 2010 Shanghai World Expo Industry Working Group (Expo IWG)
Announcements
30 August 2007
Extension of the Deadline for the "Request for UBPA Self-Recommended Exhibition Cases Proposals"
In order to attract more high quality practices and enable a wider participation of cities in this unprecedented project, the Organizer of Shanghai World Expo decided to extend the deadline of Self-Recommended Exhibition Cases from August 31st, 2007 to January 31st, 2008, taking into account the suggestions given by the BIE and requests from many cities and regions.
For more information, please click here.
Request for UBPA Self-Recommended Exhibition Cases Proposals
1. Definition of Participants
2. Exhibition Dimensions
3. International Selection Committee (ISC)
4. Selection Criteria
5. Case Selection Procedure
Please click here for more details.
4 July 2007
Australian Pavilion Expo 2010 Designer selected ¨C Think OTS
AustCham Shanghai congratulates member company Think OTS in their successful design chosen for the Australian Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo 2010 announced by the Australian Government this week.
Think OTS¡¯ winning design is distinctive in form, the shape of the pavilion inspired by the Australian coastline and rock formations. It will occupy 3000m2 of the overall 4500m2 site with exhibition, performance, retail, dining and VIP areas. The pavilion will reflect the Expo theme and present the Australian story in 3 acts: Journey, Discover and Enjoy.
Melbourne-based company has assembled a team experienced in both Chinaand the Expo-operating environment. Team members have been involved in six Australian pavilions at previous Expos - including the award-winning pavilions in 2000 (Hanover, Germany) and 2005 (Aichi, Japan). Wood Marsh will provide architectural services.
More information on the Australian Pavilion and minutes from the latest DFAT Expo briefing.
4 July 2007
DFAT response to the 2010 Shanghai World Expo Issues for AustCham Shanghai Members paper
On behalf of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo Industry Working Group, AustCham Shanghai initiated the 2010 Shanghai World Expo Issues for AustCham Shanghai Members paper in April 2007.
Dr Lachlan Strahan, Assistant Secretary, Images of Australia Branch at the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade responded to issues and questions raised by members, concerning involvement in the 2010 Shanghai World Expo and the Australian Pavilion.
Some areas covered, included an update on the design and contruction budget proposal process, the recruitment of bilingual Australian operations staff, and the Australian Pavillion business program. The paper also signalled the expected release of the Shanghai World Expo list of Recommended Services Providers in July 2007.
Download the:
DFAT response to the 2010 Shanghai World Expo Issues for AustCham Shanghai Members paper
2010 Shanghai World Expo Issues for AustCham Shanghai Members paper
15 May 2007
Recruitment of the Second Recommended Services Suppliers for the Expo Participants
The Bureau of Shanghai World Expo Coordination announced the second round recruitment of Recommended Services Suppliers for Expo participants on Tuesday 15 May. The Shanghai World Expo Operation and Management Co., Ltd will be the official body to select and manage the chosen Recommended Service Providers that will be authorised to participate in the Shanghai World Expo.
Categories and numbers of service providers:
Building engineering (10-15) Finishing & decoration (20-25)
Exhibition engineering (15-20) Logistics (15-20)
Equipment leasing (5-10) Human resources (5-10)
Pavilion operation & management (10-15) Security (3-6)
Public relation & advertising (20-25) Legal (20-25)
The application documents will be available for purchase on working days from Wednesday 16 May till Tuesday 22 May at 500RMB per package. These Recruitment Documents are purchased from The Bureau of Shanghai World Expo Coordination at 3588 Pudong South Road, Shanghai 200125.
Download the official:
Recruitment of the Second Recommended Services Suppliers for the Expo Participants
Measures for Management of Recommended Services Suppliers for the Expo Participants
Visit the World Expo website for the full announcement and ongoing bulletin here.
8 May 2007
Solicitations for Architectural Design Scheme of the China Pavilion & Music Works
The Shanghai World Expo Group has recently announced solicitations for Architectural Design Scheme of the China Pavilion and Music Works for the 2010 Shanghai World Expo.
The solicitation Architectural Design Scheme of the China Pavilion is open to Chinese firms with no limit to scheme designs per application. These applications are due by 31 May 2007 for the appraisal process and final results to be announced 30 June 2007.
