, Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation

Jess Karlsson

CEO, Gumala Investments

Jo Garland

Partner, HFW

Nick Rathjen

Managing Director and CEO, Future Battery Minerals Ltd

Hayley Rolfe

Technical Director - Circular Economy, GHD

Rosie Pavlos

Technical Director, Decarbonisation and ESG, GHD

Clare Pope

Partner, Gilbert + Tobin

Tim Connoley

Director, Urbis

Kyra Schwarz

Associate Director, Energy Transition & Decarbonisation, Deloitte

Christian Price

Executive Director, Nimy Resources

Hamish Moffat

Managing Director & CEO, Zenith Energy

Dominic Da Cruz

Executive ESG & Stakeholder Engagement, Zenith Energy

Linden Brownley

Managing Director, Indigenous Personnel & Training Pty Ltd

Daena Carruth

Portfolio Manager Industry Services, Central Regional TAFE

Matt Allen

Chief Financial Officer, Global Lithium Resources

Laura Dwyer

Director of Community & Development, Shire of Coolgardie

Paul Lees

Acting Director Development and Growth, City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Rick Brooks

Regional Manager – Southern Perth, Goldfields and Esperance, AusIndustry

David Pollington

CEO, ACEN Australia

Colin Paterson

Commercial Director, Nexsphere

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Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities

Reconnect and re-engage with your industry peers at the Goldfields – Esperance Major Projects Conference.

There are many opportunities for networking including social events such as networking drinks, refreshment breaks and lunches, making this not just a conference… but an all encompassing industry “experience”.

Event sponsorship or exhibiting will allow your organisation to:

  • Build relationships with potential and existing clients
  • Generate leads from a high-level, targeted audience
  • Close sales in a more personal manner than via phone
  • Demonstrate your product in person
  • Network with the industry
  • Build brand awareness

To see what is on offer please contact:
Valerie Pogrebizhsky
T: +61 (2) 9080 4362
E: Valerie.Pogrebizhsky@informa.com

Event Code Of Conduct

We want everyone who comes to our events to have a great experience. This code explains our expectations and rules, which includes general good practice behaviour, and how to report anything witnessed or experienced that goes against them. Read our Event Code of Conduct here.

Sustainability

Our Commitment to Sustainability

In Australia, we are committed to running our events in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Across Informa Connect we are focusing on the short and long-term sustainability impacts we have on customers and colleagues alongside the communities we work in.

We recognise that it’s not just about the way we produce our events and products but recognising that we have a role to play in providing a space to work in partnership together with our markets to inspire the sustainable development of the industries we serve.

To read more on our latest sustainability reports and Faster Forward initiatives – click here.

when & where

28 - 29 Aug 2024

Novotel Perth Langley
221 Adelaide Terrace,
Perth WA 6000
Phone: (08) 9221 1200


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Speaking Enquiries
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+61 (2) 9080 4338
aya.mersal@informa.com

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