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NYC: AUSTRADE - Digital Media and Innovation Showcase

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:30:00 GMT

NYC: AUSTRADE - Digital Media and Innovation Showcase
Start Date: 17-Mar-10 12:30 PM
End Time: 17-Mar-10 2:30 PM
Location: Australian Consulate- Monash Room
Event Details:

Do you outsource your digital Media technology? Want to benchmark your current technology suppliers or learn more about new ways to reach your market?

Austrade is presenting the third annual Australian Digital Media Innovation Showcase promoting Australia’s unique strengths in digital media to the New York Digital Media industry.

This year’s showcased technologies cover Video Publishing, Creative Business Management, Multimedia Learning, Digital Marketing Management, Children’s Online Safety and Local Area Marketing.

This free session will be your chance to see presentations from each of the 7 featured companies and network and discuss business or partnering opportunities with the companies over lunch.

Wednesday 17 March
12:30pm - 2:30pm

Australian Consulate-General
150 East 42nd Street, 34th Floor
(between Lexington & Third Aves)

To RSVP call: (212) 351-6581

or email Belinda Jackson at belinda.jackson@austrade.gov.au

by 10 March

Who should attend?

• Advertising Agencies, Marketing and Brand Management Consulting Firms, Mobile Service Providers, Broadcasters and Web Developers.

• Individuals in the Marketing, Advertising and Media distribution space.

• Corporations looking to manage their digital presence and marketing internally.

• Organizations looking to develop partnership and distribution opportunities.

The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) is the trade development division of the Australian Federal Government. Austrade is chartered with introducing pre-approved, market-ready Australian companies to relevant partners and customers around the world.

Australian Consulate- Monash Room

SF: Word of Mouth + Advance Your Idea

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 01:00:00 GMT

SF: Word of Mouth + Advance Your Idea
Start Date: 22-Mar-10 6:00 PM
End Time: 22-Mar-10 8:00 PM
Event Details:

Advance invites members to join us for Word of Mouth + Advance Your Idea on Monday 22 March.

This March, Advance teams up with the Australian Trade Commission's Digital Media Delegation to present Advance Your Idea. Join us for networking drinks and a BBQ as five emerging technology firms from Australia give a 2 minute elevator pitch and respond to a quick fire Q&A.

Advance Your Idea participants include:

Blocks Global (CEO - Paul Wilson)

Blocks Global Pty Ltd® is an Australian software services company providing empowerment solutions for marketing people globally based on a deep understanding of their needs.

E-Diary (CEO – Patrick Barrett)

E-DIARY is a custom software application for sports, entertainment and lifestyle clients. E-DIARY downloads a client’s fixtures, events and important dates direct into the desktop calendar of fans on their computer.

E-Kidna (Founder & CEO – Karen Orford)

E-Kidna, Australia’s leading virtual world for 8-12 year old children encases Mate Safety™ an award winning technological innovation that ensures the safety of children as they chat online with friends.

G-Learning (CEO - Jamie Carroll)

G-learning® is an on-line multimedia learning platform designed to flexibly present content in a unique multiple learning format, anywhere and at any time.

Net Ventures (Founder & CEO - Michael Page)

Net Ventures is Australia’s longest standing internet broadcasting company. Net Ventures engineers and develops software for high-performance video solutions and applications for clients.

Word of Mouth - Silicon Valley
Monday 22 March, 2010
6.00pm - 8.00pm
Vino Locale
431 Kipling Street
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Cash Bar and Appertizers provided

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Join us to catch up on the latest industry movements, connect with old or new business partners, and share a drink with friends at the delightful Vino Locale, a European style garden and wine bar in sunny Palo Alto.

If you are interested in participating in Advance Your Idea, please email ideas@advance.org

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LA: Word of Mouth

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 01:30:00 GMT

LA: Word of Mouth
Start Date: 25-Mar-10 6:30 PM
End Time: 25-Mar-10 8:30 PM
Event Details:

Join the Advance Los Angeles Committee for drinks as we return to the Avalon Beverly Hills Hotel for Word of Mouth on Thursday 25 March.

Be part of the fastest growing network of Global Australians at the Advance poolside Cabana. Drinks will be at happy hour prices and valet parking is complimentary.

