PPP in Northern Ireland

Are you looking to enhance your understanding of the current outlook for Public Private Partnerships in Northern Ireland? SMi is delighted to present our 2nd annual 'PPP in Northern Ireland' conference. Following on from the success of last years inaugural event this two day conference will deliver an extensive update and analysis of the market for Public Private Partnerships in Northern Ireland. The market is currently undergoing rapid growth and developments with many new projects in 2008 & 2009. Find out how your business can benefit from getting involved by hearing first hand experience of those directly involved in Northern Irish projects.

• Hear cross sector updates from PPP projects in progress
• Learn about the latest contractual issues affecting the market
• Update yourself on recent funding issues affecting the market
• Discover the latest road and transport developments from Europe
• Review recent case studies of landmark Northern Irish PPP projects

• The evolving role of the housing association
• The Belfast Schools Project
• C2K
• North Down Borough Council Waste Management Project
• Future investment strategy for Northern Ireland
• Funding issues for Northern Ireland
• Standardisation of PPP contracts

• David Cargo, Chief Executive, Belfast Education and Library Board
• Sue Holmes, Specialist Commercial Advisor, Water Service
• Jack Ringland, Contracts Manager, C2K
• Brandon McMaster, Director, Northern Ireland Audit Office
• Michael Whitley, Lead Consultant, North Down Borough Council
• Patrick McGovern, Partner, Arthur Cox Solicitors
• Martin Bowens, Assistant Director, Ernst & Young
• Dave Batty, Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers
• Mark Spence, Director, Project Finance and Consulting, Mazars
• David Stark, Managing Director, Keppie Design
• Darryl Murphy, Managing Director, Project and Export Finance, HSBC