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24 April 2015
WAIA member events and trade missions
WAIA is an alliance of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia, bilateral
Chambers of Commerce and other organisations dedicated to the development of international
trade for Western Australian business. If you wish to attend any of these events, please contact
the event organisers directly. If you would like to find out more about WAIA, please contact
CCI's International Trade Centre on (08) 9365 7620.
Feature event
Networking Information Session
Australia-Africa Mining Industry Group
Date: Thursday, 30 April 2015
Time: 4.15pm – 7.00pm
Venue: The Celtic Club, 48 Ord Street, West Perth
For further information and to register please click here.
Perth Social Networking
French Australian Chamber of Commerce Western Australia
Date: Wednesday, 29 April 2015
Time: 6.00pm
Venue: 397 Murray Street, Perth
RSVP: wa.admin@facci.com.au
For further information and to register please click here.
Panel: Federal Regulators on their Enforcement Approach to Anti-Bribery
Laws
Australia-Africa Mining Industry Group
Date: Thursday, 30 April 2015
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Time: 12.30pm – 2.00pm
Venue: Allens, Level 37, QV1, 250 St Georges Terrace
RSVP: Wednesday, 29 April 2015
Panelists:
Linda Champion, Manager Fraud and Anti-Corruption, Australian Federal Police
Anthony Coles, Assistant Secretary, Criminal Law and Law Enforcement Branch, Federal
Attorney-General’s Department
Shane Kirne, Deputy Director, Office of the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions
Chris Savundra, Senior Executive Leader, Markets Enforcement, ASIC
Facilitator: Rachel Nicolson, Partner, Allens and Director, Global Compact Network Australia
For further information and to register please click here.
ECU futureNOW Sundowner
“Broadening the knowledge-based economy in WA”
Australia – Israel Chamber of Commerce
Date: Thursday, 30 April 2015
Time: 5.45pm – 8.30pm
Venue: Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, QE11 Medical Centre, 6 Verdun Street,
Nedlands
Guest Speakers: Professor Peter Klinken, WA’s Chief Scientist
For further information and to register please click here.
Breakfast Business Seminar
French Australian Chamber of Commerce Western Australia
Date: Friday, 1 May 2015
Time: 8.00am – 9.30am
Venue: Ernst & Young, 11 Mounts Bay Road, Perth
Guest Speakers:
Tim Martino, Pitcher Partners
Geraldine Rey, Digital Chic
Jacqui Ure, ODM
Olivier Pecheur, Quantum
Wendy Davies, UHY
For further information and to register please click here.
Business Briefing – Accenture
Fostering Focus on People to Help Them Drive the Organisation to LongTerm Success
American Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Date: Tuesday, 5 May 2015
Time: 12.00pm – 2.00pm
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Venue: Duxton Hotel, 1 St Georges Terrace, Perth
Guest Speaker: Jack Percy, Chairman and Managing Director Accenture Australia, New
Zealand and South Korea.
For further information and to register please click here.
Mining Social Networking Event
French Australian Chamber of Commerce Western Australia
Date: Wednesday, 6 May 2015
Time: 5.30pm
Venue: Fenian’s Pub at Novotel, 221 Adelaide Terrace, Perth
For further information and to register please click here.
Latin American Investments; Risks and Opportunities Breakfast
Australia – Latin America Business Council
Date: Tuesday, 12 May 2015
Time: 8.00am – 10.00am
Venue: PwC Perth, 125 St Georges Terrace, Perth
RSVP: Friday, 8 May 2015
For further information and to register please click here.
Accenture Technology Series Sundowner
Australia – Israel Chamber of Commerce
Date: Thursday, 14 May 2015
Time: 5.45pm – 8.30pm
Venue: University Club of Western Australia, Banquet Hall South, Hackett Drive, Entrance 1
Guest Speakers:
Ms Diane Smith-Gander, Chairman, Transfield Services Ltd and Non-executive Director,
Wesfarmers
Dr Erica Smythe, former Chair of Toro Energy Ltd, Deputy Chair of ANSTO and Chairman,
Diabetes Research
For further information and to register please click here.
CCI State Budget Breakfast
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia
Date: Friday, 15 May 2015
Time: 7.00 am – 9.00 am
Venue: BelleVue Ballroom, Perth Exhibition and Convention Centre
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RSVP: Friday, 1 May 2015
Guest Speaker:
Hon Colin Barnett MLA, State Premier
Hon Dr Mike Nahan MLA, State Treasurer
For further information and to register please click here.
Regional CPD Event Sponsorship Packages 2015
Customs Brokers and Forwarders Council of Australia Inc.
Date: Saturday, 16 May 2015
Venue: Rendezvous Hotel, Scarborough, Perth
For further information please click here.
Business Briefing: Crown Perth
The American Chamber of Commerce in Australia
Date: Friday, 29 May 2015
Time: 12.00pm – 2.00pm
Venue: Crown Perth, Great Eastern Highway, Burswood
Guest Speaker: Barry Felstead, CEO, Crown Perth
For further information and to register please click here.
Seminar: Presentation Skills Masterclass
The American Chamber of Commerce in Australia
Date: Wednesday, 10 June 2015
Time: 8.30am – 12.30pm
Venue: Duxton Hotel, 1 St Georges Terrace, Perth
Guest Speaker: Cam Barber, CEO, Vivid Learning
For registration and information please click here.
Major Business Luncheon – A once in a lifetime address in Perth by His
Holiness the Dalai Lama presenting “Can one be happy and rich?”
Australia – Israel Chamber of Commerce
Date: Monday, 15 June 2015
Time: 11.00am – 2.45pm
Venue: Hyatt Regency Perth
For registration and information please click here.
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American Independence Day Charity Ball
American Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Date: Saturday, 4 July 2015
Time: 7.30 pm – 12.00 am
Venue: Government House Ballroom, St Georges Terrace, Perth
For further information and to register please click here.
Mission – EXPO Milano
Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Australia – Perth
EXPO Milano 2015 is a non-commercial universal exposition that aims to create a platform for
international dialogue between people, countries and institutions around the theme of nutrition.
Date: Wednesday, 29 July 2015 – Wednesday, 5 August 2015
For further information on the sponsorship opportunities available please click here.
Dangerous Goods Training Courses
Customs Brokers and Forwarders Council of Australia
 AIR
ACCEPTANCE - INITIAL
With no airfreight experience needed, this is the initial starting point for shippers, freight
forwarders and airline staff that have a legal need for this training.
Duration: 3 days (8.30am to 5.00pm daily)
 MARITIME
This course is designed to provide an overview of the standards required for shipping
company personnel, freight forwarders, store persons and anyone who deals with dangerous
goods by sea.
Duration: 2 days (8.30am to 5.00pm)
 AIR
ACCEPTANCE - RECERTIFICATION
This course updates the participant with all the changes that have occurred since the last
course.
Please note that you will be required to provide proof of your expiry date at the time of booking
if you did not attend your last course through CBFCA. (A copy of your last certificate)
Duration: 1 day (8.30am to 5.00pm)
For registration and information please click here
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Western Australian International Alliance
Member Associations
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