Archived Events

22nd July 2010 - IPFA Australia: Sydney: Staying on Track: Challenges of Rail Infrastructure

4.00pm - 4.30pm Registration

4.30pm - 4.40pm Welcome and Introduction from Host
Chris Mitchell, Partner, Blake Dawson

4.40pm - 5.00pm Importance of rail infrastructure to Australia's growth and prosperity.
Michael Deegan, Infrastructure Co-ordinator, Infrastructure Australia

5.00pm - 5.20pm Use of PPPs for rail projects and financing update
Diana Shmulburd, Director, Infrastructure Advisory, RBS

5.20pm - 5.40pm Models for involving private sector participation in rail projects
Stan Stavros, Executive Director, Corporate Finance, KPMG

5.40pm - 6.00pm What does the future hold for rail infrastructure in Australia?
Martin Baggott, Business Leader for Rail, GHD

6.00pm - 6.20pm Panel Discussion/Q&A: Moderated by Joanne Evans, Partner, Blake Dawson
Justin Shmith, Partner, Blake Dawson
Ash Salardini, Economist, Australasian Railway Association

6.20pm - 6.25pm Comments from IPFA Australia Council Member
Bill Banks, Oceania Leader Project Finance Advisory, Ernst & Young

6.25pm Closing Remarks from Host
Graham Brooke, Partner, Project Finance, KPMG

6.30pm Networking Drinks Reception hosted by Blake Dawson and KPMG

Hosted by Blake Dawson and KPMG at Blake Dawson's offices - Level 36, Grosvenor Place, 225 George Street, Sydney

For further information, please contact Julie Zirngast at jzirngast@ipfa.org or +44 (0)207 831 2222.