How can I be involved?
Events at the Australian Pavilion are by invitation only. The
most effective way to participate is to sponsor an event, become
part of a trade mission or be invited by other sponsoring
organisations. For more information, please click
here.
Other ways to get involved
Become an AustCham Shanghai member
AustCham Shanghai is often asked to provide contacts for
invitations or guest speakers. AustCham Shanghai only recommend
members so the most effective way to participate is to join
now.
Join
the AustCham Shanghai Expo Committee
A committee convened by AustCham Shanghai meets for a working
breakfast or lunch whenever there are significant updates or
announcements regarding Expo from the Commissioner General
Australia, other Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
officials and Austrade.
Members were responsible for negotiating AustCham Shanghai's
Memorandum of Understanding with DFAT regarding the Expo, and the
AustCham Shanghai's official status as an Associate Partner of the
Australian Pavilion.
Membership is open to all Corporate, Associate members of
AustCham Shanghai. For further information about this committee
contact Samantha Nassar, Membership & Sponsorship Manager via
email: samantha.nassar@austchamshanghai.com.
Contact DFAT
directly
The primary expo contacts for each of the Commonwealth agencies
and states and territories involved are accessible via the
Australian pavilion website or by contacting:
General enquiries: expo2010shanghai@dfat.gov.au
Business program: expo2010businessprogram@dfat.gov.au
Tel + 61 (0)2 6261 2708 or + 61 (0)2 6261 9373
Get involved in other
events in Shanghai and China
AustCham Shanghai's year-round program will continue throughout
the Expo period. Outside the Australian Pavilion, AustCham Shanghai
will continue its year-round program of events
including: industry-focused workshops and forums, regulatory
briefings, community outreach projects, the iconic Great Australian
Ball in September and weekly Aussie Drinks. Member and
non-member participation is welcome for most events, and AustCham
Shanghai looks forward to welcoming numerous delegations from
Australia and other visitors during the Expo period.
For businesses interested in participating in a trade fair,
Australia is guest country of honour at the China International
Small and Medium Enterprise Fair to be held in Guangzhou from 15-18
September 2010. AustCham Shanghai will host a delegation to China's
largest fair for SMEs. In 2009, 3,935 exhibitors and 254,600
visitors participated and sales of A$20.6 billion were achieved.
For further information visit the
Austrade website .
Access other information and
resources in China
AustCham Shanghai has established a list of resources to make it
easier for you to access key business information. For more
information click here.