Rugby World Cup 2011 Auckland Speaker Series
Global Connections: Making the most of our time in the spotlight
The world is coming to Auckland in 2011. Are you ready to play ball? Next year up to 85,000 Rugby fans are coming to New Zealand to watch Rugby World Cup 2011. Among them will be well-connected investors, international business advisors, and representatives of multi-national corporations looking to combine their leisure time with business.
If there was ever a time to get your business in order; prepare for investment; and learn to network with international contacts – it is now. You are about to have a captive international audience.
At this final event in our Rugby World Cup 2011 Auckland Speaker Series, our guest speakers will present simple practical ways to get ready for Auckland’s biggest international opportunity to date.
Grant Fox, rugby legend, Managing Director of Carnegie Sports International NZ Ltd, and Auckland 2011 Ambassador, will talk about how you can leverage the opportunities the Rugby World Cup presents – from visiting investors, to businesses scouting for new suppliers, to tourism expenditure and international media exposure. He’ll also introduce the country’s two new business initiatives: the 2011 Business Club and KEA PassItOn, and explain how you can make the most of their events and opportunities.
Grant will be joined by successful businesswoman Erica Crawford, who will share her own personal journey with developing successful international connections. Together she and her husband Kim turned the small wine company they founded into an international brand, and from there shaped it to attract investment from Canadian giant Vincor International.
The Icehouse Chief Executive Officer Andy Hamilton will wind up the session by outlining realistic, actionable ways you can build your business’ capabilities in time to make the most of 2011’s opportunities.
Don’t miss this practical session that may really open international doors for your business. Seats are limited so register now to avoid disappointment.
University of Auckland Business School, Owen Glenn Building - Decima Glenn Room
(Parking available under building)
Registration: 2.45pm
Time: 3.00pm to 5.00pm
To find out more and register for this event please click here
Member Profile
Auckland CouncilNew Zealand’s largest city holds a wealth of creative talent and businesses, making it, without a doubt, New Zealand’s home of the creative industries. Auckland's unique arts, culture and creative enterprises not only enrich the cultural landscape of the city and its inhabitants but also make a vital contribution to the city’s economic success.
Auckland Council is committed to making Auckland an arts and culture centre by supporting the abundance of talented creative people who call Auckland home, and creating attractive business and lifestyle options for all who choose to live, work and play here.
The council supports the arts and creative industries in the following ways:
- Support and funding for arts organisations, artists ,arts and cultural groups
- Provision of arts facilities, such as the Art Gallery and ArtStation
- Design and delivery of a public art collection and programme
- Support of performing arts venues such as The Aotea Centre, Civic Theatre and Auckland Townhall
- Funding support for independent performing arts venues such as Q Theatre and The Basement
- Arts and creative sector research and policy and strategy such as Arts Agenda, Blueprint and Arts in Public Places – Public Art Policy
- Urban design of city environments such as Fort Street and Elliot street redevelopments
- City planning and management of projects like Aotea Quarter development
- Provision of world class library resources
- Support of industry associations and business events such as The Big Idea, ART Survive and Thrive forums and Film Auckland
- Delivery of community services to maintain and develop community and recreation facilities and centres
- Support and delivery of community and major events such as Pasifika Festival, Lantern Festival and Music in Parks
- Facilitation of film productions in the regionTo find out more about Auckland Council’s support of the creative industries and how this can benefit you or your creative business visit www.auckland.govt.nz or phone 09 379 2020
Auckland Council is proud to support The Big Idea. Through The Big Idea, Auckland Council can effectively engage with Auckland’s creative community, and promote the arts and culture services it provides.
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