About the seminar
Australia is going through an unprecedented mining and resources boom with project investment underway nearing $500bn. The majority of this investment is focussed in the West Australian region which is now the global focus of attention for the world’s largest exploration, infrastructure and engineering companies. The opportunity within this region remains relatively untapped by Irish commercial interests.
At this seminar you will hear from industry heavy weights from across the West Australian Mining, Infrastructure and Engineering sectors. You will also obtain an overview of the Western Australian economy from the W.A. Dept. State Development Agency and learn first hand the experience of Irish companies who have recently entered the market.
The seminar is unique opportunity for you explore the market potential that may exist for your company in Western Australia without having to travel too far!
Aim of the Seminar
The aim of the seminar is demonstrate the significant opportunities that exist for Irish companies in Western Australia and to generate awareness of a planned Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission to Western Australia taking place from 15th - 19th October, 2012. Australia is experiencing unique and exceptional growth in its Mining & Resourcing sector and has an investment pipeline of $430 billion. Western Australia is at the heart of it and we want you to be a part of it!
Agenda
At the seminar you will hear from industry heavy weights across the Mining, Infrastructure and Engineering sectors that have travelled to Ireland for this event. They aim to give you a flavour of the real opportunities which exist for Irish companies in W.A. and highlight the specific gaps in the local supply capability that need to be filled by international firms.
You will also hear an overview of the Western Australian economy from the W.A. Dept. State Development Agency and hear first hand the experience of Irish company which has recently entered the market.
The high calibre group of guest speakers include:
- Mr Collis Thorpe – COO, Moly Mines (Leading extractor of Iron Ore & Molydenum)
- Mr Pat Tallon – CEO, Civmec (Leading civil & construction contractor)
- Mr Kevin Spark- Principal Consultant - Norman Disney & Young (Leading consulting engineering firm)
- Mr Kevin Skipworth – Agent General, WA Dept of State Development
- Mr Turlough Johnston – MD, Applied Ground Engineering Consultants
Who should attend
If you are an Enterprise Ireland client in the Construction and Engineering Services Industry and have an interest in potentially expanding your business to Western Australia this seminar is a unique opportunity to explore the market potential for your company without having to travel too far.
Date & Venue
This seminar will take place on 6th July, 2012 in Enterprise Ireland, The Plaza, East Point Business Park, Dublin 3.
Registration
Click on the 'Register Now' button below to register for this event.
Contact
Paul Burfield
Enterprise Ireland - Australia
Tel. +61 (02) 92738506
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