The one-day training program is aimed at IT SMEs who feel that they can improve the quality of their responses in risk management and risk assessment, and hence their tender success rates in the government market.  The program considers the basics of risk management, looks at the growing importance of risk management to Government IT procurement and explores the simple techniques that SMEs can employ to improve the quality of their proposals.

Risk Management Training Sessions will be held on Tuesday 17 May, 21 June and 19 July 2011.

To register or for more information please contact Nanette Richert, AIIA ACT Branch Manager (n.richert@aiia.com.au).

Join Austrade for a free webinar and learn about the opportunities that are available for Australian exporters. Also hear case studies from Australian companies who will provide advice on challenges and pitfalls in this market.  To register for this event click here.

In line with this webinar, Austrade is organising a Wine Tech Mission to China. This is an ideal event to showcase your expertise in wine technology and discover opportunities for your business in China’s rapidly growing wine industry. The tour includes attendance at Vinitech, a key industry event, and visits to two wine producing areas in China. Applications close on 20 May, for more information or to apply click here.

International education is one of the fastest growing sectors in the world. However, tapping into this growth can be challenging as factors affecting demand vary considerably from market to market. Having up-to-date, high quality information is vital to devise effective market strategies. This full-day seminar will provide participants with the latest insights into international market trends and opportunities.

Experienced education specialists from Austrade’s offshore network will provide market briefings on countries in South Asia, North East Asia, South East Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America, the Middle East, and Sub-Saharan Africa. You will also have the opportunity for one-on-one consultations with these specialists to gain deeper insight into your priority markets. See the program below for the market updates that will be provided.

Participants will also learn more about Austrade’s role in the international marketing and promotion of Australian education and training. This will include Austrade initiatives such as the repositioning of Australian education, the redevelopment of the Study in Australia website and enhancements to the Market Information Package.

For more information on Austrade’s International Education Seminar Series, or to register  click here.

Speakers:  Geoff Bell, Director, Science, Forensic and Engineering Centre, CIT and Professor David Widdowson, CEO, Centre for Customs & Excise Studies.

To register go to www.canberrabusinesscouncil.com.au, or for more information contact Pam Faulks at pam.faulks@canberrabusinesscouncil.com.au or on 6247 4199.

AusIndustry, a valued sponsor of the ACT Exporters’ Network, is holding an industry briefing session on Commercialisation Australia, which is an Australian Government initiative that assists researchers, entrepreneurs and innovative companies to convert ideas into successful commercial ventures….. and many of these commercial ventures are exported!

Presenters: Commercialisation Australia Case Managers from the NSW and ACT region will provide details on the Commercialisation Australia program and the different components within the program. The presentations will also include details on:

• how to apply for this program;
• what information to include to address eligibility requirements;
• what the Commercialisation Australia Board will be looking for when assessing the competitiveness of your application.

When: 2 pm – 4 pm Friday 4 March 2011

Where: AusIndustry, Industry House, 10 Binara Street, Canberra, ACT

RSVP to CAACT@innovation.gov.au by COB Monday 28 February 2011. Early registration is recommended as places are strictly limited!

Enquiries: Please contact Laura Torricke-Barton 02) 6213 7065 or laura.torricke-barton@innovation.gov.au

Guest Speaker, Melissa Parke MP, Federal Member for Freemantle,  will be representing the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Kevin Rudd MP. Ms Parke has a keen interest in international affairs and worked for the United Nations for seven years before becoming a Federal MP. She currently chairs the Parliamentary United Nations and UNICEF associations. She is a strong supporter of Australia’s growing engagement with Africa not least through its increasing aid commitment to that continent.  

The dinner ’s principal sponsor is Rio Tinto Limited , with Paydirt Media (organiser of the annual Africa Downunder conference in Perth) and Crawford School at Australian National University as additional sponsors.  

Event:   AABC National Dinner (attended by representatives of all state associations and their guests)

Sponsors: Rio Tinto Limited (principal sponsor), Paydirt Media, Crawford School (Australian National University).

