Overview
Following on from the huge success of Future Forestry Finance 2010, this is the industry conference of choice for industry leaders and financiers looking to inform their investment and loan risk strategies in the forestry and wood products industry across Australasia.
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STILL AVAILABLE
FREECALL : NZ: 0800 34 22 69 AUS: 1800 126 398
Register before Early Bird Deadline to enter prize draw:
Win an annual subscription to:
INTERNATIONAL WOOD MARKETS “Monthly International Report” or “Monthly China Report”
(both valued at approx $500 and provide timely and strategic industry perspectives for forest & wood products executives)
Event Mission
To deliver practical and timely information for the benefit of industry leaders and key financiers of forestry across the Australian and New Zealand sectors - focusing on key factors affecting forestry and wood products industry's future investment and profitability.
When & Where
- 7-8 March 2012, Auckland, New Zealand
- 13-14 March 2012, Sydney, Australia
Who Will Attend
Directors, CEOs, Senior Managers and Account Executives in the finance and corporate services industries focused on Australasia; providers of accounting, investment and other business services, and leaders and senior managers in forestry enterprises.
Key Issues Covered:
- Who are the major players in Australasia's forest and wood products sectors?
- What key investment issues are facing Australia/New Zealand wood sectors?
- How has the Australasian wood products sector fared since the recession hit?
- What strategies are in place to encourage investment and growth in the sector?
- How do Australian and New Zealand investment opportunities compare internationally?
- What are the potential impacts of the 'BRIC' economies - Brazil, Russia, India and China?
- Will China continue to drive growth in wood markets?
- What advantages does Australia/New Zealand hold for serving Asia Pacific markets?
- How long will it take for Australia/New Zealand housing starts to recover?
- Where do emerging investment opportunities lie in Australia/New Zealand?
- What associated products/services are helping to diversify wood markets?
- Will local vs offshore industry ownership trends change dramatically?
- Where are the opportunities for 'green' investment in Australasian wood sectors?
- Key aspects of New Zealand’s carbon forestry/emissions trading scheme for the benefit of industry and government representatives. (Australia only)
Planning for Future Forestry Finance 2012
We are currently working closely with a wide range of New Zealand and Australian product and service suppliers to the forestry and forest products industries, researchers and government bodies to develop a practical two day programme. Further details on the programme content will be available shortly.
2010 Event Comments
- “This conference has lead me to the decision to attend more to improve my knowledge through talking and listening to people with practical experience"
- "Good forum, venue and organisation"
- "Good balance of papers, good exhibitions and valuable networking”
- "Overall excellent presentations covering relevant and current subjects within our industry"
- "Very useful airing of issues and recognition of issues and problems – good networking opportunities. Good overall consensus for change"
- "As usual a great job. Good range of topics covered. Well organised & tightly run. Good mix of speakers and topics"
- "More of these events are needed"
- "First event that I have attended, but I certainly hope to come back next year”
- "Excellent effort FIEA. Well done, I look forward to the next conference”
Venues and Accommodation
Crowne Plaza Auckland
128 Albert Street, Auckland
Conveniently located in the heart of Auckland’s Business District, above the Atrium on Elliott shopping complex and just a few minutes’ walk from THE EDGE Entertainment Centre, the SKYCITY Complex and with direct access to Queen Street, Crowne Plaza Auckland is the ideal base when visiting the City of Sails. With 13 floors of accommodation featuring 352 spacious, well appointed guest rooms and suites, including interconnecting and accessible rooms, Crowne Plaza Auckland caters for most accommodation requirements.
Accommodation Rates:
A special room rate of $180 (incl. GST) for a limited number of rooms, are available to delegates at the Crowne Plaza. Please state you are attending Future Forestry Finance when booking.
Novotel Sydney Brighton Beach
A beautiful beachside property, perfectly located on Sydney’s famous Botany Bay and only minutes from Sydney airport offering a stunning beachside location just minutes from the heart of Sydney CBD.
Novotel Sydney Brighton Beach has a range of room types to accommodate the needs of all guests. These include Standard Rooms, Bayview Suites, Bayview Spa Suites and Executive and Penthouse Suites. Disabled Rooms and Family Suites are also available. All rooms are beautifully furnished with quality furnishings to guarantee your comfort.
Accommodation Rates:
A special room rate of $209 (incl. GST) for a limited number of rooms, are available to delegates at the
Novotel Sydney Brighton Beach. Please state you are attending Future Forestry Finance when booking.
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