﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:blogChannel="http://backend.userland.com/rss"><channel><title>Austrade</title><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/</link><description>Austrade</description><copyright>(c) Austrade (http://www.austrade.gov.au/), 2008.  All content is provided under the copyright of the feed provider.  Please address all syndication queries to the webmaster.  All rights reserved.</copyright><generator>Elcom Community Manager</generator><item><title>Medica 2008</title><startdate>19 Nov 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1161</link><description>Meet international partners at the world's largest health and medical tradeshow. </description><pubDate>19 Nov 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>MENA-EX 2009: Capitalise on the growing mining sector in the Gulf region</title><startdate>18 Jan 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1314</link><description>Be part of the 2nd MENA-EX mining exhibition and conference in Saudi Arabia.</description><pubDate>18 Jan 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Winter Fancy Food Show 2009</title><startdate>18 Jan 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1358</link><description>The Winter Fancy Food Show is one of America's premier trade-only events for the specialty foods industry. It has proven to be an extremely valuable vehicle for Australian specialty food manufacturers exporting their products to the USA.</description><pubDate>18 Jan 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Getting into Export</title><startdate>11 Dec 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1394</link><description>An introductory workshop designed specifically for key decision makers in small and medium sized enterprises who are considering making export part of their business and would like to learn more about what is required to become a successful exporter.</description><pubDate>11 Dec 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>IFE India 2008</title><startdate>02 Dec 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1408</link><description>Held annually, IFE is India’s leading exhibition for the Food, Drink and Hospitality industry. IFE 2008 will showcase a broad spectrum of products and services.</description><pubDate>02 Dec 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>The Big 5 Show 2008</title><startdate>23 Nov 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1444</link><description>The Big 5 is the the largest trade show for the construction industry in the Arabian Gulf. A unique event, combining seven major exhibitions under one roof, featuring more than 2,500 companies from 52 countries.</description><pubDate>23 Nov 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>FITUR 2009</title><startdate>28 Jan 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1457</link><description>FITUR is the leading tourism tradeshow for Spanish speaking world, it's the key to doing business with Spain, Mediterranean Europe and well represented with buyers from Latin America.</description><pubDate>28 Jan 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>ExplORE Philippines Mining Mission and OZMINE Indonesia</title><startdate>18 Feb 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1463</link><description>Austrade invites Australian mining companies to participate in OZMINE Indonesia and the ExplORE Philippines Mining Mission, both providing important springboards for successful market entry and expansion strategies.</description><pubDate>18 Feb 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Saudi Food Exhibition 2008</title><startdate>23 Nov 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1466</link><description>Austrade would like to invite you to participate in the Australian Stand at Saudi Food Exhibition 2008. Let Austrade and the event organisers coordinate the stand, branding and marketing activities on your company’s behalf.</description><pubDate>23 Nov 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Saudi Agriculture 2008</title><startdate>23 Nov 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1470</link><description>The Saudi Agriculture Exhibition is a good opportunity to meet key agribusiness industry leaders in the region.</description><pubDate>23 Nov 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Cosmoprof Bologna 2009</title><startdate>03 Apr 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1497</link><description>Join Austrade Milan for our fifth year at the dedicated Australian Stand at this high-impact trade event. The Cosmoprof Bologna organiser Sogecos calls this the “international meeting place for beauty professionals” – a claim that would be hard to dispute.</description><pubDate>03 Apr 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>2008 Papua New Guinea Building &amp; Construction Mission</title><startdate>16 Nov 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1502</link><description>PNG’s building and construction industry continues to experience boom times, especially in Port Moresby.</description><pubDate>16 Nov 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>G'Day USA New York Fashion Event</title><startdate>20 Jan 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1505</link><description>Australian Fashion will take the spot light in New York during
