Connecting to a brave new world.. Congress 09 Hamilton Island

Congress Program

Saturday 12 September 2009

Time Activity
03:00pm Registration commences

Sunday 13 September 2009

Time Activity
06:00am Sporting program commences
10:00am Registration commences
03:00pm Partner program commences
06:00pm Welcome Reception
ISS Facility Services
07:30pm Evening at leisure
 

Monday 14 September 2009

Time Session
8:10am - 8.20am Welcome & Opening Ceremony
8:20am - 8.50am Blueprint for the Property Industry
8:50am - 9.20am Keynote Address - London Calling
9:20am - 10.10am
Session Sponsor
'Walton Construction'
North and South Political Poles                                                                              
• What are the virtues and limits of free market ?
• What is the role of government during economic downturns?
• What is the interplay of social and economic capital in liberal societies?
10:10am -10.20am
Session Sponsor
'Rider Levett Bucknall'
Property Council of Australia / Rider Levett Bucknall Award Showcase:
A profile of award winners for 2009
10:20am -11.00am MORNING TEA
11:00am -12.20pm Reading the Economy (Debate/Presentation)
• What is the current state of global and domestic economies?
• Where are we in terms of the cycle?
• The global stimulus package – waste of money or not?

Moderator:  Michael Zorbas  -  Stockland
Richard Gibbs  -  Macquarie Bank
12:30pm - 2.00pm LUNCH
2:00pm - 3.15pm Reading the Markets I – Roadmap to Recovery
Reading the Markets I- - Roadmap to Recovery
• Are all downturns the same?
• What lessons can be learnt from past downturns?
• Downturn = opportunity - how can your company come out a winner?

Moderator:  John Elvy
Brendan Crotty
Sid Londish
Bob Rose AM  -  The Rose Group
Jim Service  -  JG Service
3:15pm - 3.45pm AFTERNOON TEA
3:45pm - 5.00pm
'Session Sponsor'
Clayton Utz

Reading the Markets II – The Investors & Financiers View
• In property we trust – but what about other market stakeholders?
• Where did we get it wrong?
• How will debt finance come back?

Moderator:  Roberto Fitzgerald - Property Council
Peter Barnes  -  Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Mark Ford  -  Cbus
Andrew Pridham  -  JPMorgan Australia
Eric Mether - Regnan

5.00pm Close of Day 1
7:00pm Themed Dinner

Tuesday 15 September 2009

Time Session
9:00 – 10:20am Reading the Markets III – Junk Yard Dogs
• When will the bell toll - has the market hit rock bottom?
• Where are the opportunities?
• Who will be the winners and losers?

Moderator:  Adrian Harrington
Phil Levinson  -  RREEF Asia Pacific
Greg Paramor
10:20 – 11:00am MORNING TEA
11:00am – 12:15pm The Rise & Rise of the New Protectionism
• Thinking global but acting local.
• Should we be reducing immigration quotas in the current economic climate?
• Population caps – protecting local environments or creating socioeconomic moats?

Moderator:  Peter Verwer  -  Property Council
John Coulter  -  Sustainable Population Australia
Daniel Grollo  -  Grocon
Dr Tony Recsei  -  Save our Suburbs
12:15 – 1.00pm Property 3.0 - From social networking toys to corporate business tools
• How is web and mobile technology being incorporated into the built space?
• How is the world of social networking coming into the physical space?
• How should you adopt these tools in your business?

Peter Williams - Deloitte
1.00 – 2:15pm LUNCHEON
2:15 – 3:45pm The Future Policy – How to run a country from the city
• Infrastructure spending – are we getting it right?
• Is urban consolidation just a planning myth?
• Are we planning to fail?

Moderator:  Ken Morrison  -  Property Council
Michael Deegan  -  Infrastructure Australia
Ken Livingstone
Russell Luhrs  -  Springfield Land Corporation
3:45 – 4:00pm Congress Close
Peter Verwer  -  Property Council
7:00pm Haden Gala Dinner

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Social Program


Please note your attendance/non-attendance at the Congress09 social events on your registration form for catering purposes.  Social tickets will ONLY be issued to those who advise attendance, with entry by ticket only.

Sunday to Tuesday

Time Activity
Sunday 13 September ~ 6.00 - 7.30pm Welcome Reception
No charge for full delegates and registered partners.
Cost $77 per person for additional guests.
Monday 14 September ~ 7.00pm - 11.00pm Themed Dinner
No charge for full delegates and registered partners. Cost $185 per person for additional guests.
Tuesday 15 September ~ 7.00pm - Midnight Haden Gala Dinner
No charge for full delegates and registered partners. Cost $195 per person for additional guests.

