Australias Invitation

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Australias Invitation to host the World Chambers
Congress 2009 In Brisbane Australia
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Host Chamber

• Presented by
• Mr David Gacic
• General Manager, Business Development
• Commerce Queensland
• www.commerceqld.com.au

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Overview

• Committed and Enthusiastic Host Organization
• Strong Support from Australian Chambers,
  Government and Industry
• Strengthen Chamber Movement in Pacific region
• Attractive destination, ideally located on
  Pacific Rim
• Safe, Affordable, and Welcoming City
• World Class Convention Centre
• Experience and Assurance of SUCCESS

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Commerce Queensland (CQ)

• State's leading non-government business
  association professional consulting firm
• Established in 1868
• 3,500 financial members (voluntary membership)
• Affiliated with 128 out of 133 local Chambers of
  Commerce and more than 60 industry associations
  representing 25,000 businesses
• FY2004/05 308 staff / A26M turnover
• A3M from membership and the balance commercial
  income

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CQ Regional Offices
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CQ and Australian Chamber of Commerce and
Industry (ACCI)

• ACCI is Australias largest business association
• Represents 350,000 businesses employing 4 million
  staff (33 of all Australian businesses)
• Member
• International Chambers of Commerce (ICC)
• Council of Asia Pacific Employers (CAPE)

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CQ and Australian Chamber of Commerce and
Industry (ACCI)

• Foundation Member
• Confederation of Asia Pacific Chambers of
  Commerce and Industry (CACCI)
• Indian Ocean Rim Business Forum (IORBF)
• CQ
• Founding member and influential partner of ACCI
• By-right seat as a Director of the ACCI Board
• Representation on all ACCI Committees

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Australian Chambers

• Endorsement received from all State and Territory
  Chambers

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Key Members

• Comalco
• Toshiba (Australia) Pty Ltd
• National Australia Bank (NAB)
• Macquarie Telecom
• BHP Billiton
• Leica Geosystems LLC
• Riviera Yachts
• Sun Metals Corporation Pty Ltd
• Queensland Nickel Industries (QNI) Pty Ltd

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CQ International Relations

• Strong relationships
• International Chambers
• Bilateral Chambers
• World Trade Centre (licence)
• International Trade
• ACCIs Trade and International Affairs Committee
• CQ International Trade Committee
• Australian and foreign Government trade promotion
  agencies
• International trade assistance

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CQ Capability and Experience

• Strong track-record in organising high-profile
  events
• In excess of 10,000 guests have attended CQ
  events in the past 12 months
• Eminent major speakers and guests
• Ongoing sponsorship and alliance arrangements
  with reputable international companies

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Government and Industry Support

• Australian Chambers movement support
• National, State and Local Government support
• Government grants available for delegates from
  developing nations
• Established prospects for new sponsorships
• Promotional support from Brisbane Marketing
• Operational support from Brisbane Convention
  Exhibition Centre

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Proposed Program for WCC 2009 in Brisbane

• ACCI General Council Meeting
• WCC including World Chambers competition
• Opening of the new World Trade Centre
• World Trade Showcase
• 150th Anniversary of the State of Queensland
• Other Chambers events

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Benefits to World Chambers Movement

• Promotion of the World Chambers in a region that
  has not yet hosted the Congress
• Strengthen Chamber movement in Pacific region and
  provide ICC WCF with a truly global reach
• Positive perception in the Pacific region of the
  Chamber movement
• Easy access to trade opportunities throughout
  Asia Pacific
• Benefits of multicultural community for delegates

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Brisbane, Queensland

• Presented by
• Mr David Regan
• Chief Executive Officer
• Brisbane Marketing
• www.brisbanemarketing.com.au

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Excellent Location

• Australias most northern capital on the Pacific
  rim.
• Major hub for the Asia Pacific region

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Ideal Host City

• Australias fastest growing urban region
• Population of 1.7 million.
• Greatest economic growth in Australia.
• English Speaking, yet a multicultural city
• Largest city subtropical gardens in world
• Friendly, dynamic and sophisticated city
• Safe and secure environment
• Australias premier tourism region