Australia Week Celebrations in the US</description><pubDate>20 Jan 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Australian Vocational and Higher Education Exhibition – Vietnam 2008</title><startdate>22 Nov 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1509</link><description>This exhibition will give you the chance to showcase information about your institution directly to interested students and parents in Vietnam and to enhance your working relationships with education agents.</description><pubDate>22 Nov 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Australian Vocational Education &amp; Training Showcase – Philippines 2008</title><startdate>27 Nov 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1511</link><description>This two day event includes seminars featuring Australian education, Australian government contacts in the Philippines and education agents representing Australian education institutions.</description><pubDate>27 Nov 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Infrastructure Mission to India</title><startdate>08 Dec 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1517</link><description>Austrade invites you to join a five-day business mission to India, organised specifically to assist Australian infrastructure and allied products and service providers, who are considering expanding their business into the Indian market.</description><pubDate>08 Dec 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Asia Television Forum (ATF) 2008</title><startdate>10 Dec 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1518</link><description>Asia Television Forum (ATF), an anchor event of the Asia Media Festival staged in Singapore, is Asia’s leading television market and where international content sellers meet with Asian buyers and partners to sell, buy and network.</description><pubDate>10 Dec 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>2009 Los Angeles Fashion Market Week</title><startdate>16 Jan 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1519</link><description>Thousands of department and chain store buyers from across the USA converge upon the Los Angeles fashion market to write high-volume business and see the hottest looks for three jam-packed days of hundreds of resources, exclusive fashion shows and trend presentations.</description><pubDate>16 Jan 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>International Confectionary Fair (ISM)</title><startdate>01 Feb 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1520</link><description>ISM is an international platform for suppliers and bulk buyers in the sweets and biscuits industry. The fair’s two basic principles ensure a high quality and targeted audience for your products and services.</description><pubDate>01 Feb 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Global Security Asia 2009</title><startdate>17 Mar 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1521</link><description>Following the success of Global Security Asia 2007 Singapore will again host this event with renewed support from the Ministry of Home Affairs, key professional organisations and law enforcement agencies.</description><pubDate>17 Mar 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>National Restaurant Association Show 2009</title><startdate>16 May 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1522</link><description>National Restaurant Association Show - connect with US and international buyers, distributors, importers and manufacturers</description><pubDate>16 May 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2009</title><startdate>19 Apr 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1544</link><description>Annual networking exhibition and conference focusing on companies who provide services to the property development industry.</description><pubDate>19 Apr 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Undergraduate Education Showcase - India</title><startdate>01 Feb 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1546</link><description>Austrade with Australian Education International (AEI) invites Australian higher education institutions to participate in exclusive education showcases at select education institutions in India.</description><pubDate>01 Feb 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Dawn Education Expo 2009 - Pakistan</title><startdate>21 Feb 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1547</link><description>Austrade invites you to join the Australian National Pavilion at the DAWN Education Expo 2009 and benefit from the special exhibition rates that have been negotiated exclusively with the DAWN group.</description><pubDate>21 Feb 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>China International Education Exhibition Tour (CIEET)</title><startdate>28 Feb 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1550</link><description>CIEET is a large-scale multi-city education tour visiting selected cities in China. The exhibition features pavilions from a number of international education providers including the UK, Singapore, New Zealand, Canada and Australia. Please note that in 2009, Austrade will coordinate an Australia only pavilion in CIEET Guangzhou on March 5th (instead of having an Australian pavilion at the international exhibition of CIEET Guangzhou on 14-15 March).</description><pubDate>28 Feb 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Study in Australia Forum and Expo - Singapore</title><startdate>21 Mar 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1551</link><description>Join the largest official Australian education fair to capture your target audience in a flourishing Singapore economy.</description><pubDate>21 Mar 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>IDP Education Show - Thailand</title><startdate>01 Mar 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1552</link><description>IDP will be conducting student recruitment events in March in Thailand.</description><pubDate>01 Mar 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Study in Australia - Fiji 2009</title><startdate>29 Mar 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1553</link><description>Austrade invites you to take part in this comprehensive education road show to Fiji in 2009.