The 37th Joint Conference of ATBC and ROCABC

The 37th Joint Conference of Australia-Taiwan and ROC-Australia Business Councils

[第37屆澳台經濟聯席會議]

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Australia and Taiwan – Smart Partnerships for a Smart Future

[澳台 - 智慧夥伴關係，共創智慧未來]

Chairman’s Invitation

I am sending you this invitation to participate in the Australian delegation at the 37th Joint Conference of the ATBC and its Taiwan counterpart, the Republic of China-Australia Business Council (ROCABC), on 7-9 August 2024, at the Sofitel Gold Coast, 81 Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia.

The 37th Joint Conference — A Premier Event in Australia-Taiwan Relations

The ATBC is proud to host the 37th Joint Conference of the two Councils, a significant milestone marking 41 years of achievement for the business communities of the two countries. The Joint Conference attracts outstandingly successful business people, public sector leaders and distinguished scholars from the two countries. If you have business or other interests in Taiwan — or if you are looking for a prosperous and dynamic new market — then the 37th Joint Conference is a ‘must-attend’ event for you.

This year, the Joint Conference is designed to assist delegates so that they can profit from momentous changes in the relationship between Taiwan and Australia, which has become closer as Australia’s relationship with the PRC has become increasingly strained, presenting unprecedented commercial opportunities. Taiwan has received steadily growing support from like-minded democracies around the world. There has never been a better time to grasp the Taiwan business opportunity.

Sponsorship packages are still available and if you are interested, please contact our CEO, Ching-Mei Maddock, at chingmei@atbc.asn.au.

We look forward to seeing you in Gold Coast and are confident that your participation will not only benefit your organisation but build on the success of past Joint Conferences.

Sincerely yours

John Toigo

Chairman

20th May 2024

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The 37th Joint Conference

The theme of the 37th Joint Conference is:

Australia and Taiwan – Smart Partnerships for a Smart Future

The theme of the Conference reflects the sophistication and robustness of the two economies and the complementarities of their industries. It also suggests that businesspeople in Australia and Taiwan may be under-estimating the opportunities in each other’s markets

The Taiwan delegation at the 37th Joint Conference will be led by Dr Shyi-Chin Wang, Chairman of the ROCABC. Chairman Wang may be known to many Australian business leaders, especially those in the energy sector, as he is President of China Steel Corporation.

The ROCABC delegation will comprise up to 50 of Taiwan’s leading business people.

The Conference is an outstanding opportunity for delegates and sponsors to meet some of Taiwan’s most successful and influential business leaders and, more importantly, to discover new business opportunities.

The 37th Joint Conference is sponsored by Trade and Investment Queensland, Gold Coast City Council and Taipei Economic and Culture Office in Australia and supported by Austrade [ATBC National Partner] and Australian Office Taipei.

Total attendance at the Conference is estimated at up to 200 persons.

Find more information in the draft conference program

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DATE:

7th - 9th August 2024

LOCATIONS:

SkyPoint --> Level 77, Q1 Resort, 9 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

Sofitel Gold Coast --> 81 Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia

HOW TO REGISTER:

Ticket type & fees

• Members: Free of Charge [two attendees only]
• Non-Members: A$660/person (GST inclusive)
• Welcome Gala Dinner only for non-members: A$220/person (GST inclusive)
• Australian Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce and ANZCham Members Special: A$330/person (GST inclusive)

*The Full Conference fee is $660.00 (GST & All activities inclusive – Except the “Taiwan Delegation Mainly” on Friday 9th August 2024) for non-members. ATBC members are Free of Charge (FOC) for two attendees only. Delegates introduced by Conference Sponsors may be eligible for concessional registration fees. We will invoice you once we receive your registration form.

Cancellation: For this event the last date for fully refundable cancellations is COB Monday 15th July 2024, Cancellations must be in WRITING. For cancellations after the cancellation date, an administration fee of $100 will be deducted from refunds. Most registrations are transferable; details of the transferee must be supplied to the ATBC secretariat by No later than Monday 15th July 2024.

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ACTIVITIES

• Welcome Gala Dinner, Wednesday 7th August at SkyPoint
• Conference, Thrusday 8th August at Sofitel Broadbeach
• Conference lunch, Thrusday 8th August at Sofitel Broadbeach
• Farewell Dinnner, Thrusday 8th August at Sofitel Broadbeach
• Taiwan-Australia Business Investment Forum, Friday 9th August at Sofitel Broadbeach
• Lunch, Friday 9th August 2024 at Sofitel Broadbeach

ACCOMMODATION

The ATBC can book delegates at Sofitel Gold Coast, 81 Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4218, Australia at special Conference rates:

• Single Superior Room daily -- A$289 (incl one breakfast for 1 adult & GST)
• Twin Superior Room daily -- A$315 (incl two breakfast for 2 adults & GST)

The accommodation can be booked directly with Sofitel Gold Coast as per below link by no later than Friday 5th July 2024: https://www.idem.events/r/37th-joint-conference-of-atbc-rocabc

If you have any problem, please contact ATBC Secretariat, chingmei@atbc.asn.au or +61-429-813-497

To attend the Conference, please complete everything.

NO LATER THAN Friday 5th July 2024.

Registration enquiries, please contact ATBC CEO:

Ching-Mei Maddock

+61 429 813 497

chingmei@atbc.asn.au

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PARKING

1. SkyPoint – Level 77, Q1 Resort, 9 Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217

- Limited of fees parking available at Q1 Resort as SkyPoint is right next to it!

1. Sofitel Broadbeach – 81 Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4218

- Residential Conference Guests: $25 per car/per day for self-parking or $55 per car/per day for valet parking.

- Non-Residential Conference Guests: $40 per car/per day for self-parking or $55 per car/per day for valet parking.