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It is with great pleasure and excitement that we welcome you all to the Australian Chambers Business Congress 2012.
Venue Information
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre 1 Convention Centre Place, south Wharf ViC 3006 The MCEC is located in the heart of Melbourne on the banks of the Yarra River, close to the central business district, shopping and restaurants, adjacent to the Crown Entertainment Complex.
Registration Desk
Wednesday Thursday Friday 15 August 2012 16 August 2012 17 August 2012 5.00pm 6.00pm 7 .00am 5.00pm 8.00am 4.00pm
Gala Party
Sponsored by NAB. 7pm 11pm, Peninsula, Shed 14, Central Pier, 161 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands. Melbournes newest and most avant garde event spaces, this fabulous event offers great food and entertainment, the opportunity to network and make new contacts and bask in the flow of ideas and strategy that came out of day one! Peninsula is located in the Docklands precinct, approximately 20 minutes walk from the Convention Centre and along the free City Tram line. Coach transfers to the Gala Party 6.30pm coach transfers will be provided from the MCEC to the Gala Party venue Peninsula. Coaches will depart from the MCEC main entrance once filled. Return shuttles will operate approximately every 20 minutes from 9.30pm returning to congress hotels as required, the last coach will depart the venue at approximately 11.15pm. Parking for the Gala Party Limited car parking is available onsite at Central Pier and is subject to availability. Parking available at Etihad Stadium: Enter Etihad Stadium from Bourke St or Wurundjeri Way. Exit on foot from Level B3 (between Channel 7 & AFL House. Walk out onto Harbour Esplanade and across to Central Pier.
Contact phone numbers Business Congress registration desk 03 9235 8651 Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre 03 9235 8000 Peninsula, Central Pier Docklands 03 8623 9600 dress code Relaxed business attire is required for all sessions and the Welcome Reception. Gala Party cocktail/lounge suit.
Wireless Internet
Sponsored by SunSuper. Visit the SunSuper Lounge for a fresh juice and also to access the SunSuper Lounge wireless network. Visit the lounge to obtain access details.
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Welcome Reception
Sponsored by Mission Australia Employment Solutions. 5.30pm 7pm. Exhibition Floor, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Relax with your fellow delegates and exhibitors and make new contacts over drinks and canapes.
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MuhAMMAd Yunus
Founder, Grameen Bank and 2006 nobel Peace Prize Winner One of the worlds most visionary business leaders, pioneer of micro finance and initiator of Social Business. Now, Yunus goes beyond microcredit - from collaborating with Danone to produce affordable, nutritious yogurt for malnourished children in Bangladesh to building eyecare hospitals that will save thousands of poor people from blindness.
We look forward to connecting with you at this important event for Australian Business.
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Former head of Marketing at Facebook and CEO, R to Z Media Breaking new ground! Facebooks marketing secrets revealed by former Head of Marketing and online entrepreneur. Zuckerberg was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2011 for her innovative TV/online coverage of the 2010 mid-term elections. Zuckerberg was recently appointed to the United Nations Global Entrepreneurs Council and the World Economic Forums Global Council on Social Media.
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innovation expert, Founder of trendhunter.com and Author of Exploiting Chaos Are you at the cutting edge of cool? Gutsche brings a rare perspective on how to unleash innovation within your business. Described as an intellectual can of Red Bull Gutsche is the awardwinning author of Exploiting Chaos, and the founder of TrendHunter.com, the worlds largest, most popular collection
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One of Australias leading comedians, media personalities and MCs Since 2004 OLoughlin has hosted The New Inventors on ABC TV. From 2002 to 2006 he hosted The Evening Show on 702 ABC Sydney and ABC Local Radio around NSW and the ACT. OLoughlins background as a commercial and criminal lawyer, blended with his live and broadcast comedy has helped him become a talented and versatile comedian, entertainer and communicator. He speaks regularly on creativity and innovation.
Corporate Philosopher, Futurist and Author of RSS Tumblr Email WordPerss Blogger RSS Posterous Email the hames Report Update #1 Update #1 James Pearson, A pre-eminent corporate philosopher, knowledge CEO, CCIWA designer, influential Behance Design Float Deviant Art Design Bump intellectual and strategic practitioner. Hames works Google Buzz Google Buzz Picasa Bing Meetup Picasa Bing Meetup internationally as an adviser to governments and is a Friendster Bebo Squidoo Share This Wayne Kayler-Thomson, personal mentor to heads of state and CEOs across Executive Officer, Ebay ACA Feedburner Feedburner WordPress (blue) Drupal Ebay WordPress (blue) Drupal the world. By working with great leaders and observing their common attitudes and RSS Email behaviours, Hames has cracked a universal code based on intelligence, appreciation and collaboration.
