AustCham Shanghai offered members
an exclusive opportunity to visit the Shanghai World Expo 2010
site on Tuesday 9th March. AustCham Shanghai was
able to host members as part of its Associate Partnership with
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the Australian
Pavilion.
The tour gave members a unique
insight into how they can benefit from and contribute to the Expo
that will attract over 70 million people between the months of May
and October 2010.
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Members were given an oversight of operations at the Expo Bureau
where host, Australian Pavilion Director, Peter
Sams spoke about the evolution and workings of the site
since his arrival in Shanghai in 2008.
In chilly weather members toured the Pudong side of the expo
area, stopping to admire the imposing China Pavilion.
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They were impressed by the wide array of approaches and
architectural styles presented by almost 200 participating
countries.
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The Australian Pavilion loomed out of the snow in impressive
style. The Pavilion Director Peter Sams is understandably proud of
the pavilion being one of the first to be completed.
Members were able to see the inner workings of the Australian
Pavilion which has the capacity to host up to 40,000 visitors per
day or a total of seven million people during the six
months of Expo.
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The internal fit out of the pavilion is almost complete with
workers putting the finishing touches to the public and VIP
areas.
In addition to public visitors, a
business program coordinated by DFAT will see the pavilion hosting
260 invitation-only events showcasing Australia and Australian
innovation to the world. Members wishing to register their
involvement in a particular event should contact the organising
agency. AustCham Shanghai will also assist members by putting them
in touch with agencies or recommending industry related
participants to those agencies where possible.
During the Expo period AustCham
Shanghai will be hosting and partnering a number of events at
the pavilion. The AustCham Shanghai business guide will
highlight member businesses to Australian, International and
Chinese VIP guests at the pavilion as well as all delegations and
guests at AustCham Shanghai events this year.
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For further information on Shanghai World Expo 2010 contact Fleur
Maidment, Expo and Australia-China Business Awards
Coordinator.
To participate unique opportunities like this member only tour,
join now! Contact Samantha
Nassar, Membership and Sponsorship Manager for further details
on membership.
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