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GABC / IBCM Business Networking Event – Munich Global and Transatlantic Trade Update

The German Australian Business Council together with the International Business Council Munich was delighted to present an update by Professor Dr. Gabriel Felbermayr on the ‘Global and Transatlantic Trade Situation’. The event was held in Munich on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.

Prof. Dr. Gabriel Felbermayr is one of Germany’s very top global trade experts. Given the recent heated rounds of political discussions on trade and looming tariffs, this was certainly a highly informative and insightful discussion. Having recently received inside information from the recent G20 Summit in Buenos Aires, Prof Felbermayr changed the title of his presentation to ‘The Return of the Trade Warriors’.

More than 50 participants from various international associations attended the presentation and  subsequent discussion moderated by GABC member Larry Schulz. A buffet dinner with the opportunity to make new contacts concluded the enjoyable evening.

The International Business Council Munich (IBCM), a business networking forum that brings together members of 16 international business organizations active in the Munich area, was launched in 2017.  The IBCM’s mission is “to combine the strengths of the participating IBCM groups in joining for business events of mutual interest and in addressing topics of common interest.  An umbrella organization, the IBCM provides an organizational interface, supports the sharing of ideas, facilitates making new business contacts, and stimulates learning.”

 

The slides from Prof Felbermayr’s presentation can be viewed in the file below:

20181205_TransAtlantic_GF_Slides

 

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German Australia Business Council represented at the EU Australia Senior Leaders Forum

German Australian Business Council Board Members, The Hon. André Haermeyer and Sabine Pittrof attended the EU-Australia Senior Leaders Forum in Brussels. Sponsored by the EU and supported by the Australian government, the Forum brought together European and Australian leaders to discuss a wide range of topics concerning today’s world, ranging from geo-political challenges to digitalisation, environment and the proposed Free Trade Agreement between the EU and Australia. The Forum provided an excellent opportunity for leaders from both continents to exchange information and learn from each other’s experience.

The photos show Board Members with Patron emeritus David Ritchie (below) and a group shot of the German delegates to the Forum in the Brussels Town Hall (cover photo).



 

 

 

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AHK Australia Breakfast- Frankfurt, October 2018

On 2 October 2018, the German Australian Business Council invited members and friends to an exclusive breakfast briefing in Frankfurt with Ms Alexandra Voss, Executive Director of the German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Australia).

Prior to her appointment as the new AHK Executive Director earlier this year, Ms Voss was the Chief Representative of the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce and Managing Director of the German Chamber of Commerce in Beijing.

The AHK Australia, with offices in Sydney and Melbourne, has over 40 years of experience and a competent team of experts and partners who can deal with all facets of the Australian market.

The event provoked lively discussion over an enjoyable German breakfast.

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ABIE International Networking meeting Madrid 19th-20th October 2018

The representatives of the Australian Business In Europe (ABIE) groups met in Madrid on October 19th and 20th, 2018 to discuss how to further improve the relationship between the member national groups and to plan future common activities and events. The meeting was organized by ASBA (Spain) with participants from Australia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain and the UK.

The Australian Ambassador to Spain, H.E. Ms. Julie-Ann Guivarra invited the participants for pre-dinner drinks at her residence and also attended the meeting for two hours to discuss the EU-AUS Free Trade Agreement, which is still in the negotiation phase. ABIE groups were asked to give their country-specific input to the drafting team. (ABIE France and GABC have already sent their submissions).

Best practice workshops were held on various topics of interest. It was agreed that the joint website www.abie.eu is a popular site and an excellent platform to share information internationally.

GABC Board member Eberhard Goihl, who attended the meetings, summarised the event as a well-structured and very productive. The meeting provided a strong base for further activities and multinational collaboration.

 

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Queensland and Berlin sign Declaration on Intent in Health Matters

The Governing Mayor of Berlin, Michael Müller, and the Premier of Queensland, Anastacia Palaszczuk, have just signed a Declaration of Intent to cooperate in the field of health.

Michael Schütz

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Brisbane – German Science and Innovation Day

Brisbane German Week is an annual event to highlight the relationships between Germany and Australia, and more particularly with Queensland and its capital Brisbane. This year’s science and innovation day was held at the Queensland University of Technology’s Gardens Point Campus. Organised by Prof. Michael Rosemann, Honorary Consul for Germany in the city and also Professor for Information Systems at QUT, other universities from South East Queensland also participated.

Students and Presenters

Students and Presenters at Science and Innovation Day at Brisbane German Week

Attended by around 100 people in total the day brought students and academics together to discuss their research and how German Ph.D. students worked in Australian universities – as well as discussions on how Australians had coped in a German research environment. A number of case studies were presented of successful collaborations and a panel outlined funding opportunities for study abroad and support for research.

Michael Schütz

Michael Schütz giving keynote lecture at Science and Innovation Day in Brisbane

Prof. Michael Schütz, formerly at Berlin’s Charité hospital and now at QUT gave the keynote speech about bilateral opportunities between Queensland and Berlin and looked forward to the forthcoming visit of Berlin’s mayor to Brisbane where the new health alliance between the states of Berlin and Queensland will be announced.

 

 

Robert Harrison

Robert Harrison at Science and Innovation Day in Brisbane

Our board member Rob Harrison also introduced the work of the German Australian Business Council.

(Photos courtesy of Michael Rosemann/Brisbane German Week)

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Business Networking at Oktoberfest 2018- Mittags Wies’n Event

On 05 October 2018, the 4th GABC Oktoberfest Business Networking Lunch Event took place at the Löwenbräu Festzelt.

Everybody enjoyed the unique lunchtime atmosphere with typical Bavarian white blue sky weather outside and nice music, several Mass of beer and the obligatory Oktoberfest Hendl in the tent. A lot of interesting conversations took place with many new contacts made.

 

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GABC-MING Business Networking at Oktoberfest!

On 30 September 2018, the GABC Oktoberfest Business Networking Event took place in the Schottenhamel Festzelt. Together with more than 200 participants of the MING (Munich International Networking Groups), everybody enjoyed the unique, lunchtime Oktoberfest atmosphere.

The typical Bavarian blue sky outside and classic Oktoberfest atmosphere inside the tent made for a great afternoon of excellent music, beer by the Mass and Oktoberfest Hendl (roast chicken).

All guests had the opportunity to participate in interesting networking and conversation with fellow attendees from a wide range of industries.

 

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New Expat group founded- Frankfurt

A new group for expatriates has been founded in Frankfurt. Expat Family Frankfurt aims to bring together members of the international community in the city for networking and social activities. For more information, please access their website at:https://www.expat-family.de/.

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QUT in Germany Breakfast, Munich, September 2018

On September 21, 2018, the German Australian Business Council enjoyed an informal breakfast roundtable presented by QUT.  GABC Board Members Eberhard Goihl and Elisabeth Opie had the pleasure of welcoming Professor Scott Sheppard, QUT Deputy President – International in Munich. Scott’s portfolio areas are international student recruitment, international research strategy and engagement.

QUT is proud of its tradition in being able to secure internships for its students (domestic and international) and the clear benefits this has for both  the students in preparation for the workforce and for employers who will have had the opportunity to see their abilities. Scott talked about the results of a recent QUT survey on the relevance of the University for its students, alumni,  researchers and staff in connecting and working in the Real World. 

QUT Alumni can be found worldwide and remain an important part of the QUT community, both as ambassadors for the university and in supporting current students and research programs.

Scott was accompanied by Shelagh Whittleston, European Representative, QUT and by Ian McFadden, Director QUT Global.