</description><pubDate>29 Mar 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Study in Australia Roadshow - Middle East</title><startdate>01 Apr 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1555</link><description>Austrade invites you to join in an Education Roadshow through Lebanon, Syria, Jordan &amp; Iran in April 2009. The Roadshow is planning exhibitions in Beirut, Damascus, Amman and Tehran.</description><pubDate>01 Apr 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Singapore HR Summit</title><startdate>06 May 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1557</link><description>Austrade invites you to participate in the HR Australia Showcase at the Singapore HR Summit. The HR Summit is Asia's largest annual HR event and attracted over 3,600 visitors in 2008. The 2009 HR Summit offers delegates an opportunity to meet, promote and sell products and services to senior human resources professionals and business leaders.</description><pubDate>06 May 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Corporate Training event in India</title><startdate>01 May 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1558</link><description>This corporate training event in India is being planned in conjunction with the Singapore HR Summit.</description><pubDate>01 May 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Study in Australia High School Open Day - Vietnam</title><startdate>01 May 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1559</link><description>Austrade Vietnam is pleased to organise the fifth annual Australian High School Open Day for 2009. This well-established event is designed to promote the benefits of an Australian high school education to the Vietnam market and provide Vietnamese parents and students with first-hand information on opportunities.</description><pubDate>01 May 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Australian Working Holiday Maker &amp; ELICOS Exhibition - Taiwan</title><startdate>15 May 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1561</link><description>Austrade Taipei invites you to participate in the third Working Holiday Maker (WHM) and ELICOS Exhibition held in Taipei and Kaohsiung in May 2009.</description><pubDate>15 May 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Australia Corporate Training Pavilion, Personnel Management Association of Thailand</title><startdate>01 Jun 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1562</link><description>This HR Forum is a 2 day event organized by The Personnel Management Association of Thailand (PMAT).</description><pubDate>01 Jun 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Tertiary Education Roadshow - Papua New Guinea</title><startdate>01 Jun 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1563</link><description>Austrade invites you to take part in a Tertiary Education Roadshow to Papua New Guinea, which last year attracted over 1000 prospective students.</description><pubDate>01 Jun 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Australian Education Festival Hong Kong</title><startdate>01 Aug 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1564</link><description>Attract students and build relationships at the largest Australian education festival in Hong Kong.</description><pubDate>01 Aug 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Expo Australia - Mexico City, Bogota, Lima, Santiago, Sao Paulo</title><startdate>01 Sep 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1565</link><description>As Australia’s largest promotional event in Latin America, Expo Australia showcases Australia as a smart, dynamic and affordable destination for quality education services to México, Colombia, Peru, Chile and Brazil.</description><pubDate>01 Sep 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Australian Education Exhibition - Xiamen</title><startdate>01 Sep 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1567</link><description>Join the Australia Education Exhibition Xiamen, organised by Austrade and supported by AEI to access this important source market for Chinese international students.</description><pubDate>01 Sep 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>IDP Interview Program - India</title><startdate>01 Sep 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1568</link><description>IDP will be conducting student recruitment events in August/September across South Asia.</description><pubDate>01 Sep 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Study in Australia - Pekenbaru, Pontianak, Semarang, Indonesia</title><startdate>01 Sep 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1569</link><description>The regional Study in Australia road show aims to grow Australia’s share in the developing new markets in Indonesia.</description><pubDate>01 Sep 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Study in Australia - Taiwan</title><startdate>03 Oct 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1570</link><description>The Study in Australia Taiwan tradeshow now in it 9th year, is designed to increase the number of Taiwanese students selecting Australia as their preferred destination for further studies.</description><pubDate>03 Oct 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Study in Australia - Brunei Darussalam</title><startdate>01 Oct 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1571</link><description>Supported by the Education Ministry in Brunei, this exhibition offers an unrivalled opportunity for Australian education institutions to showcase their products and services.</description><pubDate>01 Oct 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Study in Australia - Okinawa, Japan</title><startdate>01 Oct 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1572</link><description>Access over 300 visitors including; potential students, parents and educational organisations interested in the Australian education sector.