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- It All Adds up - the Economic Value of Arts and Culture
The first forum discusses and explores the economic value of the arts and culture sector to the NSW economy. From large projects such as Sydney Modern to Vivid as well as smaller festivals and exhibitions the economic drivers and outcomes of arts and culture make a difference to the State and local communities.
The social value of arts and culture can also be quantified and this forum explores and explains the social value and benefits of the industry and its importance to life in Sydney – improving its livability, social cohesion and the well-being of all citizens.
Special Guests:
Dr Michael Brand, Director, Art Gallery NSW
Bethwyn Serow, Executive Director of the Australian Major Performing Arts Group
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58 min - Raising the Bar - Building Better Precincts
There is no better way to drive Sydney's economic recovery than in the places that offer the greatest drive return. Creating and curating specific precincts that attract, people, talent, industry and investment provide the opportunity to give us a greater social and economic return while also cutting red tape and liberalising our land use regulations. From the Tech precinct at Central Station, Pyrmont, Circular Quay to Westmead Innovation District, a precinct approach provides opportunities for greater collaboration, connectivity and greater certainty.
Listen to this episode of Sydney Business Chamber Podcast on one of the Premier's critical objectives to 'super charge new hubs across NSW' . Our panel of experts will address critical success factors, new and better ways of delivering outcomes and what the pathway ahead for key precincts looks like.
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55 min - Getting the Job Done - Delivering Sydney's Major Infrastructure Projects
Over the last decade, there has been significant public and private investment in major infrastructure in Sydney. From transport, health, education, water, and cultural, sporting and environmental infrastructure, these major projects have cleared the backlog, supported population growth, and delivered economic and social benefits to the community and the City. Critical to the success of these projects has been collaborations between State and Federal Government and partnerships between the public and private sector. As we turn to construction and development as a key driver for economic recovery and stability now is the time to learn from past projects and look to ways to accelerate and enhance delivery.
Listen to this episode of Sydney Business Podcast on what it takes to get the job done and what can we do to enhance project delivery with two leaders in infrastructure, Andrew Head, CEO WestConnex, Transurban and Leilani Frew CEO of the Australian Government’s Infrastructure and Project Financing Agency.
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58 min - Smart Places - Smart Infrastructure with The Hon Victor Dominello
The NSW Government has released its dual Smart Places Strategy and Smart Infrastructure Policy, to make NSW ‘a digital capital’. From streamlining planning decisions, enhancing construction modelling, embedding technology into infrastructure, improving mobility, and managing community health there are significant opportunities that technology can provide.
The Hon Victor Dominello, Minister for Customer Service has long championed a ‘government digital revolution’ to improve the lives and livelihoods of citizens of the State and is leading the development and delivery of these strategies.
Listen to this episode to gain insights into the Government policy and priorities on how data, technology and innovation has been leveraged to not only address the Covid health and economic challenges but how the Government is seeking to build ‘smart’ capability and capacity to stimulate the economy and improve liveability and sustainability across the State.
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55 min - Show me the money - Funding and Financing Infrastructure
Simon Nicholls
Executive General Manager, Pacific Partnerships
Marie Vinnell
Managing Director, Head of Infrastructure Asia Pacific, Societe Generale Australia Limited
Across the world Governments have turned to infrastructure to steady the economy and provide a path for recovery, jobs and growth.
In Sydney priority projects include the Metro West Rail, Western Harbour Tunnel and Beaches link and South West Rail extension as well as hospitals, schools and social infrastructure. Different funding and financing models have been used in different jurisdictions and for different projects. With learnings from the past, a significant change to economic conditions and an imperative to accelerate projects now is the time to review, realign and reform the financial arrangements associated with infrastructure projects.
The first in our City Building Series focused on infrastructure with international experts Simon Nicholls, Executive General Manager, Pacific Partnerships and Marie Vinnell, Managing Director, Head of Infrastructure Asia Pacific, Societe Generale Australia Limited and explore what is needed to secure the funding of infrastructure to keep Sydney moving and growing for the next 10-20 years.
