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Business Forecasting Conferences - Sept 08

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Brisbane - Tues 9 Sept
Sydney - Thurs 11 Sept
Melbourne - Tues 16 Sept
Adelaide - Thurs18 Sept
Perth - Fri 19 Sept

Speakers

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Dr Frank Gelber
- Chief Economist 

Robert Mellor 
- Director of Building 

Richard Robinson 
- Senior Economist 

Jason Anderson 
- Senior Project Manager

Rachael Logie 
- Economist

Luncheon Guest Speakers

Brisbane: Elizabeth Nosworthy AO – Chair of Queensland Water Commission

Sydney: Angus Dawson – CEO, Growth Centres Commission

Melbourne: Kathy Bowlen – Presenter, ABC Stateline Victoria

Perth: Minister Eric Ripper – Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for State Development

The strength of national incomes, underpinned by the resources boom and commodity prices, continues to drive investment, demand and growth. But despite the strength of incomes and profits, Australian financial markets have not been spared the bloodletting originating from the sub-prime losses in the US. Will the current de-leveraging remain primarily a financial shock or does it have broader implications for investment, employment and growth? Will the sharp drop in confidence associated with the higher interest rates and oil prices translate into a slowdown in spending?

BIS Shrapnel's Business Forecasting Conferences provide a forum for the presentation of our latest 18 month forecasts and a concise overview of major issues influencing the economy, building and property markets.  They are held every March and September in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.

Now run over 40 years, these half day conferences regularly assist senior decision makers from both the private and public sectors with their short to mid-term planning, strategy and budgeting. They are designed to give a clear understanding of the economic and industry outlook through to December 2009 with insights into emerging issues that business will face over this time, resulting prospects and key actions required.  Delegates will receive BIS Shrapnel’s latest 18 month forecasts, nationally and with state-by-state analyses and comparisons.

Registration Fees (inc GST)

  • Cost to attend each briefing is $660, or attend the full day including the luncheon for $1445. Delegates receive a set of Conference Papers to the relevant briefings.
  • Subscribers to BIS Shrapnel's Economic Outlook and Building Industry Prospects monthly bulletin services receive two complimentary seats to the relevant briefing, twice yearly (value $2,640). 
  • For those unable to attend, Conference Papers are available post event for $385 per set.

 

To register online, please select city of attendance in the info box on right hand side of this page, or download and complete 'September 08 Invite' PDF. Queries may be directed to our State Conference Coordinators as noted.

For National Group Conference or Subscription enquiries, please contact Kellie Rassack, Subscriptions and Conference Manager on 02 9959 5924 or krassack@bis.com.au