Illawarra Infrastructure & Investment Summit

Hosted by Business Illawarra, this one-day summit will explore regional investment opportunities in the Illawarra and examine how further growth will be driven by the right infrastructure and government policies to support existing and future industries.

Following keynote presentations from the most senior decision-makers in national and state infrastructure and investment circles, our panels feature industry leaders who will bring insight and experience to what will be a vibrant exchange of ideas on the Illawarra’s economic future.

Attendees will receive insights from key government decision-makers, major investors and local experts and innovators, as well as the opportunity to attend a selection of afternoon investment tours on Thursday, 17 March.

SUMMIT PROGRAM OVERVIEW

MORNING SESSION: Infrastructure to drive the region’s growth

Presentations by Infrastructure Australia’s Chief Executive Officer, Romilly Madew AO, and Peter Colacino, Chief of Policy & Research, followed by interactive Q&A.

Sponsor presentation: The Cyber Academy

Morning tea, presented by SMART Infrastructure Facility

Panel session 1: Port Kembla’s growing role in the nation’s freight task and its future connectivity needs, featuring:

• Marika Calfas (CEO, NSW Ports),and
• Brad Williams (CEO, Australian Logistics Council).

Sponsor: NSW Ports

Panel session 2: Our renewable future – key developments and opportunities for the Illawarra, featuring:

• Patrick Gorr (Global Hydrogen Leader, ARUP),
• Dr Vicky Au (Engagement & Strategy Lead, Hydrogen Industry Mission, CSIRO),
• Andy Evans (Chief Executive Officer, Oceanex Energy),
• Ty Christopher (Director, Energy Futures Network, UOW).

Sponsor: ARUP

Lunch, presented by Invest Wollongong

AFTERNOON SESSION: Investment opportunities in the Illawarra

Presentations by the Hon Alister Henskens SC MP (Minister for Skills & Training, and Minister for Science, Innovation & Technology) and Kylie Bell (Managing Director, Trade & Investment, Investment NSW).

Panel session 3: Government policy, greater regional cities and the Illawarra, featuring:

• Hon Alister Henskens SC MP,
• Lee Mulvey (Executive Director District Plans, Greater Sydney Commission), and
• Kylie Bell (Managing Director, Trade & Investment, Investment NSW).

Panel session 4: ‘Why Illawarra Investment?’ Focus on Energy, featuring:

• Kylie Hargreaves (Government & Stakeholder Relations, Squadron Energy),
• John Nowlan (Chief Executive Australian Steel Products, Bluescope), and
• Alan Watkins (Executive General Manager, Coregas).

Sponsor: Squadron Energy

Panel session 5: ‘Why Illawarra Investment?’ Focus on Commercial Property, featuring:

• James Mulcair (Partner, Knight Frank),
• Steven Turner (Director, ColonySix), and
• Clinton Ostwald (Group Director, Urbis).

Sponsor: Knight Frank

Panel session 6: ‘Why Illawarra Investment?’ Focus on the Knowledge Economy, featuring:

• Professor Patricia M Davidson (Vice Chancellor, UOW),
• Nick Muldoon (Co-Chief Executive Officer, Easy Agile),
• Matt Allen (Co-Founder & CEO, Tractor Ventures), and
• Johnny Mitrevski (Co-Founder & CTO, Scalapay).

Sponsor: University of Wollongong

Closing address and showcase, presented by Easy Agile

INVESTMENT TOURS

Thursday 17 March

• Renewable Energy Futures Tour of the Port Kembla Steelworks and Hydrogen Hub (hosted by Department of Regional NSW & BlueScope)
• Innovation and Enterprise Tour of the Innovation Campus (hosted by the University of Wollongong)
• Commercial CBD investment tour + Evening Economy Tour of Wollongong’s famous small bar scene (hosted by Wollongong City Council)

Places are strictly limited, so indicate your interest during checkout to receive priority booking.

EVENT SPONSORS