OVERVIEW
Pilbara 2019 will be looking at the economic growth, investment, development, productivity & innovation across the region. This event further builds on the highly successful Pilbara 2018 event, and will be an important networking and information forum for senior industry, investors, businesses, community and government representatives within the Pilbara region. Key topics to be discussed at Pilbara 2019 include:
- WA Economy – The importance of new development & economic growth in the Pilbara
- Pilbara development & investment opportunities
- Strategic development plans for the future
- Significant opportunities and emerging industries driving economic growth in the Pilbara
- Stimulating job growth, innovative infrastructure and creating thriving communities
- The mining powerhouse of WA – growth, expansion and new developments in mines & ports
- Aviation in the Pilbara – Challenges and change
- Future of energy, decarbonization, the role of renewables & hydrogen
- The growing importance and opportunities in tourism, agriculture and aquaculture
- Innovation – Technology, communications and automation
AGENDA
8:15 Registration & Morning Coffee
9:00 Event Opening
9:05 Opening remarks from the Chair
Eliza Carbines, Founder Tender Relief
9:15 MINISTERIAL ADDRESS
Hon Alannah MacTiernan, MLC Minister for Regional Development; Agriculture and Food; Minister assisting the Minister for State Development, Jobs and Trade
9:35 Building the Pilbara/Indonesian relationship – Benefits for all
Dewi Gustina Tobing, Consul General, Republic of Indonesia
10:00 A regional economic status report
Justin Fromm, Director, Economic Development, Land and Infrastructure, Pilbara Development Commission
10:35 Investment in the Pilbara – What role can China play?
Philip Kirchlechner, Chair, ACBC WA Investment Committee / Director, Iron Ore Research Pty Ltd
11:00 Morning tea & networking
MINING & RESOURCES
11:30 Development and investment in the Pilbara – Fortescue’s Iron Bridge Magnetite Project and Eliwana Mine and Rail Project
Michael Sutton, GM Contracts & Controls, Iron Ore Projects, Fortescue Metals Group
12:00 Woodside growth plans in the Pilbara
Niall Myles, Senior Vice President, North West Shelf and Burrup, Woodside Energy
12:25 Development of the Mardie Salt and Potash Project
Alwyn Vorster, Managing Director, BCI Minerals
12:45 The value of Port Hedland to the State of the Nation – a social and economic analysis
Kirsty Danby, Chief Executive Officer, Port Hedland Industries Council (PHIC)
1:10 Lunch & networking
ENERGY
2:10 Pilbara Solar: a model for indigenous ownership of renewable energy projects
- Indigenous equity models for renewable energy projects
- Corporate aggregated Power Purchase models
- HVDC vs Hydrogen export
Dr Geoff James, Founder & Director, Pilbara Solar / Research Principal, Institute for Sustainable Futures
2:40 PANEL DISCUSSION | Renewables and clean energy’s role in resources and industrial growth in the Pilbara
- Renewables role in slashing energy cost and making projects and operations viable
- Growth opportunities – Encouraging new development & industry opportunities
- Creating new jobs and building a strong pipeline of talent and entrepreneurial skills in the region
- Australia is fast becoming a global centre for renewables for mines – What does this mean for the Pilbara region?
- The role of green hydrogen
Dr Gary Bryant, General Manager Asset Strategy, Alinta Energy
Dr Geoff James, Founder & Director, Pilbara Solar / Research Principal, Institute for Sustainable Futures
Luke Blackbourn, Manager, Government & External Relations, Yara Pilbara
3:10 Pilbara as a tech hub
- What is required to turn the Pilbara into a tech hub
- Pilbara compared to other tech hubs
- The need to develop a talent pipeline
Paul Lucey, CEO, Project 412
3:30 Afternoon tea & networking
SKILLING, EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY
4:00 PANEL DISCUSSION | Skilling for the future
- Changing mindset & skills to meet new industry opportunities
- Evolving tertiary education models
- Creating opportunities in the region
- Training programs to build skill sets in the region
- Building lasting communities by increasing youth employment options
- How do we build and maintain a strong pipeline of talent and entrepreneurial skills in the region?
