TIQ Breakfast - F&B Opportunities in North Asia
6th October 2015 - Brisbane
Are you interested in the latest information about Asian markets from the people who are on the ground, working for QLD exporters? Unprecedented social and political change is creating opportunities in these markets, and the recent signing of Free Trade Agreements has only added to the interest of Australian exporters - but are these markets for you?
Join the Trade Commissioners for China, Korea and Japan as we discuss the emerging consumer trends and how the QLD Government is planning to support your efforts in these markets. MORE INFO
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2015 Queensland International Business Series
6-16th October 2015 - Brisbane
TIQ is organising and supporting a range of events in Brisbane and Regional Queensland hosted by bilateral chambers, industry groups and economic development groups, to view the program CLICK HERE.
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WorkLink Stress Less Day Luncheon
7th October 2015 - Cairns Convention Centre
Worklink's Annual Stress Less Day Luncheon will be presenting Turia Pitt as this years guest speaker. The Luncheon boasts networking opportunities, trade stalls and most importantly working together to reduce the stigma associated with Mental Health. With 1 in 5 Australians associated with the ill-effects of Mental Health, it is up to all of us to provide support to our family, friends and colleagues to support their recovery. BOOK HERE
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Public Meeting: Proposed 4 Year Parliamentary Terms
7th October 2015 - Reef Hotel Casino
The Qld Parliament Finance & Admin Committee will be holding a public meeting on 7th October 2015 at @ 2pm at the Reef Hotel Caisno, inviting public submissions and comment on proposed four (4) year parliamentary terms.
Please note this event is bipartisan and open to the public. NO RSVP required.
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Australia China Business Week 2015 Brisbane
8th October 2015 - Hilton Hotel - Brisbane
ACBW 2015 Brisbane is the only Australia-China focused event, and the largest Australia-China business event to occur in Brisbane. With a series of high-profile presentations from key Australian and Chinese industry and government leaders, with a keynote address delivered by Qld Premier, The Hon Annastacia Palaszczuk MP. MORE INFO.
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Australia China Business Council Seminar - How to do Social Media in China
9th October 2015 - Brisbane
China is the world’s most active social media market yet only a few foreign firms are truly activating their potential to engage with their Chinese customers. This informative event is not to be missed by Australian exporters; service providers particularly tourism and education; and companies planning to market projects or products in China. MORE INFO
Advance Cairns is a member of ACBC - all Advance Cairns members can attend at ACBC Member rate.
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Cairns Chambe of Commerce Cape York Trade Mission
12-16th October 2015 - Cape York
With hundreds of millions of dollars in infrastructure projects approved for the Cape York Region and a raft of community development initiatives underway, opportunities abound for Cairns businesses to work with the people of Cape York to help develop their future. For more information or to register your interest, CLICK HERE.
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Australian Tax Office - Engaging with the Community
13th October 2015 - Pacific International Hotel, Cairns
The ATO is committed to delivering a better experience for small businesses and want to meet with you about your experience, their services and how to use them. MORE INFO
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22nd Australia Fiji Business Forum
15-17th October 2015 - Sydney
The 22nd Australia Fiji Business Forum, organised by the Australia Fiji Business Council and the Fiji Australia Business Council, will be held at the Novotel Manly Pacific Hotel, Sydney, from 15 to 17 October 2015. This year's theme is “Australia and Fiji: An Enduring Business Partnership”. You are invited to register and attend HERE
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Unlocking India and China Opportunities
16th October 2015 - BDO, Brisbane
Women in Global Business and ANZ invite you to the 9th Annual Speaker Series on Unlocking India & China opportunities. This is an opportunity to talk to women who will inspire you to take your business to the world. Hear about challenges faced and learn how they are turned into success. MORE INFO
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FREE Event - Canakkale.Gallipoli. Lest We Forget
21st October 2015 - Avenue of Honour Yungaburra
As part of the 2015 Tablelands Folk Festival, through the Qld Government and Tablelands Regional Council Regional Arts Development Fund, Storyteller/Musician/Writer Jan Wositzky is performing his highly acclaimed show Canakkale. Gallipoli. Lest We Forget presented at sunset at the Afghanistan Avenue of Honour, Yungaburra. READ MORE
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Australia PNG Business Council
23rd October 2015 - Sydney
The Kokoda Track Foundation is holding their annual RALPH HONNER ORATION DINNER. The Oration will this year be delivered by the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, the Hon Peter O’Neill MP. The Council will book a table for members to attend this event. If you wish to join the Council table for this Oration Dinner please complete this BOOKING FORM.
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Send Hope Not Flowers Charity Luncheon
23rd October 2015 - Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
SEND HOPE NOT FLOWERS raises funds for life-saving maternal health programs in developing countries, particularly PNG. BOOK HERE
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Franchise Seminar - The New Code of Conduct
27th October 2015 - WGC Cairns
This seminar has been specifically designed for small business and will cover such topics as:
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Old Franchise Code vs New Franchise Code
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How it applies to Franchisees
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Disclosure
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Marketing Funds
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Transparency and Good Faith
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Release from Liability
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Dispute Resolution
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Enforcement and Fines
RSVPs essential - EMAIL WGC
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CEDA Event - The disruptors
29th October 2015 - Brisbane
Big data, front end science and the application of the newest technologies are disrupting businesses, governments, professional services and our institutions right now.
Across sectors there are those who are working on the effects of disruption and those who are actively reinterpreting the future – what our economy, our business, our workplaces and our governments are to become – they are the disruptors. READ MORE
Advance Cairns members attend CEDA events at member rates.
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NewsCorp Australia Tourism Innovation Conference
6th November 2015 - Cairns
The Tourism Innovation Conference will inspire, inform and motivate you to action.
Workshops led by savvy business leaders will present case studies that demonstrate outstanding innovation across eight disciplines; leadership and management, international marketing, distribution, digital for beginners and advanced, and domestic marketing. See the full program and register HERE.
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Australian Sociological Association Conference
23-26th November 2015 - The Cairns Institute
The 2015 Conference theme is 'Neoliberalism and Contemporary Challenges for the Asia-Pacific'. Hosted by TASA, JCU & The Cairns Institute from 23 – 26 November.
The Keynote Address - ‘Putting the social back into social sciences!’ by Professor Eva Cox will be held at the ShangriLa hotel ballroom from 5:30-6:30pm on 23rd November and is free and open to the public. MORE INFO
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3rd Annual Women in Leadership Summit
2-3rd December 2015 - Brisbane
The 3rd Annual Women in Leadership Summit will gather Australia's most prominent directors, c-suite executives and decision-makers who reveal inspirational personal journeys to becoming influential leaders in their industries, and key strategies for advancing your career and refining your leadership skills. MORE INFO
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