Word of Mouth
Thursday 25 March, 2010
6.30pm to 8.30pm
The Avalon Hotel
9400 West Olympic Boulevard
Beverly Hills CA 90212
Cash Bar and Nibbles provided

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Word of Mouth is now run in New York, London, San Francisco, Silicon Valley and Los Angeles. It's an opportunity to forge professional and social relationships and tap into the support network and resources of Advance.

ADVANCE LOS ANGELES COMMITTEE

Trent Blacket I Paul Brindley I Cameron Daddo
Mark Fewell I Sarah Harden I Amanda Price I Cameron Wood

London: International Climate Change Negotiations after COP15

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT

London: International Climate Change Negotiations after COP15
Start Date: 29-Mar-10 6:30 PM
End Time: 29-Mar-10 9:30 PM
Event Details:

Victorians Abroad, Westpac Institutional Bank and Advance invites members to: International Climate Change Negotiations after COP15: What are the global implications?

James Cameron, Vice Chairman of Climate Change Capital, will moderate a discussion with leading experts in the carbon and banking fields to focus on the global implications of the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference. We will also explore what the outcome of the negotiations means for Australia and the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme currently before the Australian Parliament.

Panelists:

Anthony Hobley, Partner, Norton Rose

Geoff Sinclair, Global Head, Carbon Sales and Trading, Standard Bank

Moderated by:
James Cameron, Vice Chairman, Climate Change Capital

International Climate Change Negotiations after COP15

Monday 29 March, 2010
6.30pm to 9.30pm

The Commonwealth Club
25 Northumberland Avenue

London WC2N 5AP

[REGISTER NOW] Registration essential, spaces are limited!

Following the discussion, join us for a networking reception with the green leaders to reflect on the issues raised and understand how you can be involved in the opportunities arising from Australia's response to climate change.

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NYC: ANZAC Commemorative Service

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 10:00:00 GMT

NYC: ANZAC Commemorative Service
Start Date: 25-Apr-10 6:00 AM
End Time: 25-Apr-10 7:30 AM
Event Details:

ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE 2010

ANZAC Day is when we pause to remember those Australians and New Zealanders killed in war, to honour returned servicemen and women and to pay tribute to those personnel who are currently serving their countries.

The following two ANZAC Day Commemorative Services will be held:

Sunday 25 April
6am Dawn Service

East Coast Memorial in Battery Park
The Service will be held rain or shine - we encourage you to come prepared with warm clothing & an umbrella in case of inclement weather.

Sunday 25 April
10:30am Traditional Service

ANZAC Memorial Garden

on the roof of Rockefeller Center, 620 Fifth Avenue. The entrance to the Garden is on the south side of West 50th Street. In the event of inclement weather, the service will be held in the room adjacent to the Garden.

Entry: Photo ID required (for example US ID card, driver’s license or passport). Bags may be searched before being granted access to the Garden. Numbers will be restricted; therefore people are encouraged to arrive early to be guaranteed entry.

Immediately following the Sunday Service, guests are invited to join us for morning tea at Rockefeller Center.

Due to the nature of the Service, respectful attire is requested.

NYC: A Taste of Down Under

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:00:00 GMT

NYC: A Taste of Down Under
Start Date: 21-Jun-10 6:00 PM
End Time: 21-Jun-10 10:00 PM
Event Details:

Come celebrate the wonders of the "Lands Down Under" as you enjoy 4 HOURS of Australian & New Zealand food & wine! Join over 600 guests gathered to sample wine, food and culture of Australia and New Zealand at MDA's 17th annual 'A Taste of Down Under'.

Enjoy outstanding cuisine, prepared by some of New York City's finest chefs, paired with the leading brands from the vineyards and breweries of Down Under and across the country.

A Taste of Down Under 2010
Monday 21 June @ 6pm - 10pm
Bridge & Terrace Room @ Bridgewaters
South Street Seaport District

*Special price of $78 for Advance members

(You must be logged in as a member to get the special price)

This is a great saving as tickets are normally $100 and $125 at the door.

REGISTER HERE

For more information on the event visit www.atastedownunderny.org

*All tickets will be charged a $3 processing fee. $75 of your purchase will go directly to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Please note that all ticket sales are final & no refunds will be issued.