21ST AMPEAK ASSET MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE

Announcing

the

21ST AMPEAK ASSET MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE

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(Previously known as ICOMS)

SYDNEY – June 2015

A FIVE DAY EVENT

Hosted by the
Asset Management Council

A stimulating and social opportunity to network, share and learn…for all levels… a starting point to gain recognition as an achiever and Asset Management Professional

The Asset Management Council invites and welcomes experienced professionals, young asset management practitioners (YAMPS) and forward-thinkers; individuals from the Business world; Engineering and Finance sectors; Industry and Academia; to the 21st AMPEAK Conference, to be held in Sydney, June 2015.

AMPEAK 2015 promises to be as inspirational and educational as ever; an event which will deliver diversity in presentations, forums, workshops and site visits; numerous opportunities for networking and establishing professional relationships. Five days culminating with the AMPEAK Gala Dinner and Awards Night.

The 2015 agenda will deliver four days packed with indispensable information on asset management; advances in technology; financial management; strategic maintenance planning and development. Additional subjects will include: case studies, risk management, ISO 5500X, along with a range of discussion papers and more!

Day five will present a series of workshops and a rare opportunity to visit significant attractions to view large scale infrastructure at work. These site visits have proved extremely popular; have limited places and should be considered a priority booking.

The AMPEAK Gala Dinner and Awards Night has been a highlight of every Conference; a great networking opportunity where ample time is given to cement professional relationships and establish new contacts.

Awards will be presented across a range of categories including: ‘Best Research Paper,’ ‘Best Review Paper’ and ‘Best Student Paper’; ‘Lifetime Membership Awards,’ the prestigious ‘MESA Medal’ for contribution to the Industry, and ‘Corporate Asset Management Awards’. A ‘Nominee Award’ for Engineering Australia’s ‘Engineering Excellence’ and the ‘Founder’s Plate’ will also be highlights of the night.

Call for Papers: AMPEAK is now calling for papers in time for the 2015 Conference. Top ranked papers will be published in the ‘Australian Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering’.

YAMPS: An opportunity for Young Asset Management Professionals (18-35 years of age), to volunteer their services as Conference Hall Managers and in return secure FREE entry to lectures, forums and networking opportunities. Volunteer now! Positions are limited!

AMPEAK 2015 promises to delight; a rewarding experience and a global opportunity for a meeting of minds and exploration of new ideas; to assist the advancement, knowledge and professionalism of the Asset Management Industry.

Diarise NOW! Further information, on AMPEAK 2015, will be provided soon.

Call for papers information link:
http://amcouncil.com.au/conference/asset-management-conference-abstracts-submission.html

‘…Australia is most advanced in terms of thinking Asset Management…for me it was a week of learning and sharing…a great country with even greater people…’

Written by – Dr Achim Kruger – Vice President – Operational Excellence Solutions SAP – 2014

Melbourne Chapter to Host 4th Chinese Delegation Today

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A group of 20 from the International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Finance (MOF), P. R. China will be hosted by the Melbourne Chapter at Engineers Australia in North Melbourne today.

The group will examine Australian Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) case studies and approaches in infrastructure. Topics include:

  • PPP Governance – David Bacon, Major Projects Leader, Honeywell, Simon Taylor, Senior Bid Manager, Honeywell, and Ian McGrath, PPP Design Manager, Honeywell
  • PPP Information Management Overview – Michael Thomson, Managing Director, Affinitext
  • Asset Management System Requirements – Ken Robertson, National Technical Manager, Sodexo
  • The Risk Associated with Proximity of Housing to Major Hazard Facilities – Ian Thomas, I F THOMAS & ASSOCIATES

This will be the fourth Chinese Delegation that the Melbourne Chapter has hosted.

2014-2018 Strategic Plan Now Available

The Asset Management Council 2014- 2018 Strategic Plan is now available. It contains our Mission, Vision and Strategic Objectives for the next 5 years.

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Asset Management Council Values

It is available free to all members on the Member Zone (log in here). It is available for $AUD5.00 to non-members, and can be purchased on our store (here).

We are already working on the 2015-2019 Strategic Plan and always appreciate feedback from our stakeholders. Please contact us via info@amcouncil.com.au, or talk to your local Chapter Chair to comment.