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JAROd BAKER
General Manager, scoopon
JiM CuMMAnE
Former Managing Partner of the Value Creation Group
dAVid FuLLER
CEO, Focus Press
AVRiL hEnRY
Author and Management Consultant
PAuL McKEnnA
Managing director, CiP
Jared has extensive retail experience in established brands, including travel company Flight Centre Limitedwhere he took its UK presence from 30 stores to over 200.
With some of the worlds largest companies, Jim has led projects focusing on delivering major change successfully, including the transfer of key new skills to management and others in the organisation.
David has helped introduce sustainable manufacturing to the printing industry in Australia, implementing change in his own business to grow and change with technology and customer demand.
One of Australias most inspiring female leaders and leadership experts, Avrils latest book is entitled Inspiring Tomorrows Leaders Today: Breaking Down Generational Barriers At Work .
Establishing CIP in 2003, Paul leads the company with his clear strategic vision and strong drive, dramatically increasing its activities in the prelease, land development, construction and joint venture operations.
Named one of the 13 most influential thinkers for the 21st Century, Gran is a world expert in modern intellectual capital science.
MiChELE BERKhOut
Managing Partner, digital Brand
CARL dALEY
Managing director, M&C Energy Australia
AdAM GAROnE
CEO and Co-Founder of Movember One of the founders of Movember and CEO since the organisation was formed, Adam is recognised for his outstanding leadership, marketing vision and entrepreneurship.
MiChAEL KORdAhi
developer Evangelist, Microsoft
sAn MuRuGEsAn
director of BRitE Professional services, Aus
Technology-enabled customers and employees are socially disrupting organisations. In response to this trend, Michele researches and advocates for increased digital adoption and innovation.
Head of Global Strategy of M&C Energy Group, a specialist international energy consultancy company, Carl has oversight of the consulting services in Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
Evangelist for Microsoft Australia, Michael focuses on working with passionate early adopters of emerging web technologies. A tech guy at heart, he lives on the corner of geek and thinker.
Director of BRITE Professional Services and Professor in the School of Computing and Mathematics, UWS, San previously worked for the US National Research Council, NASA Ames Research Center.
Judith Sloan is Honorary Professorial Fellow at the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research at the University of Melbourne.
ROB EMMEtt
CEO and founder of MeeMeep.com An innovator and turner of convention on its head, Rob founded Collins Securities in 1993 as Australias first non-bank mortgage provider and is now shaking up the courier industry with MeeMeep.com
JACKiE KORhOnEn
CEO, infosys Australia
ALAn OstER
Group Chief Economist, national Australia Bank
GuY tAYLOR
director of strategy, byReputation
Chairman of the peak industry organisation, Infrastructure Partnerships Australia, Mark has played a prominent role in several Victorian infrastructure developments as Major Projects Minister.
Workplace Relations expert and author, Dr Gollan is Professor of Management and Associate Dean (Research) in the Faculty of Business and Economics at Macquarie University.
As CEO of Infosys Australia, Jackie has refocussed to partner with clients in transformation opportunities. Jackie is a director of the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA).
As Group Chief Economist National Australia Bank, Alan is a highly respected and much quoted commentator on Australian and global economic trends and policy issues.
Brand evangelist, corporate storyteller and brand mentor, Guy has spent the past twenty years researching how organisations can best deliver branded experiences, not simply great products or services.
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director, FBG
sAuL EsLAKE
Chief Economist Australia & new Zealand, Bank of America Merril Lynch
JiM hAssELL
head of Product development & industry Relations, nBnco.
ROGER LA sALLE
Founder, Matrix thinking
LAuREL PAPWORth
Managing director, the Community Crew
EVAn thORnLEY
CEO, Better Place Australia
Simon has over 20 years involvement in helping businesses align people and performance, help solve complex cultural issues and develop great leadership effectiveness.
One of Australias most respected economists with over 25 years experience, Saul joined Bank of America Merrill Lynch as Chief Economist Australia & New Zealand in December 2011.
With over 25 years of experience in the ICT industry prior to joining NBNco, Jim has previously served on the Board of the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA).
Watch spellbound as opportunities materialise before your very eyes! Innovation and business building expert, Roger will lay out his global model for the simple principles of matrix thinking.
1 of only 3 Australians on the global, Forbes Top 50 Social Media Power Influencers, Laurel has been creating and managing online communities for over 20 years, including Social TV (Junior Masterchef).
Successful entrepreneur and CEO of Betterplace Australia, Evan cofounded Looksmart Ltd and is the Founding Director of www.getup.org.au, an online activist network of 400,000 members.
CARLOs BusQuEts
deputy director, dept of Policy and Business Practices, iCC
AdELE FERGusOn
senior business writer and columnist, Fairfax
GAVin hEAtOn
Founder, servant of Chaos & director of social Media, sAP usA ,
dr sWEE MAK
director, CsiRO Future Manufacturing national Research Flagship, CsiRO
dR GEOFF RABY
CEO, Geoff Raby & Associates
WARWiCK WhitE
Managing director, Coca-Cola Amatil (Aust)
As a former international trade negotiator for the US Department of Commerce, Carlos participated in the negotiation and implementation of bilateral and regional agreements in the Western Hemisphere.
