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ABOUT THE KIMBERLEY ECONOMIC FORUMIn 2015 the Broome Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCC&I) will host the Kimberley Economic Forum, an opportunity for business leaders across the Kimberley and other areas to come together, discuss the future of the region and ways to expand agriculture, aquaculture, mining, tourism and logistics.

The Kimberley Economic Forum was inaugurated in 2007 by the BCC&I to provide an opportunity for the business sector to obtain the very latest information on industry trends and major developments in the Kimberley region. Since, it has alternated annually between Broome, Derby and Kununurra, and is well supported by large and small businesses as well as government officials.

New economic conditions mean that most stakeholders are operating in a dynamic new business environment. What business operators now need is grass roots input, the opportunity have questions answered and discuss possibilities with other successful operators. This year the forum promises to shoot straight to the heart of issues affecting our region’s businesses. Devised entirely of interactive panel sessions, attendees can steer discussions on various topics with some of the nation’s leading experts.

At the beginning of each session, some of the panel will deliver very brief relevant presentations on the session topic. The main body of the session will then be thrown open to discussion and questions around the way the topic impacts on regional business and delegates will be able to bring their own situations to the discussion.

The ultimate goal of the 2015 Kimberley Economic Forum: to balance unity and diversity for the Kimberley’s future.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGEWelcome on behalf of the Committee for the Kimberley Economic Forum and its host body the Broome Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In creating this year’s event we have moved away from traditional one speaker presentation sessions to a more dynamic and interactive format. This reflects the new business environment, where speed of response, access to information and structural flexibility drive effectiveness. Delegates from business big and small, industry and all levels of Government can expect useful and rapid outcomes from both the sessions and the networking opportunities they generate.

This website features a broad program outline, and speakers and sponsors are being added as they confirm their involvement. We look forward to seeing many members from Kimberley Chambers of Commerce at the Forum, and to meeting those of you who will visit Broome to attend. As we have a set capacity there will be a defined number of seats available to other attendees. We would encourage you to register now, and secure your accommodation and vehicle if necessary.

Rhondda Chappell

ChairKimberley Economic Forum PresidentBroome Chamber of Commerce & Industry

ARTIST’S DETAILS

Header artwork “On The Beach” by Nadeen Lovell. Nadeen Lovell is a professional artist who has been living in the Kimberley for twenty five years. Early years in and around Brisbane, a long stay in Sydney, then a move to W.A., has given her a good overview of Australian life and it’s many facets of city , small country town, outback and remote. Her artwork can be viewed and purchased via www.lovellgallery.com.au

KIMBERLEYBroome Civic Centre | 8th & 9th October 2015ECONOMIC FORUM

PROGRAM RUNDOWN - DAY 1

KIMBERLEYBroome Civic Centre | 8th & 9th October 2015ECONOMIC FORUM

DAY 1 – OCTOBER 8 2015

8.00 am Registration

9.00 am

WELCOMEMC – Andre Veder, Director – RFF AustraliaWELCOME TO COUNTRYKEYNOTE SPONSORED BY SHELL - Michael Pascoe

10.00 am Morning tea

10.30 am “United Vision for the Kimberley”

THE KIMBERLEY FUTURE IN A NUTSHELLBrief summaries by sector of the strategic direction for this region. Take home information relevant to the future of your business and industry. Strategists and researchers can answer questions about how this applies to your situation and share useful facts from the existing research.Panellists:• Russell Barnett, Partner - Australian Venture

Consultants, Consultant to Broome Future Ltd.• Tim Bray, Director - Regional Planning and

Project Delivery, Kimberley Development Commission

• James Brown, Chairman – Broome Tourism Leadership Group & Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm

• Chub Witham, Manager North West & Kimberley – The Chamber of Minerals and Energy

• Patrick Dodson – Nyamba Buru Yawuru Ltd

12.30 pm Lunch & Trade Exhibition

1.30 pm “Our Unique Kimberley Brand”NEW WAYS OF SELLING TO THE WORLDTake inspiration from some truly innovative ways of marketing the region and its produce to visitors, to prospective residents and to potential new business players.

