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THE 53 R D ANNUAL AUSTRAL IA -JAPAN JOINT BUSINESS CONFERENCE SUN OCT 4 -TUES OCT 6 ,2015 FUKUOKA, KYUSHU JAPAN

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CONFERENCE OUTLINE:

The AJBCC and its counterpart the JABCC come together in October for their annual Joint Business Conference. With around 350 delegates, this year the overall theme is “Why Integration Matters”. With 2015 seeing Australia realise the Japan Australia Economic Partnership Agreement (JAEPA), and with Australia entering into free trade agreements with other significant Asian partners, it is time to step back and realise why integration of

economies in the region, and for Australia in particular, is so important.

Hear from a number of senior Australia-Japan executives as the conference explores key issues relevant to companies currently in the Australia-Japan business space, as well as those wishing to expand their business into this segment.

SUNDAY OCT 4, 2015

Gateways

Delegates typically would arrive into Fukuoka either on Saturday October 3 or the morning of October 4. Some will use the opportunity to have meetings in Tokyo before arriving in Fukuoka (there are just about hourly air services from Tokyo). As Fukuoka airport has many international services from Asian destinations, other delegates, may fly in to Fukuoka via other gateways in Asia such as Shanghai, Hong Kong or Seoul.

Delegate Registration is open from Sunday afternoon.

• Conference Eve: High Level Private Briefing (AJBCC members only)

At 5:00pm Australia’s Ambassador to Japan and Austrade’s Senior Trade Commissioner in Tokyo will hold a 1 hour private briefing, including Q&A for AJBCC member delegates only. This valuable session, closed to the media, gives: • Japan political and economic update – implications for business • trade and investment scenario – significant Australia-Japan business outcomes

during the year • emerging business opportunities

THE 53RD ANNUAL AUSTRALIA-JAPAN JOINT BUSINESS CONFERENCE SUN OCT 4-TUES OCT 6 ,2015 FUKUOKA, KYUSHU JAPAN

REGISTER YOUR ATTENDANCE HERE

or at www.ajbcc.asn.au

Flying over Fukuoka, provided by the City of Fukuoka Photo: Fumio Hashimoto


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This session also provides a networking opportunity to meet other AJBCC delegates or renew existing friendships.

• Conference Eve: Networking Reception and Welcome (AJBCC members and their partners together with JABCC members and their partners)

At 6:30pm the 53rd Annual Australia-Japan Joint Business Conference kicks off with a welcome reception. Delegates will be welcomed by the Mayor of Fukuoka City [TBC]

The reception provides an opportunity to meet the JABCC delegates. (As a guide, Japanese companies who attended last year’s conference in Darwin are contained in this list)

Behind the scenes:

• Executive Committee Meeting

The Executive Committees of both the AJBCC and the JABCC meet face-to-face in a private two hour session on Sunday afternoon from 2-4pm. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss priority issues in the Australia-Japan business relationship and exchange updates on the business environment. In March, there is a similar meeting conducted by video link between Australia and Japan. Through this arrangement, the AJBCC and JABCC ensure a strong bond between the two organisations.

• Future Leaders Program

The Future Leaders Program participants will hold a separate session on Sunday afternoon in preparation for their presentation to the plenary Session 4: Preparing Future Business Leaders for Asia

AUSTRALIAN CONFERENCE SPEAKERS/CHAIRS CONFIRMED SO FAR:

• Sir Rod Eddington AO, President, AJBCC Chairman - Austral ia & New Zealand, JPMorgan

• Peter Cleary, Vice President – LNG, Markets & Eastern Austral ia Commercial , Santos Limited

• Andrew Harding, Chief Executive - Iron Ore and for China, Japan and Korea, Rio Tinto

• Paul McInerney, Director, McKinsey Japan

• Ian Wil l iams, Vice President, AJBCC, Partner - Herbert Smith Freehil ls

• John Denton AO, Partner and the Chief Executive Off icer of Corrs Chambers Westgarth

• Anthony Pratt , Executive Chairman, Visy

• Bruce Gosper, CEO Austrade

• Bob Seidler, Vice President AJBCC, Chairman Hunter Phil l ip Japan Pty Ltd

• Dean Dalla Valle, President HSE, Marketing & Technology, BHP Bil l i ton

• Peter Grey, Co-Chair Japan Business Group, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Former Austral ian Ambassador to Japan

• Prof Jennifer Corbett , Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research & Research Training)

• Peter Yates AM, Director AIA Austral ia Ltd

• Peter Coleman, Vice President, AJBCC, Managing Director & CEO, Woodside Energy Ltd

• Debra Hazelton,General Manager of Mizuho Bank’s Global Career Management Division (GCMD)

JAPANESE CONFERENCE SPEAKERS:

The list of Japanese conference speakers will be released during August 2015.


