Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) conference, May 15-17, Perth
The 2001 CRC Association Conference will focus on return from investment in the R&D associated with the Cooperative Research Centre Program, which has been running for a decade.
This return on investment includes dollar returns to Australia's economy and balance of trade figures, as well as environmental and social returns.
The CRC Programme differs from traditional R&D programs carried out in universities, government departments or CSIRO. Research is conducted in partnerships between research agencies and industry or research end-users. This means much greater ownership of research directions and use of outputs.
Media are invited to attend the 2001 CRC Association Conference at the Novotel Langley Hotel in Perth later this month where speakers include:
- Hon. Dr Geoff Gallop, Premier of Western Australia & Minister for Science - conference opening and welcome
- Professor Lowitja O'Donoghue, Chair of the CRC for Aboriginal & Tropical Health - discussing how the CRC is stimulating broader education and training experiences for Aboriginal communities
- Senator the Hon. Chris Ellison, Minister for Justice & Customs (presenting awards for technology transfer); Mr Malcolm MacPherson, Managing Director of Illuka Resources Ltd; Mr Drew Clarke, CEO of AusIndustry
- Mr Bret Mattes, General Manager of Marketing with BHP Petroleum - discussing environmental returns on investment from CRC R&D
- Dr Geoff Garrett, CEO of CSIRO - discussing the CSIRO experience in relation to return on investment
- Sir Frank Moore, Chair of the CRC for Sustainable Tourism- discussing the role of corporate governance in enhancing return on investment
- Dr Robin Batterham, Chief Scientist - discussing the return on R&D investment to Australia
- The Hon. Dr Carmen Lawrence, Shadow Minister for Industry, Innovation and Technology - discussing the importance of innovation to Australia
Media representatives can obtain complimentary registration, including attendance at the Awards for Technology Transfer dinner on Tuesday, 15 May and Conference dinner on Wednesday 16 May
A fully equipped media room will be operating at the conference with phone, fax, Internet and printing facilities. Media kits are available at the conference or on request. The conference provides an excellent opportunity to meet personally with leading scientists and technologists representing almost every research organisation in Australia.
To RSVP and for media assistance contact:
Jenni Metcalfe, phone 040 855 1866 (mobile); jenni@econnect.com.au (email)
