A trade and investment seminar invaluable to business leaders keen to explore bilateral business opportunities was hosted by the Queensland Government, City of Gold Coast, Australia India Business Council and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry at Commonwealth House, Gold Coast on Friday 13 April 2018.
The event provided Commonwealth countries an insight into why India should be prioritised as a target country for business, which Australian sectors have the best opportunities for growth and how to leverage local networks to grow your business with India. The event also provided an opportunity to engage with business and government leaders to build new relationships, forge bilateral trade relations and explore bilateral opportunities in Australia.
The event comprised on highlighting areas of opportunity in India and links with Commonwealth business. The speakers at the event were India High Commissioner to Australia Dr. Ajay Gondane, Rebecca Hall-Executive Director International Education and Training, Trade & Investment Queensland, Chris Deveney- Global CEO and a Director of Favco Queensland and Favco USA.
A session on India-Australia Trade Relationship and the significance and importance of continuing to support the two-way trade and investment/business relationship with India was lead by Mr Peter Varghese AO, Chancellor of the University of Queensland followed by discussion on the development of Australia’s India Economic Strategy.
Special guests from Australia and India’s premier business organisations were facilitated by one of Australia’s most experienced and authoritative interviewers, Ms Maxine McKew, in an engaging discussion on what the future holds for doing business with India.
The seminar was attended by Australian and India trade organisations, Exporters, Investors, Australian and Indian government officials and Commonwealth industry representatives.
The seminar proved that “A love of sport isn’t the only thing Australia and India have in common – both share a keen interest in education, training and the growth of industry and business.”