The Australian rail transportation sector is geared towards unparalleled growth from 2016 and beyond. With many exciting rail and infrastructure projects already on the horizon, understanding the synergies between rail, passenger network requirements and structured Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects is at the heart of achieving this growth and sustainability across the industry.

This interactive session will provide insights into Australia’s rail landscape, as well as address the risks, challenges and opportunities associated with strategic selection for Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain valuable insights from a distinguished panel, including rail suppliers, infrastructure contractors, project financiers, developers, and the hosts Bombardier Transport and Macquarie Capital.

4:00pm Registration

4:30pm Welcome & Introduction

4:40pm Presentation: The History & Future Pipeline of Rail Transport Projects in Australia and Contract & Commercial Structures
John Matthews; Partner, Infrastructure Advisory, Ernst & Young

5:00pm Panel Discussion
Moderated by: John Pickhaver; Co-Head of Infrastructure, Utilities & Renewables ANZ, Macquarie Capital
Edwin Yuen; Investment Director, Infrastructure, Infrared Capital Partners
Tom Roche; Executive General Manager, Developments & Investments, John Holland Group
David Evans; Director, Contracts and Legal Affairs, Bombardier Transportation Australia

Question & Answer Session

5:50pm Closing Remarks

5:55pm IPFA Update
Ian Greer, Chair, IPFA Branch Council

6:00pm Networking drinks kindly hosted by Macquarie Capital and Bombardier Transportation