Issue 2 - February 2012
ICT Newsletter
This newsletter is produced by the Victorian Government's Department of Business and Innovation, and provides an update on ICT trade and business development activities and initiatives for Victorian ICT companies.
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
Game Developers Conference
Game Developers Conference
5 – 9 March 2012, San Francisco, USA
GDC returns to San Francisco for five days of sessions, tutorials, and round table discussions on a comprehensive selection of game development topics taught by leading industry experts. From year to year, the GDC continues to define market innovations and future vision, providing insight into the future of gaming.
Game Developers Conference website
Hong Kong International ICT Expo, Trade Mission
13 - 16 April 2012, Hong Kong
Expressions of Interest are sought from Victorian ICT companies interested in participating in the Victorian mission to the Hong Kong International ICT Expo. The HKTDC International ICT Expo is a powerful leading Asian trade event, linking ICT product and service providers with buyers from around the world. More than 570 global exhibitors will showcase their latest products and solutions at the Expo which attracts almost 30,000 visitors from across the region. Group pavilions include representatives from Australia, Canada, the Chinese mainland, India, the Philippines and Taiwan.
Contact: leneane.choong@mmv.vic.gov.au or Ph: 9655 1056.
Hong Kong International ICT Expo website
Yeosu World Trade Expo, Trade Mission
8 - 12 May 2012, South Korea
Located in the small coastal city of Yoesu, it is expected the Expo will involve approximately 100 countries, 5 international organisations, 10 corporations and 16 local governments. Ten million visitors are expected to visit the Expo with its key theme 'the Living Ocean and Coast - Diversity of Resources and Sustainable Activities'.
Victoria will have a strategic engagement in the Yeosu Expo and will support Victorian exporters - many from the ICT industry - to travel to Korea to meet with potential partners and customers as well as visiting the Expo. Expressions of Interest are sought from Victorian ICT companies interested in participating in this mission.
Contact: daniel.mcclintock@dbi.vic.gov.au or Ph: 9655 1741.
Super Trade Mission to China
14 - 19 May 2012, China
The Premier of Victoria, Ted Baillieu announced during a visit to China in September 2011, that the Victorian Government would host a 'Super Trade Mission' to China in the first half of 2012. This multi-sectoral trade mission of up to 250 companies, many from the ICT sector, will be led by senior Victorian Government and industry representatives. This Super Trade Mission will incorporate business-to-business meetings, in-market site visits, and networking events tailored to each industry.
Expressions of Interest are sought from Victorian ICT companies to participate in Australia’s largest trade mission to China.
Contact: stuart.bland@mmv.vic.gov.au or Ph: 9655 1054.
CommunicAsia 2012
19 - 22 June 2012, Singapore
CommunicAsia2012 will be presenting yet another comprehensive ICT platform, unveiling how ICT can shape and influence your business, bringing it to another level. The Victorian Government will once again have a presence at the show.
Contact: kathy.coultas@mmv.vic.gov.au on Ph: 9655 1049.
CommunicAsia website
DOMESTIC EVENTS
Cloud Insights With US Vivek Kundra
Cloud Insights With US Vivek Kundra
16 February, 6:30pm – 9:30pm, Crown Palladium Southbank, Melbourne
Keynote speaker, former USA White House CIO and author of the USA Government's 'Cloud First' Policy and now Executive Vice president of Salesforce.com, Vivek Kundra, is well known for his visionary approach to the benefits Cloud can deliver for governments and business alike. In the exclusive business event, Vivek Kundra will explore the privacy, security, commercial, contractual, regulatory, cost, risk and internal governance factors that you should be aware of when considering working with Cloud. He will also lead the debate on the facts and evidence surrounding cloud benefits and risks, and draw parallels between the application of cloud services in the financial services sector and public sector.
Purchase a ticket to the Cloud Insights event
Victorian Women in ICT Network – 'Being a Woman in IT' – Guest Speaker Event
16 February, 7:30am for 7:45am start - 8:50am close, IBM, Ground Floor – Podium Room - Southbank
The 'Being a Woman in IT' series is where we have asked a number of inspiring people in Information Technology, and related fields, to share their experiences with you. The series is designed to give you the opportunity to:
- Get ideas on how to progress your career;
- Consider different career opportunities and alternatives;
- Hear experiences on how to deal with some of the challenges you face as a woman in the workforce; and
- Network.
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