ACBW 2012 Forum - Sydney
Wednesday 29th August
Shangrila Hotel, Sydney
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Opening address and market overview “Looking beyond the resources boom to evaluate industry and sector trends in education, health, clean tech and architecture” David Thomas, CEO, Think Global Consulting |
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| 10.50am-12.40pm |
SESSION 1: Develop your Brand in China This session will provide critical insight into identifying, targeting and reaching your Chinese market as well as online/offline strategies and dealing with the Chinese media. |
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Lisa Goodhand, Director China Operations, China Blueprint Presentation: Branding China 10:50 am – 11:10 am |
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Andrew Collins, CEO Mailman Group Shanghai Presentation: Developing an online presence 11:10 am – 11:30 am |
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China Metrics Shanghai Case Study: Developing an online presence 11:30 am – 11:50 am |
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Case Study: Developing an online presence 11:50 am – 12:10 pm |
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Presentation: Entering the Chinese Market 12:10 pm – 12:30 pm |
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Christian Edwards, Senior Correspondent, Xinhua News Agency, China News Channel Presentation: Dealing with the Chinese media 12:30 PM – 12: 50 PM |
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Panel Discussion and Question Time 12:50 PM – 1:10 PM |
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| 01:10pm - 01:50pm | Lunch |
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| 1.50pm-3.00pm |
SESSION 2: Managing your People This session provides crucial information on attracting, recruiting and retaining staff, HR policies, and cross-cultural differences, employing locals vs. expats and cross border mobilization when entering the China market. |
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Presentation: Sourcing and Retaining Staff in China 1:50 PM – 2:10 PM |
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Presentation: Crossing Borders 2:10 PM – 2:30 PM |
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Presentation Cultural Intelligence |
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| 03:10pm-03:20pm | Afternoon Tea |
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| 3.20pm-5.00pm | SESSION 3: Managing your Money By the end of this session you should understand how to set up your company structure in China, transfer money in and out, manage credit risk and the implications of trading in Renminbi (RMB). |
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Presentation: Setting up your company structure 3:20 PM – 3:40 PM |
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Western Union Business Solutions Presentation: How to transact in China? 3:40 PM – 4:00 PM |
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Paul Fawcett Senior Business Development Manager, Global Trade and Receivables Finance HSBC Presentation: The implications of trading in Renminbi 4:00 PM – 4:20 PM Should you consider trading with your Chinese partners in RMB? |
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Presentation: Fast Track your business in China 4:20 PM – 4:40 PM Panel Discussion and Question Time: 4:40 PM – 5:00 PM |
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Keynote Address: |
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05:20pm-05:30pm |
Closing Address John Rashleigh, Chairman, Australian Business Forum |
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Australia-China BusinessWeek 2012
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ACBW 2012 Forum
ACBW 2012 Forum will feature keynote and panel discussions from industry leaders, as well as the latest trends and opportunities from Government to Chinese investors and joint venture partners. -
ACBW 2012 Networking
The ACBW 2012 Networking Function brings together delegates from both the Australian and Chinese streams. This networking function presents an opportunity to share a drink and forge business relationships. Don’t miss this chance to meet one on one with our delegate base of hard to reach Australian and Chinese investors. -
ACBW 2012 Luncheon
This year marks an important milestone for Sino-Australian trade & cultural understanding and cooperation celebrating 40 years of diplomatic relations between Australia & China.
In honour of this ACBW 2012 will host senior Chinese & Australian Government representatives, leaders from the Chinese business community together with delegates at this high profile ACBW function.
The Luncheon will showcase the journey that began in 1972 to today with China now Australia’s major trading partner.
Corporate tables and excellent hospitality packages are now available.
