The largest convergence of Australian business chambers and businesses in Asia.

In an Asian-driven world economy, ASIAN GROWTH “With 4.5 billion people in Asia, and regional GDP growth of 5.5%, the markets of Asia represent the nearest and most attractive opportunities for Australian business. In an Asian-driven world economy, Australian companies would be wise to immediately take advantage of the opportunities on offer.”

ABOUT THIS CONFERENCE Trends in Asia have a direct impact on Australian business, access to larger markets, a wider potential customer base, access to capital, innovation and human capital. If these trends aren’t already affecting your industry they soon will. As a business leader you need to get ahead of the curve to maximise your business potential. Trading Up: Accessing Opportunities for Australian Business in Asia represents the largest convergence of Australian business chambers and businesses in Asia. This will provide all participants with access to a wide range of business contacts in one convenient location. The conference will cater to three key audiences: Australian Companies in the early stages of expanding into Asia Australian Companies already established in Asia Asian Companies with linkages to Australia or doing business in Australia

FORMAT Conference hosted in the world-class Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Malaysia Welcome Cocktails at Sky Bar, Trader’s Hotel Over 2-days, more than 300 delegates will hear from high profile speakers on topics such as market access, leveraging opportunities, as well as industry-specific plenary sessions. Expand your understanding of the opportunities available and answer the all- important question of how to grow your business activity in Asia. Conference activities also include: Welcome cocktail event, Gala Dinner, and Two networking lunches. Held in the world-class KL Convention Centre in Malaysia, this conference represents a unique opportunity to grow your business.

ABOUT THE ORGANISER Trading Up: Accessing Opportunities for Australian Business in Asia will be organized by the Malaysian Australian Business Council (MABC), a founding member of ABA. For over 30 years the MABC has been the voice of Malaysian and Australian business.

CONFERENCE PROGRAM Day 1 Hon Steven Ciobo MP, Minister for Trade & Investment, Australia Day 1 Answering the big questions that affect the macro-economic dynamics between Asia and Australia, including free trade agreements. Presentations by leading political & private sector figures who are shaping that relationship.  The Trade Ministers of Australian& Malaysia are scheduled to attend along with CEOs from the region’s leading corporations.   YB Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed, Minister of Trade & Industry Malaysia

CONFERENCE PROGRAM Day 2 Industry-focused, interactive plenary sessions covering 9 sectors which have been identified as high growth and highly critical to the sustainable future. Learn from the Australian and Asian Business Leaders who have already navigated the market and are making money in Asia. Both days will have ample business networking and business matching opportunities.

MABC ANNUAL GALA DINNER – Thursday 10th November

CONFERENCE PRICING 2-day Delegate Pass Includes: Access to all conference sessions Welcome cocktail event MABC Annual Gala Dinner 2 x Networking lunches Early Bird Discount (before 1 Sep) ABA chamber member discount *Tickets go on sale 15 July AUD1,200 AUD100

ABA REGIONAL CONFERENCE All ABA members are invited to participate in, and benefit from, this event.

ABA REGIONAL CONFERENCE Opportunities for ABA chambers: Discount Pricing (AUD1,100) for members for all ABA chamber members to attend the conference (Standard price AUD1,200). Early bird discount before 1 September (additional AUD100 discount). 1 complimentary delegate ticket for a representative of each ABA chamber (President/Chairperson/Executive Director) to attend the conference AUD500 towards the cost of travel/accommodation (from ABA accumulated funds) Chamber logos to appear on conference website – with link to chamber websites Ability to refer speakers Ability to refer sponsors (Sponsorship Packages TBA) Referral fee of 25% of the value of sponsorship secured Excludes Australian government departments & agencies (including Austrade)

We thank you for your support. ABA REGIONAL CONFERENCE We thank you for your support. Secretariat Malaysia Australia Business Council C-26-3A, 3 Two Square, No 2 Jalan 19/1, 46300 Petaling Jaya. Malaysia. For enquiries: Tel: +603-7960 9490 & Fax: +603-7960 9489 conference@mabc.org.my & sponsorship@mabc.org.my