</description><pubDate>01 Oct 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Study in Australia - Malaysia</title><startdate>01 Oct 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1573</link><description>Join the largest official Australian education exhibition in the vibrant Malaysian economy.</description><pubDate>01 Oct 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Study in Australia - Seoul, Korea</title><startdate>01 Oct 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1574</link><description>Join Austrade at the 10th Study in Australia (SIA) – Korea exhibition. Access more than 4,000 Korean students and their parents at this two-day exhibition in Korea. </description><pubDate>01 Oct 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Australian Vocational &amp; Higher Education Exhibition - Vietnam</title><startdate>01 Nov 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1575</link><description>Austrade is pleased to organise the 5th Australian Vocational and Higher Education Exhibition in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi in November 2009.</description><pubDate>01 Nov 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Bolashak Education Expo – Kazakhstan</title><startdate>01 Jun 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1576</link><description>In 2008 this program included visits to 3 major cities in Kazakhstan, meetings with management, students and academics of leading Kazakh universities as well as representatives of The Ministry of Education and Science of Kazakhstan, Centre for International Programs. There were also Australian education exhibitions held in each city.  </description><pubDate>01 Jun 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Uncorked USA - Wine Focus Groups</title><startdate>01 Nov 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1577</link><description>Have industry experts assess the viability of your
wine for the US market</description><pubDate>01 Nov 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Franchise India 2008</title><startdate>29 Nov 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1578</link><description>Austrade invites you to showcase your offering at Asia’s leading trade event in franchising, licensing and retail in
India - our fastest growing export market.</description><pubDate>29 Nov 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>6th Franchising and Brand Dealership Trade Fair - Turkey 2008</title><startdate>18 Dec 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1586</link><description>Organised under the auspices of Turkey’s national franchise association, this is an opportunity for Australian companies to introduce their brands to Turkey - a rapidly developing market with a young consumer demographic.</description><pubDate>18 Dec 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Study in Australia Week - Japan 2009</title><startdate>27 May 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1587</link><description>The exhibition is the largest Australia-focused education fair, demonstrating an increasing interest in Australia as a destination to increase English ability and professional skills to prepare for the internationalisation of the Japanese economy.</description><pubDate>27 May 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Study in Australia - Indonesia</title><startdate>07 Feb 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1591</link><description>Austrade Jakarta together with Australian Education International (AEI) is pleased to present Study in Australia Indonesia. Study in Australia will bring participants to the three most important markets for Australian education in Indonesia, Jakarta, Medan and Surabaya.</description><pubDate>07 Feb 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Sub-Saharan Africa Education Roadshow</title><startdate>01 Feb 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1592</link><description>The Education Roadshow encompasses 4 countries within Sub-Saharan Africa.  Within each country there will be a number of events, targeting students to study in Australia.</description><pubDate>01 Feb 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Water Works to Fiji 2008</title><startdate>01 Dec 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1594</link><description>Austrade’s inaugural, “Water Works to Fiji 2008” mission gives you the chance to showcase your products and services to Fiji’s key decision makers, buyers, contractors/service providers, wholesalers, distributors and agents in the water utilities and hugely popular and growing bottled water industry.</description><pubDate>01 Dec 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>New York International Gift Fair 2009</title><startdate>24 Jan 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1595</link><description>Austrade invites you to take part in the New York International Gift Fair. As the premier gift fairs in the USA, held every year in January and August demand for booth space is high with a three-year waiting period for new exhibitors to join this prestigious event.</description><pubDate>24 Jan 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Einstieg Abi Fair, Cologne</title><startdate>13 Feb 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1601</link><description>The Einstieg Abi fair provides students with information on vocational training and study opportunities after graduation, with a strong international focus.</description><pubDate>13 Feb 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Gulfood 2009</title><startdate>23 Feb 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1602</link><description>Be part of the Austrade Gulfood ‘Virtual Stand’ 2009. Test the GCC market and gain first-hand information and contacts</description><pubDate>23 Feb 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>World Ag Expo 2009</title><startdate>10 Feb 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1603</link><description>The 2009 World Ag Expo (WAE) in Tulare, California, US is the worlds largest annual farm equipment and agriculture technology show with over 1600 exhibitors from 60 countries displaying the latest in agricultural equipment, technology,