Solicitations for Music Works include the Expo Anthem, Volunteers' Song and Audio Logo open to all, though with varying deadlines: Expo Anthem Solicitation:-January 1, 2009; Volunteers' Song- April 30, 2008; Audio Logo- January 31, 2008.
Download the official solicitations for:
Architectural Design Scheme of the China Pavilion
Music Works
Australian Federal Budget 07/08 allocation to Australian Shanghai World Expo presence
- Phase 1
The Australian Government has provided $1.5 million in 2007-08 to fund preparation for Australia¡¯s participation in World Expo 2010 in Shanghai.
Phase 1 funding will be used to prepare project and budget plans for Australia¡¯s presence at the Expo. These plans will cover a wide range of activities, including the business and cultural programs that will take place in and around the Australian pavilion.
See the full media release made by The Hon. Alexander Downer, MP MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS, AUSTRALIA and The Hon Warren Truss MP MINISTER FOR TRADE, DEPUTY LEADER OF THE NATIONALS here.
10 April 2007
2010 Shanghai World Expo Issues for AustCham Shanghai Members paper
On behalf of the 2010 Shanghai World Expo Industry Working Group, AustCham Shanghai initiated the 2010 Shanghai World Expo Issues for AustCham Shanghai Members paper.
This paper is the medium for AustCham Shanghai Corporate and Small Business members to raise issues and questions concerning involvement in the 2010 Shanghai World Expo and the Australian Pavilion.
Drawing from the diverse expertise of the AustCham Shanghai membership, the 2010 Shanghai World Expo Issues for AustCham Shanghai Members paper will inform key organisers from the Department of Foreign Affairs in Canberra of local member companies¡¯ concerns.
The outcomes from this paper will be useful for companies interested in participating in the Australian Pavilion of the World Expo, and the wider Shanghai World Expo at large.
AustCham Shanghai will keep Corporate and Small Business Members informed of outcomes from this paper.
3 April 2007
Design Tender for Australian Pavillion released
RFT 07/000926 is open for tender till 2.00pm AEST 14 May 2007.
Download the tender here.
Calendar 2007
The Expo IWG meets bimonthly for a working breakfast or lunch to keep members up to date with the latest Expo announcements and developments from the Bureau of the Shanghai World Expo Coordination and Department of Foreign Affairs in Camberra. The group is a forum for members to share Expo experience and issues, acting as a platform for members to feedback information to Canberra.
See upcoming events listing for Expo IWG future event details.
Past Events
Wednesday 4 July
A site visit at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo Site led by Mr Huang Jianzhi, Deputy Director-General of the Bureau of Shanghai World Expo Coordination.
Tuesday 10 April
Update on Expo 2010
Guest Speakers:
Lachlan Strahan, Head, Images of Australia Branch(DFAT) and Peter Sams, Project Director, World Expo 2010(DFAT);
Chen Jiang, Assistant Director, International Participant Department, Bureau of Shanghai World Expo Coordination;
Christopher Wright, Senior Trade Commissioner, Austrade Shanghai
Access minutes and presentation notes from the meeting via the Members-only Event Materials page.
Membership of Expo IWG
Membership of Expo IWG is open to all Corporate and Small Business Members.
Please contact Samantha Nassar, Membership & Sponsorship Manager for more information on email: samantha.nassar@austchamshanghai.com or Tel: 6248 8301.
2010 Shanghai World Expo Resources
Expo General queries contact
expo2010shanghai@dfat.gov.au
Australian Pavilion website
Department of Foreign Affairs Expo website offers Australian Pavilion specific information:
http://www.expo2010.com.au
Design Tender for the Australian pavilion
RFT 07/000926 available through the Department of Foreign Affairs website:
http://www.dfat.gov.au/tenders/07-000926/index.html
2010 Shanghai World Expo website (English)
General information from the Bureau of the Shanghai World Expo Coordination:
http://www.expo2010china.com/expo/expoenglish/index.html
For more information
For further information about the Expo IWG please contact Samantha Nassar, Membership & Sponsorship Manager on email: samantha.nassar@austchamshanghai.com or Tel: 6248 8301.
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