China Connect 2016
Nine days of opportunities
China Connect is an intimate, nine day delegation, where you’ll meet with Australia’s top business leaders in Shanghai and Beijing. Hosted by AIM WA CEO, Emeritus Professor Gary Martin, you will have the opportunity to hear from, talk to, and connect with heads of organisations such as BlueScope Steel, NAB, Elders and Austrade to name a few. Not only will you gain a valuable insight into doing business with China, you’ll have an opportunity to make connections with people on the ground who can help you open doors and get started.
Private meetings can be arranged
Through AustCham Shanghai, we can also help arrange personal introductions with any business you’d like to meet during your time in China.
Fully-hosted delegation
China Connect is a partnership between AIM WA and AustCham Shanghai. This is a fully-hosted business delegation where you’ll want for nothing and come away with a new appreciation for China and its people.
Who should attend?
There are opportunities right now in China for Australian businesses across agriculture, food, education, aged care, technology and finance. However, the size and scale of China means there are opportunities across every sector.
Who you will meet
Peter Arkell Former Chairman, AustCham Shanghai
A Cultural Perspective. Peter will share what it takes to run a major foreign company in China and the challenges of working with a business culture very different from our own.
Danny Armstrong, General Manager and Country Head, China Banking National Australia Bank (NAB)
A Financial Perspective. Danny was responsible for establishing the NAB’s first branch in China and developing the bank’s business in the region. He will talk about China’s financial potential and how to break into this economic powerhouse.
Angus Grigg, China Correspondent, Australian Financial Review
A Political Perspective. Angus is a Walkley Award Winning journalist based in Shanghai. He will summarise the Chinese political landscape from an insider’s perspective and explain how politics impacts all business in China.
Ben Lyons, General Manager, Strategy and Development (Asia), TSBE
An Entrepreneurial Perspective. Ben has worked in the education, fashion, agriculture and media industries with the Financial Times (UK), the Australian Wool Industry, and the University of Queensland. With a PhD in Economics (UQ), Ben carries a diverse knowledge base, and will share his advice for maximising the opportunities China offers.
Bernie Landy, President BlueScope Steel, China
A Manufacturing and Construction Perspective. Bernie will provide valuable insight into what it takes to head a major manufacturing company in the region, and what the future holds for Australian business in Asian markets.
Mark Schaub International Partner, King and Wood Mallesons
A Legal Perspective. Mark has helped major energy, manufacturing, retail, and mining businesses navigate China’s legal system. He will open your eyes to the issues and challenges of establishing and doing business in China.
Michael Clifton Deputy Consul-General, Senior Trade Commissioner, Country Manager (China), China Austrade
A Government Perspective. Michael brings unique insights into dealing with all levels of Chinese government. He will explain how the government of the People’s Republic of China is divided and what this means for foreign businesses.
Craig Aldous General Manager (China) Elders
A Trade, Food, and Agriculture Perspective. Craig knows how to market Australian agricultural and food brands in China. He’ll share the ups and downs and explain how the Free Trade Agreement is opening more doors for Australian producers and manufacturers.
Bookings and enquiries
Call AIM WA International on +61 8 9383 8095 or email internationalteam@aimwa.com
Limited places are available. Book early to avoid disappointment.