Fifty Shades of Aviation

32nd Annual ALAANZ Conference5-7 May 2013Sheraton on the Park HotelSydney

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ALAANZ 32nd Annual Conference 5th-7th May 2013 Sydney

Fifty Shades of Aviation

Conference SecretariatMecca Concepts Pty Ltd, Melbourne

Welcome from the Committee ChairOn behalf of the Organising Committee we would like to welcome you to the 32nd Annual ALAANZ conference, “Fifty Shades of Aviation”.

In the great tradition of ALAANZ conferences, we are pleased to present this fantastic forum for delegates to get up to date with the issues currently facing lawyers, insurers, brokers and the broader Aviation Industry. We have put together an informative and relevant program to be delivered by experienced local and international presenters covering the latest industry developments in aviation law, both from an Australian and International perspective.

 The ALAANZ conference is always a highly enjoyable opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow delegates. This year should be no different, and we are pleased to invite delegates to celebrate another successful ALAANZ conference which will include  the Conference Dinner at the iconic Sydney Opera House.

We look forward to welcoming you in person to the ALAANZ conference.

 

Co ChairmenConference Committee MembersMatthew Brooks, Conference Co-Chair, Partner,HWL Ebsworth Lawyers

Mark Gray-Spencer, Conference Co -Chair, Partner, Riley Gray-Spencer Lawyers

John Dawson, Partner, Carneys Lawyers, ALAANZ President

Ben Martin, Partner, Norton White Lawyers

Keira Nelson, Solicitor, Norton White Lawyers

Michael Park, Associate, Riley Gray-Spencer Lawyers

Alastair Stuart, Client Manager, AON Risk Services Australia

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Matthew Brooks Mark Gray-Spencer

Sunday 5th May

4:00 - 5:30pmConference Registration

6:00 - 8:00pmWelcome Function Times on the Park Room, Sheraton on the Park SponsoredbyHWLEbsworthLawyers

Monday 6th May7:30am Registration

8:00am Arrival Tea and Coffee

8:45am Conference opening address - The Honourable T. F. Bathurst - Chief Justice NSW

9:00am Keynote speaker – The Honourable T. F. Bathurst - Chief Justice NSW

9:30am Session 1 Airports / Security /DNA analysis (bird strike) Stephen Byron, Managing Director, Canberra Airport

Dr Rebecca Johnson, Head Australian Centre for Wildlife Genomics, Research & Collections Division, Australia Museum

Barry Peach, Corporate Risk and Compliance Manager, Brisbane Airport Corporation Pty Ltd

11:00am Morning Tea SponsoredbyCharlesTaylorAdjusting

11:30am Session 2 Insurance Session Greg Rector, Managing Director, Aerosure Asia Pacific Pty Ltd

David Johnston, Partner, Gates and Partners, Singapore

1:15pm Lunch SponsoredbyAirclaimsLtd

2:30pm Session 3 UAV Session and Panel discussion (part 1) James Coyne, Manager, Future Technology and Regulatory Trends, Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)

Professor Duncan Campbell, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Aerospace Automation (ARCAA), School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Queensland University of Technology

Dr Reece Clothier, Senior Lecturer, School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, RMIT University

3:00pm Afternoon Tea SponsoredbyCatlinAustraliaPtyLtd

4:00pm Session 4 UAV Session and Panel discussion (part 2) James Coyne, Manager, Future Technology and Regulatory Trends, Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)

Professor Duncan Campbell, Director of the Australian Research Centre for Aerospace Automation (ARCAA), School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Queensland University of Technology

Dr Reece Clothier, Senior Lecturer, School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, RMIT University

5:00pm Close of Day 1

6:30pm Conference Dinner Opera Point Marquee, Opera House SponsoredbyAerosureAsiaPacificPtyLtd

Program Overview

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Tuesday 7th May8:00am Arrival Tea and Coffee9:00am David Boughen Memorial Address

9:30am Session 5 International/Domestic Update Session Nick Humphrey, Legal Advisor, Emirates Kevin Sutherland, Partner, Clyde & Co LLP US Richard Davis, Partner, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers

11:00am Morning Tea SponsoredbyHolmanWebbLawyers

11:30am Session 6 Passenger Rights Michael Gill, Senior Legal Counsel, International Air Transport Association (IATA) Louise-Hélène Senecal, Assistant General Counsel, Air Canada Kate Eastman SC, Barrister, St James Hall Chambers

1:00pm Lunch SponsoredbyCarterNewellLawyers

2:00pm Session 7 Aircraft Causality - Mock Mediation Panel Session (part 1) Panel Members: PanelMediator - James Chaplin, James Chaplin Mediation Inc, Florida, USA Stuart Fraenkel, Partner, Kreindler & Kreindler LLP, California, USA Charles Coleman, Partner, Holland & Knight, San Francisco, USA Mert Hifzi, Holman Fenwick Willan Singapore LLP, Singapore Marko Nincovic, QBE, London, United Kingdom Gerard Forlin QC, Barrister, Cornerstone Barristers, London, United Kingdom