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52 min - Lessons from the Inside - What it takes to manage stakeholders
With special guest: Marg Prendergast, Executive Director, Disaster Recovery, Resilience NSW
Effectively managing diverse stakeholders often with competing interests, is critical to success for every corporate affairs professional. Whether it is an organisational restructure, business re-prioritisation, merger and acquisition, or delivering a new product and service, it takes a competent and considered approach that brings people on the journey.
Listen to this episode for a robust discussion on the challenges, approaches and factors for success to effectively manage stakeholders with special guest Marg Predegast, Executive Director, Disaster Recovery. Marg has proactively managed traffic and transport for ground breaking projects including Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, Sydney Light Rail and the Sydney Airport precinct and is now at the centre of the recovery process for NSW bush fires and COVID 19.
This is an opportunity to hear first hand lessons from an experienced insider.
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55 min - Doing Business on the Road to Recovery with Jan Gardberg, CEO of IKEA Australia
Resilience and Build Back Better Series IV
Special guest: Jan Gardberg, CEO of Ikea Australia
Business has a critical role to play in leading the global economic recovery. Operating in over fifty countries, offering some 12,000 products and responsible for approximately one per cent of world commercial-product wood consumption, IKEA has responded and adapted its approach to forge a path of resilience and sustainability.
Listen to a discussion with Ikea Australia's CEO, Jan Gardberg, and gain insights and lesson from one of the largest global brands on ways for business to navigate the key challenges in a post COVID operating environment.
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58 min - Vulnerability and Resilience - She'll be right mate
Special guest: Dr Emma Calgaro, human geographer specialising in disaster risk reduction, vulnerability, and resilience.
Businesses, cities and individuals are complex, but there are key factors that can make each more or less vulnerable or resilient. Join us for a discussion with human geographer and disaster specialist, Dr Emma Calgaro on how can we build back better while also mitigating the risks of vulnerability and enhancing our resilience. Taking a systems approach Dr Calgara will share issues and insights on how we can address flood, droughts, bushfires and pandemics so that we can better live up to the Australian-ism - 'she'll be right mate'.
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59 min - A new era of State Federal Relations
Special guest: Sarah Cruickshank, Deputy Secretary, Transformation, Department of Premier and Cabinet
Right now, we are constantly hearing that 'we are all in this together'.
Collaborative State and Federal Government relations have not always been present in the past, yet we are dependent on Governments working together to enable a strong response and recovery from the COVID 19 crisis.
Join us for an online forum with Sarah Cruickshank, Deputy Secretary, Transformation, NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet and former Chief of Staff to NSW Premier on how this crisis is transforming State - Federal Government Relations and what it means for the future
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55 min - Accelerating Research & Development Investment in NSW
Special guest: The Hon Gabrielle Upton, MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier
Research and development is a major source of innovation and an important driver of economic growth. R&D activities not only drive jobs and investment but also support improved health and social well-being and better planning for the future. Now more than ever, we need to collaborate across universities, industry, startups and government to foster an ecosystem that can capture and commercialise innovation.
Join The Hon Gabrielle Upton, MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier to discuss your views and vision for enhancing innovation in NSW.
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About Business Sydney Podcast
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Business Sydney is the voice for business in Sydney. We advocate, influence and deliver policies and outcomes to drive economic growth and create opportunities to invest, work, live and visit our…
city. For nearly two hundred years, we have worked to advance Sydney as a global, competitive and liveable city. Our network includes leading businesses across financial and professional services, construction and development, health, education, arts and culture, tourism and hospitality, as well as technology, transport, and logistics. Through our association with Business NSW and Business Australia, we also influence and deliver on a state and national platform. Business Sydney can proudly trace its history to 1825 when the Sydney Chamber of Commerce was established as the first organisation of its kind in the fledgling colony. In 2006 we became the Sydney Business Chamber and now to reflect our broader reach, influence, and strength we have transformed to become Business Sydney – the voice of business in Sydney.