Austrade International Delegate Program

The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade), the Australian Government’s trade and investment promotion body, cordially invites you to attend the 2010 DesignBUILD Exhibition and partake in the 2010 Austrade International VIP program to gain a first hand understanding of Australia’s offering in urban development projects, with a strong focus on sustainability.

As an Austrade International VIP Delegate you will:

• Find the latest building and construction product at the 2010 DesignBUILD Exhibition
• Gain a first hand understanding of relevant urban projects in your priority market sectors including: residential, commercial, tourism and industrial (i.e. science parks, airports etc.)
• Develop relationships with Australian urban development companies, consulting engineers, architects and other key service providers
• Develop relationships with leading Australian practitioners and thought leaders on sustainable urban design and development
• Gain a detailed understanding of Australian expertise: the ‘how to’ and benefits of green building
• Explore opportunities for collaboration in both Australia and your markets
• Benefit from on-the-ground assistance from the Australian Trade Commission’s industry specialists.

What Austrade can provide

• Information and business assistance prior to your visit
• On the ground assistance during your visit to Australia
• VIP guest status at networking events where you could meet potential business partners
• Arrange business meetings with targeted Australian companies and organisations
• Utilise the VIP International Business Lounge at Designbuild to conduct business meetings
• Follow-up assistance with Australian contacts

Austrade VIP Visit Program

Tuesday 22 June

ONE GREEN DAY – Australian Green Building Forum

Speakers include:

• Peter Harrison, Global Industry Network Leader – Infrastructure, Austrade
• Romilly Madew, Chief Executive, Green Building Council of Australia
• Dr Kathy Alexander, CEO, City of Melbourne
• Karla Bell, Founder, Carbon Flow
• David Parken, CEO, Australian Institute of Architects
• Cate Collins, Head of Sustainability - Asia Pacific, Lend Lease

6 Star Green Building Tour

Melbourne Convention Centre
The Gauge
Goods Shed North 

Victoria Evening Networking Reception

Hosted by the Victorian Government, Australian Urban Systems Cluster & Austrade.

Welcome from Tony Arnel, Chair of the World Green Building Council and Green Building Council of Australia.

Wednesday 23 June

DesignBUILD Exhibition (www.desigbuildexpo.com.au)

• DesignBUILD exhibition opens.
• An International Buyer Lounge is also available for delegates on site to hold one-to-one meetings with Australian companies.

Optional: Evening – Travel from Melbourne to Sydney

Thursday 24 June

OPTION 1: DesignBUILD Exhibition

• 10:00 – 11:30am - VIP tour of DesignBUILD
• Visit DesignBUILD exhibition.

An International Buyer Lounge is available for delegates on site to hold one-to-one meetings with Australian companies

OPTION 2:  Barangaroo - Leading Australian Development

Showcase and networking reception hosted by Lend Lease

The Barangaroo urban development project is the latest large scale urban development example in Australia.  Barangaroo will be a world leading ecological development that aims to be water positive, zero waste, carbon neutral and a strong focus on community wellbeing.

This $A6bn project is located in the Sydney CBD, the site has 22-hectares and boasts a 1.4 kilometre Sydney Harbour foreshore.  It is planned to become a key commercial, residential and recreation precinct with over 22,000 workers and residents, 33,000 visitors a day, and a total of 12 million visitors a year. Meet the Barangaroo developers Lend Lease to learn about its concepts in sustainable urban design and key design factors in winning this project.  (www.barangaroo.com)

Australia China Business Council (ACBC)

An introduction into Australia–China cooperation in the green building/sustainable cities field and presentations from key Australian Building and Construction service providers. (www.acbc.com.au)

Speakers:

• Laurie Pearcey, Executive Director, ACBC
• Frank Tudor, National Chairman, ACBC

How Australian companies can take part

Please visit www.austrade.gov.au/DesignBUILD2010 for more information.