3:30pm Afternoon Tea SponsoredbyRileyGray-SpencerLawyers

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4:00pm Session 8 Aircraft Causality - Mock Mediation Panel Session (part 2) Panel Members: PanelMediator - James Chaplin, James Chaplin Mediation Inc, Florida, USA Stuart Fraenkel, Partner, Kreindler & Kreindler LLP, California, USA Charles Coleman, Partner, Holland & Knight, San Francisco, USA Mert Hifzi, Holman Fenwick Willan Singapore LLP, Singapore Marko Nincovic, QBE, London, United Kingdom Gerard Forlin QC, Barrister, Cornerstone Barristers, London, United Kingdom

5:30pm Conference Close

General Registration Information Note: Every care has been taken to ensure this program is correct at the time of printing, however the Conference Organising Committee may be required to alter the program prior to the event.

Included in registration fees: Full Delegates All conference Sessions Welcome Function – Sunday Night Morning and Afternoon Teas during Conference Lunch Monday and Tuesday Conference Dinner – Monday night Name Badge Conference Satchel Papers on CD (posted out after the conference)

Day Delegate Conference Sessions on the day Morning and Afternoon Tea Lunch Name Badge Conference Satchel Papers on CD (posted out after the conference)

Accompanying Partners Welcome Function – Sunday Night Conference Dinner – Monday Night Name Badge

ALAANZ 32nd Annual Conference 5th-7th May 2013 Sydney

Conference Venue

The 32nd ALAANZ Annual Conference will be held at the Sheraton on the Park Hotel, 161 Elizabeth Street, Sydney; NSW. An icon of grandeur, this impressive 5 star Hotel features spacious guest rooms which offer spectacular views of the city, such as Hyde Park, St Mary’s Cathedral and Sydney’s middle harbour. This hotel will set the perfect scene for the 2013 ALAANZ Annual Conference.

Sheraton on the park is situated close to many of Sydney’s favourite shopping ‘haunts’, such as David Jones, Westfield Sydney, Louis Vuitton, and Chanel, just to name a few. The Sheraton has Castlereagh Street at its doorstep, where you will find a haven of elite boutiques and fabulous shopping opportunities. Sheraton on the Park is also located close to many of Sydney’s delicious cafes and restaurants, and the concierge will be happy to make reservations for you.

Sheraton on the Park Club, situated on level 21, overlooks Hyde Park, and provides the perfect setting to relax with friends or catch up on business. Speak to Reception about joining the Park Club. The Park Rejuvenation Day Spa, on level 22, is an urban oasis where you can rejuvenate your spirit in one of the luxurious treatment rooms and enjoy the vista of Sydney’s historic Hyde Park. They offer an extensive variety of relation therapies, facial and body treatments. For those of you feeling energetic, Sheraton on the Park also has a fully equipped Gym and indoor heated pool. Personal trainers are also available upon request.

Please note this Hotel is a smoke free venue.

Conference ConfirmationA tax invoice/receipt and confirmation letter will be forwarded to each delegate upon receipt of the registration form and full payment.

Registration CancellationAll cancellations must be notified in writing to the Conference Secretariat – MECCA Concepts. A refund of the registration fee less a cancellation fee of $100 will apply to cancellation received on or before Wednesday 20th March 2013. After this date, no refund or cancellation will be possible, although substitute delegates are welcome. All refunds will be processed after the Conference.

General Information

Accommodation CancellationCancellation of accommodation rooms less than 30 days before event will incur full accommodation charges for all nights booked.

Method of PaymentRegistrations will not be processed without payment. Registration fees may be paid by Cheque, Direct Deposit into the ALAANZ Conference Account, or credit card – American Express, MasterCard or Visa. Cheques should be made payable to MECCA Concepts – ALAANZ Conference Account and sent to the Conference Secretariat. All Registration fees and Accommodation payments are in Australian dollars and include 10% GST.

Student RegistrationThe ALAANZ 2013 Conference has developed a student registration rate to encourage full time students to participate and further educate themselves in Aviation Law. To take advantage of this, please contact Rachel Washington, Conference Secretariat at rachel@meccaconcepts.com.au for information on student registration costs.

Dress CodeDress code for the conference and conference dinner is smart casual/and or business attire. Delegates are welcome to dress smart casual for the Welcome Function.

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Mecca Concepts Pty LtdRachel WashingtonMobile 0412 996 711Facsimile 61 3 9530 4286 Email rachel@meccaconcepts.com.au

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