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• Japanese Industry Expertise for an Australian High Speed Rail future

  • When
    11 Jun 2025
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    KPMG (Level 38, Tower Three, International Towers Sydney, 300 Barangaroo Avenue)

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  Japanese Industry Expertise for an Australian High Speed Rail future Join the Australia-Japan Society of NSW for an exciting night of industry and government collaboration discussing a flagship topic on Australia's transport future— an Australian high-speed rail network. This event will spotlight the potential for collaborative efforts between Australian and Japanese industry in advancing high-speed rail in Australia. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on how international partnerships can shape a future high speed rail network, and will hear from leading experts on the economic, technological, and infrastructural aspects of high-speed rail. Guest speakers include: Tim Parker, CEO of the High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA), who will provide an update on the current status of HSR planning and development by HSRA, and outline the next steps in this nationally significant program. Yoshikata Tanabe, representing Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central), who will share insights from Japan's renowned Shinkansen network and discuss potential collaborations to bring similar success to HSR in Australia. Presentations and Q&A panel session with guest speakers to be followed by networking opportunity over catered food and beverages. Registration is now open. Sign up online, and pay online or offline to our bank account. Speaker Bios Tim Parker Mr Parker is the CEO of the Federal Government established, High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) and has considerable leadership and project experience in delivering complex infrastructure projects to drive the development of high-speed rail in Australia. Mr Parker has over 30 years of experience in developing, procuring and delivering significant infrastructure projects including as the Head of Project for Sydney Metro since 2018, as well as having complex infrastructure experience working in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. Mr Yoshikata Tanabe Mr Tanabe is the General Manager of the Central Japan Railway Co., Sydney Office. Event program (subject to change) 5:45 PM  Doors open 6:00 PM  Welcome and introductions - KPMG 6:05 PM  Remarks from AJS-NSW President, Anita Byrnes 6:10 PM  Deputy Consul General remarks (tentative) 6:15 - 6:30 Presentation – Tanabe san, JR 6:35 - 7:00 Q&A Panel session (Tanabe san, Tim Parker) 7:00 - 8:00  Networking and refreshments

  
  

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• Spring in Sydney 2025: Australia-Japan Business Networking Dinner

  • When
    28 Aug 2025
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    6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    The Fullerton Hotel, Grand Ballroom, Martin Place, Sydney

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  Spring in Sydney 2025:

  Australia-Japan Business Networking Dinner

  Thursday August 28th 2025

  
  

  Building on the success of our inaugural event in 2024, AJS-NSW and co-host AJBCC  invite you to join us for an evening dedicated to strengthening the vital business ties between Australia and Japan.

  You can expect an engaging evening of networking, fostering new relationships and building upon existing ones within the Australia-Japan business community, over a delicious 3-course dinner with free-flowing drinks.

  Registrations are now open, with Earlybird pricing available until July 15. Due to the popularity of the 2024 Dinner, this year we have secured a larger venue. Even so, we recommend early sign-up.

  We look forward to welcoming you to Spring In Sydney 2025!

  Click for PDF flyers in English and Japanese, for distribution among your network.

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