Australia China BusinessWeek 2015 provides Australian businesses a platform to network and share insights into the latest opportunities in China. Now in its eight year, the ACBW 2015 program expands to Hobart, Brisbane, Adelaide and Hong Kong with eight high profile events including;Pathways to China Forum, ACBW 2015 Luncheon,ACBW 2015 Breakfast, Mix-at-Six Networking Session, ACBW 2015 Agribusiness Forum, ACBW 2015 Forum, ACBW 2015 Chinese Forum & the Inaugural ACBW 2015 Workshops.
This is the only Sino-Australian conference to present forums in both English and Mandarin. ACBW provides delegates and sponsors with exposure not only in Australia, but also with visiting delegates from China.
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Australia China BusinessWeek 2015 Information Document
1. ENGAGE WITH CHINESE INVESTORS
REFINE YOUR CHINA STRATEGY
BECOME CHINA ACTIVE
AUSTRALIA-CHINA
BUSINESSWEEK 2015
Australia & China
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2. • THE MAJOR NATIONAL SINO-AUSTRALIAN
BUSINESS FORUM, TARGETED TO THE SME
MID-MARKET SECTOR
• NOW IN THE EIGHTH YEAR, ACBW IS THE
ONLY NATIONAL FORUM PRESENTED IN
FIVE CITIES IN AUSTRALIA AND CHINA-GUANGZHOU
& HONG KONG
ACBW 2015 - Australia
• SYDNEY
• MELBOURNE
• BRISBANE
• ADELAIDE
• HOBART
ACBW 2015 - China
• GUANGZHOU
• HONG KONG
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GUANGZHOU
HONG KONG
BRISBANE
SYDNEY
MELBOURNE
ADELAIDE
HOBART
AUSTRALIA-CHINA BUSINESSWEEK (ACBW) 2015
ACBW 2015 provides enterprises engaged or about to enter the China market with a series of high profile forums showcases
networking and business matching functions, case studies and workshops. Over one hundred high profile industry leaders, keynote
speakers, China experts and government representatives from Australia, China and Asia will attend the 2015 forum series across
Australia & China.
ACBW 2015 will host over 5000 delegates and VIPs in Australia as well as a large business delegation to China in May. ACBW 2015
will also host high net worth and business delegates from China and Australia, and present forums in Mandarin as well as English.
ACBW 2015 will be presented in the following cities: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Guangzhou & Hong Kong
3. 4000+
delegates
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functions 4
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What's New in 2015?
• ACBW continues its success,taking
in Brisbane, Adelaide & Hobart for
the 1st Time
• Alibaba Co-Hosts Guangzhou
China Business Mission
• Hong Kong has been added to
ACBW 2015 China
• 100+ Leading Industry Speakers
• 6000+ Delegates expected to
attend
DR KEN CATO AO
Chairman
Cato Brand Partners
DOMINIC
TRINDADE
Consul-General,
Australian Consulate-
General Guangzhou
THE HON.
MALCOLM
TURNBULL MP
Minister for
Communications
SANDRA
CHIPCHASE
CEO
Destination NSW
ALAN OSTER
Group Chief Economist
National Australia
Bank
THE HON.
ANDREW STONER
MP
Deputy Premier, NSW
JULIE-ANNE
NICHOLS
Senior Trade
Commissioner, Austrade
Guangzhou, Deputy
Consul-General,
Australian Consulate-
General Guangzhou
Alan Kohler
Financial Journalist
Eureka Report
CHER JONES
Trade and Investment
Commissioner for South
China and Hong Kong,
NSW Government
H.E. CONSUL
GENERAL LI
HUAXIN
Consulate-General of
the People’s Republic
of China, Sydney
100 +
speakers
THE AIM OF AUSTRALIA-CHINA BUSINESSWEEK IS TO CREATE A CREDIBLE BUSINESS
PLATFORM, FOR BUSINESSES AND INVESTORS FROM AUSTRALIA AND CHINA, TO
CONNECT WITH THE RIGHT CONTACTS AND HAVE ACCESS TO TIMELY INFORMATION, ON THE
OPPORTUNITIES IN THESE TWO COUNTRIES.
RAY EVANS
Founder & CEO
Australian Business
Forum
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PAST DELEGATES PROFILE
SENIOR
MANAGEMENT
MIDDLE
MANAGEMENT
38%
21%
COMPANY SIZE
13%
CORPORATE
SME
GOVERNMENT/ INDUSTRY
44%
55.6%
FIRST TIME
ATTENDANCE
44.4%
REPEAT
ATTENDANCE
WHO WILL ATTEND
ACBW 2015?
