AACCI and Global Victoria Trade Alliance Program

INVITATION to join the Gippsland event part of AACCI & Global Victoria Trade Alliance Program

Promoting Export Opportunities across the Middle East & North Africa to Regional Victoria Producers and Exporters

Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AACCI) is the proud partner of the Global Victoria Trade Alliance Program being delivered across five regional centres in Victoria. The Program’s objectives are to:
■ Raise awareness and promote export trade opportunities across Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region, both for existing and potential exporters.
■ Highlight programs to improve overall export capabilities for Victorian businesses.
The MENA region is currently experiencing significant growth in consumer demand across a range of industry sectors. The Program will discuss:
■ Key factors underpinning export growth and emphasise export diversification opportunities to decrease reliance on single markets.
■ Provide MENA market insights with focus on the key industry sectors’ growth opportunities for Victorian regional businesses.

The Program will include presentations by industry experts and Global Victoria team in Dubai.

RSVP by Tuesday 24 May 2022
For more information please contact: Barbara Haggerty
barbara.haggerty@austarab.com.au | 0409 775 001

Export Skills Program | Global Vic

Export Skills 2022 is part of the Victorian Government’s $15.7 million Export Recovery Package (ERP) and aims to help Victorian businesses impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19) to grow and develop their export skills and capabilities.

The program is essential training for Victorian business owners embarking upon their export journey, considering taking part in one of our trade mission or eCommerce programs, or keen to grow their export capability and remain globally competitive.

Program modules

Delivered in partnership with the Global Trade Professional Alliance (GTPA), Export Skills 2022 offers training across 5 modules;

MARKETING MASTERCLASS

focuses on assisting businesses to develop and implement a successful marketing strategy, which then underpins business development activities and a sales strategy. The module will include practical information and real-world examples and case studies.

STANDARDS & CERTIFICATION

will guide participants through the process of certification under a selection of key international standards. The world of standards is a complex and multi-layered one and businesses are often left bewildered by the sheer number of standards bodies and individual standards that may be applicable to them, as well as the often times complicated and costly process of compliance. This module aims to demystify standards and provide easy-to-access information on those most applicable to specific industry sectors.

CYBERSECURITY READINESS

is designed to be clear and accessible to Victorian businesses, regardless of size, technical expertise, and industry sector. It is focused on creating a culture of cyber readiness within each participating organisation.

ADVANCED ECOMMERCE

will provide knowledge at an advanced level, utilising subject matter experts and specialists giving real-world examples and practical information. All content will be formulated at an advanced level.

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS RULES

is aimed at providing practical snapshots of doing business in a selection of markets, including information on setting up a business in those markets.

Export Skills 2022 schedule

Module 1
MARKETING MASTERCLASS
26 April   12pm to 2pm Marketing refresher Webinar
3 May 10am to 11am International Marketing Strategy Workshop
10 May 12pm to 2pm Marketing Webinar
17 May  12pm to 2pm Branding 1  – marketing funnel Webinar
24 May 12pm to 2pm Branding 2 – Building a brand Webinar
31 May 12pm to 2pm Marketing versus sales Webinar
7 June 10am to 1pm Sales techniques Workshop
14 June 12pm to 2pm Marketing to international customers Webinar

Module 2
STANDARDS & CERTIFICATION
27 April   12pm to 2pm Talking international standards Webinar
4 May 12pm to 2pm Standard, certification & value chains Webinar
11 May 12pm to 2pm Certifications 1 Webinar
18 May  12pm to 2pm Certifications 2 Webinar
25 May 12pm to 2pm Certifications 3 Webinar

Module 3
CYBERSECURITY READINESS
6 May   10am to 1pm Being cyber ready Workshop
20 May 12pm to 2pm Creating an incident response plan Webinar
27  May 12pm to 2pm Core cyber issues and dealing with breaches 1 Webinar
3 June 12pm to 2pm Core cyber issues and dealing with breaches 2 Webinar
10 June 12pm to 2pm Changing organisational behaviour Webinar
17  June 12pm to 2pm Becoming a certified Cyber Leader Webinar

