Issue 1 - January 2012
ICT Newsletter
This newsletter is produced by the Victorian Government's Department of Business and Innovation, and provides an update on ICT trade and business development activities and initiatives for Victorian ICT companies.
India Super Trade Mission
Applications are now closed for the India Super Trade Mission - 40 applications have been received. Congratulations to the ICT companies who will be travelling to India on the mission with Premier Baillieu.
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
Hong Kong International ICT Expo, Trade Mission
Hong Kong International ICT Expo, Trade Mission
13 - 16 April 2012, Hong Kong
Expressions of Interest are sought from Victorian ICT companies interested in participating in the Victorian mission to the Hong Kong International ICT Expo. The HKTDC International ICT Expo is a powerful leading Asian trade event, linking ICT product and service providers with buyers from around the world. More than 570 global exhibitors will showcase their latest products and solutions at the Expo which attracts almost 30,000 visitors from across the region. Group pavilions include representatives from Australia, Canada, the Chinese mainland, India, the Philippines and Taiwan.
Contact: leneane.choong@mmv.vic.gov.au or Ph: 9655 1056.
Hong Kong International ICT Expo website
Yeosu World Trade Expo, Trade Mission
8 - 12 May 2012, South Korea
Located in the small coastal city of Yoesu, it is expected the Expo will involve approximately 100 countries, 5 international organisations, 10 corporations and 16 local governments. Ten million visitors are expected to visit the Expo with its key theme 'the Living Ocean and Coast - Diversity of Resources and Sustainable Activities'.
Victoria will have a strategic engagement in the Yeosu Expo and will support Victorian exporters - many from the ICT industry - to travel to Korea to meet with potential partners and customers as well as visiting the Expo. Expressions of Interest are sought from Victorian ICT companies interested in participating in this mission.
Contact: candice.basham@dbi.vic.gov.au or Ph: 9655 1703.
China Super Trade Mission
14 - 18 May 2012, China
The Premier of Victoria, Ted Baillieu announced during a visit to China in September 2011, that the Victorian Government would host a 'Super Trade Mission' to China in the first half of 2012. The mission will assist more than 100 Victorian companies and organisations, many from the ICT industry, to meet potential partners and customers in China.
Expressions of Interest are sought from Victorian ICT companies interested in participating on this mission.
Contact: stuart.bland@mmv.vic.gov.au or Ph: 9655 1054.
CommunicAsia 2012
19 - 22 June 2012, Singapore
CommunicAsia2012 will be presenting yet another comprehensive ICT platform, unveiling how ICT can shape and influence your business, bringing it to another level. The Victorian Government will once again have a presence at the show.
Contact: kathy.coultas@mmv.vic.gov.au on Ph: 9655 1049.
CommunicAsia website
DOMESTIC EVENTS
MasterClass for Growth 2012
MasterClass for Growth 2012
Business Victoria, Melbourne
Small Business Victoria is pleased to announce that applications for the 2012 MasterClass for Growth program are now open. The program is designed for small to medium businesses that are:
- wanting to grow but can't find the time;
- looking for new ways to develop ideas; and
- ready to take business to the next level.
At a cost of $950, the program will help busineses to understand, prepare and implement plans to fast-track growth. Participants attend four masterclasses and tailored coaching sessions over eight months, commencing in March 2012.
Contact Business Victoria on 13 22 15 or email: masterclass@dbi.vic.gov.au
Business Victoria website
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