products and services.</description><pubDate>10 Feb 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Digital Media Mission to New York</title><startdate>09 Mar 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1615</link><description>Following the success of the inaugural Digital Media Trade Mission to New York in 2008, Austrade, in conjunction with the Australian Interactive Media Industry Association (AIMIA), are organising a return mission in March 2009.</description><pubDate>09 Mar 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>East China Regional City Food and Beverage Study Tour</title><startdate>24 Nov 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1620</link><description>Post-Olympic 2008 and all the world knows about China and it’s leading cities – Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. But there is much more to China than these ‘first-tier’ cities where competition is as hot as the Summer games. Regional “second-tier’ cities are proving to be exciting, emerging markets for Australian exporters and offer considerable opportunity for market entry and sales growth.</description><pubDate>24 Nov 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Australian Higher Education Showcase 2008 - Philippines</title><startdate>21 Nov 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1628</link><description>This event is a support activity to the “Global Education Alternatives: A Commonwealth of Choices” Exhibition which will be held in Manila from 20 to 22 November 2008.</description><pubDate>21 Nov 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Virtual wine showcase in Japan</title><startdate>01 Dec 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1637</link><description>Austrade is pleased to invite Australian wineries interested in exporting to Japan to participate in a virtual wine showcase.</description><pubDate>01 Dec 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>India ICT Partnership Program 2009</title><startdate>11 Feb 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1647</link><description>Austrade, AIIA and other members of CoMICTA (Committee Marketing ICT for Australia) invite you to participate in the India NASSCOM Leadership Forum in Mumbai. NASSCOM is the National Association of Software and Services Companies of India with membership covering the vast majority of IT industry revenues in India.</description><pubDate>11 Feb 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>2008 Australian Export Awards National Presentation Dinner</title><startdate>05 Dec 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1649</link><description>You are invited to attend the 46th Australian Export Awards National Presentation dinner. Guest of Honour for the evening will be the Prime Minister, the Hon Kevin Rudd MP, who will announce the Prime Minister's Australian Exporter of the Year.</description><pubDate>05 Dec 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Gourmet Taste Australia, London 2009</title><startdate>12 Jan 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1660</link><description>Austrade will help export-ready gourmet food suppliers make the first steps towards building a UK customer base by providing access to a range of channels.</description><pubDate>12 Jan 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>USA and Chile Clean Energy and Environment Mission 2009</title><startdate>23 Feb 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1665</link><description>We invite businesses with capabilities in clean and renewable energy, green building, energy efficiency technologies and
water management to apply for a position on the mission.</description><pubDate>23 Feb 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Trade mission to Arab Health 2009</title><startdate>26 Jan 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1667</link><description>Arab Health is the Middle East’s largest healthcare exhibition and congress attracting healthcare manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and end-user customers from across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).</description><pubDate>26 Jan 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Esthétique Spa International 2009</title><startdate>03 May 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1668</link><description>Austrade invites you to participate in the Australian Pavilion at Esthétique Spa International, Canada’s largest esthetics and spa tradeshow with 7,500 Canadian importers, distributors, agents attended last year.</description><pubDate>03 May 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Mining Indaba 2009</title><startdate>09 Feb 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1669</link><description>Mining Indaba is Africa’s most important mining event and is the second largest mining conference and exhibition of its type in the world. It offers the Australian mining industry an unmatched opportunity for networking with key decision makers across Sub Saharan Africa.</description><pubDate>09 Feb 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>State of A&amp;R - what does record deal mean anymore?