Susan Grylls, Director, Pilbara Universities Centre
Mitch Hardy, Director Regional Services, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
Brett Ellacott, Director / Principal, Tan Ninety
AGRICULTURE & CONSTRUCTION
4:30 Transforming agriculture in the Pilbara
Chris Schelfhout, Project Manager, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
4:50 Shaping the Pilbara
Stuart Nahajski, General Manager Regional, DevelopmentWA
5:10 Karratha prepares for construction boom, and lays plans for future beyond FIFO workforce
Cr Peter Long, Mayor, City of Karratha
5:30 Networking drinks and end of day one
9.00 Opening remarks from the Chair
9:05 KEYNOTE | Member for Pilbara
Kevin Michel MLA, Member for Pilbara
TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENTS IN THE PILBARA
9:25 KEYNOTE | Regional travel developments
Darren Best, Regional Manager Relationship Sales WA/NT, Virgin Australia
9:50 Pilbara Ports Authority
Lyle Banks, General Manager Development and Trade, Pilbara Ports Authority
10:10 Transport infrastructure priorities and issues in the Pilbara region
- Traffic mix and safety issues that we need to address in the Pilbara Region
- Some of the challenges we have to consider in our region
- Planned works, both funded and unfunded
- Some recent success stories
- We have been and will continue to be…‘open for WA business’
Andrew Pyke, Regional Manager, Main Roads WA in the Pilbara Region
10:30 Regional airport evolution
Honorable Cheryl Edwardes AM, Chairman PHIA Group (Port Hedland International Airport)
AIR TRAVEL DEVELOPMENTS IN THE PILBARA
10:50 State Government response to parliamentary inquiry into regional airfares
Peter Ryan, Director Aviation, Freight, Ports, Aviation and Reform, Department of Transport
11:10 Morning tea & networking in the exhibition
11:40 Aviair – Intra-Regional Flights
Michael McConachy, Managing Director, Aviair
12:00 PANEL DISCUSSION | Aviation in the Pilbara
- Regional Aviation strategy – Consultation with the region
- A revolution in Intra-Pilbara travel
- Regional airport developments
- Its role in growing regional tourism & businesses
- What does the future hold? Opportunities for growth and change
Peter Ryan, Director Aviation, Freight, Ports, Aviation and Reform, Department of Transport
Rod Evans, General Manager, Airport Operations, Port Hedland International Airport
Michael McConachy, Managing Director, Aviair
TOURISM & COMMUNITY & INDIGENOUS ENGAGEMENT
12:30 PANEL DISCUSSION | Indigenous engagement opportunities in the Pilbara
- Delivering positive economic, cultural and community benefits
- Paving the way for local jobs and training pathways for indigenous people in the region
- The role of big business in creating opportunities for long-term, economically sustainable businesses
- The key to successful indigenous business partnerships in the Pilbara
- Sustainability and long-term viability
- Costs of living and doing business in Pilbara vs commerciality and competitiveness (other benefits)
Susan Shirtliff, Chief Executive Officer, Ngarliyarndu Bindirri Aboriginal Corporation
Steven Dhu, Founder & Director, Aboriginal United Services (AUS)
12:50 Tourism in the Pilbara – onwards and upwards!
Peter Jeffries, Chief Executive Officer, Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation
1:10 Lunch & networking
2:10 Karijini Eco Retreat – Into the future
Tim Larkin, Chief Executive Officer, Gumala Enterprises
MANUFACTURING
2:30 Marnda project – Manufacturing opportunities for the region
Jared Fitzclarence, Managing Director, KAW Engineering
2:50 PANEL DISCUSSION | The future, growth & development in the region
- Creating investment & development opportunities
- What is being done to create a more balanced economy in the region & prepare Pilbara cities as self-sustaining communities?
- Promoting regional development, attracting businesses and people to the region – What more can be done?
- The role of collaboration, alliances and clear communication to achieve goals
Rob Paull, Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Ashburton
Jeremy Edwards, Chief Executive Officer, Shire of East Pilbara
Anthony Miller, Manager Pilbara, The Chamber of Minerals & Energy of Western Australia
Kitty Prodonovich, CEO, Regional Chambers of Commerce & Industry of WA
3:30 Afternoon tea & close of conference
SPEAKERS

