Australian Capability Can Help Power India’s Growth To strengthen and explore business opportunities in India express your interest to attend Australia Business Week in India (ABWI) The Hon Mr Andrew Robb AO MP, Minister for Trade and Investment is expected to lead an Australian Government trade and investment mission to India from 12-15 January 2015. We’d like to know if you’re interested in joining us. The mission aims to enhance bilateral relationships through high-level political and commercial exchanges, and to promote Australia as a trade, investment, education and tourism partner. ABWI is a government initiative which aims to promote Australia and Australian capability with a programme tailored to major industry sectors. India is a complex business environment and the sector-specific networking events will raise the understanding of doing business in India and enhance existing relationships with Indian businesses. Mission details 12-15 January 2015 Locations include Delhi, Mumbai and other major Indian cities. Expressions of interest close 31 October Successful applicants will be notified by mid-November. For more information on ABWI contact: Australia Benefits of participation • Explore business opportunities with potential Indian partners • Profile Australian education and research strengths • Promote Australian investment opportunities to top Indian companies Esther Sun [email protected] +61 2 9392 2380 India • Participate in sector-specific networking events Adil Mohamed [email protected] +91 44 4391 3214 • Enhance existing relationships with Indian customers and develop new contacts. For registration enquiries contact: Austrade Direct T 13 28 78 Page 1 Who should express interest: CEO/MD level or nominated senior representatives from Australian businesses in the following sectors: 1. Investment and Financial Services 2. Education and Research 3. Tourism 4. Health and Aging 5. Resources and Energy 6. Premium Food and Beverage 7. Water and Environmental Sustainability 8. Transport Safety and Sustainability 9. Sporting and Cultural Services 10. Agriculture Equipment, Technology and Services (AgETS) To view the draft mission programme click here. For more information and to register your interest visit http://www.austrade.gov.au/abwi2015 Expressions of interest close Friday 31 October Please note: ABWI delegates will be required to meet individual transport and accommodation costs but participation in ABWI events will generally be free of charge. Austrade administers the Export Market Development Grant (EMDG), a key Australian Government financial assistance program for new and current exporters. Click here to learn more. Vibrant Gujarat Summit On 11 January 2015, prior to ABWI, Minister Robb will attend the Vibrant Gujarat Summit in Ahmedabad at which Australia is a Partner Country. Companies interested in attending this part of the programme visit http://www.austrade.gov.au/abwi2015. Australia India Business Council (AIBC) is also coordinating a Vibrant Gujarat delegation. For more information contact [email protected] Page 2