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The G20 Brisbane Pre-summit Conference:
Strengthening Global Growth

Co-hosted by Griffith University and the G20 Research Group, University of Toronto, with the support of the International Chamber of Commerce, Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University of China, Centre for International Governance Innovation, Lowy Institute for International Policy, National Research University Higher School of Economics, Youth 20, Young Entrepreneurs' Alliance
November 13-14, 2014
Brisbane City Hall, Brisbane, Australia

Thursday, November 13

8:00am–9:00am Registration

9:00am–9:30am Brisbane Welcomes the World

• Ian O’Connor, Vice Chancellor & President, Griffith University
• The Right Honourable, the Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Councillor Graham Quirk
• Deb Frecklington MP, Assistant Minister to the Premier of Queensland

9:30am–10:15am G20 Summit Performance Prospects

• Chair: Wesley Widmaier, Griffith University
• Australian Approach: Russell Trood, Griffith University
• Prospects for the Brisbane Summit: John Kirton, Co-director, G20 Research Group, University of Toronto, and non-resident fellow, Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies, Renmin University of China

10:15am–10:30am Morning Tea

10:30am–11:45am G20 Summit Performance Past

• Chair: Maggie Murphy, Transparency International
• The ICC Business Scorecard: Jeffrey Hardy, ICC G20 Advisory Group
• G20 Promises Made, Promises Kept: Caroline Bracht, Julia Kulik and Antonia Tsapralis, G20 Research Group, University of Toronto, and Andrei Sakharov, National Research University Higher School of Economics
• Accountability for Integrity: A.J. Brown, Griffith University
• How Banks Comply with G20 Commitments: Lida Preyma, Vice President, Anti-money Laundering Policies and Procedures, BMO Capital Markets

11:45am–12:00pm Compliance News Conference

12:00pm–12:30pm Leader Keynote Address

• Chair: Fred Kuntz, Centre for International Governance Innovation
• Keynote: Angel Gurría, Secretary General, Organisation for  Economic Co-operation and Development(OECD)

12:30pm–1:30pm Lunch Break

1:30pm–2:30pm Economic Growth

• Chair: Rob Bianchi, Griffith Business School
• Keynote: Sam Walsh AO, CEO, Rio Tinto Group
  
  
• The Framework, MAP and Two Percent More Growth: Thomas Bernes, CIGI Distinguished Fellow, Centre for International Governance Innovation
• Business Contributions: Robert Milliner, Australia’s B20 Sherpa
• Reforming International Financial Institutions: Bessma Momani, Centre for International Governance Innovation

2:30pm–2:45pm Afternoon Tea

2:45pm–3:45pm Employment and Entrepreneurship

• Chair: Lida Preyma, Vice President, Anti-money Laundering Policies and Procedures, BMO Capital Markets
• Keynote: Sandra Polaski, Deputy Director-General for Policy, International LabourOrganization
  
  
• Entrepreneurship: Jeremy Liddle, President, G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance
• Youth Employment: Holly Ransom, Chair, Y20

3:45pm–5:00pm Infrastructure, Energy and Sustainable Development

• Chair: Tim McLennan, CEO, International Energy Centre
• Keynote: Tas Anvaripour, CEO, Africa50 Infrastructure Fund
  
  
• Energy Security: Professor Paul Simshauser, Chief Economist, AGL Energy Limited and Professor of Economics, Griffith University
• A Business Perspective on Biotechnology: Peder Nielsen, CEO, Novozymes
• Sustainable Development: Fabrizio Carmignani, Griffith University

5:00pm–5:30pm The World Trade Agenda

• Chair:John Kirton, Co-director, G20 Research Group
• Keynote: Harold “Terry” McGraw, Chair, McGraw Hill

Friday, November 14

9:00am–10:00am Financial Regulation and Taxation

• Chair: Russell Trood, Griffith University
• Building Better Banking Systems: Zhang Yanling, former Executive Vice President, Bank of China & Senior Fellow, Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies, Renmin University of China
• Financial Regulation for Stability: Zhao Xijun, School of Finance, Renmin University
• Reforming International Taxation Richard Copp, Griffith Business School

10:00am–10:30am China’s Contribution to G20 Governance

• Chair: Susan Rimmer-Harris, Australian National
University
• Keynote: Wang Wen, Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies, Renmin University of China

10:30am–10:45am Morning Tea

10:45am–11:15am Leader Keynote Address

• Keynote: Australia’s Continuing Contribution to G20 Governance
  
• The Honourable Josh Frydenberg MP, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister of Australia

11:15am–12:00pm Strengthening G20 Summit Governance

• Chair: Russell Trood, Griffith University
• Policy Initiatives: Charles Sampford, Griffith University
• G20 System Strengthening: Mike Callaghan, Director, G20 Studies Centre, Lowy Institute for International Policy
• Asia’s Future G20 Role: Pang Zhongying, Professor of International Relations at the School of International Studies, Renmin University of China

12:00pm–12:15pm Looking Towards Turkey: A Business Perspective

• Chair: John Kirton, Co-director, G20 Research Group, University of Toronto, and non-resident fellow, Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies, Renmin University of China
• Keynote: The Turkish Private Sector Contribution to G20 Governance: M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President, Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

12:15pm–12:45pm Tea Break

12:45pm–1:15pm Closing Leader Keynote Address

• Chair: Ian O’Connor, Vice Chancellor & President, Griffith University
• Keynote: Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey, Professor Dr Ahmet Davutoğlu
  Watch video here.

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