DAY 1 – OCTOBER 8 2015

1.30 pm “Our Unique Kimberley Brand”

Panellists:• Jodie Bell, CEO – Goolarri Media• Aaron Bell, Sales & Marketing Manager – H&M

Tracey• Glen Chidlow, CEO – Australia’s North West

Tourism• Graeme Campbell, Chairman – Regional

Develoment Australia Kimberley• Wayne Barker, KALACC Festival and Cultural

Events Coordinator – Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre

3.00 pm Afternoon tea

3.30 pm “Kimberley Leaders of the Future”

PERSPECTIVES FROM NEW LEADERSDon’t miss this session where influential regional leaders step up to say their piece about where the future is going. You may not agree with everything they have to say, but it will help to shake outdated concepts into shape.Panellists:• Lockie Cooke, Founder – Indigenous

Communities Education & Awareness• Tonii Skeen – Nyamba Buru Yawuru Ltd• Nathan Dines – Broome Senior High School• Paul Gatopulosz, Operations Manager – Brierty

5.00 pm FINISH

6 - 8 pm The Roey Hotel, Alfresco areaCome and join this casual cocktail party at Broome’s famous Roey Hotel with live performance by Stephen Pigram.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERKEEPING PERSPECTIVE Michael Pascoe

Michael Pascoe is one of Australia’s most experienced and thoughtful finance and economics commentators with four decades in newspaper, broadcast and on-line journalism, covering the full gamut of economic and business issues, as well as occasionally straying into more whimsical matters of the human condition. Despite being a reporter of the “dismal science”, he maintains a sense of humour and the ability to speak and write entertainingly about the state of the nation and world. “I’ve sat through too many boring economics and business presentations to think anyone else should have to,” he says. Increasingly, Pascoe’s body of work represents a fight for keeping perspective amidst the noise and haste of a news cycle with a painfully short attention span and sometimes dubious motives. “There’s more data but less information, more opinion but less thought,” he says. “The low ebb of Australian politics has reduced debate to three-word chants and name calling. Both sides of politics have put the pursuit of power ahead of the best interests of the nation, ahead of being honest with the electorate. It’s never been more important to look through the headlines and political prejudices to find the facts.” Michael Pascoe is a contributing editor for the Fairfax Media BusinessDay web sites, a regular commentator on Channel 7’s Sunrise and news programs, a columnist for Yahoo7 and Mining Monthly and in demand as a speaker and facilitator.

PROGRAM RUNDOWN - DAY 2

DAY 2 – OCTOBER 9 2015

8.00 am Arrival and seating

8.15am KEYNOTE HONOURABLE PREMIER COLIN BARNETT MEC

8.30 am “New Technologies make Yours a Better Business”

Learn from people who are already working with the new world technology in the Kimberley successfully, along with some others who will introduce you to new ideas.Panellists:• Luke Howe, Board – Telstra North West• Prof Ray Wills, Managing Director – Future Smart

Strategies• Nicola Walters, Managing Director – Leading

Edge Computers• TBA

10.00 am Morning tea

10.30 am “Industries Working Together to Strengthen Your Business”

GROWTH FROM NEW CONNECTIONSTake home new ideas for your business and industry from crossing industries, sectors and even competi-tive boundaries. Strategists and successful expo-nents can discuss how this applies to your situation and share ideas from their own experience.Panellists:• Melissa Price MP – Member for Durack• Gail Gower – Gail Gower Consulting• Kathleen Cox – Ardi, Goombaragin Eco Retreat

with Robert Sibosado, Ardi, Tourism Manager Lombadina Aboriginal Corporations

• James Brown, Chairman – Broome Tourism Leadership Group & Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm

• Dean Newton, General Manager Commerce – Nyamba Buru Yawuru Ltd

12.00 pm “How can Resources make a Positive Difference to Your Business”

Hear the latest updates from regional resources industry players who will field your questions about planned operations, timelines and projected impacts.Panellists:• Jeff Haworth, Executive Director Petrolium

Division - Dept Mines and Petroleum• Chub Witham, Manager North West & Kimberley

– The Chamber of Minerals and Energy• Duncan Guy – WA Chamber of Commerce• TBA – Energy & Minerals Institute• TBA

DAY 2 – OCTOBER 9 2015

1.00 pm Lunch & Trade Exhibition

2.00 pm “What’s stopping us and how are we going to fix it?”

