The events’ focus is on apparel, accessories and textiles and includes major representation from China and India among an overall exhibiting group of more than 450 companies from 12 countries. Countries represented at the expo include India, China, Indonesia, Fiji, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Vietnam, South Africa and France.
India is leading its participation through the Federation of Indian Export Organisations, and the Handloom Export Promotion Council. Over 80 companies under the two combined associations will be showcasing. Both organisations have brought substantial exhibiting delegations to Australia over the past several years. Major partners at the expo include the FIEO, Council of Textile and Fashion Industries of Australia, and Alibaba.com.
The Indian pavilion will be inaugurated by Manika Jain, Consul General and attended by senior representatives from the FIEO, AEPC and HEPC and the Australian industry.
Seminars on industry-related issues
The expo provides an extensive free seminar program presented by industry professionals, designed to attract and inspire trade visitors, as well as networking and business matching opportunities.
First day will witness seminars on topics such as ‘Industry Support for Australian Business’ by Kiri Delly, CEO, Council of Textile and Fashion Industries of Australia (TFIA), ‘Starting Out: Sourcing Basics’ by Mike Bellamy, Director, China Sourcing Information Center, ‘Hot Topics in Sourcing 2015-201 moderated by Mike Bellamy, Director, China Sourcing Information Center. Kirri-Mae Sampson, Project Manager, Council of Textile and Fashion Industries of Australia (TFIA), Elizabeth Formosa, Founder, Fashion Equipped, Rajni Sharma, Merchandise Planner, David Jones, and Founder, A&F Sourcing Solutions will be part of the discussion. ‘Learn how your business can succeed with online trading’ by Trevor Beuth, Managing Director, Kelly and Windsor Australia will be the last session on day one.
The second day will commence with ‘Thinking global? Growing e-commerce opportunities for Australian businesses moderated by Michael Mang, Head of International Marketing and Business Development, APAC & MENA, Alibaba.com. Benjamin Sun, Director, Think China, John de Bree, Managing Director, Capify will participate in the discussion. Seminar on ‘Sourcing Quality for Competitive Advantage’ by Adam Lloyd, General Manager Product, Jeanswest will follow. The next session would be on ‘Contracts & Purchase Orders: How to make them work for you!’ by Mike Bellamy, Director, China Sourcing Information Center followed by ‘Importing Fundamentals’ by Tim Wallis, Program Manager – Marketing, International Trade & Logistics, RMIT University. ‘7 Practical Tips for Starting your Sourcing Journey Online’ by Michael Mang, Head of International Marketing and Business Development, APAC &MENA, Alibaba.com will bring the curtains down on the second day program.
The last day will see two discussions on ‘Starting Out: Sourcing Basics (Repeat) and ‘Top 10 Tips for Sourcing Success’ by Mike Bellamy, Director, China Sourcing Information Center.
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