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THE CONFERENCE THEMES

MONDAY OCT 5, 2015 – SESSION THEMES

• Globalisation – Context and Challenges for Australia and Japan [Keynote Address]

What challenges will Australia-Japan relations face in the period ahead in the overarching fields of their economies, politics, diplomacy and defence co-operation? A keynote speech will be given by a leading Japanese commentator.

• Expanding Investment and Trade Under JAEPA

After many years of negotiation, 2015 has seen the commencement of the Japan Australia Economic Partnership Agreement. Whilst there have been immediate benefits in tariff reductions in high profile areas such as beef and wine, the opportunities for Australian companies in the wide ranging services sector to utilise provisions under JAEPA presents potential. In this session presenters and panellists will give their views on how this will lead to a further diversification of trade and investment between Australia and Japan and predict possible opportunities.

• Global Corporate Governance Challenges

Prime Minister Abe has flagged the improvement of this corporate governance as one of the “3 arrows” under his Government’s growth strategy. The third arrow is concerned with structural reforms aimed to increase productivity and competitiveness of companies on the global stage. This session is designed to exchange views on the issues and experiences in Australia and Japan related to corporate governance and enhance the investment environment for global investors. • Preparing Future Business Leaders for Asia

With the growth engine shifting to the Asian region, this session will explore how to best develop the managerial talent capable of working in the Asian business environment. Covering both the corporate and tertiary education fields, presenters will outline the priority issues in the development of “global human capital”. A special feature of this session will be input from the newly formed Future Leaders Program which is aimed at emerging leader talent amongst member companies, as well as an update on Australia’s “New Colombo Plan”.

Conference Networking Drinks and Welcome Dinner

The conference highlight is the Welcome Dinner which gives attendees the opportunity to network and also deepen their discussions with others concerning the themes picked up in the conference as well as their own particular business.

TUESDAY OCT 6, 2015 – SESSION THEMES

• Regional Areas Going Global – Fukuoka

Kyushu has long been an entry point into the nearby countries in Asia. How are Kyushu based companies engaging in the region and how might this be another opportunity for Australian and Japanese companies to collaborate. • Recalibration of the Minerals and Energy Industries

2015 has seen dramatic shifts in energy and resource prices with significant knock-on effects for the industry and suppliers. Such dramatic changes force a major reappraisal of both the demand/supply situation as well as the investment outlook. This session is all about the “recalibration” of the mid term outlook. With the climate change meeting, COP21 scheduled for Paris starting in November 2015, presenters in this session will cover the complex interplay of factors impacting on the minerals and energy outlook.


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• New Industries – New Opportunities

Whilst investments in resources, energy and agricultural commodities have traditionally been dominant, the expansion and diversification of Japan’s investment in Australia has recently turned to a raft of new areas with investments in housing, financial services, apparel, food, logistics and others. This session will look at the engagement,both by Japanese companies in Australia as well as Australian companies in Japan. This diversification is opening up a number of new business opportunities and also highlighting the need for a wider range of Australian companies to develop their skills in engaging with Japanese corporate customers.

• Closing: Tying It All Together

In this wrap-up session, the Conference Chairman, Dr Akio Mimura, AC, Chairman of the JABCC will extract the main points emerging from the two day meeting. He will be joined by Conference Co-Chairman, Sir Rod Eddington, AO, President of the AJBCC.

OTHER INFORMATION: Registration: Your annual membership fee automatically includes conference participation. However you are required to register. Do this by using the convenient online form.

There is an Accompanying Person Program for your partner attending the conference. This program is arranged by the JABCC and explores various sites around Fukuoka. The tour departs each day of the conference. There is no cost for participation in this program, but you are required to register your partner using the online registration form.

Hotel:

The JABCC has organised a special conference rate at the Conference hotel, the Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk. An online booking page showing the special conference rate is available for you to book directly at the hotel. If you wish, you may also book accommodation elsewhere.

Substitutions: The AJBCC annual membership fee is non-refundable. Should you be unable to attend the conference, you may send a substitute member from your company.

Level 26, 44 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia P +61 2 9089 8876 www.ajbcc.asn.au

The Conference is scheduled to conclude at 4:15pm on Tue 6 October, 2015.

REGISTER YOUR ATTENDANCE

HERE or at

www.ajbcc.asn.au

Wed 7 October: Optional complimentary half-day site tour showcases Fukuoka’s R&D strength The JABCC has organised a half-day site tour in Fukuoka on Wed 7 October. The half day tour will visit 3 facilities involved in researching and developing the use of hydrogen as a clean fuel source for both vehicles and industrial energy applications. For more information contact the AJBCC.

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