Australia’s annual premier showcase for the automotive industry has been judged a success, with the last of the 49 international delegates from China, Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Hong Kong departing Melbourne after an eventful week.
The week, which ran from March 12-20, was designed to maximise business-matching opportunities for the Victorian automotive industry and to coincide with the 2013 Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix.
The week kicked off with a business briefing seminar to facilitate the introduction of the international delegates to the Victorian automotive industry. With over 100 participants, the seminar featured an overview from industry and government leaders as well as topical breakout sessions to explore business opportunities with the international delegates.
During the week there was also an impressive line-up of conferences and networking events to showcase Victoria’s manufacturing capabilities, including:
* The official ministerial reception hosted by the Department of Business and Innovation (DBI)
* The Federation of Automotive Products Manufacturers (FAPM) reception
* The Cars of Tomorrow Conference highlighted the current and future environment of the automotive industry.
* The official opening of the Industry and Innovation Precinct at the Grand Prix, showcasing automotive, advance manufacturing and defence industries.
The success of the AAW program was a collaborative effort between DBI and industry associations: AutoCRC, Industry Capability Network (ICN), Australasian Fleet Management Association (AFMA), Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA), Federation of Automotive Products Manufacturers (FAPM) and the Australian Grand Prix Corporation.
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