The ABCC in conjunction with the Australia-Latin America Business Council and AISES (Australian International Sporting Events Secretariat) is hosting a series of seminars highlighting opportunities for Australian companies to provide services and products for the World Cup 2014 and the Olympic Games 2016 in Brazil.

Feedback:
Australian companies have developed a reputation built on excellent performance in the global sporting major events industry. Their industry capabilities, gained from the planning and successful delivery of the Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympics Games, the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, the Brisbane 2001 Goodwill Games and other major international events, are world class and proven. With Brazil hosting the 2014 Football World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games significant opportunities for Australian companies to get involved in major construction and infrastructure projects are now developing.

Opportunities:
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) estimates that the cost of construction and remodelling of 12 stadiums alone will be over US$1 billion. In addition to stadium upgrades and renovations millions more will be spent on basic infrastructure and related services; and a further US$2.5 billion on airports. The total World Cup budget is estimated to be US$52 billion and will cover:

• Host cities stadiums and surrounding areas - design, construction and overlay; expansion of electric power and telecommunication networks and waste/water system.
• Infrastructure – planning, design and management of roads and railways in hosting cities and between.
• Air travel - overhaul of the Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro airports.
• Tourism – new hotels, security, transport management, promotion & information.
• Training programs – volunteers and public officials including English lessons.

A joint partnership between the Australia-Latin America Business Council (ALABC), Australia-Brazil Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) and Australian International Sporting Event Secretariat (AISES) was formed to-jointly organise a trade mission for companies interested in Brazil for November 2010. The mission will include visits to major cities including Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo and participa-tion at Soccerex Global Convention, the global leader for the business of football. Planning is currently underway and more information will be provided when available.

ALABC, ABCC and AISES will stage a series of free seminars in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to brief on business opportunities that arise for Australian companies around these two global events. The semi-nars will feature presentations by market and industry experts including Cristina Talacko—Vice Chair ALABC & President ABCC, Crispin Conroy—Senior Trade Commissioner for Latin America—Austrade, Craig Foster, Américo Doytt Fontenelle—Consul General of Brazil and Industry Speakers (TBC).

Details are:
Dates:
SYDNEY—Breakfast Briefing
When: Tuesday 10 August 7.30am—9.00 am
Where: MLC Centre, Level 47, 19 Martin Place Sydney

MELBOURNE—Briefing
When: Thursday 12 August 4.30pm—6.30 pm
Where: Investment Centre, Level 46, 55 Collins Street, Melbourne

BRISBANE—Breakfast Briefing
When: Thursday 19 August 7.30am—9.00am
Where: Treasury Room, Level 4, Marquee Hotel, 103 George St, Brisbane

Speakers:
Austrade’s Senior Trade Commissioner for Latin America, Crispin Conroy
Chief Football Analyst/ SBS Presenter, Craig Foster
His Excellency Americo Fontenelle, Consul-General of Brazil
(Invitations will be forwarded via email to our members)

To register CLICK HERE.

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