Events

 Carbon Market Expo  Australasia 26-28 October 2009, Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre

Carbon Market Expo Australasia 2008 was Australia’s biggest, most informative, and most enjoyable gathering of domestic and international carbon market specialists and practitioners last year.  More than 1100 delegates and 81 trade exhibitors attended from 27 countries. 

There will be other carbon events in Australia in 2009, but only Carbon Market Expo Australasia 2009 has the credibility of being hosted by two leading carbon industry associations – the Asia-Pacific Emissions Trading Forum and Environment Business Australia – and two levels of Government, and is being held on the Gold Coast in spring.  Whether you intend coming as a delegate or trade exhibitor, Carbon Market Expo Australasia 2009 will be the best value and most cutting-edge carbon market gathering in Australia this year.

Online registration and further information is now available at www.carbonexpo.com.au

Carbon Market Expo Australasia 2009 will feature a high level conference, major trade fair and in-depth technical workshops that draw on the skills and knowledge of experts actively participating in global carbon markets.  The trade fair is Australasia's premier showcase of carbon market products and services.  Participants and exhibitors will include:

-  Carbon asset investors and managers

-  Businesses with corporate or product emissions reduction strategies

-  Government and/or private market-based emissions reduction initiatives

-  Carbon offset projects, wholesalers and retailers

-  Carbon accountants, auditors and verification services

-  Research and educational institutions

-  Businesses manufacturing and retailing low carbon emission technologies

-  Carbon market advisory and facilitation services (carbon pools, brokers, legal advisors and risk managers)

www.carbonexpo.com.au

Going Green Expo

The Queensland Environmental Protection and Sustainability Exhibition - - Friday 18 to Sunday 20 September at the Brisbane RNA Showgrounds.

www.goinggreenexpo.com.au

INNOVATE series - supported by AusIndustry, IP Australia, Enterprise Connect, Austrade, the Queensland Government and the Logan Office of Economic Development

The first seminar was held on Friday 26 June at the Brisbane Technology Park, and featured exceptional speakers and a wealth of useful and practical information.  The seminar was for manufacturers, companies value adding and business advisors.  The speakers provided insights on how to succeed in a difficult market through diversification, innovation and design,

Peter Sullivan from Deloitte Digital was a brilliant and refreshingly down to earth presenter.  Peter talked about the importance of 'the business creation pipeline' and said that people growth precedes business growth - so let people create their own destiny and support your people in bringing creative, innovative ideas to fruition.  Peter emphasised the importance of using free online resources like Youtube and Twitter.  The culture at Deloitte Digital and also the Gore organisation were provided as examples of organisations that actively create innovation cultures (Gore is a US based business; see http://mitworld.mit.edu/speaker/view/1021 and click on the Terri Kelly video).

Austrade's director Cheryl Stanilewicz discussed the huge opportunities in southeast Asia for Queensland companies.

Neil Sullivan, another dynamic and captivating speaker, introduced his company NOJA Power Switchgear who started up in 2002 with a global vision and now have an annual turnover of $40 million, and export to more than 70 countries.  Neil discussed the importance of having the "born global" philosophy, especially in manufacturing, because the Australian market is too small so companies who wish to grow have to export.  Neil talked about the valuable assistance and business introductions provided by Austrade, and how engaging with Austrade's services became an essential part of NOJA's business growth and ultimately, success.  Neil made the interesting and humourous suggestion to "think of the Australian Government as a 30% shareholder in your business, and use their assistance!"

Highly recommended for anyone with an interest in innovation and business growth.  Phone the AusIndustry hotline on 13 28 46 to put your name on the list for future seminars or email hotline@ausindustry.gov.au.  Alternatively, contact Rowena Bell-Bradbury on 0418 982 092 or email rowena.bell-bradbury@innovation.gov.au.

2009 Southern Gold Coast Special Workshop Series

This popular series of workshops is now coming to the Southern Gold Coast - designed specifically for the challenges and opportunities in our unique region - enrol now to secure your place.

Explore and learn about sustainability and its relevance to your small business and our region through practical, handson learning, lively discussion, interactive networking, and planning. Focused on small business and enterprise minimising risks and preparing to become more resilient, innovative and networked – highlighting the close links between individual business success and building up the resilience and innovation of the Southern Gold Coast economy. Suitable for all business sectors and including specialist guest speakers. Facilitated by sustainability educator, Dr Sally MacKinnon.

Special Workshop Series Flyer

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