“Challenging Times” - Australian Institute of Energy

ENERGY
IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
9NINTH
CONFERENCE 2009
“Challenging Times”
The energy industry:
engine room of the state’s economy
• Keynote Address: Hon. Peter Collier,
Minister for Energy
Challenges confronting the energy
industry from the global fi nancial crisis
• Brendan Pearson, Deputy Chief Executive Minerals,
Council of Australia
• Stewart Butel, Managing Director,
Wesfarmers Resources
• Alan Cransberg, Managing Director,
Alcoa of Australia
The economics of energy –
power generation
• Shirley In’t Veld, Managing Director,
Verve Energy
The Changing Customer
• Jim Mitchell, Managing Director, Synergy
Electricity network development –
changing expectations
• Doug Aberle, Managing Director, Western Power
• Mid-west energy infrastructure needs —
a market participant’s perspective
Richard Harris, General Manager Development,
Aviva Corporation
Government of Western Australia
Office of Energy
26 and 27 August, 2009, at the Sheraton Perth Hotel
This year’s Energy in Western Australia Conference will focus on the energy industry’s rapidly
changing ‘big issues’, such as the global fi nancial crisis, carbon emissions trading, supply
constraints, customer response to rising retail prices, new market demands and renewable energy.
Energy markets – what will they look
like in 10 years time?
• Alan Dawson, Chief Executive Offi cer,
Independent Market Operator
• Lyndon Rowe, Chairman,
Economic Regulation Authority
Gas production
• Murray Durham, Director Oil and Gas Marketing,
Apache Energy
Gas customer perspective
• Gordon Martin, Chairman,
Coogee Chemicals
Other topics will include:
• Regional energy supply:
challenges and opportunities
• Energy aspirations for 2020
• Emissions trading, renewable targets
and regulation
• The economics of energy — renewables and
their infrastructure needs
• Gas transporation
• Managing climate change
Secure your place now by filling
in the attached registration form.
For sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.energy.wa.gov.au/conference.
For enquiries regarding sponsorship, please contact the event coordinator,
Jenny Dyer (0408 905 099 / motive@vianet.net.au).

Government of Western Australia
Office of Energy
Registration Form
TITLE (MR/MRS/MS/DR/PROF) FIRST NAME (to appear on conference badge):
LAST NAME: POSITION:
COMPANY/ORGANISATION:
POSTAL ADDRESS: STATE: POST CODE:
TEL (BUS): FAX (BUS): EMAIL:
SPECIAL NEEDS (DIETARY OR OTHER):
Conference dinner
The conference dinner, to be held at the Royal Perth Yacht Club on Wednesday 26 August 2009, is included for full- time
delegates and day-one registrants.
To assist with catering, it is important to indicate whether you will attend. The subsidised cost for an accompanying
partner or colleague is A$45 (inclusive of GST).
I will attend the conference dinner ❒ Yes ❒ No
Accompanying guest @ A$45 ❒ Yes Name of guest:
Cocktail party
A one-hour cocktail party will be held at the Sheraton Perth Hotel on Thursday 27 August 2009 from 5-6pm and is
included for full-time delegates and day-two registrants. To assist with catering, it is important to indicate whether
you will attend.
I will attend the cocktail party ❒ Yes ❒ No
Venue and accommodation
The conference will be held at the Sheraton Perth Hotel located at 207 Adelaide Terrace. A special conference
accommodation rate of A$285 per night for a standard room (breakfast not included) has been negotiated.
Please reserve accommodation ❒ Yes ❒ No
Dates required:
To secure your booking, please provide your credit card number and expiry date. Your details will be forwarded to the
hotel and the accommodation account charged to you upon check out.
Travel and travel insurance
Please contact Motive Conventions for all your travel needs.
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ENERGY
IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
9NINTH
CONFERENCE 2009

Registration Tax Invoice
Australian Institute of Energy ABN 95 001 509 173
Registration Fees Reg. before 15 July 2009 Reg. after 15 July 2009
Full-time registration ❒ A$1,110 ❒ A$1,300
One-day registration ❒ A$685 ❒ A$735
(Nominate day of attendance): ❒ Wednesday 26 August 2009 OR ❒ Thursday 27 August 2009
Payment
Registration $
Conference Dinner (Guest) $
TOTAL $
❒ Return cheque enclosed (cheques payable to Energy in Western Australia Conference and in Australian dollars).
Please debit my credit card ❒ Mastercard ❒Visa Expiry date:
Cardholder name (please print):
Signature:
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Cancellation
Cancellation of registration will be required in writing to the Event Coordinator.
Cancellations made prior to 15 July 2009 incur a penalty fee of A$80.00.
Refunds of fees after this time will only be made in exceptional circumstances.
Substitutions in lieu of cancellations will be accepted provided reasonable notice is given.
Send completed form to:
Motive Conventions
Mezzanine Level, 28 The Esplanade Perth,
Western Australia 6000
Email: motive@vianet.net.au
PLEASE RETAIN A COPY OF THIS FORM FOR YOUR TAX RECORDS
ENERGY
IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
9NINTH
CONFERENCE 2009
Government of Western Australia
Office of Energy