Module 4
ADVANCED ECOMMERCE
21 April   12pm to 2pm eCommerce refresher Webinar
28 April 12pm to 2pm Selecting the right platform Webinar
5 May 10am to 11am Building an eShop that rocks! Workshop
12 May  12pm to 2pm eCommerce marketplaces Webinar
19  May 10am to 1pm Omnichannel retail Workshop
26 May 12pm to 2pm Building a website in 2022 Webinar
2 June 12pm to 2pm Advanced digital marketing Webinar
9 June 12pm to 2pm Automation & AI for efficiency Webinar
16 June 12pm to 2pm AI & the future Webinar
23 June 12pm to 2pm Let’s talk data Webinar

Module 5
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS RULES
30 May Doing business in China Webinar
6 June Doing business in Southeast Asia Webinar
13 June Doing business in the Middle East and North Africa Webinar

Register to participate today

Alibaba Business Acceleration Conference 2022

ACBC Victoria is proud to support the upcoming Alibaba Business Acceleration Conference 2022 – A unique hybrid event on Tuesday 22 March.

The Alibaba Business Acceleration Conference 2022 is a key opportunity for businesses across Australia and New Zealand to understand some of Alibaba’s 900 million annual active consumers.

The Conference will also showcase a series of new business solutions for small and medium businesses to scale up their growth in cross-border e-commerce.

Experts from Alibaba Group and leading local businesses will guide you through the opportunities for Australian and New Zealand SMEs in the export market and digital economy:

  • Learn about low-entry barrier cross-border e-commerce tools in the market
  • Expand your footprint on a global wholesale platform
  • Access cross-border payment and finance solutions
  • Discover accessible cloud technologies and services

Please register for free to reserve your space and please select either the virtual or in person session.

 

DETAILS

Date: Tuesday 22 March 2022
Time: 1:30pm – 4:30pm (followed by time for networking)
Venue: Limited Seats at Conversation Quarter, State Library of Victoria, 328 Swanston St & Online
Cost: FREE

Pathways to Export: Doing Business With Your Chinese Partners

Agriculture Victoria, through its Pathways to Export program, is pleased to invite you to attend our upcoming three-part immersive educational series to learn about global market opportunities for food and fibre products, focussing on the China market.

The Pathways to Export program is a four-year, $5 million commitment to support emerging and small-medium agri-food exporters enter and diversify into new markets. It provides Victorian businesses with tailored in-market support through a network of Specialists on-the-ground in key global regions, capability development across a range of business support services and the collation and dissemination of market intelligence within a harmonised Export Hub.

A virtual event hosted by Agriculture Victoria, this series will focus on the Victorian Government’s Food and Fibre Trade Pavilion in Shanghai, China (Vic House) which is providing Victorian businesses with an innovative and unique opportunity to trial, validate products and connect with qualified Chinese buyers.

Hear from the Victorian Government’s Deputy Trade Commissioner to China and key in-market experts who will help you gain a deeper understanding of international market dynamics and what support is available to assist your international trade journey.

Doing Business with your Chinese Partners (Part 3)

Topic: Business matching essentials

Discover the keys to success and how best to appropriately introduce your business and negotiate with in-market partners through this interactive session.

Date: Tuesday 24th of May 2022
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm AEST
Location: Virtual (Microsoft Teams)

We will be joined by:
• Nick Henderson, Deputy Trade Commissioner to China, Victoria Government
• Market entry and engagement specialists and a select group of China business partners

Registrations are essential to access the session.

Pathways to Export: The China Market

Agriculture Victoria, through its Pathways to Export program, is pleased to invite you to attend our upcoming three-part immersive educational series to learn about global market opportunities for food and fibre products, focussing on the China market.

The Pathways to Export program is a four-year, $5 million commitment to support emerging and small-medium agri-food exporters enter and diversify into new markets. It provides Victorian businesses with tailored in-market support through a network of Specialists on-the-ground in key global regions, capability development across a range of business support services and the collation and dissemination of market intelligence within a harmonised Export Hub.

