Export Week '11 Program
Export Week is an annual program that recognises, promotes and assists with growing Queensland's export businesses and industries.
Following is a comprehensive program of export events that were undertaken across the Queensland in 2011. Click on the links for more information about each event.
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| Monday 17 | Commissioners across regional Queensland | state-wide | Commissioners across regional Queensland | state-wide |
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| Tuesday 18 | Commissioners across regional Queensland | state-wide |
Queensland leaders: growth, trade and investment forum | Brisbane Polo Club, Brisbane | 2.00 pm - 5.30 pm International aid and development business seminar | The Stamford Plaza, Brisbane | 1.00 pm - 5.00 pm |
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| Wednesday 19 |
Export Week breakfast with Phillip Adams AO: Queensland - where Australia shines | Suncorp Stadium, Milton | 7.00 am for 7.15 am - 9.00 am Export business club 2011 | Suncorp Stadium, Milton | 9.00 am - 12.00 pm |
Food and agribusiness forum | Suncorp Stadium, Milton | 12.00 pm - 2.00 pm Export masterclass | Suncorp Stadium, Milton | 12.30 pm - 4.00 pm Emerging opportunities in Qatar | Suncorp Stadium, Milton | 1.30 pm - 2.45 pm Queensland ICT in the UK, Europe and Russia | 80 George Street, Brisbane | 1.45 pm for 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm Transport futures - the next decade | Conrad Treasury Casino, Brisbane | 2.00 pm - 5.30 pm Brazil and Saudi Arabia: emerging trade opportunities in the METS | Hilton Hotel, Brisbane | 3.00 pm - 5.30 pm Vietnam infrastructure development: Queensland success story | Stamford Plaza, Brisbane | 3:30 pm to 6.00 pm |
International Business Cadet Alumni reception - by invitation only | Parliament House, Brisbane | 5.00 pm - 6.30 pm |
| Thursday 20 |
Leveraging International Networks for Women Breakfast | Customs House, brisbane | 7.00 am for 7.15 am - 9.00 am International Education & training into the Future | Treasury Heritage Hotel, Brisbane | 8.30 am - 12.30 pm Cleantech IQ: taking Queensland's cleantech global | Rio Tinto Building, Brisbane | 9.30 am - 1.00 pm |
Queensland - Asia energy partnerships | Rio Tino Building, Brisbane | 1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
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The Premier of Queensland's Export Awards 2011 | Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Bank | 6.30 pm - 11.00 pm |
| Friday 21 |
3rd Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum | Novotel Brisbane Hotel, Brisbane | 8:45 am - 5:10 pm |
Bridge to Japan lunch | Marriott Hotel, Brisbane |12.00 pm - 2.00 pm |
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Monday 17 October 2011
Commissioners across regional Queensland
Tap into the state's most relevant and up-to-date export market intelligence when our Trade and Investment Queensland commissioners travel across the state to meet with Queensland's regional businesses.
- Cairns | Tropical business export forum
- Commissioners, trade experts and companies will share insights on emerging Asia-Pacific market opportunities in international aid and development, green building and tropical expertise.
- Venue: Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina
- Time: 9.30 am (registrations and morning tea) for 10.15 am - 3.30 pm
- Gold Coast | Global growth opportunities - the Middle East and Asia
- Join the commissioners to discuss opportunities in their regions. Hear about current trends, major projects and case studies of successful Queensland companies.
- Venue: Arundel Hills Country Club
- Time: 8.30 am - 1.30 pm
- Mount Isa / Clocurry | Personal client meetings with commissioners
- Call now to book your personal meeting with the commissioners.
- Venue: Various locations
- Contact: Nussara Smith
- Time: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
- Gladstone | Going global breakfast
- Attend breakfast with the commissioners. Learn about current trends in their markets, major projects, export and investment opportunities, and how to become investment ready.
- Venue: Gladstone Entertainment Centre
- Time: 7.30 am - 9.30 am
- Toowoomba | Export heroes lunch
- Join local export heroes John Russell and Barbara McGeogh for lunch and a discussion on the challenges facing exporters, how to be smart in international business and how the Queensland Government is helping exporters.
- Venue: RME Facility
- Time: 12.00 pm - 2.00 pm
- Bundaberg | Current challenges and opportunities for exporters
- Attend this round-table discussion and lunch with the commissioners to learn about current challenges and opportunities for exporters.
- Venue: Governor Room, Quality Hotel Burnett Riverside
- Time: 10.00 am - 12.00 pm (lunch to follow)
Tuesday 18 October 2011
Commissioners across regional Queensland
- Townsville | Half-day Asian markets update
- High-profile speakers from the agribusiness, mining and tourism sectors will focus on the China, India and Indonesia markets. Come along to hear about their personal experiences doing business with people working in the Asian marketplace.
- Venue: James Cook University, Townsville
- Time: 8.45 am - 1.00 pm
- Mt Isa | Personal client meetings with commissioners
- Call now to book your personal meeting with the commissioners to Asia.