</title><startdate>26 Nov 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1671</link><description>Learn from key US players in this introductory masterclass</description><pubDate>26 Nov 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>India ICT Partnership Program 2009 - briefing</title><startdate>25 Nov 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1674</link><description>Austrade invites you to attend this briefing in Adelaide on opportunities for Australian companies in the Indian IT sector and to learn more about the 2009 ICT partnership program.</description><pubDate>25 Nov 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>India ICT Partnership Program 2009 - briefing</title><startdate>25 Nov 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1675</link><description>Austrade invites you to attend this briefing (via videoconference with Adelaide) in Perth on opportunities for Australian companies in the Indian IT sector and to learn more about the 2009 ICT partnership program.</description><pubDate>25 Nov 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>World Future Energy Summit and Exhibition (WFES)</title><startdate>19 Jan 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1678</link><description>Second annual conference and exhibition in Abu Dhabi for academics and business people in the renewable energy sector.</description><pubDate>19 Jan 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Melbourne International Venture Capital Conference</title><startdate>02 Feb 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1679</link><description>Find out how the venture capital landscape is changing and boost your knowledge about venture capital, both locally and globally.</description><pubDate>02 Feb 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Forum: Automation in the Australian Funds Industry</title><startdate>02 Dec 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1681</link><description>Australian businesses involved in funds management will benefit from attending this forum on the market initiative to automate the Australian Investment Funds industry</description><pubDate>02 Dec 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>State of A&amp;R - what does record deal mean anymore?</title><startdate>26 Nov 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1682</link><description>Learn from key US players in this introductory masterclass</description><pubDate>26 Nov 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>State of A&amp;R - what does record deal mean anymore?</title><startdate>26 Nov 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1683</link><description>Learn from key US players in this introductory masterclass</description><pubDate>26 Nov 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>State of A&amp;R - what does record deal mean anymore?</title><startdate>26 Nov 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1684</link><description>Learn from key US players in this introductory masterclass</description><pubDate>26 Nov 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>State of A&amp;R - what does record deal mean anymore?</title><startdate>26 Nov 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1685</link><description>Learn from key US players in this introductory masterclass</description><pubDate>26 Nov 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>State of A&amp;R - what does record deal mean anymore?</title><startdate>26 Nov 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1686</link><description>Learn from key US players in this introductory masterclass</description><pubDate>26 Nov 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>State of A&amp;R - what does record deal mean anymore?</title><startdate>26 Nov 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1687</link><description>Learn from key US players in this introductory masterclass</description><pubDate>26 Nov 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>State of A&amp;R - what does record deal mean anymore?</title><startdate>26 Nov 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1688</link><description>Learn from key US players in this introductory masterclass</description><pubDate>26 Nov 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Opportunities in Peru: Agribusiness and Forestry</title><startdate>25 Nov 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1689</link><description>A briefing in Sydney by the Australia Peru Chamber of Commerce</description><pubDate>25 Nov 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Opportunities in Peru: Agribusiness and Forestry</title><startdate>28 Nov 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1690</link><description>A briefing in Melbourne by the Australia Peru Chamber of Commerce</description><pubDate>28 Nov 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>International ICT Expo 2009</title><startdate>13 Apr 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1691</link><description>The International ICT Expo Hong Kong offers an ideal platform for introducing or growing your business with partners in the North East Asia region and around the world.</description><pubDate>13 Apr 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Building &amp; Construction Mission to Indonesia 2009</title><startdate>16 Mar 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1692</link><description>Austrade invites you join a business mission to Jakarta and Bali designed specifically for building and construction companies. This trade mission will give you an introduction to this high growth market and the opportunity to become one of the many Australian building and construction companies successfully exporting to Indonesia.