Experts in the infrastructure areas which create hur-dles to the healthy growth of Kimberley business will speak about what the problems are, and how they are going to be addressed. Among them are the cost of power and water, fuel and road transport, land availability, affordable housing for staff and more. Panellists:• Sean Mulhall, Commercial Manager – Kimberley

Ports Authority• Ian Gay, Chairman - Australia’s North West

Tourism• Paul Ferrante, Manager Northern and Goldfields

Region – Landcorp• Tony Proctor – Broome Properties• Russell Barnett, Partner – Australian Venture

Consultants, Consultant to Broome Future Ltd

3.30 pm Afternoon tea

4.00 pm “What’s next in the Kimberley”

Hear about some things which are happening right now, and will affect your business. Exciting projects are in planning and delivery and this is the session when you can hear about some of them.

Panellists:• Dr Matthew Cook, Research Group Leader of

their Northern aquaculture group - CSIRO• Rob Cossart, Project Manager - Water for Food

West Kimberley – Dept of Water• Daniel High, Manager Economic Development –

Shire of Broome• Elsia Archer, Shire President – Shire of Derby /

West Kimberley• Jill Williams, President - Kununurra CCI• Allan Tranter, Founder - Creating Communities,

Consultant - Regional Centres Development Plan Stage 2 (RDCP II)

5.30 pm FINISH - Closing drinks at Civic Centre.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERHonourable Premier Colin Barnett MEc MLA

Colin Barnett was elected Premier on 6 September, 2008. In addition to his role as Premier, he holds the State Development and Science portfolio. As State Development Minister, Mr Barnett is committed to attracting investment and assisting the development of major projects based around Western Australia’s natural advantages in mining, petroleum and agriculture. Large-scale infrastructure projects in the city of Perth have also been progressed under his leadership, including sinking the railway line that divides the CBD, a city waterfront development on the banks of the Swan River (Elizabeth Quay), and a new world-class sports stadium at Burswood.

Mr Barnett holds an Honours and Masters Degree in Economics from the University of Western Australia.

REGISTRATION DETAILS

KIMBERLEYBroome Civic Centre | 8th & 9th October 2015ECONOMIC FORUM

VENUE: Broome Civic CentreVENUE ADDRESS: Hamersley & Haas Street, BroomeSTARTING TIME: 8:00 AM - Thursday 8th October 2015ENDING TIME: 5:30 PM - Friday 9th October 2015PHONE ENQUIRIES: (08) 9193 5553

PRICING Full Attendance (2 days) - MEMBERS $400.00 AUD Full Attendance (2 days) - NON - MEMBERS $550.00 AUD Sundowner - MEMBERS $80.00 AUD Sundowner - NON-MEMBERS $100.00 AUD 1 Day Attendance - MEMBERS (Thursday) $200.00 AUD 1 Day Attendance - MEMBERS (Friday) $200.00 AUD 1 Day Attendance - NON-MEMBERS (Thursday) $275.00 AUD 1 Day Attendance - NON-MEMBERS (Friday) $275.00 AUD

Full Attendance (2 days): Includes all sessions plus Sundowner (if you’d like to bring a partner to the Sundowner then you’ll need to purchase an extra ticket for that person). Members $400/Non Members $550

1 Day Attendee: Includes all sessions on nominated day of attendance. (Sundowner not included. If you’d like to attend the Sundowner then please purchase a ticket for it). Members $200/Non Members $275

Sundowner: Held at the Roebuck Hotel (Alfresco area) from 6pmto 8pm. Members $80/Non Members $100

To register go to: www.kimberleyeconomicforum.com.au

TRADE EXHIBITION $250The trade exhibition will be held in the Garden Theatre of the Civic Centre where interested parties are welcome to set up a static display area 2m x 1m.

Provided will be a trestle table, cloths and chairs – all signage and collateral at the exhibitor’s discretion.

Exhibitors are invited to register at a member’s discount.

ACCOMMODATIONWhile delegates are required to arrange their own accommodation, the BCCI would like to suggest the below member venues:

OAKS BROOME – offering 10% discount to all KEF delegates (booking code BCCIECON)99 Robinson Street, Broome (walking distance to Civic Centre)Reservations: 1300 822 010www.oakshotelsresorts.com/broome-accommodation/oaks-broome/

THE MANGROVE RESORT HOTEL – offering a special rate of $189 to KEF delegates47 Carnarvon Street – BroomeTel: 08 9192 1303www.mangrovehotel.com.au

THE ROEY – rooms from $120 per nightTel: 08 9192 1221http://roey.com.au/accommodation-broome/