Western Sydney Manufacturing Week 2008 Schedule of Events

6 May 08

Western Sydney Manufacturing Week - Schedule of Events

The premier event of Western Sydney Manufacturing Week 2008.

The Showcase and associated sessions highlight the latest research, technical advances, new processes and business model innovations. It features international speakers and Sydney’s leading research and educational institutions and manufacturers plus Government and Non-Government agencies dedicated to fostering innovation.

Something for everyone and a must-attend networking and information event.

Monday, 12 May 2008 2:00 PM
Location: The Novotel Sydney Olympic Park

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Doing Business With Defence: Understanding The Labyrinth

Presentations by three leading defence industry figures, identifying the opportunities and obstacles faced by small and medium sized enterprises doing business in the defence market in Australia.
 
Tuesday, 13 May 2008 7:30 AM
Location: Western Sydney Business Centre, North Parramatta

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Corn, Chocolate and Climate Change - Packaging in the 21st Century

Biodegradable bioplastics are replacing conventional plastics packaging and delivering a quality product that performs as well as the plastic it replaces.

Wednesday, 14 May 2008 7:00 AM
Location: Western Sydney Business Centre, North Parramatta

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Business Modelling and Technology Roadmapping Workshop

How leading manufacturers, large and small, are using business modelling and technology roadmapping to achieve success in global markets.

Thursday, 15 May 2008 7:30 AM
Location: Western Sydney Business Centre, North Parramatta

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Decision Making for Success - Women in Manufacturing Lunch and Mini-Expo

Women business owners and executives of manufacturing companies are invited to attend this annual lunch forum to celebrate their contribution to the Australian manufacturing sector.

Thursday, 15 May 2008 11:00 AM
Location: TAFE NSW Mt Druitt Campus, Corner Mount Street and North Parade

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Get The Sustainability Advantage and the R & D Tax Concession

For a business, partnerships are the pathways to grow and Sustainability Advantage and Tax Concessions provide a unique opportunity to take advantage of Government funding and leveraged support.

Friday, 16 May 2008 8:30 AM
Location: Western Sydney Business Centre, North Parramatta

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So You Think You Can Manufacture? YOUNG MANUFACTURERS Special Networking and Information Event

Calling all young manufacturers and young wanna-be manufacturers.

Friday, 16 May 2008 3:00 PM
Location: Western Sydney Business Centre, North Parramatta

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Events For Exporters

Importing and Exporting in a Globalised Environment
Tuesday, 13 May 2008 1:00 PM
Location: Western Sydney Business Centre, North Parramatta [More]

Ensuring Your Manufacturing Competitiveness AND Launch - 2008 NSW Export Awards
Tuesday, 13 May 2008 3:30 PM
Location: Western Sydney Business Centre, North Parramatta [More]

International Collaboration and Innovation
Wednesday, 14 May 2008 11:00 AM
Location: Western Sydney Business Centre, North Parramatta [More]

Site Visits

B & D Doors and Openers
Tuesday, 13 May 2008 8:45 AM
Location: Revesby [More]

Pierlite Pty Ltd
Tuesday, 13 May 2008 1:45 PM
Location: Padstow [More]

Sealy of Aust (NSW) Pty Ltd
Wednesday, 14 May 2008 8:45 AM
Location: Wetherill Park  [More]

Cormack Packaging Mfg P/L
Wednesday, 14 May 2008 1:45 PM
Location: Condell Park [More]

The Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)
Wednesday, 14 May 2008 2:00 PM
Location: Lucas Heights [More]

Tip Top Bakeries, George Weston Foods Limited, Baking Division
Thursday, 15 May 2008 8:45 AM
Location: Chullora [More]

Alcoa Australia Rolled Products
Thursday, 15 May 2008 1:45 PM
Location: Yennora [More]

More information and registration at www.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au/westernsydney