REGISTRATION
MC: Stephen Wall | Deputy Chair, WoMEDA
WELCOME TO COUNTRY
WELCOME AND REMARKS ABOUT WoMEDA’s ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGYProfessor Peter Dawkins AO | Chair, WoMEDA
PRESENTATIONPopulation and Economic Dynamics of the West of MelbourneSimon Kutchenmacher | The Demography GroupProfessor Janine Dixon | Centre of Policy Studies, Victoria University
IN CONVERSATIONThe Future of the West of Melbourne – George Megalogenis in conversation with the Hon. Dr. Steve Bracks ACThe Hon. Dr. Steve Bracks AC | Former Premier of Victoria, Foundation Chair, WoMEDA and Chancellor, Victoria UniversityGeorge Megalogenis | Independent Author, Journalist and Political Commentator PANELPrecinct Strategies for the West of MelbourneFacilitator: Adam Carey | The AgeMatt Carrick | Chief Executive Officer, Dept. Jobs, Skills, Industry & RegionsPeter Seamer AM | Director, Planning StrategiesThe Hon. Harriet Shing MP | Minister for PrecinctsProfessor Beth Webster | Melb. Institute of Applied & Economic Research, The University of Melbourne
Followed by comments from the Chief Executive Officers of the municipalities with official or proposed Precincts:
Fiona Blair | Chief Executive Officer, Brimbank City CouncilCelia Haddock | Chief Executive Officer, Maribyrnong City CouncilStephen Wall | Chief Executive Officer, Wyndham City Council
MORNING TEA ON THE BALCONY OF THE MANSION
CONCURRENT PANELS 1-4 HELD IN THE MANSION
PANEL 1Investment AttractionFacilitator: Dr Tony McGough | Saul Cannon | Chief Executive Officer, Port of MelbourneDanni Jarrett | Deputy Secretary, Dept. Jobs, Skills, Industry & Regions Kelvyn Lavelle | Chair, Plenary Health, New Footscray Hospital
PANEL 2Environment and the Circular EconomyLisa McLean | Chief Executive Officer, Circular AustraliaPeter Murphy | Managing Director, Alex Fraser Group Amanda Smith | Director City Operations, Wyndham City Council
PANEL 3Health, Skills, Education and YouthFacilitator: Professor Peter Dawkins AO | Chair, WoMEDAProfessor Russell Harrison | Chief Executive Officer, Western HealthJayne Nelson | Chief Executive Officer, IPC HealthProfessor Adam Shoemaker | Vice Chancellor, Victoria University
PANEL 4Arts, Culture, Sport & TourismFacilitator: Jerril Rechter | Board Member, WoMEDAScott Chapman AM | Chief, Victorian Tourism Industry Council and Western Melbourne TourismBrendan McClements | Chief Executive Officer, Visit VictoriaAri Suss | Chief Executive Officer, Avalon Airport
MAIN COURSE
KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONVision for the Future of the West of MelbourneThe Hon. Jacinta Allan MP | Premier of Victoria
QUESTIONS
DESSERT AND COFFEE
PANELInfrastructure: Transport, Housing and Other Key Infrastructure AssetsFacilitator: Patrick Hatch | The AgeCaryn Kakas | Head of Housing Strategy, ANZCarl Retchko | Co-Head of Origination, Asia Pacific at Plenary GroupDr Jonathon Spear | Chief Executive Officer, Infrastructure Victoria
INTERVIEWInterviewer: Chip Le Grande | The AgeBrad Battin | Leader of the State Opposition
CLOSING PANELHow Federal, State and Local Government can work together for the West of MelbourneFacilitator: Sophie Aubrey | The AgeThe Hon. Melissa Horne MP | Minister for Ports & Freight, Roads & Road Safety, Health Infrastructure, Local Gov. State Member for WilliamstownThe Hon. Daniel Mulino MP | Assistant Treasurer and Federal Member for Fraser Cr Dr Phillip Zada | LeadWest Chair
CLOSING REMARKS
COFFEE, TEA, NETWORKING
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