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Industry Strengths

• Australian GDP in 2005 estimated at 708bn (US)
• 15th in the World behind Russia, Mexico, and
  India
• Brisbanes most promising industries include
• ICT
• largest computer games development cluster in
  Australia
• e-security industry - largest outside of North
  America
• Medical Research
• major research centres - largest concentration of
  scientists involved in medical research
• Logistics
• The Port of Brisbane - Australias fastest
  growing container port
• Brisbane Airport - fastest growing airport in
  Australia
• Major Jobs Growth
• 55 by 2026 550,000 to 850,000
• 55bn increase in exports by 2026

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Queenslands Key Industries
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International Access
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International Access
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Accommodation(within 20km of convention centre)
Unrated
1AUD .769 USD 1AUD .594255EUR, as of May
2006
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Business Travel Comparison
Source The Economist Intelligence Unit, 2006
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A Compact and Walkable City
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Perfect Climate
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The Brisbane Experience

• Largest shopping precinct between Sydney and
  Singapore
• Superb dining in the surrounding urban villages
• Award winning South Bank, swimming lagoons, safe
  beach, river walks, art gallery and museum
• Climb the historic Story Bridge, abseil kangaroo
  point cliffs, kayak on the Brisbane river
• Within the hour
• Cuddle koalas, feed kangaroos, hand feed wild
  dolphins, whale watching
• Amazing beaches and theme parks, including
  Australia Zoo
• Wineries, country experiences and balloon rides
  over the valley

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Pre and Post Touring
Great Barrier Reef
Uluru
Ancient Rainforest
The Outback
The Pinnacles
Sydney
Twelve Apostles
Melbourne
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City Support for the World Chambers Federation

• Conference promotion support
• Welcome signage at the Airport and city
• Staffed information desk at the international
  terminal and at the conference
• Multilingual staff
• Use of Queen Street Malls 11 double-sided
  banners to promote the Congress
• LCD signage at the Visitor Information Centre
• Partner programs and pre/post touring

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City Support for the World Chambers Federation

• Media releases
• Visitors Guides and Maps in satchels
• Community will know your delegates have arrived -
  taxis, restaurants will welcome WCC.
• Tourist Refund Scheme allows delegates to claim
  the tax paid on purchases 300 or more, such as
  clothing, cameras that you can take with you when
  you leave.
• Make Brisbane Yours in 2009

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Congress Venue

• Presented by
• Daniel Havas
• Sales Manager, International Conventions
• www.bcec.com.au

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Unique Convention Precinct

• Voted worlds best public sector development by
  the International Real Estate Federation
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• Worlds best downtown public space by the
  International Downtown Association

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One of the Worlds Top Ten Convention Centres

• Officially ranked in the worlds top ten
  convention centres (AIPC)
• Australias most awarded Convention Centre
• Experienced event team
• Fully Integrated Facilities - World Chambers
  Congress comfortably under one roof
• Make the Centre Yours
• Availability in August / September 2009

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Dedicated Convention Centre

• Great Hall seats up to 4,000 people auditorium
  style
• 21 multi-purpose meeting rooms of varying sizes
• Plaza Ballroom with spectacular views
• 25,000 sqm of air conditioned exhibition space
• Technologically Advanced
• Dedicated speakers presentation centre
• Award winning, silver service catering team
• Fully integrated in-house services
• Sophisticated security throughout venue and
  precinct 24/7

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Brisbane Convention Exhibition Centre
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Congress Experience

• Rotary International Convention 17,000
  delegates
• XXII IUFRO (International Union of Forestry
  Research) World Congress 2,100 delegates from
  90 countries
• World Council of Credit Unions 1,000 delegates
• International Dental Research Convention 2,500
  delegates
• International Geology Congress 4,000 delegates
• UN International Conference on Engaging
  Communities 2200 delegates

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Memorable Social Program

• Perfect time of year
• Excellent outdoor and indoor options
• Facilities within walking distance
• Opening Ceremony - A combination of open-air and
  indoor activities featuring Indigenous Australian
  and a dreamtime performance.
• Gala Dinner Outdoors at South Bank, with
  Australian cuisine and entertainment.

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Brisbane, Australia in 2009

• Assure success with experienced Chamber and
  strong government and industry support
• Promotion of World Chambers movement in a new
  region, yet to host a World Congress
• Unique mix of events to attract maximum
  delegates.
• Central business hub in one of the fastest
  growing regions of the world.
• Affordable destination, favourably ranked
  internationally for business events
• World class Convention Centre and a supportive,
  welcoming city

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Australia Welcomes the World Chambers Congress
2009 To Brisbane Australia
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