HON Alannah MacTiernan
MLC Minister for Regional Development; Agriculture and Food; Minister assisting the Minister for State Development, Jobs and Trade

Michael Sutton
GM Contracts & Controls,
Iron Ore Projects,
Fortescue Metals Group

Niall Myles
Senior Vice President,
North West Shelf and Burrup, Woodside Energy

Darren Best
Regional Manager Relationship Sales WA/NT,
Virgin Australia

Dewi Gustina Tobing
Consul General,
Republic of Indonesia

Peter Ryan
Director Aviation, Freight, Ports, Aviation and Reform,
Department of Transport

Mitch Hardy
Director Regional Services,
Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries

Brett Ellacott
Director / Principal,
Tan Ninety

Kevin Michel MLA
Member for Pilbara

Justin Fromm
Director, Economic Development, Land and Infrastructure,
Pilbara Development Commission

Don Hyma
Project Director Iron Bridge,
Fortescue Metals Group

Cr Peter Long
Mayor, City of Karratha

Eliza Carbines
Founder Tender Relief

Jared Fitzclarence
Managing Director,
KAW Engineering

Kitty Prodonovich
CEO,
Regional Chambers of Commerce & Industry of WA

Michael McConachy
Managing Director,
Aviair

Rob Paull
Chief Executive Officer,
Shire of Ashburton

Rod Evans
General Manager, Airport Operations,
Port Hedland International Airport

Paul Lucey
CEO,
Project 412

Dr Geoff James
Founder & Director, Pilbara Solar Research Principal,
Institute for Sustainable Futures

Susan Grylls
Director,
Pilbara Universities Centre

Philip Kirchlechner
Chair, ACBC WA Investment Committee
Director,
Iron Ore Research Pty Ltd

Susan Shirtliff
Chief Executive Officer,
Ngarliyarndu Bindirri Aboriginal Corporation

Lyle Banks
General Manager Development and Trade,
Pilbara Ports Authority

Tim Larkin
Chief Executive Officer,
Gumala Enterprises

Dr Chris Schelfhout
Project Manager,
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Jeremy Edwards
Chief Executive Officer,
Shire of East Pilbara

Dr Gary Bryant
General Manager Asset Strategy,
Alinta Energy

Stuart Nahajski
General Manager Regional,
DevelopmentWA

Anthony Miller
Manager Pilbara,
The Chamber of Minerals & Energy of Western Australia

Andrew Pyke
Regional Manager – Pilbara Region,
Main Roads WA

Peter Jeffries
Chief Executive,
Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation

Alwyn Vorster
Managing Director,
BCI Minerals

Honorable Cheryl Edwardes AM
Chairman,
PHIA Group (Port Hedland International Airport)

Kirsty Danby
Chief Executive Officer,
Port Hedland Industries Council

Luke Blackbourn
Manager, Government & External Relations,
Yara Pilbara

Steven Dhu
Founder & Director,
Aboriginal United Services (AUS)
PRICING
Special Pilbara Small Business Rate
- There is a special discount on conference attendance for all small businesses (less than 10 people) that have originated in the Pilbara and are not a branch office of a national or international company. To see if you qualify for the discounted rate, please email richard.beattie@informa.com
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SPONSORSHIP + EXHIBITION
Sponsoring and exhibiting at the Pilbara 2019 event will be your gateway to hearing first- hand what the Pilbara region’s future looks like. Gaining access to key decision makers, and being able to showcase your expertise will assist in securing a piece of the pie for the many developments currently ramping up again in this region. Major sponsorship includes a speaking position along with a number of delegate passes to attend the event to network, and/or invite your key clients. The speaking position is the perfect way to communicate your products/services through a relevant case study, in front of an audience of the region’s most senior decision makers. Contact Megan Rogulski to find out what promotional packages are available. Pilbara 2019 will feature an exhibition area alongside the 2 day conference. If you are interested in finding out about the various sponsorship and exhibition options available, please contact: Megan Rogulski Sponsorship + Exhibition Manager E: Megan.Rogulski@informa.com.au T: 02 9080 4030
SUPPORTED BY
Pilbara Development Commission
www.pdc.wa.gov.au Tel: (08) 6551 7500
The Pilbara Development Commission is working to make the Pilbara a great place to do business, build a career, raise a family and invest long into the future.
Established under the Regional Development Commissions Act 1993, the Commission is responsible to the Minister for Regional Development. We provide the regional link between State Government policy and planning and regional aspirations and needs.
Our mission is to be a catalyst for regional development and growth by:
- Attracting and advancing new industries to diversify the Pilbara economy;
- Ensuring communities in the Pilbara have a high level of amenity and access to services; and
- By collaborating with other agencies, organisations and individuals to form transformational partnerships.
Our vision for the Pilbara region is vibrant and sustainable communities underpinned by a strong, diverse economy.
Our projects range from supporting new tourism ventures to working with Aboriginal organisations to develop cultural, economic and creative strategies, proving the viability of commercial rock oyster cultivation on the Pilbara coast and supporting transformative agriculture in the inland Pilbara. We also work provide a ‘knowledge hub’ on trends in the region, and work closely with government at all levels, industry, small and medium enterprise and the not-for-profit sector to make the Pilbara an even better place to be.
We are thrilled to support Pilbara Summit 2019.
VENUE & ACCOMMODATION
Hyatt Regency Perth 99 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA 6000 +61 (08) 9080 4030 Book Accommodation with Lido Group For your convenience Lido Group will manage your accommodation needs. Click here or call on 02 8585 0808.