</description><pubDate>16 Mar 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>HOFEX 2009</title><startdate>06 May 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1693</link><description>HOFEX is one of the largest food, beverage and hospitality trade exhibitions in Asia. Held biennially, HOFEX is a dynamic platform showcasing the latest products and services, providing Australian exporters with the opportunity to access the widest possible range of qualified Asian buyers.</description><pubDate>06 May 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Briefing: Opportunities in a world-class clean energy initiative</title><startdate>03 Dec 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1694</link><description>Attend this briefing in Melbourne on opportunities for your business with Masdar - Abu Dhabi’s USD$15 billion investment in renewable energy and sustainability. </description><pubDate>03 Dec 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Briefing: Opportunities in a world-class clean energy initiative</title><startdate>05 Dec 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1695</link><description>Attend this briefing in Sydney on opportunities for your business with Masdar - Abu Dhabi’s USD$15 billion investment in renewable energy and sustainability. </description><pubDate>05 Dec 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>Game Developers Mission to Vancouver</title><startdate>30 Mar 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1696</link><description>Austrade is organising a 3 day mission to Vancouver to take place directly after the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, which runs 23-27 March 2009.</description><pubDate>30 Mar 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Australia China Business Council</title><startdate>08 Dec 2008</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1697</link><description>ACBC China oration and dinner:  A new trade policy for Australia. Oration by the honourable Simon Crean MP.</description><pubDate>08 Dec 2008</pubDate></item><item><title>USA Wine and Grape Technology Mission</title><startdate>27 Jan 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1698</link><description>Austrade invites you to take part in this mission centred around the Unified Wine &amp; Grape Symposium, which is held in the heart of California’s wine country and is the single largest Wine &amp; Grape Technology event in North America. Companies showcasing at this event quote that up to 75% of their annual business is generated from the trade portion of the event.</description><pubDate>27 Jan 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Australian Professional Tastings, Japan 2009</title><startdate>18 Feb 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1699</link><description>The Australian Professional Tastings provide an outstanding opportunity to develop market demand and increase sales of Australian food and beverage products currently sold in Japan.</description><pubDate>18 Feb 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Designbuild Australia</title><startdate>21 May 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1700</link><description>Once again Designbuild will be a key event for attracting international building and hardware industry decision markers to Australia. Australian product suppliers will be able seek advice from Austrade’s building specialists from a range of markets as well as arrange one on one business meetings with international decision makers.</description><pubDate>21 May 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Ozbuild Thailand</title><startdate>23 Mar 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1701</link><description>Austrade run showcase focused on promoting Australian green building products and services</description><pubDate>23 Mar 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Project Qatar</title><startdate>30 Mar 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1702</link><description>Participate in the Australian pavilion at this key exhibition for companies looking to develop business in Qatar</description><pubDate>30 Mar 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>UAE Green Building &amp; Construction Business Mission</title><startdate>01 May 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1703</link><description>In association with the Green Building Council of Australia this trade mission will promote Australian designers, architects, engineers, innovative technology and green building product suppliers in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.</description><pubDate>01 May 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Fiji, Real Estate to Resorts</title><startdate>01 Apr 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1704</link><description>Long established and highly successful business mission for Australian building and construction products and services companies targeting the Fiji resort and residential development market and into the supply chains that support these projects.</description><pubDate>01 Apr 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Offshore Technology Conference 2009</title><startdate>04 May 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1705</link><description>The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is the premier event for meeting key executives of the US oil and gas industries. The 2009 exhibition has sold out despite expansion and over 100 companies on a waiting list.</description><pubDate>04 May 2009</pubDate></item><item><title>Coal Mining Mission to Russia, Ukraine and Poland 2009</title><startdate>09 Mar 2009</startdate><link>http://www.austrade.gov.au/EventViewBookingDetails.aspx?EventID=1706</link><description>This mission with optional market components is an ideal way to gain a first-hand understanding of opportunities in three major European coal markets.</description><pubDate>09 Mar 2009</pubDate></item></channel></rss>