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Dates and Times:

Friday, November 2, 2007 - 7:30 am - 3:00 pm

Hyatt Regency Bonaventure
250 Racquet Club Road,
Weston, Florida, 33326
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Business Down Under - Speakers

Business Down Under Contacts

Peter Beare, Festival Director
(
615) 443-9005 - E-Mail Contact

 
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    Business Down Under Forum - "Connecting the Land Down Under"

Business Down Under Forum Agenda: 

7:30 am - "Breakfast of Champions" 

Description:  Breakfast of Champions will focus on Australia's tremendous sporting history and our most popular sports down under including the very recent World Championship win by the Australian cricket team. Australia is one of the world's most sporting nations and a light breakfast will be served as our attendees learn about the exciting international sports opportunities that exist between Australia and Broward County.

  • Session Moderator - Introduction
  • Presentation One - 15 minutes
  • Presentation Two - 15 minutes
  • Presentation Three - 15 minutes
  • Q/A to speakers   

8:30 am - "Official Welcome Ceremony"

Description:  The Business Down Under Forum is delighted to bring together three great countries with a focus and purpose of connecting business opportunity. The Free Trade Agreement between Australia and the United States that was established in 2005 creates greater global market opportunity for our countries that share such similar cultures and values. There has never been a better time to explore the possibilities as we come together for this exciting event. 

  • Introduction - Forum Director
  • Broward County Official Welcome
  • Australia Official Welcome
  • New Zealand Official Welcome

9:00 am - Session One - "Introducing The Land Down Under"

Description: Doing business with companies from the land down under is full of opportunities. But being successful within the global market requires an in-depth knowledge of various landscapes. What are the economic, environmental and cultural climates? Additionally what countries and gateways does Australia provide a direct and friendly avenue to. This session empowers our attendees with a good starting knowledge of the current climate of doing business with the Land Down Under.

  • Session Moderator - Introduction
  • Presentation One - 15 minutes
  • Presentation Two - 15 minutes
  • Presentation Three - 15 minutes
  • Q/A to speakers

10:00-10:15 am - Morning Tea Break

10:15 am - Session Two - "Trade from the Land Down Under"

Description: Australian companies produce world class products and services. Many of these great products have not yet entered the United States Markets. As Australian products strengthen their global brands the opportunity and need for placement, marketing and distribution in South Florida provides many new opportunities. This session provides our attendees with the organizations, their people and the networks that are constantly bringing Australian opportunities to the Broward County market place. 

  • Session Moderator - Introduction
  • Presentation One - 15 minutes
  • Presentation Two - 15 minutes
  • Australian Success Story - 15 minutes
  • Q/A to speakers    

11:15 am - 12:30 pm - Business Down Under Luncheon - Key Note Speaker

Description: While enjoying a great luncheon in the beautiful Floridian Ballroom you will have the opportunity to enjoy an intimate and up-close presentation by our keynote speaker. Our luncheon is always a highlight of the forum with excellent networking and social opportunities. And our key note speaker will leave a lasting impression about the friendships that our great countries share.

12:45 am - Session Three - "Doing Business Down Under"

Description: Floridian products and services are exported to Australia every single day. These numbers continue to grow annually as our global economy develops as well as our relationships. Doing Business Down Under will provide key information on how Australia can become a future market location or a gateway location to Asian Markets. This session provides our attendees with the organizations, their people and the networks that can help you penetrate and operate in the Australian market place.

  • Session Moderator - Introduction
  • Presentation One - 15 minutes
  • Presentation Two - 15 minutes
  • Floridian Success Story - 15 minutes
  • Q/A to speakers   

1:45 am - Session Four - "Key Service Providers"

Description: In the last five years Australia has made tremendous strides in identifying established key service providers in the United States that specialize in Australian-American related services. Getting to know these organizations will help both your short and long term business strategies. This session provides our attendees with an introduction to a selection of service providers demonstrating their expertise as well as a comprehensive list of Australian-American services providers, what they do, and how you can contact them.

  • Session Moderator - Introduction
  • Presentation One - 15 minutes
  • Presentation Two - 15 minutes
  • Presentation Three - 15 minutes
  • Q/A to speakers    

2:45 p.m. – Business Down Under Closing Remarks  - Forum Director

Business Down Under Sponsorship Opportunities:

  • Major Sponsor
  • Luncheon Sponsor
  • Welcome Sponsor
  • 4 Session Sponsors
  • Morning Tea Break
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To discuss Business Down Under Sponsorship opportunities please contact Festival Director - Peter Beare - (615) 443-9050 - E-Mail Contact

Business Down Under Summary:

  • Format developed to connect Broward County/South Florida with Australia & New Zealand.

  • Target audience is Broward County/South Florida/Australian/New Zealand business folks.

  • Specific understanding of doing business with Australia/NZ and the tremendous opportunities. 

  • Australian Organization identification and key contacts follow up information.

  • Press promotions throughout South Florida, East Cost (US) and Australia.

  • Highly visible speaker profile promotion on Festival Website (and associated sites)

  • Product showcasing opportunities available in our Convention Center Foyer area.

  • Variety of festival accommodations with a range of hotels & camping facilities.

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