Mid West Economic & Resources Summit

The Mid West Chamber of Commerce and Industry will host the third annual Mid West Economic and Resources Summit in 2012.
The two day event will provide industry professionals with concise and meaningful economic and resource industry updates.
Along with the supporting dinner, the event is designed to facilitate vital networking opportunities between key players in the Mid West business community, government agencies and major resource proponents.
The event will be held in Geraldton and will attract up to 400 delegates comprising mining executives, business owners, government representatives and the general community.

Summit Dinner
Dine with David Bartlett
David was the Premier of the Australian state of Tasmania from 2008 until 2011. During his parliamentary career he also held the positions of Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology, Minister for Education and Skills, Minister for Planning and Workplace Relations, Attorney General and Member for Denison. Prior to entering Parliament, David had an extensive career in the information technology and telecommunications sector. As Premier he switched on the first non-Telstra owned optic fibre backbone in Tasmania and he championed his home state as the first National Broadband Network location. Throughout his political career David advocated strong economic growth through innovation, public
education, food production, broadband, and renewable energy. David brings a unique perspective to discussions about the successes and challenges of public life, and is passionate about sharing the Tasmanian experience with other regional economies. Since leaving the Parliament, David has been working with regional economies and communities across Australia to prepare strategies for maximising economic and social renewal underpinned by broadband. David has recently accepted a part-time position advising the University of Tasmania on strategies to maximise the research potential of broadband in Tasmania. He has also recently accepted a number of non-executive director positions.

Speakers include:
John Langoulant AO
CEO, Oakajee Port and Rail
Peter Klein
CEO, Geraldton Port Authority
Paul Lowney
Project Director, Brookfield Rail
Steve Murdoch
CEO, Karara Mining
Phil Allsopp
General Manager, Sinosteel Midwest Corporation Ltd
Murray Hadley
Managing Director, GCO Electrical
Gary Stokes
Managing Director, Padbury Mining Ltd
Bill Mackenzie
Managing Director, Asia Iron Holdings Ltd
Catherine Caruana-McManus
Smarter Planet and Cities Executive, IBM Australia
Andy Caruso
CEO, Crosslands Resources Ltd
Tony Brun
CEO, City of Greater Geraldton
John Nicolaou
Chief Economist, Chamber of Commerce and Industry Western Australia
Craig Ferrier
Executive General Manager, Golden West Resources Limited
David Welch
Vice President Iron Ore, QR National
Rob Jefferies
CEO, Geraldton Iron Ore Alliance
Barry Humfrey
CEO, of Humfrey Land Developments
Simon Parker
Business Development Manager, Nextgen

And more.