Key events during Export Week 2008

Export Week 2008 With the assistance of export allies, Trade Queensland, the State's export agency, has arranged more than 25 activities to inform Queensland companies, whether they are existing exporters or simply considering export, on trade opportunities around the world. "We have brought all of our Trade and Investment Commissioners back to Queensland for this week, to link up with exporters, whether in Mackay, Townsville, the Sunshine Coast or Brisbane," General Manager of Trade Queensland Rob Whiddon said. "Our Commissioners will be speaking at events across Queensland to promote opportunities in their market/s of expertise and to discuss how they can support exporters on-the-ground, whether in Abu Dhabi, Tokyo, Los Angeles or Shanghai." Events: Breakfast with Bernard Salt -hosted by Trade Queensland Date: Tuesday 14 October, 7.00 am for 7.30 am – 8.45am Venue: Legends Room 1, The Gabba, Stanley Street RSVP: Book online at www.export.qld.gov.au Trade Queensland invites you to join Minister for Trade John Mickel MP, Queensland Government Trade and Investment Commissioners and Special Representatives for a networking breakfast.

Best selling author Bernard Salt argues that the transition of ‘baby boomers’ beyond the workforce in developed nations will alter the dynamics of the global labour market and will also impact Queensland’s export economy. He argues, for example, that imminent changes to China’s demographic will prompt the West to engage with new low-cost manufacturers that will also demand Queensland coal. Export Showcase - hosted by Trade Queensland Date: Tuesday 14 October, 9.00 am – 2.00 pm Venue: Legends Room 1, The Gabba, Stanley Street, Woolloongabba, Brisbane Cost: Free Info: Megan Kennedy on telephone 07 3224 5699 or megan.kennedy@trade.qld.gov.au The Showcase is an opportunity for business representatives to meet face-to-face with the Queensland Government’s Trade and Investment Commissioners and Special Trade Representatives and to obtain updates on export markets.

Information about export opportunities will be available from dedicated market booths organised by the Trade Queensland’s Overseas Market Development teams for China, Taiwan, South East Asia, Korea, Japan, India, the Middle East, North Africa, Sub-Sahara Africa, Europe and Russia, the Americas, and the Pacific. Gold Coast: Market opportunities for Queensland companies in the Middle East and Korea Commissioners: Mathew Kang (Korea) and Susan Rae (United Arab Emirates) Date: 15 October 2008, 10.00 am - 11.45 am Venue: Arundel Hills Country Club, Arundel Place, Arundel RSVP by 10 October 2008 07 5583 7599 or email linda.cunningham@dtrdi.qld.gov.au Japan Industry breakfast seminar - hosted by the Queensland Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Presenter: Queensland Trade Commissioners, Mr Tak Adachi Date: Thursday 16 October, 2008 Time: 7.30 am - 9.00 am Venue: Tattersalls Club, 215 Queen Street, Brisbane Cost: QJCCI members only Info: Melissa Inooka on telephone 07 3235 4132 or melissa.inooka@trade.qld.gov.au This breakfast seminar will cover general issues regarding trading with Japan and also market updates. The seminar will also cover current market trends, strategic projects that are currently underway in cooperation between Trade Queensland and the Tokyo office and also up-in-coming trade missions.

Doing business in Russia - hosted by Trade Queensland Date: Thursday 16 October 2008 Time: 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm Venue: Level 4, Marque Hotel, 103 George Street, Brisbane Cost: Free RSVP: Contact Andrei Golitsynski on telephone 07 3225 1996 or andrei.golitsynski@trade.qld.gov.au Trade Queensland invites you to a seminar on business opportunities in Russia. Hear from a senior Moscow City Government official and Australian-based Russian trade and consular representatives on how to enter the Russian market and engage with local companies.This is a unique opportunity for Queensland companies interested in the Russian market to learn all about the Queensland Government’s existing relationship with Moscow City Government. International Development Business seminar - Pacific partners in development - hosted by Trade Queensland Date: Thursday 16 October, 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm Venue: Map Room, Conrad Treasury Hotel RSVP: Contact Ken Parker on telephone 07 3225 1478 or ken.parker@trade.qld.gov.au Trade Queensland's International Business Development team invites you to attend the next in its series of network seminars.

These events provide attendees with updates on topical issues relating to the international development business sector. In addition, this Export Week activity will offer the opportunity to expand your network amongst other organisations involved in this sector. Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards 2008 gala dinner - hosted by Trade Queensland Date: Thursday 16 October, 6.30 pm cocktail, 7.00 pm dinner Venue: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre Cost: $170 per person or $1650 for a table of 10 (including GST) RSVP: book online at www.export.qld.gov.au Bookings close: Friday 10 October 2008.

Secure payments can be made online using Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Diners Club. Queensland’s global businesses will discover who will be honoured as the 2008 Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards winners and finalists. You’re invited to join us for an evening of celebration and discovery as Premier Anna Bligh announces Queensland’s leading exporters at this year’s Export Awards gala dinner.

Be the first to secure your company's table at this leading networking opportunity by registering online at www.export.qld.gov.au Chile Market seminar - jointly hosted by Trade Queensland and Austrade Date: 17 October 2008 Time: 8.15 am - 12.15 pm Venue: Surveyors Room, Conrad Treasury Hotel Brisbane RSVP: Register online at www.austrade.gov.au/ChileSeminar or call Austrade on 13 28 78 Chile is a market of growing importance to Australia, reflected by the recent signing of a free trade agreement. Strong commercial opportunities exist, particularly in the key mining and energy sectors of importance to Queensland, with the provision of services and technology in these sectors seeing strong growth. Agribusiness is also a growing sector for services and technology exports and investment as well as direct exports of genetics.

Opportunities are emerging in the services sector with franchising and also education highlights. Education and training India - market intelligence seminar - hosted by Trade Queensland Presenter: Queensland Trade Commissioner to India, Mr Rod Solomons Date: Friday 17 October, 2008 Venue: The Glasshouse, Queensland University of Technology Kelvin Grove Campus Time: 8.45 am for a 9.00 am start until 9.50 am For more information and RSVP details, please see the invitation. India is the fastest growing market for Queensland education and training with an increase of 189.2 per cent on year-to-date enrolments at June 2008.

The second top source country overall, India has overtaken China as the top source country for vocational education and training students. There has also been significant growth in the Higher Education and ELICOS sectors. This seminar offers providers insights into political, legislative and societal issues affecting the employment, education and training needs of India.

Middle East Export Network forum - hosted by Trade Queensland Date: 17 October 2008, 10.00 am – 12.30 pm (including light lunch) Venue: Map Room, Conrad Treasury Hotel, 130 William Street Brisbane Cost: Free RSVP: Bookings are essential. Please register by 5 pm, Friday 10 October 2008 by emailing natalia.rajapakse@trade.qld.gov.au or calling (07) 3224 5444.. Wed Oct 2008 04:10 (3 months ago)