Asset Management Council – About Sydney

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ABOUT SYDNEY

Bursting with character, Sydney is a vibrant city with spectacular landmarks including the Harbour and its Harbour bridge, the Opera House, the historic Rocks area, Circular Quay, Darling Harbour and popular Bondi Beach – one of the many fabulous beaches that Sydney is famous for.Climate : Sydney’s oceanic climate means warm summers and mild winters, with a temperature range between nine and sixteen degrees Celsius in winter and up to an average peak of 26 degrees Celsius in summer.  May 11-19, June 9-16 Celsius °C

To and From Airport

Located in Mascot NSW, Sydney Airport is approximately 8km from the central CBD. Sydney Airport is easily accessible by all modes of transport including car, train, taxi or bus.

Travel to the City

There are rail stations located at both the International and Domestic Terminals. Airport Link is a fast and convenient way to reach the centre of Sydney. Trains run approximately every 10 minutes and the journey into the city takes only 13 minutes. The international and domestic rail stations link directly to the City Circle which means most city destinations are within a short walk of stations.For more information on fares, maps and travel planners visit the Airport Link website or phone +61 2 8337 8417.

Join the Partner Program and see Sydney

• Monday:

Pre Conference Tour of NSW Art Gallery and Botanic Gardens walk to Mrs Macquarie’s Chair. The Art Gallery of New South Wales is the leading museum of art in New South Wales and Sydney, and one of Australia’s foremost cultural institutions.
Back to the SMC for the Cocktail reception function.

• Tuesday:

A visit to the Sydney Aquarium, followed by a Cruise of Sydney Harbour with a delicious Seafood lunch. After the cruise a visit to Sydney Wildlife World, followed by free shopping time. Sydney Aquarium is a must-see, and one of the best things to do in Sydney. Walk under water and explore Australia’s rich and
diverse aquatic life and habitats. Sydney Harbour Cruise aboard Sydney’s flagship MV Sydney
2000. Enjoy stunning harbour views a comprehensive commentary and a delicious seafood buffet lunch.
Wednesday:
Opera House tour at Circular Quay, then to the Sydney Harbour Bridge for a view of the Harbour at Pylon Lookout. A visit to the Rocks, Susannah Place Museum and Kendall Place discovery museum.
Back to your hotel to rest up for the Gala Dinner.

• Thursday:

Sydney Tower Lookout, then to the Town Hall to visit the Queen Victoria Building followed by a Darling Harbour Sightseeing Cruise. Centre Point Tower viewing deck takes you 250 metres above Sydney, commanding breathtaking views over one of the most beautiful cities in the world, including the Harbour Bridge and Opera House.
Back to the SMC for the Farewell function.
 

After Conference attractions:

·  Harbour Cruises

·  Museum of Contemporary Art

·  Museum of Sydney

·  The Sydney Explorer Bus

The bright red Sydney Explorer buses take you to Sydney sightseeing attractions all over the city on a designated route. This is a hop-on, hop-off service on one ticket. There is also a Bondi Explorer bus, which is painted blue and takes in some of Sydney’s best-known beaches. You can buy tickets at the Sydney Visitor Centre, the Sydney Ferries ticket office at Circular Quay or on the bus itself. A one day combined ticket for both buses is A$39.

Check out the following links for further information & explore Sydney

Sydney Guide – www.sydneyguide.net.au
Visitors Guide – www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

Asset Management Council – Keynote Speakers

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ICOMS Keynote Speakers Confirmed to Date

ICOMS Asset Management Conference – Exhibitiors

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Why consider ICOMS as your major exhibition event?

REACH YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE, LEAD THE WAY, AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

The prominently positioned exhibition, open for the duration of the Conference, will provide exhibitors with considerable networking opportunities.

The Exhibits will be complementary to the requirements of Maintenance Professionals and businesses, providing a knowledge exchange and information gathering environment where the Conference delegates will see the latest products assisting them to improve the maintenance business and contribute to the cost effective operation of their Enterprise.

To insure maximum numbers of conference attendees viewing the exhibition, all catering will be held in the exhibition area and there will be a day of public access for all local commerce and industry.

