Over the past decade, a wave of major transport investment has defined Australia's infrastructure sector, supported by robust state finances, economic rationalism, and federal backing.
While ongoing investment in transport and social infrastructure remains integral to the Australian economy, today the pipeline for infrastructure looks substantially different, providing a new set of opportunities.
The expansion of cloud computing and AI is expected to drive substantial demand for data centers in the next decade. Simultaneously, the geopolitical landscape is prompting increased investments in defense and security. Additionally, the urgent need for decarbonization is set to propel growth in the energy transition sector.
As Australia and Japan draw closer and closer, join us to discuss how our two nations can collaborate to harness these emerging opportunities and shape the next decade of infrastructure development.
Speakers include :
- Elizabeth Cox – Minister (Commercial), Australian Embassy and General Manager, North East Asia, Austrade
- Cathy Hayes – Head of Client and Strategy NSW & ACT, CPB Contractors (CIMIC Group)
- Ben Cooper – General Manager, New Energy, UGL (CIMIC Group)
- Nori Matsushita – Head of Japan, Airtrunk
- Tomofumi Watanabe – Managing Director, Structured Finance Department, Asia Pacific, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC)
- Bob Seidler AM – Board Member, CIMIC Group and Principal, Kokusai Business Advisory
Date: Monday, 21 October 2024
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 PM - Panel Discussion & Networking
Venue: Australian Embassy Tokyo 2 Chome-1-14 Mita, Minato City, Tokyo 108-8361
RSVP: 5:00 PM Wednesday 16 October 2024
Cost: Free
Note 1: Capacity is limited to 80 people
Note 2: Photo ID, drivers' license, passport, health insurance card or foreigner's residence card) required for access to Australian Embassy.
