We invite you to be part of this year’s Import Export Show which will take place
1-2 September 2010
Hall 6, Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN AND HERE ARE FOUR GREAT REASONS TO VISIT THIS YEAR'S SHOW:

We are committed to delivering quality across the 4 major platforms of our show.

1. EXHIBITION
Our aim is to bring the international trade community together in the one
place at the one time to showcase the full range of services and solutions that importers and exporters require in the daily operations of their business.
Entry to the exhibition is FREE. Exhibitors will be offering special offers and prize draws for exhibitors in addition to great products and solutions to help you.

2. SEMINARS
This year you will have the chance to attend a range of seminars and presentations FREE of charge. These will take place within the show hall.

3. WORKSHOPS
Our intensive paid workshop program will cover a range of vital topics for those looking at starting an import or export business all the way up to complex interactive workshops for experienced importers and exporters. In 2010 we will be introducing a global opportunities stream for those wishing to explore country-specific export and import opportunity.

You will be able to view our workshop and seminar program and register for these events through our website from 1 July 2010.

4. NETWORKING
As the only event that brings together the international trade community, you are sure to meet service providers, advisers and peers and make connections to take your business forward.

FEEDBACK FROM PAST IMPORT EXPORT SHOW VISITORS

"Full of vital information for the new and experienced business wanting to export/import."

"The Import Export Show seminars are an excellent vehicle for understanding the complexities of importing and exporting anything as well as networking with companies directly involved in this industry."

"As a new business with interest in
exporting our product to overseas, the information given was invaluable in terms of where to go and steps to put into place for a successful outcome. I feel more confident in taking enquiries from overseas and knowing which questions to ask."

"(The speakers) were very informative. Their presentations were well thought out and presented by experienced professionals."

ANNOUNCING OUR 2010 SPONSORS

We are very pleased to announce that this year’s Gold Sponsor is eBay. eBay is Australia’s leading online marketplace with 5.8 million unique visitors in March 2010 according to Nielsen//NetRatings Netview. In 2009 the top 2000 sellers on eBay.com.au had an annual turnover ranging from just under AU$100,000 to over AU$10 million and 106 sellers generated over AU$1 million each in total sales.www.ebay.com.au

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We are very pleased that Australian Customs and Border Protection returns as our silver sponsor in 2010. Australian Customs and Border Protection Service manages the security and integrity of Australia's borders. It works closely with other government and international agencies, in particular the Australian Federal Police, the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship and the Department of Defence, to detect and deter unlawful movement of goods and people across the border. The Customs website offers comprehensive information to assist importers and exporters to comply with Customs procedures and policies. www.customs.gov.au

We are very pleased to welcome NAB as our silver sponsor. National Australia Bank is a domestic and cross border trade finance specialist with select international representation. The bank has a trade finance business in New Zealand via subsidiary Bank of New Zealand and in the UK via Clydesdale Bank as well as trade finance capabilities in Hong Kong and Singapore. As a global risk management specialist, NAB assists international clients to manage the impact of currency, commodity and interest rate fluctuations. NAB works with businesses to understand their unique requirements and risk profiles, offering flexible, tailored strategies to assist clients to minimise the adverse impact of changing interest and FX rates and maximise participation in positive movements. www.nab.com.au/risk

MEET OUR EXPERTS
The Import Export Show is assembling a team of experts to enhance your visit to the show. Our experts will be presenting on the topics of business growth, export market development, banking, finance, sourcing, manufacturing, freight & logistics, sales & marketing. To give you a taste of who they are and their areas of expertise, a section on our homepage has been built. Meet The Experts will feature articles from our experts. New articles will be added every few weeks. So take a look and pick up some useful tips before the show!

SEMINAR PARTNER XDOC LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE
XDOC, seminar partner of Import Export Show has launched an Import Export Show online forum featuring specialists in the following fields: Freight forwarding, Accounting, Banking, Business planning, Web marketing, Foreign exchange, Insurance broking, country and cross cultural specialists. The forum provides an opportunity for subscribers to address individual questions, concerns and issues about importing / exporting so that everyone can benefit. These various specialists and experts have also agreed to post news, industry updates and changes, newsletters and informative links to help you keep up to date with issues related to import export businesses. 12 month membership of the forum is AUD 55.00 per year. www.xdoc.com.au/forum

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