• Business Owners
• CEO, CIO, CMO, CFO
• General Managers
• Department Heads
• Marketing Directors
• BDMs - Sales Directors
• Financial Planners
• Business Advisors
• Research Consultants
• Fund Managers
• Import & Export
Executives
• High Net worth
Individuals
• Chinese Investors
43%
44%
ASSOCIATE
LEVEL
13.7%
10.0%
9.7%
9.2%
AGRIBUSINESS
TOURISM
HEALTH
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
EDUCATION
LEGAL
GOVERNMENT
4.5%
9.2%
3.1%
INDUSTRIES
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ABF 2015 EVENT CALENDAR
AUSTRALIA
EVENT CITY DATE & VENUE
ACBW 2015 MELBOURNE 24-25 MARCH
ACBW 2015 HOBART 30TH APRIL
ACBW 2015 ADELAIDE 22ND JULY
ACBW 2015 BRISBANE 29TH JULY
ACBW 2015 SYDNEY 26-27 AUGUST
CHINA
EVENT CITY DATE & VENUE
ACBW 2015 GUANGZHOU 25-27 MAY
ACBW 2015 HONG KONG 28-29 MAY
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AUSTRALIA-CHINA BUSINESSWEEK 2015
MELBOURNE, MARCH
SYDNEY, AUGUST
DAY 1 PROGRAM
10.00am-1.00pm
ACBW 2015 PATHWAYS TO CHINA FORUM
Pathways to China Forum provides in-depth information and first hand
knowledge from industry leaders and China specialists to help you
understand the steps your business needs to take to be successful in China.
10.00am-1.00pm
ACBW 2015 CHINESE FORUM (普通话)
Presented in Mandarin, the Chinese Forum is designed for local and
overseas Chinese investors and entrepreneurs looking for business
opportunities. At the Investment Showcase, Australians showcase high-quality
business and investment projects from leading industries such as
property, education, healthcare and agriculture.
1.00pm-2.30pm
ACBW 2015 LUNCHEON
The highlight of Australia China Business Week 2015, the ACBW 2015
luncheon is a high-profile event linking Australian businesses with the
most important leaders within the Australia-China space. With the keynote
address to be given by Australia Post StarTrack Express CEO- Ahmed
Fahour, this is an event not to be missed.
2.30pm-5.00pm
ACBW 2015 WORKSHOPS
New to ACBW in 2015. The ACBW 2015 Workshops presented as an intimate,
roundtable discussion groups, delegates will receive the latest trends and
opportunities & case studies that are relevant to their business & industry.
DAY 2 PROGRAM
8.00am-9.30am
ACBW 2015 BREAKFAST
Provides an in-depth review of China’s economy and reform in 2015,
as well as forecasting future trends, challenges and opportunities
for SMEs. It is also a networking opportunity for SMEs who are
engaging with the China market to meet and engage with their
Chinese counterparts.
10.00am-1.00pm
ACBW 2015 AGRIBUSINESS FORUM
Following the inaugural Agribusiness Forum in Sydney, the
Agribusiness Forum returns in 2015 with a focus on how Australian
business in the Food/Agribusiness sector can develop their products
within the China market. Key themes to be addressed within the
forum include: Australia-China Free Trade Agreement negotiations
update and the current issues facing the Food & Agricultural industry
in China.
2.00pm-5.15pm
ACBW 2015 FORUM
A staple of Australia China BusinessWeek, the ACBW 2015 English
Forum offers insights into the ambiguous, complex and volatile
environment of the Chinese market and provides case studies of
Australian enterprises currently engaged with China.
5.30pm-7.00pm
ACBW 2015 MIX AT SIX NETWORKING
FUNCTION
The established Mix-at-Six business networking function, allows
delegates to forge strong personal relationships with delegates
and people across various industry sectors, from both Australia and
China.
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AUSTRALIA-CHINA BUSINESSWEEK 2015
BRISBANE-ADELAIDE-HOBART
PROGRAM
10.00am-1.00pm
ACBW 2015 AGRIBUSINESS
FORUM
Offers insights into the ambiguous, complex and volatile
environment of Chinese market and provides actual
experiences of Australian enterprises currently engaging
with China to help delegates refine their business
strategies.
12.30pm-2.30pm
ACBW 2015 LUNCHEON
Business function hosting senior Chinese and Australian
Government representatives, leaders from the business
communities together with top executives and industry
leaders.
3.00pm-5.15pm
ACBW 2015 FORUM
Offers insights into the ambiguous, complex and volatile
environment of Chinese market and provides actual
experiences of Australian enterprises currently engaging
with China to help delegates refine their business
strategies.
6.00pm-8.00pm
ACBW 2015 MIX AT SIX
NETWORKING FUNCTION
Established business networking function, forging strong
personal relationships with delegates people across
various industry sectors in both Australia and China.
