WHAT: Investing in Latin America
WHEN: Thursday 3rd & Friday 4th April 2008
OVERVIEW
Resource-rich Latin America has incredible investment opportunities which have been largely untapped by Australian Investment – that is until now. Governments in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru are opening their doors to Australian Investment, and they will all be in Sydney 3-4 April Excellence in Investment: Latin America. This is Australia’s first and only definitive investment event telling you how and why investment in Latin America is a feasible and lucrative opportunity.
- Australia’s only event 100% dedicated to profiling Latin American Investment opportunities.
- Showcasing Australian companies with immediate investment opportunities in Latin America
- Hear from Australian investment experts and policy makers who have already paved the way for investment into Latin America.
- Get a balanced perspective: Hear from Australian companies and government agencies on what the risks are and how to minimize them.
- Find out how lower running costs and tax breaks make for a better bottom-line return on investment in Latin America.
- Network, conduct private meetings, or just have a drink with the most connected individuals in Latin American business.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS FEATURED IN 2008
ERNEST 'CHIP' BROWN,Head Economics Research - Latin America, Santander, Investment Securities (NY).
Wall Street economist Ernest "Chip" Brown is Santander’s foremost economic expert on Latin America. He regularly presents to specialist committees and agencies including; the Council of Americas and the U.S. Department of State.
His analysis and advice are critical in supporting Santander’s widespread financial and investment interests in the region. His perspectives on the opportunities, trends and key developments in Latin America offer some of the best insight available to investors on the region.
NOBERTO ROQUE Vice-Minister for Mining, Mexico Mining Ministry, Mexico.
Mexico’s current Vice-Minister for Mining profiles some of the incredible opportunities for investment in the mining sector. Supported by investor-friendly policies, low-cost-high return operating models, wide-spread prospects and supportive government policies Vice-Minister Roque profiles the current and future prospects for mining investment in Mexico.
ANA ISABEL ZUNIGA, Director of Research and Policy Planning, COCHILCO, Chile.
COCHILCO (the Chilean Copper Commission) is Chile’s leading authority on developing and leading Chilean policies for investment, trends and prospects for mining, as well as business opportunities the up-coming Free Trade Agreement with Australia and other key developments associated with the Chilean mining sector.
Ms. Ana Zúñiga is Director of the Research and Policy Planning Division of COCHILCO. She is responsible for leading a team of research professionals in the areas of mineral markets analysis and forecasting, as well as the evaluation of public policies regarding mining sustainability. She presents a comprehensive perspective on mining and other opportunities for Chilean investment applicable to other industry sectors.
Dr. NICHOLAS BAKER, Consul-General & Trade Commissioner, Austrade, Peru.
Dr. Nicholas Baker is one of Austrade’s leading authorities on Australia’s bi-lateral relations with Latin America. In the current economic context Peru and Colombia represent two of the most attractive investment destinations in Latin America.
While Peru is luring investors, particularly juniors in the mining sector, Colombia is only now emerging as an investment option for Australians often deterred by negative stereotypes. Dr. Baker reveals why this part of the Andes deserves its title as the ‘New El Dorado’ but also alerts investors to the potential risks when dealing in the Andean region including political stability and community and environmental management.
BERNARD WHEELAHAN, Chair, Council on Australia Latin America Relations, Australia.
Mr. Wheelahan is Chair of the Council on Australia Latin-American Relations (COALAR) an independent Company Director, Chairman of Pacific Hydro Ltd and of the Bass Strait Oil Company. He is Director of the Gribbles Group Ltd Transfield Services Ltd and has been a Director of Normandy Mining, Woodside Petroleum and of Shell Australia and was also President of Shell Venezuela.
His experiences on creating successful bi-lateral business and investment relationships with key companies in Latin America provides valuable insight for Australian investors and companies alike.
A MUST ATTEND EVENT FOR...
Venture Capitalists
Financial Institutions
Financial and Investment Specialists
Corporate Finance Managers
Exchanges Representatives
Angel Investors
Funds Managers
Stock Brokers
Institutional and Professional Investors
IR Managers
Private Investors
Companies looking to Establish Operation in Latin America
Executive Managers
Government and Trade Bodies
