Thursday 5th March 2015 – Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resorts
389 West Bay Road
George Town, Grand Cayman
Cayman Islands
Thursday, March 5, 2015 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (EST)
Register for this RICS conference that brings together all those across the Caribbean with an interest in Property and Construction in the Cayman Islands. Guest speakers will provide insight and experience to challenge current practices and present opportunities for improvement and growth.
The theme of the conference is “Building Sustainable Communities”. This ties in with the recent decision of the Cayman Islands Government to set infrastructure projects as its priority. Building Sustainable Communities also reflects the Chamber of Commerce’s “Future of Cayman” initiative as 2 of the drivers are enhancing the quality of life and building smarter infrastructure.
This plenary session will focus on best practices to ensure that all projects, including the revitalization of George Town, will be planned and implemented effectively to enhance community development and quality of life on the island.
Cost: US$90 (Includes Lunch)

AGENDA AT-A-GLANCE
8:00AM
Registration
9:00AM
Welcome and Introduction to the Conference
Nigel Bates, RICS Chairman Cayman Chapter, Senior Manager of Estates, Dart Enterprises Ltd.
9:20AM
Building Sustainable Communities
This session will focus on best practices to ensure that all projects (including the revitalization of George Town) will be planned and implemented effectively to enhance community development and quality of life in the Cayman Islands. This ties in with the recent decision of the Cayman Islands Government to set infrastructure projects as its priority.

Moderator:
Mr. Jeremy Superfine, Director, BCQS International
Keynote Speakers:
Louise Brookes Smith, RICS President and Managing Director, Brooke Smith Planning
Carolyn Sponza, Senior Associate, Senior Master Planner, Gensler
Simon Conway, Partner, PWC
11:00AM
Networking Break/ Sponsor Showcase
11:30AM
Market Outlook
This session brings together local professionals from all sectors of the property and construction industry to discuss, with input from the audience, future developments in the Cayman Islands and how they will effect the property market in the next few years.

Moderator:
Mr. Jeremy Hurst, President, IRG
Panelists:
Michael Day, Broker/Owner, Regal Realty (President of CIREBA)
Simon Watson, Partner, Charterland
Sherri Bodden, Partner, Bodden & Bodden
Mrs Avolyn Howell, Senior Vice President, Cayman National Bank
Paul Pearson, Director, Davenport Development Ltd.
1:00PM
Lunch/ Networking Break/ Sponsor Showcase

2:30PM
Concurrent Sessions 1

E–Conveyancing. What is it and how will it affect land registration and property transactions in the Cayman Islands?
Uche Obi, Senior Valuer, Cayman Islands Government
Sophia Williams, Registrar of Lands, Cayman Islands Government
Ian Jamieson, Partner, Solomon Harris
Derek Jones, Partner, HSM Chambers
Cayman Construction Contract. How can it help clients and contractors in construction?
Kevin Drysdale
Project Manager TBD
Contractor TBD
Lawyer TBD
Strata management and dealing with owner delinquencies.
Michael Baulk, Associate Director, BCQS Property Management
Kirsten Houghton, Senior Associate, Campbells

3:30PM
Networking Break/ Sponsor Showcase
4:00PM
Concurrent Sessions 2

Valuation Session. What effect has the Valuers Registration Scheme (VRS) had? Is the current foreclosure process fair and are the properties being sold for the right price/value?
Uche Obi, Senior Valuer, Cayman Islands Government
James V. Andrews, Managing Director, Integra Realty Resources
Hector Robinson, Partner, Mourant Ozannes
Paul Elliott, Senior Manager, Head of Personal Lending, Butterfield Bank (Cayman) Ltd.
Billy Culbert, Sales Associate, Rainbow Realty
The Builder’s Registration Law. What is it and how will it affect you?
Kevin Drysdale
Heber G. Arch, Chairman, Arch & Godfrey
Haroon Pandohie, Director of Planning, Cayman Islands Government
Dave Johnston, General Manager, Corporate Electric
Understanding strata insurance and handling claims.
Stewart T. Connelly, Partner, Charterland Ltd.
Richard Scrivens, New Business Executive, Fidelity Insurance (Cayman) Ltd.
Andrew Wilson, Executive General Adjuster, Cunningham & Lindsey
Daniel Priestley, Managing Partner, Priestleys

5:15PM
Evening Reception

*Please note daily schedule reflects tentative time frames. Speakers are subject to change.

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