A virtual event hosted by Agriculture Victoria, this series will focus on the Victorian Government’s Food and Fibre Trade Pavilion in Shanghai, China (Vic House) which is providing Victorian businesses with an innovative and unique opportunity to trial, validate products and connect with qualified Chinese buyers.

Hear from the Victorian Government’s Deputy Trade Commissioner to China and key in-market experts who will help you gain a deeper understanding of international market dynamics and what support is available to assist your international trade journey.

Topic: In-market opportunities and insights

Delivered by a panel of subject matter experts, content provided will enable you to gain an in-depth understanding of China’s market dynamics and how best to position and enter your product for sustainable exporting success.

Date: Thursday 28th of April 2022
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm AEST
Location: Virtual (Microsoft Teams)

We will be joined by:
• Nick Henderson, Deputy Trade Commissioner to China, Victoria Government
• In-market subject matter advisory panel

Registrations are essential to access the session.

Pathways to Export: Agri-food export support and the Food & Fibre Trade Pavilion (Vic House)

Agriculture Victoria, through its Pathways to Export program, is pleased to invite you to attend our upcoming three-part immersive educational series to learn about global market opportunities for food and fibre products, focussing on the China market.

The Pathways to Export program is a four-year, $5 million commitment to support emerging and small-medium agri-food exporters enter and diversify into new markets. It provides Victorian businesses with tailored in-market support through a network of Specialists on-the-ground in key global regions, capability development across a range of business support services and the collation and dissemination of market intelligence within a harmonised Export Hub.

A virtual event hosted by Agriculture Victoria, this series will focus on the Victorian Government’s Food and Fibre Trade Pavilion in Shanghai, China (Vic House) which is providing Victorian businesses with an innovative and unique opportunity to trial, validate products and connect with qualified Chinese buyers.

Hear from the Victorian Government’s Deputy Trade Commissioner to China and key in-market experts who will help you gain a deeper understanding of international market dynamics and what support is available to assist your international trade journey.

Pathways to Export Introduction and Vic House Promotion (Part 1)

Learn about the Pathways to Export program’s tailored support offerings for emerging and small-medium agri-food exporters and the innovative Food and Fibre Trade Pavilion (Vic House) in China.

Date: Wednesday 23rd of March 2022
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm AEDT
Location: Virtual (Microsoft Teams)

We will be joined by:
• Nick Henderson, Deputy Trade Commissioner to China, Global Victoria
• Davis Xu, Senior Agriculture Affairs Manager, Agriculture Victoria
• Will Dalton, Manager Pathways to Export, Agriculture Victoria
Registrations are essential to access the session.

Australia-China Decarbonisation Roundtable

The Australia China Business Council will host a hybrid roundtable organised by the Australian National University on the implications of decarbonisation for Australia and China.

Join our curated panel of experts to discuss recent energy & climate policy developments and areas for bilateral cooperation.

This event will help identify future economic opportunities under fast developing policy settings in Australia and China. The starting point of the discussion will be China’s 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), for which sectoral plans are currently being rolled out. A brief prepared by ANU will be provided before the event.

Australia and China’s low-carbon transitions are deeply linked through their systems of energy and resource production and use. Low-carbon transitions open opportunities to establish new energy, resource and processing industries in Australia, on the basis of natural resource endowments and industrial capabilities. It is therefore critical for many Australian business, governments and other stakeholders to develop a deep understanding of China’s low-carbon transition.

Please note that this event will be livestreamed, no recording will be available afterwards. In-person attendance is by invite-only.

DETAILS

Date:  Wednesday 16 March 2022
Time:  1:00pm – 4:00pm, with light lunch and coffee served from 12:30pm
Venue: ANU House, Level 11, 52 Collins Street, Melbourne & Online
Online Platform:  Zoom

Attendance is free of charge, thanks to generous sponsorship from the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations

In-person attendance is by invite-only.