The National Rural Women’s Conference Trade Exhibition will be open to conference delegates from 4.30pm on Monday 18 – 3.00pm Wednesday 20 February, 2013 at the National Convention Centre (NCC), Canberra.

The trade exhibition is an exciting opportunity for delegates to find our more about the opportunities and services available to rural, regional and remote women (and if nothing else, to enjoy the exciting networking opportunity the conference presents)!

The following is a list of the trade exhibitors that will be onsite in the Exhibition Hall at the NCC:

The National Rural Women’s Conference is now calling for Trade Exhibitors for the 2.5 day exhibition held Monday 18 – Wednesday 20 February, 2013.

Why become a Trade Exhibitor?

Participation in the National Rural Women’s Conference will provide Trade Exhibitors with:

• A unique opportunity to communicate your message to more than 250,000 leading women in regional, rural and remote Australia

• Acknowledgment as an organisation that supports regional and rural women and their needs

• Excellent networking opportunities

• The opportunity to profile your organisation and enhance your brand

• Direct access to your target market

• Promotion in the conference marketing material and program

Trade Exhibitor packages available

There are two (2) categories of Trade Exhibitors;

Government or Industry (not Non-for-Profit)

• $1,500 + GST single site (3m x 3m approx)
• $3,000 + GST double site (6m x 3m approx)

Non-for-Profit Organisations (limited supply only)

• $500 + GST single site (3m x 3m approx)

Whats the next step? To register of course!

Download your Trade Exhibitor Manual, Mandatory Forms and Register online.

For more information see the conference website or phone 02 6927 2866.

The National Rural Women’s Coalition is excited to announce Rabobank, Connect Pink and RIRDC Rural Women’s Award as the major partner sponsors for their inaugural National Rural Women’s Conference 2013.

We’d also like to announce Centenary of Canberra as the confirmed sponsor for the Conference dinner. As well as Meat and Livestock Australia as a conference sponsor.

Fairfax Agricultural Media will be the conference’s media partner.

The National Rural Women’s Coalition thanks these sponsors for their valuable support and helping us to host this amazing event for our rural women.

The countdown is on for the National Rural Women’s Conference, to be held in Canberra from 18-20 February, 2013.

The conference will bring over 500 women from rural, regional and remote Australia together to voice their concerns and aspirations, to meet with politicians and others from rural areas and to share their vision for the future.

What a great event to become involved with!

Visit www.nrwc.com.au for more information.

Whether it be air, road or rail, getting to your nation’s capital is a breeze!

For an indication of ways to travel, times and expenses, visit the conference website.  All the information is here – ready for you to book now!

When visiting Canberra for the conference, it is simple and easy to get from your accommodation to meeting venues and there are plenty of great things to do and see while you are here.

The countdown is on for the National Rural Women’s Conference held in Canberra from 18-20 February, 2013.

What a great event to become involved with!

Visit www.nrwc.com.au for more information.

With more than 20 years’ experience in business across multiple industries, Miriam Silva will be talking business in the Big…business stream at the National Rural Women’s Conference.

Having moved out to Australia with her parents from England at the age of 6, Miriam and her parents made their home in South Australia – Miriam’s parents are from Guyana in South America.

Miriam has been involved in the pharmaceuticals, banking and agribusiness industries, as well as managing large and geographically diverse teams.

This year Miriam was named as one of Australia’s 100 Women of Influence in the Westpac and Australian Financial Review awards.  Her influence is felt in the business, government, media, Muslim and broader Australian community.

Miriam is currently Chief Operating Officer for FleetPartners, a leading leasing and fleet management company responsible for operations across Australia and New Zealand.

Miriam was previously General Manager Commercial Operations at Elders Ltd responsible for national operations.

Miriam was Deputy Chair of the Training and Skills Commission (SA) from 2010 to 2012 and is a director of the TAFE SA Board, member of the SA Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs Commission and the Premier’s Council for Women.

Miriam volunteers with a number of organisations including the Muslim Women’s Association of SA Inc., International Women’s Day Committee (SA) Inc. and Rotary.

She is a member of the South Australian Women’s Honour Roll for 2011.

Miriam will be speaking on Tuesday, 19 February 2013 at the Conference!

So to ensure you don’t miss hearing her speak, register now.

Many people consider networking as one of the least valuable aspects of their business, but in Cosimina Nesci’s presentation she will make you see otherwise.

A Personal and Corporate Image Brand Specialist, Cosimina, will present ‘Networking is not a dirty word: More a reality of life’ at the National Rural Women’s Conference.

The presentation will challenges everything you believe about networking and will help you see it is a major influencer on the success enjoyed by all senior business executives.

Cosimina is passionate about helping others realise their potential as a professional. She has transformed the lives of private clients and worked with organisations, retailers, government departments, legal firms, community groups and schools to ensure that the brand of their organisation and that of its employees is in sync.

Cosimina lived and worked in Asia for over seven years. Having several businesses whilst in Singapore she quickly learnt how professional image – not just appearance but communication, rapport, inner confidence and the need to understand culture diversity, and technological changes are essential in business success.

Read more about Cosimina here.

And don’t forget to register during the early bird period, ending on November 11 to receive a $100 discount.

While every business wants to increase market share and revenue – achieved through good marketing – sometimes the marketing is the aspect that gets left behind!

But Managing Director of AP Marketing Works Pty Ltd, Ailsa Page, can help.

Ailsa will give a presentation on ‘Marketing on a Shoe String’ at the National Rural Women’s Conference where she will discuss simple, cost-effective solutions to marketing.

The key is having a greater understanding of the science of marketing so the marketing is tailored to meet individual goals and budget.

This fun and engaging presentation will explain what is involved in getting marketing right.

Ailsa is a successful business owner, marketing specialist, author and professional speaker.

From drought-affected businesses in the Mallee, businesses affected by the bushfires in Whittlesea to flood affected farmers in Mildura, Ailsa comes into contact with around 500 regional and city based businesses of different varieties each year.

Ailsa is a passionate supporter of small business and will take the complex topic of marketing and make it easy to understand.

Read more about Ailsa here!

Or register for the Conference before early bird registrations close on November 11.