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Registration |
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8.00am - 8.30am
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OPENING |
Welcome and Opening Address
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8.30am - 8.45am
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Welcome and Introduction:
- Ian Harper, Executive Director, Centre for Business and Public Policy, Melbourne Business School.
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SESSION 1 |
An Economic and Political Overview of China and India
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8.45am -10.15am
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What are the key economic and political developments on the horizon in China and India? Will growth continue unabated, not withstanding a US recession? How will the two countries evolve as political and economic powers in the wider Asian region?
Chair and Introductory remarks: Michael Stutchbury, Deputy to the Editor in Chief (Business), The Australian
- Suman Bery, Director-General, National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), India
- Ajay Shah, Senior Fellow, National Institute for Public Finance and Policy, New Delhi
- Vivek Tulpule, Chief Economist, RioTinto
- Xisu Wang, Senior Business Consultant, Think Global Consulting, China
Facilitator: Ian Harper
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MORNING TEA
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10.15am -10.45pm
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SESSION 2 |
The Australian Business Experience in China and India – comparisons and contrasts
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10.45am -12.15pm
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Australian businesses are expanding into both China and India. And yet the two business environments are very different, with different challenges and opportunities. What have been the experiences of Australian businesses in both countries? How are they different and what are the lessons?
Chair and Introductory remarks: Katie Lahey: Chief Executive, Business Council of Australia
Facilitator: Ian Harper
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LUNCH |
Proudly sponsored by Aon Australia
Hosted by: Steve Nevett, CEO and Country Manager, Aon Australia
Speaker: Jonathan Woetzel, Director, Greater China Office, McKinsey & Company
Introduced by: Ross Castle, National Manager, Client Research and Development, Aon Australia
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12.15pm - 2.15pm
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SESSION 3 |
Working with Australia – The inward investment experience of China and India
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2.15pm - 3.45pm
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Foreign investment in Australia from China and India is growing apace. What are the experiences of Chinese and Indian businesses in Australia? Where do they see the opportunities and challenges in our country? How do their investment objectives and strategies differ?
Chair and Introductory remarks: Steve Nevett, CEO and Country Manager, Aon Australia
Facilitator: Ian Harper
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AFTERNOON TEA
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3.45pm - 4.15pm
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SESSION 4 |
Strengthening Ties Between China and India – Implications for Australian Business
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4.15pm - 5.45pm
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China and India are reaching out to each other as well as the wider world. What are the prospects for this development going forward? How will Australia be influenced by growing trade and investment links between the world’s two most populous nations?
Chair and Introductory remarks: Barbara Hilda, Director, Confucius Institute at the University of Melbourne
- Anand K. Sethi, Senior Business Consultant, Applied Technology Services Pvt. Ltd
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- Ashok K. Jha, President of Hyundai Motor India Limited and past Finance Secretary and Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
- Tim Harcourt, Chief Economist, Australian Trade Commission.
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- Paul Beckett, Bureau Chief for South and Southeast Asia, Wall Street Journal
Facilitator: Ian Harper
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SESSION 5 |
Conference Conclusion
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5.45pm - 6.00pm
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Closing Address:
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PRE DINNER |
Drinks in Ballroom Foyer
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6.30pm - 7.00pm
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DINNER |
Proudly Sponsored by ANZ
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7.00pm - 10.00pm
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The Honourable Simon Crean MP – Minister for Trade will address the dinner as guest speaker.
Michael Stutchbury – Deputy to the Editor in Chief (Business), The Australian, will provide an overview of discussions during the conference.
The dinner will conclude with a Parkinson-style interview featuring Honourable Simon Crean MP
and Honourable Warwick Smith AM – Chairman, ANZ NSW & ACT and Chairman E*TRADE
conducted by Ian Harper.
Both speakers will take questions from dinner attendees.
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