With more than 20 years in journalism, Adele has a reputation as one of Australias most respected commentators. Adele is author of Gina Rinehart: The Untold Story of The Worlds Richest Woman.
Leader of the social media strategy for SAP North Americas Premier Customer Network (PCN), with members from every industry vertical - Google through Valero Energy and Nike.
Dr Swee Mak leads the way in Australias development of cleaner advanced materials and manufacturing technologies.
Dr Geoff Raby is Chairman and CEO of Geoff Raby & Associates, a Beijing-based business advisory firm as well as an Independent Director on the boards of Fortescue Mining Group and Gloucester Coal.
Warwick is Managing Director of Australia and New Zealand, CocaCola Amatil (Aust), and responsible for the Beverages business with a turnover of around $3.5b.
MOniQuE ChELin
Founding director of MJC sustainability
GiLLiAn FRAnKLin
Founder and Managing director, the heat Group Recognised as one of Australias most innovative marketers with a passion and commitment to supporting women in business, Gillian founded one of Australias leading personal care companies.
KEn hEnRY
special Adviser to Prime Minister
MEG McdOnALd
CEO, Low Carbon Australia
nEViLLE ROACh AO
Chairman of the Advisory Board, tata Consultancy services
Moniques international experience includes significant roles in corporate sustainability strategy development and implementation, GHG assurance and climate change strategy.
Dr Henry was appointed as a Special Adviser to the Prime Minister in 2011 and is responsible for leading the development of a White Paper on Australia in the Asian Century.
Meg was President of Alcoa Foundation and Director, Global Issues, Alcoa Inc. Ambassador for the Environment, 1997-8, Meg was Australias lead negotiator for the Kyoto Protocol.
As leader of the Australia India Business Council for 6 years, Neville ceaselessly promotes stronger links between India and Australia.
PROGRAM
COnGREss
Welcome
5:30 PM 7 PM .00
DAY 1
8:30 AM 9:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM
Plenary 2
Location:
Location:
superCorp: how Vanguard Companies Create innovation, Profits, Growth and social Good
Plenary 2
Breaking new ground: Building Facebook and the future of social media
Plenary 2 Plenary 2
Location:
Location:
1:45 PM 2:45 PM
Panel discussion: Join Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Richard hames, Adele Ferguson and Australian business leaders as they explore what opportunities and challenges are inherent in the new paradigms.
Afternoon Tea Exhibition Area. Sponsored by Foxtel Business
STReAm 1: Workplace
Location: Plenary 2
3:15 PM
STReAm 2: Infrastructure
Location: Meeting Room 210
STReAm 3: Sustainability
Location: Meeting Room 211
STReAm 4: manufacturing
STReAm 5: economy
Location: Meeting Room 213
4:00 PM
4:45 PM
Future of manufacturing
dr sWEE MAK, director, CsiRO Future Manufacturing national Research Flagship, CsiRO The future of Australias manufacturing industry is tied to its willingness and capacity to continue to innovate, high technology and market integration. Learn about the emerging technologies and the opportunities they represent and how some Australian manufacturers are leading the way.
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Sponsored by NAB
PROGRAM
COnGREss
DAY 2
09:00 AM
Plenary 2
Location:
Exploiting Chaos!
10:00 AM
STReAm 1: Technology
Location: Meeting Room 211
10:30 AM
STReAm 2: marketing
STReAm 5: Innovation
Location: Meeting Room 212
11:15 AM
What is Web 3.0 and why you should bother about it now
sAn MuRuGEsAn, director of BRitE Professional services, Australia Will Web 3.0 be a radical change in how we use the Internet? Is it the future or just another new buzzword? Web 3.0 will soon become reality, triggering an array of new powerful smart applications. Gain a multifaceted view, a glimpse of the new possibilities and potential impact on consumers and business.
12:00 PM
12:45 PM
Panel discussion: Join Australian business leaders and entrepreneurs as they share the secrets to their business success, learnings and challenges faced along the way.
1:45 PM
Plenary 2
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GiLLiAn FRAnKLin Founder and Managing director, the heat Group AdAM GAROnE CEO and Co-Founder of Movember ROB EMMEtt CEO and founder of MeeMeep.com PAuL McKEnnA Managing director, CiP international Keynote: Sponsored by PwC Prof MuhAMMEd Yunus Founder Grameen Bank and 2006 nobel Peace Prize winner
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2:45 PM
Plenary 2
Location:
4:00 PM
disclaimer: At the time of publication, participants, speakers and the program are confirmed, however the Australian Chambers Alliance reserve the right to alter any part of this program without notice.