NT Major Projects Conference 2010
"Investing in the future of the Northern Territory"

We are excited to announce the first annual NT Major Projects Conference which will be held on 15-16 November 2010 at the Darwin Convention Centre. The conference is supported by the Northern Territory Government.

With the recent release of the 2010-11 State budget, the Northern Territory’s economic future will be secured with the $1.8 billion infrastructure program. The investment will assist in delivering better hospitals, school and housing. It will focus on key Government priorities including Territory 2030 – the government’s 20 year strategic plan; and a Working Future – the strategy in place to improve NT’s remote communities.

The NT Major Projects Conference 2010 will be the leading construction & infrastructure conference in the state with an anticipated attendance of more than 250 delegates. The 2 day event will focus on the significant investments being made by the NT government into major projects that are currently being worked upon as well as projects that are in the pipeline. It will cover the different sectors of construction and infrastructure projects that are relevant to the future growth of NT, including Housing, Education, Health, Regional Planning, Ports, Roads, Rail, Water, Resources, Minerals, Sustainability and the overall State Development.

The conference will provide the ideal opportunity to examine projects shaping the state with the main aim being to assist both the public as well the private sector in better understanding the NT market and providing them with an effective, efficient and environmentally viable means of being involved with projects.

Presentations from leading government and industry specialists will explore the design, planning, construction and implementation of major projects as well as a strategic analysis of the opportunities and challenges that will define these ambitious expansions for accelerating the Northern Territory's development.

With so much happening in the state, the 2 day conference will provide its delegates with the perfect opportunity to discuss topics and issues presented and provide fantastic networking opportunities. The conference room will be set up in cabaret style with a question & answer segment in place to encourage and enable delegates’ opinions to be presented.

TOPIES OVERVIEW

  • Territory 2030, the NT economy and investment opportunities
  • Major Projects and Trade Developments including Inpex’s Ichthys LNG Project, Wonarah Phosphate Project, Darwin’s Marine Supply Base, Trade and International Inward Investment Initiatives
  • Rail and Road networks, with particular focus on NT Community Beef and Mining Roads Package, Mount Isa to Tennant Creek Rail link, The Adelaide-Darwin railway line
  • Current and upcoming project opportunities within NT via the Industry Capability Network
  • The Department of Lands & Planning’s Strategic plans and Growth Frameworks
  • Major Projects being delivered by Local Government along with local government contracts, procurement and tendering
  • The Darwin Waterfront Precinct – transforming 25 hectares of industrial wasteland into a place to stay, play, dine and do business
  • Meeting the future demands of housing in NT
  • A Working Future: Territory Growth Towns
  • Health Projects, with particular focus on co-generation at the Alice Springs Hospital
  • Building Better Schools
  • Darwin Port Corporation’s East Arm Wharf Master Plan
  • Planning for the future – Power and Water Corporation’s five year, $1.5 billion investment
  • Delivering Major construction & infrastructure projects sustainably and coping with climate change

PROJECT CASE STUDIES

  • Inpex’s Ichthys LNG Project
  • Darwin’s Marine Supply Base
  • NT Community Beef and Mining Roads Package
  • Mount Isa to Tennant Creek Rail link
  • The Adelaide-Darwin Railway line
  • The Darwin Waterfront
  • Territory Growth Towns
  • Alice Springs Hospital Project

NETWORKING FUNCTION

A Post Conference Cocktail function will be held at the end of Day 1. All delegates receive complimentary access and will be encouraged to attend.

The Cocktail function will provide a relaxed atmosphere for delegates to mingle and socialize. This function is a vital networking opportunity which will allow you to meet new contacts or catch up with old ones. It will provide you with the opportunity to build lasting relationships with key professionals and stakeholder groups.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Federal, State & Local Government department & agencies
  • Banking, Finance & Law
  • Construction Contractors
  • Suppliers
  • Project Developers & Planners
  • Urban & Rural Developers
  • Road, Rail & Ports
  • Consultancies (environmental / engineering / project management)
  • Economists

WHY ATTEND?

The main reasons to attend conferences are to learn and meet people. Hear latest thinking from the foremost experts. You will meet the best people in your industry and make important connections. You will be meeting like-minded people, network with the movers and shakers in your field, brainstorm with the best in the business, and even present yourself for career or business opportunities.