 

WHAT DO I WEAR?
Relax and enjoy your time in the Whitsunday Islands... No ties or business attire are seen on the locals... this is Hamilton Island and we plan to immerse ourselves in the local way of life! The 'official' uniform is smart casual.


Haden Gala Dinner
Dust off your platforms and pump up your fro for a night of disco boogie. Groovy on down to the sounds of the disco music over the decades.

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Sporting Program


Please note timings for these activities are subject to change. Participation at these events is not included in your registration. Additional fees apply.

Congress Golf Classic


6.00am - 2.30pm ~ $237
$25 club hire (optional)
$15 shoe hire (optional)
The Peter Thomson designed course is destined to be one of the most scenic courses in Australia with incredible sea views from most holes. Dent Island is located just a few hundred metres away from Hamilton Island and players will arrive at the course after a short boat ride (literally minutes) in the flat waters between the two islands.

Deep Sea Reef Fishing


6.30am - 5.00pm ~ $275
Experience the thrill of Whitsundays game fishing with Renegade Charters. Their friendly, experienced crew will take you out for the day to the ‘hot spots’ around the Whitsunday islands, give you a few tips (if you need them) and will clean and prepare the fish you’ve caught so you can bring it back to Hamilton Island where it can be prepared and cooked for you... nothing tastes better than the one you caught yourself!

Team Triathlon


8.00am - 12.00pm ~ $66
Test your endurance in the inaugural Congress Team Triathlon. Compete as an individual or form a team and show us what you’ve got in the triathlon with a twist.
You will be taking to the water for a 400m paddle, running 5km through beautiful landscapes all before concluding with the ultimate obstacle beach dash. All competitors will receive Triathlon merchandise, drinks, energy snacks and a record of your achievement.

 

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Partner Program

Your partner program registration includes a ticket to each of the official Congress social program functions and your choice of partner program activities. Places within the partner program are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.

Sunday

Meet & Greet - Afternoon Tea with Ed Halmagyi


Time: 03:00pm - 03:45pm

Following his popularity from Congress 08, Fast Ed is back and providing a personal class for partners where you can pick up some of his great tips first hand!
Enjoy the class and then tempt your tastebuds with the culinary delights over a cup of tea or coffee & chat with your fellow partners.

Monday

The Banjo Paterson -


Time:  9.30am  -  2.30pm - Half Day Sail (minimum 5 hours)
The Banjo Paterson is an impressive 60 ft yacht with a long and established history in the Whitsunday’s.  The Banjo Paterson sails to Chalkies Beach in Whitehaven Bay, which is one of Hamilton Island’s most popular cruises.  The day offers a beautiful sail with morning and afternoon tea, delicious BBQ lunch and snorkelling on superb fringing coral reef.
Includes cruise, lunch, snorkelling gear & beverages

Tuesday

Option 1

Hamilton Island Action Packed Activity Day


Time:  9.00am - 3.00pm
Day includes all activities, food & beverages and buggy hire/bus travel
Bring out the adrenalin junkie within as you race, fly and speed the hours away

  • Go Kart Racing  

An adrenalin charged 300 metre track which is a test for any novice or experienced driver

  • Wire Flyer

For a totally different experience, take a birds eye view of the island ecosystem fro a hand-gliding flying fox.  Anyone can it - start at the top of the mountain and simply glide down the valley - the ride will take your breath away.

  • Safari Tour Luncheon

Your Safari Tour will take you on a 4WD drive through the bush land to the secluded Coral Cove, where you‘ll feel like you are on your own deserted island - sit back and relax until it’s time for your next adventure

  • Jet Ryder    

Experience the Whitsunday waters with a ride on the high-speed boat Jet Ryder as it takes you on an adrenalin-pumping ride through the waters around Hamilton Island

* The inclusion of the Buggy Rally activity to lead the participants around the Island and to ensure that not all partners are at the Wire Flyer at one time.

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Option 2

Re-discover Yourself & Pamper Day

Rediscover the inner you - relax, unwind and rejuvenate with a day dedicated just for you. Unwind with meditation, relax with a slow paced guided walk around parts of the island or discover the Picasso within and join an Art Class, then be inspired with a motivational session followed by Lunch at the Beach House.  Then spend the afternoon in total bliss as you are pampered

    • Stretches/Meditation/Yoga in the Sun on Cats Eye Beach
    • Guided Walk or take an Art Class
      Relaxing Swim at Resort Pool
      Lunch at Shady Creek Lawn
      Motivational/Inspirational/personal wealth session
      Top off the day with a relaxing pampering session at Hamilton Island’s Relaxation Centre to replenish yourself for the Congress 09 Gala Dinner that night
  • Choose from a facial, back and neck massage or pedicure

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