Date: Thursday, 24 February 2011

Time: Drinks from 6.30 pm (South African wine tasting kindly sponsored by wine importers Inland Trading; Dinner from 7.30pm

Venue:  Canberra Room Hyatt Hotel, Canberra

Cost:  Members $40, non-members $90.

Dinner guests will include a cross section of African diplomatic personnel based in Canberra,  AABC branch members from across Australia, members of the Australia Africa Mining Industry Group, as well as Australian Government representatives.

For further information please contact Charles Millward (President, ACT Chapter AABC) on 0434 146 232 or Jeff Hart on 0424 036 172.

The three hour course covers all critical aspects of the new Incoterms and the cost includes course notes; a copy of Incoterms 2010; an Incoterms laminated chart; and a copy of Dynamic Export magazine.

To register click here, or for more information call Pam Faulks on 6247 4199.

The GAP will focus on the North American market and includes selected companies spending a two week period in California, USA where they will be partnered with specialist USA mentors to enhance relationships with distributors and manufacturers whilst developing their market entry strategies. Companies will be further assisted in these activities through support from assigned Australian business mentors, working closely with the US mentors.

The program will be delivered by Pyksis Pty Ltd and ANZA Technology Network (ANZA) and involves an initial free half-day workshop for interested ACT exporters.  Workshop participants will have the opportunity to be shortlisted for the full GAP, and if they decide to go ahead with the GAP will join selected Victorian companies on the program.  While there is a cost associated with the 5-month GAP, ACT companies will be able to apply for funding support under the ACT Government’s TradeConnect Program (TCon) to offset some of this cost.

The ACT Exporters’ Network is currently calling for applications for this program with the workshop scheduled for the 8^th February 2011 and the first delegation to visit the USA in March 2011. Companies must have exclusive access to, or ownership of, the intellectual property they wish to develop in the overseas market and have products, services or processes close to being production-ready. 

Companies across all industry sectors are able to apply to participate in the program (e.g. IT, advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, sustainability, creative, and transportation).

As the number of places available is limited, selection for participation will be on a competitive basis. Companies will be evaluated on market readiness, intellectual property position, market knowledge, and competitiveness/opportunity size.  Start-ups through to established businesses seeking to develop new export markets are welcome to apply.  Preference may be given to members of the ACT Exporters’ Network.

Please contact Pam Faulks, Manager ACT Exporters’ Network Tel: 02 6247 4199, E: pam.faulks@canberrabusinesscouncil.com.au or Robert Holgate, Business and Industry Development Tel: 02 6205 5286; E: robert.holgate@act.gov.au.

As part of the celebrations Australian Scientific Instruments (ASI), winner of the 2010 Chief Minister’s Exporter of the Year Award, is opening its factory to members of the ACT Exporters’ Network.  Come and learn more about the ASI story and see where the SHRIMP IIe is made. This tour is followed by drinks and canapés at Cafe@Robbo’s. 

To join us please register online  or fax back this Registration Form.

12 August 2010
3rd Annual Export Leaders’ Breakfast – Last few days to register!

To celebrate the success of Australia’s export heroes, the Centre for Customs and Excise Studies, Canberra Business Council and the ACT Government will be hosting the 3rd Annual Export Leaders’ Breakfast on 12 August 2010.

The breakfast will showcase some of Australia’s most successful export leaders including:
• Vivienne Lipke, CEO and Co-Founder, Icecraft International – 2009/10 Australian Export Hero
• David Gaul, President, CEA Technologies – 2009/10 Australian Export Hero
• Andreas Ruf, Executive General Manager, SMARTS Group – SMARTS is the global leader in market surveillance technology for exchanges, regulators and stock broking firms and 2009 Australian ICT Exporter of the Year

Time:               7:15am for 7:30- 9am; 12th August    
Venue:             Hyatt Hotel Canberra
Cost:                $45 for CBC and Network members and $60 for non-members    
RSVP:              Export Leaders 2010 07