Innovator Platform

The perfect platform to promote your product or service – A prominently positioned lecturette in the Trade Exhibition will offer Exhibitors an exclusive opportunity to demonstrate their product.

For more information about sponsor and exhibitor opportunties please download our brochure here.

Please note that the following exhibition booths have already been booked:

6 & 7:           Transfield Services

25 & 26:      SAP Australia

34:               Relegen

35:               OMCS International

19:               K2 Technology

36:               Bureau Veritas

24:              The Online Workshop

37:              The Asset Partnership

20:              National Concrete Solutions

8:                Parsons Brinckerhoff

17:              ICML

To discuss your special needs and find out more about these opportunities please contact the Conference Secretariat vie e-mail training@amcouncil.com.au This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it  or Ph:61 (0)3 9819 2515

Asset Management Council – ICOMS Sponsorship

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ICOMS Asset Managment Conference – Sponsor & Exhibitors packages

Choose from a range of sponsorship opportunities to showcase your products and services in an optimal environment whilst at the same time strengthening your brand and building profitable relationships. Sponsorship is the most cost effective way to reach an engaged regional, national and global asset management audience with a comprehensive promotional campaign.

There are branding and social sponsorship packages available.

All Branding Sponsorships include:

• Company profile and logo listed in the Conference Program
• Printing of company name on Conference web page
• Company brochure material (pdf) or flash content in the Conference USB of the proceedings
• Sponsor supplied banner prominently displayed during event
• Company logo displayed on LCD screen during conference.

If you require further information about marketing and sponsorship opportunities please contact:

Tel: +613 9819 2515
Fax: +613 9819 2615

Conference Program

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Program Overview

Monday 16th May 2011
Asset Management Certification Forum
Exhibition and Cocktails

Tuesday 17th May 2011
Keynote Addresses
Panel discussion: “Sustainability – What Does It Mean for Asset Management Practitioners?”
Technical Sessions
Strategies & Policies   ǀ  Planning Techniques   ǀ  Open Session: Implementing PAS55
Social Function: Student Networking

Wednesday 18th May 2011
Keynote Addresses
Technical Sessions
Global Forum   ǀ  Infrastructure   ǀ  Implementing AM
Wednesday Evening Annual Dinner and Awards

Thursday 19th May 2011
Keynote Addresses
Panel Discussion: Feedback on the ISO Asset Management Standard
Technical Sessions
Certification   ǀ   KPIs   ǀ   Open Sessions
Farewell

Friday 20th May 2011 – Workshops

For more information please download the full program brochure here

Please note that this preliminary program is subject to change

Keynote Presentations

	Telfer Turnaround Assisted by Asset Management Approach Glen Ingram, Group Manager Asset Management, Newcrest Mining Limited, Australia
	The Value of Asset Management – a CFO’s Perspective Tiernan O’Rourke, Chief Financial Officer, Transfield Services, Australia
	Engaging at the Board Level John Hardwick , Executive Manager Maintenance and Replacement Planning, Ausgrid, Australia
	Asset Management Philosophies at Saudi Aramco Nezar Al Shamasi, Director, Corporate Maintenance Support, Saudi Aramco Maintenance Council, Saudi Arabia
	From Design/Support to Operate/Maintain Andrew Wheatley, Operations General Manager, Brisbane Motorways, Australia
	Asset Management, Risk Management and Improving Business Performance Stephen Ludlam, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, ASC, Australia
	Integrated Information System for Safety, Risk and Performance Management Achim Kruger, Executive Vice President, EAM Solutions, SAP, Germany
	Using a Project to Drive AM Principles Martin Kerr, Manager Advance Design United Group Rail,
	Creating Value in Supply Chain Partnerships Timothy Goshert, Worldwide Reliability and Maintenance Manager, Cargill, USA
	Leadership for Reliability João Ricardo Barusso Lafraia, General Manager, Duque de Caxias Refinery/Petrobras, Brazil
	The ISO Asset Management Standard David McKeown, Chief Executive, Institute of Asset Management, UK
	The Tailoring of Asset Management Systems for Differing Business Environments Peter Kohler, Principal Analyst – Asset Sustainability, ITSR, Australia
	Safety Cases – A European Experience Hans Klemme-Wolff, Europe