Broken Hill gears up for Symposium
CONFERENCE CALLER: The 3rd annual Resources & Energy Investment Symposium is on 20-22 May, once again held in the unique city of Broken Hill.
Event organisers are confident this year’s Symposium can repeat the success of last year, which welcomed over 350 delegates, 12 keynote speakers and more than 30 resource companies presenting their stories.
According to Symposium managing director Kerry Stevenson the focus for this year will be on the current economic climate including its challenges and opportunities, not only in the Australian resources industry, but Australia’s position in the international market.
“We have a terrific line up of market intelligence, keynote speakers and investor presentations”, Stevenson said.
“We are also delighted to have the Minister for Resources and Energy New South Wales, Chris Hartcher, opening this year’s Symposium.”
The upcoming Federal budget in May will no doubt be a hot topic of conversation, having been released just prior to the event.
Giving his predictably forthright assessment of Treasurer Wayne Swan’s arithmetic skills will be Liberal Party heavyweight Nick Minchin who will be addressing the budget and its implications for the resources sector.
“As a nation, Australia must work to keep as globally competitive as possible or risk losing out to those countries whose governments supports the resources industry,” Stevenson said.
“Having thought leaders such as Nick Minchin address such issues is what makes this forum a must-attend event.”
The event will also look at ways Australia can collaborate and remain competitive as well as identify the outlook and opportunities for those who invest in the industry.
Perspectives on a global scale will be highlighted by a number of international keynote speakers from the United States and the United Kingdom.
President of the Colorado Mining Association (CMA), Stuart Sanderson, will be discussing opportunities and challenges for US and Australian cooperation.
Dave Kanagy of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration in Denver will be addressing emerging workforce trends between the two countries.
John Molyneux of WHI Stockbrokers in the UK will be comparing international equity and the liquidity benefits of dual listings.
Apart from the informative keynote speakers and company updates, REIS offers those who attend unique networking opportunities.
These include the Outback Challenge golf day and BBQ dinner, networking drinks through to the closing Wild West dinner with camel racing.
There will also be mine site visits and a session dedicated to technology and its path to the future.
Symposium is a passionate supporter of the resources industry.
Profits from the Resources and Energy Investment Symposium are directed into scholarship programs managed by the AIG, which provides funds to educate students undertaking tertiary education within the resources field.
Exclusive offer for subscribers of Resources Roadhouse: Register you and a friend to attend the conference for only $600 inclusive of GST, this offer expires on 30 April. To redeem, simply contact Symposium directly on 02 9299 4350 and mention ‘Resources Roadhouse’.
For further information about REIS 2013 visit reis2013.symposium.net.au.