National Conference 2009

The PACIA National Conference was the highlight industry event of the year for the Australian chemicals and plastics industries in 2009 .The conference was held at the Novotel St Kilda, Melbourne, on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of June.

• To access conference presentations, click here.
• To download a full Brochure, click here.

Survive and Thrive: Positioning for the Future

The National Conference theme was ‘Survive and Thrive: Positioning for the Future’. The conference focused on providing the chemicals and plastics industries with special access to expert speakers and analysis in light of the recent global financial crisis and in response to challenges posed by global climate change.

It was a forward looking conference and provided a forum for the leadership necessary for our industry to better position for a more prosperous and sustainable future.

Who attended?

The PACIA National Conference was attended by Chief Executives, senior managers and other representatives from Australian and multinational chemicals and plastics companies. Participants from government, media and non-government groups were also actively involved.

Session themes include: the economy, climate change, regulatory reform, sustainability leadership, design and technology solutions, consumer, cultural and demographic trends and connecting to markets through Sustainability. For a full list, download the Brochure, click here.

 Conference Highlights:

		Prof David de Kretser, Governor of Victoria, Dinner Speaker Prof de Kretser, as well as being Governor of Victoria, is one of Australia’s most distinguished and respected medical researchers. Professor de Kretser gave the keynote remarks at the PACIA-JFTA Engineering Services Conference Dinner at the magnificent Stokehouse Restaurant.
		Martin Pakula, Day 2 – 0915 – 0945 The Hon. Martin Pakula MLC is the Victorian Minister for Industry and Trade and Minister for Industrial Relations. The Minister provided the opening keynote address and officially opened the National Conference.
		Richard Gibbs, Day 2 - 0945 - 1030 Richard is Chief Economist and Global Head of Economics for Macquarie Group Limited. He is widely recognised as one of Australia’s leading global analysts and policy commentators. Richard presented on the global economy and the current financial crisis.
		Bernard Salt, Day 3 - 0900 – 1030 Bernard is a leading commentator, professional speaker and advisor to corporate Australia on consumer, cultural and demographic trends. He is a KPMG Partner with an established international reputation as a trend forecaster for business and government. Bernard gave a fascinating presentation cover human capital, skills and demographic trends.

Sponsors

The Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association extends its appreciation to the official conference sponsors. For more information about the National Conference sponsors for 2009, click here.

Speakers

The PACIA National Conference 2009 had an exceptional line up of speakers including:

• His Excellency Prof David de Kretser AC, Governor of Victoria
• The Hon. Martin Pakula MLC, Victorian Minister for Industry and Trade
• Mr Richard Gibbs, Global Head of Economics, Macquarie Group
• Ms Anthea Harris, Assistant Secretary, Department of Climate Change
• Mr Michael Hitchens, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Industry Greenhouse Network
• Mr Gary Veale, Associate Director, Sustainability, Climate Change & Water, KPMG
• Mr Mike Woods, Deputy Chairman, Productivity Commission
• Dr Eva Bennet-Jenkins, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority
• Dr Marion Healy, Director, National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS)
• Mr Mick Bourke, Chairman, EPA Victoria
• Mr Ross McCann, Chief Executive Officer, Qenos
• Ms Liane Unewisse, General Manager - People and Compliance, CSBP
• Mr Bernard Salt, Partner, KPMG
• Mr Clive Davenport, Director, CSIRO Future Manufacturing Flagship
• Mr Noel Williams, President (South East Asia and Australia/New Zealand), Dow Chemicals
• Mr Jon Ward, Manager Environmental Policy, Corporate Affairs, Strategy & Environment , Toyota
• Ms Armineh Mardirossian, Group Sustainability Manager, Woolworths
• Prof Jill Klein, Professor of Management – Marketing, Melbourne Business School
• Ms Anita Roper, Chief Executive, Sustainability Victoria
• Mr Cameron Begley, General Manager, Business Development & Commercialization, CSIRO Entomology
• Dr John Burgess, Fellow, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering

 Conference Dinner

The PACIA-JFTA National Conference Dinner was held at the magnificent Stokehouse Restaurant by the bay in St Kilda on the evening of Day 2, Tuesday 2nd June.

ARIA award winner singer songwriter Deborah Conway provided the after dinner entertainment.

Conference Organiser

The PACIA National Conference was facilitated by The Meetings Manager.

The Meetings Manager
145/2-18 Buchanan Street
Balmain NSW 2041 Phone: +61 2 9810 7322
Fax: +61 2 9810 7320

Email:       meetings@tmm.com.au  
Website:   www.tmm.com.au