Chris Dodds joined a Panel at this year’s Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress in Brisbane. The following topic & description was addressed by leading industry speakers:
Venue Design & Technology – Venues must operate effectively and profitably, long after the paint has dried. In this Panel, leading practitioners and stakeholders discussed design, operation, technology and investment that must support a venue’s ability to deliver, long into the future.
This session focused on operational considerations in the architectural design and/or refurbishment of venues, as well as discussing the importance of the patron experience through the integration of technology.
Panel members covered aspects of the following in the Discussion: delivery of project partnership promises, preserving asset value & whole-of-life performance / venue-appropriate back bone infrastructure, service provision & access, facility flexibility & operating cost impacts / integrated technology & system operations, purpose-built high-performance solution delivery / adaptability & future proofing, location & context, patron & community experience.
Speakers included:
David Sheehan, Executive Director, Asset Management – Plenary Group
Plenary Group – Plenary Group is a leading international infrastructure business with large, experienced management teams located in the Americas and the Asia Pacific region. As Public-Private Partnerships (PPP or P3) infrastructure experts, with project experience valued at some $24 billion, the firm’s reputation is built on having delivered diverse and challenging privately financed, public infrastructure projects. As an independent long-term investor, sponsor and operator of public infrastructure, Plenary Group adopts a holistic approach to delivering its projects.
Gary Thomas, Manager Technical & Design International – AEG Ogden
AEG Ogden – is the result of a joint venture between Australian based interests and AEG Facilities, a stand-alone affiliate of the Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), one of the leading global sports and entertainment presenters. AEG Ogden has an established industry reputation for delivering international standard venue management services in the Asia Pacific region. The firm is responsible for the management of the largest network of venues in the region – including arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibition centres, and theatres through Australia, Asia, and the Middle East.
Chris Dodds, Managing Director – The P.A. People
The P.A. People – is a specialist contractor in sound reinforcement, audio-visual systems and event communications. With 40 year’s experience, the company designs & integrates systems for stadia, arenas, theatres, performing arts centres & entertainment precincts. Among their stadia clients are 14 of the key stadiums on the Australian east coast. On the live production side – multi-sports events, celebrations & festival experience includes involvement in four Olympics, Sydney NYE, Australian F1 Grand Prix, Tour de France, World Cup, Shanghai World Expo.
Paul Henry, Senior Principal – Populous
Populous – is a global collective of architects, designers, technical experts and industry veterans. With diverse experience across architecture, planning, event accreditation, brand activation, interior design and sustainability, Populous create places where millions unite. Over three decades and more than 2,000 projects, their team has built a business on building businesses. With a keen understanding of the industry, Populous harness that knowledge to create places and experiences that have a strong and lasting impact on communities.