- Venue: TBC
- Time: Breakfast TBC
- Mackay | Exporting to the Americas
- Trade and Investment Queensland, together with the Mackay Area Industry Network Export Group, invites you to breakfast to hear Commissioner Chris Rodwell discuss market opportunities in the Americas.
- Venue: Ocean International Hotel
- Time: 7.00 am - 9.00 am
- Sunshine Coast | Business opportunities in East Asia and the Middle East
- Join the commissioners to discuss opportunities in their regions. Hear about the current trends, major projects and case studies of successful Queensland companies.
- A limited number of individual company meetings will be available with the speakers following the main event (prior registration essential).
- Venue: Maroochydore (RSL) Events Centre
- Time: 7.00 am - 9.30 am
- Gladstone | LNG
- Join Commissioner Rod Solomons (India) and Ken Smith (Europe) for an individual client meeting.
- Export Advisor: Trudy McCaul
- Responsible Team: EAU
- Venue and Times: Client Meetings
- Moreton Bay | Investment attraction opportunities - the Middle East and Asia
- Join the commissioners and key Moreton Bay stakeholders to discuss inward investment attraction opportunities from overseas markets.
- Venue: SAILS Restaurant, Redcliffe
- Time: 3.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Queensland leaders: growth, trade and investment forum
This forum will address the growth and sustainability of private companies. It will help companies seeking debt and equity investment and those looking for added opportunities through trade and export.
- Venue: Brisbane Polo Club
- Time: 2.00 pm - 5.30 pm
International aid and development Business seminar
Presentations by AusAID will provide high-level intelligence on Australian Government priorities in emerging markets. You will also hear related export success stories and benefit from networking opportunities. Proposed Speakers:
- The Honourable Michael Mabuyakhulu, Minister for Economic Development and Tourism, Kwazulu-Natal Provincial Government, South Africa
- Laurie Dunn, First Assistant Director General, Program Effectiveness & Performance Division, AusAID
- Nick Clinch, Director, Effective Development Group, GRM International
- Michael Pilbrow, In-Australia Partnership Manager, Australia-Africa Partnerships Facility, Cardno Emerging Marketing
- Mel Dunn, General Manager, International Development, UniQuest
- Robert Dravers, Director, SME & Mid-Market, Export Finance and Insurance Corporation
- Venue: Ballroom One, The Stamford Plaza, Brisbane
- Time: 1.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Wednesday 19 Ocober 2011
*Please note the following directions for events at Suncorp Stadium:
- Entry Via Gate C at the Caxton Street / Wally Lewis Statue end of Stadium
- Stadium staff will be on hand at Gate C to direct guests to events
- Parking is available in the bus bay, entry via Chippendall St (off Castlemaine Street), located at the Southern End of the Stadium. View map for directions »
- Stadium staff will be on hand in the parking area to direct guests and provide a shuttle to and from Gate C
- 2 hour street parking is permitted on Castlemaine Street and surrounding streets until 5:00pm weekdays
- Suncorp Stadium is well serviced by public transport. Visit www.translink.com.au for directions »
Queensland - where Australia shines.
Export Week breakfast with Phillip Adams AO, Tim Harcourt, Chief Economist, Austrade and Hon Andrew Fraser, Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for State Development and Trade
Join us for breakfast in the Paddington Room, where Phillip Adams will question a panel of export leaders, including Deputy Premier Andrew Fraser, Austrade Chief Economist, Tim Harcourt and Ben Tait from Urban Art Projects. Afterwards head to the export business club and have all your export questions answered at our trade show.
- Venue: Paddington Room, Suncorp Stadium, Milton. Read directions »
- Time: 7.00 am for 7.15 am - 9.00 am
Export business club 2011
Get all your export questions answered - the who, what, when, where and why of Queensland's exporting industries. Meet the commissioners and attend workshops with our business teams.
- Venue: Members Dining Room, Suncorp Stadium, Milton. Read directions »
- Time: 9.00 am - 12.00 pm
Food and agribusiness forum
Commissioners based in markets like Japan, China, USA, Hong Kong, India, Taiwan and Korea, will address key issues and questions, including the rising Australian dollar, market access, competition and the impact of natural disasters.
- Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Milton. Read directions »
- Time: 12.00 pm - 2.00 pm
Export masterclass
At this exclusive half-day workshop and lunch, leading industry representatives will provide advice on how to effectively market your business overseas and manage your export risk.
- Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Milton. Read directions »
- Time: 12.30 pm - 4.00 pm
Queensland ICT in the UK, Europe and Russia
Come along to an afternoon reception highlighting the exciting opportunities for Queensland ICT businesses in Europe and Russia. If you have operations in Europe and Russia, or are thinking of entering the market, this reception will be an invaluable opportunity to hear from existing exporters.
- Venue: Room 3, 80 George Street, Brisbane
- Time: 1.45 pm registration, 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm
Emerging opportunities in Qatar
Qatar is a new market opening up for Queensland. Come and find out from our Commissioner the opportunities In the next decade in roads, infrastructure development, housing and real estate, health/medical and sanitation projects.