QUEENSLAND FACT FILE
• Population: 4.61 Million
• Gross State Product: $283.6 Billion
• 3rd Largest City in Australia-
Brisbane 2.2 Million
• Tourism-Contributed 8.4 Billion
AUD-Fuelled by Chinese Demand
SOUTH AUSTRALIA FACT FILE
• Population 1.67 Million
• Gross State Product- $91 Billion AUD
• Advanced Manufacturing-Over 30% of
Australia’s Manufacturing Capacity
• Wine-Exported 62% of Australia’s
Wine, valued at $1.3 Billion AUD
TASMANIA FACT FILE
• Population- 513,400
• Gross State Product- $27.2 Billion AUD
• Food –Premium Dairy, Seafood and
Produce Exports
• Lowest cost of doing business in Australia
• HIgh interests form Chinese investors
across agribusiness platform
ACBW WILL BE
PRESENTED IN
THESE THREE
STATES IN 2015
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GUANGZHOU-HONG KONG, 26-29 MAY
OVERVIEW
Now in its 3rd year- ACBW 2015 expands to include
Hong Kong, with a delegation also being led to tier-1 city
Guangzhou. ACBW allows Australian Startups, Small and
Medium enterprises the opportunity to gain information
and network with Chinese business and High Net-Worth
investors.
ACBW 2015 China Business Mission will take place from
the 25-29th of May and include networking functions with
Alibaba and Austrade, along with attendance at the annual
AustCham Gala Awards dinner, to be held in Hong Kong on
the 28th of May.
GUANGZHOU 25TH MAY
5.30pm - 7.00pm
ACBW 2015 CHINA - WELCOME DRINKS
A networking and information session, designed to provide an introduction to the ACBW 2015 China
Business Mission. Delegates will receive essential information on the event and be able to meet and
network with fellow delegates.
GUANGZHOU 26TH MAY
10.00am-1.00pm
ACBW 2015 CHINA - FORUM SESSION 1
Hear the latest trends and opportunities from Australia-China experts, with practical experience in doing
business in China. A host of international and local speakers will provide case studies to delegates
across a wide range of industries including-Agribusiness, Financial Services, Digital Marketing and Legal
Services.
1.30pm-5.00pm
ACBW 2015 CHINA - INVESTMENT SHOWCASE SESSION 1
The first of two investment showcase sessions for the ACBW 2015 China Business Mission, this
investment showcase will allow Australian delegates to showcase their products and services to High
Net-Worth Chinese investors in an exposition setting. Display areas with space to exhibit your products
and services along with space to network will be provided to Australian businesses within the Garden
Hotel, in Guangzhou.
5.30pm-7.00pm
ACBW 2015 CHINA - AUSTCHAM NETWORKING SESSION
Co-Organized by AustCham South China, the ACBW 2015 China-AustCham Networking Session provides
delegates with an opportunity to network and form relationships with local and Australian businesses,
based in the South China region.
2.30pm-5.00pm
ACBW 2015 WORKSHOPS
New to ACBW in 2015. The ACBW 2015 Workshops presented as an intimate, roundtable discussion
groups, delegates will receive the latest trends and opportunities & case studies that are relevant to
their business & industry.
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GUANGZHOU-HONG KONG, 25-29 MAY
GUANGZHOU 27TH MAY
10.00am-12.30pm
ACBW 2015 CHINA - INVESTMENT
SHOWCASE SESSION 2
The second Session, continues with the theme of the previous days
Investment Showcase session, but provides Australian businesses with
a new audience of High Net-Worth Chinese investors. Time will be set
aside during the afternoon, for Australian delegates to further network
and have formal meetings with Chinese investors.
12.30am-2.15pm
ACBW 2015 CHINA KEYNOTE LUNCHEON
bring together leaders and VIP’s for a high-level luncheon. Australian
delegates will have the chance to dine with the most important leaders
in the Australia-China space from government, corporate and industry
sectors.
HONG KONG 28TH MAY
1.00pm-4.00pm
ACBW 2015 CHINA - FORUM SESSION 2
introduces Hong Kong to Australian delegates as an important business
destination to successfully do business in mainland China. Presentations
along with case studies on effectively using Hong Kong as a springboard
into mainland China will be given to Australian delegates, along with
valuable networking opportunities with key Hong Kong government
leaders.
5.30pm-7.00pm
AUSTCHAM AUSTRALIA-CHINA GALA
AWARDS DINNER
The established Mix-at-Six business networking function, allows
delegates to forge strong personal relationships with delegates and
people across various industry sectors, from both Australia and China.
HONG KONG 29TH MAY
5.30pm-7.00pm
AUSTCHAM AUSTRALIA-CHINA GALA
AWARDS DINNER
The established Mix-at-Six business networking function, allows
delegates to forge strong personal relationships with delegates and
people across various industry sectors, from both Australia and China.
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Many thanks for the opportunity to speak at
ACBW Melbourne event. I was very impressed by
the professional approach to the day and the quality of
speakers and guests. Well done!
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ACBW 2014 PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS
----David Olsson,
Board Member of ACC; Chairman of the ACCC in Beijing;
Partner of KWM
Congratulations to the whole Australian Business
Forum team on your organisation and running
of the events this year. There is no doubt they went from
strength to strength across the course of the year and
momentum is definitely building.
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General Manager,China Banking of NAB
Organiser
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