- Venue: Suncorp Stadium, Milton. Read directions »
- Time: 1.30 pm - 2.45 pm
Transport futures - the next decade
Learn about doing business and maximising opportunities overseas. Share the success stories of other Queensland companies and hear the commissioners discuss transport market developments.
- Venue: Ryan's Private Dining Room, Conrad Treasury Casino
- Time: 2.00 pm - 5.30 pm
Brazil and Saudi Arabia: emerging trade opportunities in the METS
Join the Commissioners to discuss the emerging trade opportunities in the Mining and Equipment Technologies and Services and other sectors. Now that Queensland has many companies expanding into the mining sector, we can expand our expertise into non traditional markets like Brazil and Saudi Arabia.
- Venue: Hilton Hotel, Brisbane
- Time: 3.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Vietnam infrastructure development: Queensland success story
Trade and Investment Queensland is focused on helping Queensland companies to secure opportunities in infrastructure development in Vietnam. This event will highlight a recent success story of a Queensland company selected to design and construct Happyland, a Movie World style film and TV studio amusement park as part of a $2 billion resort.
- Venue:Map room, Treasury Casino and Hotel, George Street (top of Charlotte Street), Brisbane
- Time: 3.30 pm to 6.00 pm (Networking session from 5.00 pm - 6.00 pm)
International Business Cadet Alumni reception - by invitation only
Current and past industry partners and cadets are invited to share their experiences and reconnect with Trade and Investment Queensland.
Thursday 20 October 2011
Leveraging International Networks for Women Breakfast
Women who own and operate businesses are invited to this breakfast event to learn from a panel of dynamic and successful Queensland women about how to network for international business and export success. This event is part of the Women in Global Business program.
- Venue: Customs House, 399 Queen Street, Brisbane
- Time: 7.00 am for 7.15 am - 9.00 am
Cleantech IQ: taking Queensland's cleantech global
Queensland's renewable energy and green building capabilities are now in demand across the world. Join the commissioners to Asia and other guest speakers to discuss how Queensland cleantech is going global.
- Venue: Rio Tinto Building 123 Albert St, Brisbane
- Time: 9.30 am - 1.00 pm
Queensland - Asia energy partnerships
Queensland's energy resources development, particularly the CSG/ LNG trajectory, is propelled by strategic investments from Queensland's top four trade partners - Japan, China, India and Korea.
This seminar will provide a first-hand insight into the various market forces, conditions and trends which are driving the energy supply needs in these countries and what this means for Queensland.
The Trade and investment Commissioners for Japan, China, India and Korea will address the energy sector structure in their respective markets, as well as touching on emerging trends, future forecasts, current investment projects in Queensland, upstream investment and long term take-off interests and the growing opportunities for Queensland businesses in supplying to in-market energy related infrastructure developments, or as part of the LNG supply chain.
- Venue: Rio Tino Building 123 Albert St, Brisbanee
- Time: 1.30 pm - 3.00 pm
International Education & Training into the future
International Education and Training invites you to a six-session market intelligence seminar to present highlights on growth sectors for education and training in overseas markets during Export Week 2011 with the Queensland Trade and Investment Commissioners from China, India, Japan, Korea, the America's & Europe. The market intelligence forum provides Queensland's education and training institutions and providers update of the overseas market environment, opportunities and challenges in education and training sectors.
- Venue: Surveyors Room, Treasury Heritage Hotel, Brisbane
- Time: 8.30 am - 12.30 pm
The Premier of Queensland's Export Awards 2011 Gala presentation dinner
The Premier of Queensland's Export Awards are open to all Queensland exporters and are the state's highest recognition of export achievement. Winners automatically progress as finalists to the Australian Export Awards. Join us and celebrate Queensland's export achievements.
- Venue: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Time: 6.30 pm - 11.00 pm
Friday 21 October 2011
3rd Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum
Don't miss this opportunity to get up to date on trade, business opportunities and current events in Solomon Islands. The Solomon Islands economy has growing opportunities for Australian business to trade into the market and also for investment in existing and new industry opportunities. This one-day Business Forum in Brisbane will feature expert presentations on the current political, economic, commercial and investment climate in Solomon Islands. The forum also provides excellent opportunities for contact with a range of senior business people with wide experience of doing business in Solomon Islands.
There are excellent export opportunities in a wide range of sectors including mining and related industries, education and training, agri-business including sustainable timber industry, building and construction, security products, marine products, food and beverage supply and services, telecommunications and internet service providers, power generation, IT systems, tourism.
- Venue: Novotel Brisbane Hotel, 200 Creek Street, Brisbane
- Time: 8:45 am - 5:10 pm
Bridge to Japan lunch
Members of the Queensland Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry and guests are invited to this lunch featuring the Commissioner to Japan, Tak Adachi. Mr Adachi will provide an update on the evolving Japanese market and highlight emerging opportunities for Queensland-based organisations.
- Venue: Marriott Hotel, 515 Queen Street, Brisbane
- Time: 12.00 pm - 2.00 pm
More information
For further information, please email the Export Week project team: events@trade.qld.gov.au.
Last updated 19 August 2011
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