September 2024 ALABC Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE

Letter from the CEO
Industry News - A combination of news articles specifically curated for news relevant to the Latin American region.
New Members - Get in contact with our new member companies to create new business opportunities.
Upcoming Events - See what's upcoming in your city
Past Events - View event photos, hear about the latest activities and initiatives
Featured Members - Find out which companies are being featured this month

Letter from the Chief Executive Officer

Dear members, associates and friends of ALABC,

I would like to acknowledge and thank our members, partners and supporters who have made September another knock out month which kicked off with our sold-out Brisbane Gala Dinner and UQ Latin American Colloquium. We are grateful for the participation and sponsorship of Trade and Investment Queensland and patron member, the University of Queensland in championing the amazing opportunities for engagement and growth with Latin America and their continued support of ALABC. I would also like to thank you, our members and friends, who attended the Brisbane dinner, read an article, joined a discussion, sought assistance with something or just called for a chat.

ALABC would like to congratulate member Noja Power, who were awarded the prestigious Premier’s Queensland Exporter of the Year Award and award for Sustainability and Green Economy. What an achievement. It was exciting to see so many of this year’s finalist with a presence in Latin America!

October will see our participation in the International Mining and Resources Conference IMARC, Sydney. ALABC is pleased to announce that it will be supporting several inbound delegations from Argentina, Chile, Cuba, Peru and representatives from Brazil and Mexico. We’ll be kicking off the week with a delegates’ brunch, our Latin American Gala on Tuesday and panel discussion lead by ALABC Director Paola Lasso on Thursday. If any of our members and associates would like to meet with the delegates, please get in touch and we will connect you.

We have a couple of sponsorship opportunities still available for the dinner and tickets are available to purchase now.

To our members - If you haven’t completed the member survey emailed to you, please take a moment to share your insights. Your input helps us ensure we are meeting the needs of our members and contribute to the ongoing success of ALABC.

I hope you enjoy this month’s newsletter – the presentation on ‘Drugs and insecticides from venomous animals’ is fascinating!

Hasta pronto!

Kim Prior

Chief Executive Officer
ceo@alabc.com.au

The University of Queensland Annual Latin American Colloquium - Presentation by Professor Glenn King

On 3 September UQ hosted their annual Latin American Colloquium, this year focused on biotechnology.

We were honoured to hear from Professor Glenn King from the Institute for Molecular Bioscience from the University of Queensland give a fascinating presentation on drugs and insecticides from venomous animals, and highlight the work they are doing with Latin America and opportunities for collaboration. A copy of his presentation is available below.

Brazil International Coffee Week 2024

ompanies. From 20 - 22 November 2024 in Belo Horizonte Brazil, the International Coffee Week event stands out as the largest platform for promoting and building the Brazilian coffee brand. The event offers a diverse program, including a business fair, tastings, awards, lectures, workshops and networking, bringing together producers, cooperatives, industry and roasters, baristas and coffee experts from Brazil and around the world.

Business rounds of the Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil

The Trade and Investment Promotion Sector (SECOM) of the Embassy of Brazil in Canberra wishes to bring to your attention that the Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil (CNA) will be hosting two virtual business rounds for potential foreign importers on the following dates:

1 - September 30 – October 4

2- October 28 – November 1

Interested importers may register, free of charge, at the event’s online platform in order to schedule meetings with Brazilian producers through the following link.

The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) 2024 is just around the corner!

Held at the ICC Sydney from 29 - 31 October, Australia's largest mining event brings over 500 of the world's most influential companies.

Could Uruguay become the business hub of the Southern Cone?

Recognized for its political, economic and social stability, Uruguay consistently ranks highest in Latin America for democracy, low corruption, civil liberties, rule of law, social mobility, and e-government development. This strong institutional structure provides a solid base for business operations, enabling investors to confidently plan for the long term.

Furthermore, Uruguay exemplifies one of the world’s highest performances in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), on par with Europe. This underscores Uruguay’s commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices, further enhancing its attractiveness to global investors.

Brazil and Chile Lead Latin America’s Green Energy Revolution

While Latin America and the Caribbean have shown the slowest growth in terms of energy transition in the last decade, Brazil and Chile performed extremely well, ranking in the top 20 performers worldwide, according to the World Economic Forum’s 2024 Fostering Effective Energy Transition Report.

Both Latin American countries now have a diverse energy mix, with renewable sources contributing significantly to their energy demand. Further growth is expected to be seen in the coming years as both countries continue to develop their renewable energy capacity, with Brazil focusing on a gradual shift away from oil and gas production and Chile supporting the cleantech industry through lithium production.

ALELD Young Leaders Dialogue: Outcomes Report

In June 2024, our CEO participated as an expert speaker at the ALELD Young Leaders Dialogue in Melbourne. The event brought together 20 young leaders and 11 experts connected to Australia and/or Latin America.

An outcomes report of the event is available through the link below.

Member News: Harris Gomez Group Article

Corporate Responsibility: The Growing Importance of Human Rights Due Diligence

As corporations worldwide face increasing scrutiny from investors, regulators and consumers, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues have takaen an increased prominence as players become more aware of the importance of these issues and the impact that corporate responsibility has on the day to day lives of the people where companies operate.

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Brisbane Airport

Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC), the operator of Brisbane Airport (BNE), is a private, unlisted Queensland company that proudly takes on the challenge of connecting Australia to the world. Our passion and perseverance have cemented BNE as Queensland’s most important gateway, a leading hub for Australia, and an award-winning source of pride for our communities.

We plan, and build, for the long-term, with a dedicated team who live our values of Collaboration, Communication, Courage and Care—every day—as we seek to provide an airport that works for everyone. For over 25 years, our journey of constant improvement has included many milestones and examples of our leadership, not least in the journey toward truly sustainable aviation. We were the first airport in Australia to receive a Green Star communities rating, the first to commit to a Reconciliation Action Plan, we’ve accelerated our Net Zero target (Scope 1 & 2)—and much more.

We are creating Queensland's future, helping to employ thousands of people and fostering cultural and economic growth, contributing almost $5 billion annually to the state's economy. Our achievements have provided a solid foundation for the decades ahead as we realise our vision to Connect the World and Create the Future—making Brisbane Airport the best it can be.

Sydney Mining Dinner (IMARC 2024)

Join the Australia-Latin America Business Council for an evening of networking and insight at the exclusive Latin America Mining Dinner, at the luxurious W Hotel in Darling Harbour Sydney on October 29th. This exclusive event brings together industry leaders, government officials, and key stakeholders from the mining industry to explore opportunities and forge connections across Latin America and Australia. Enjoy a night of fine dining, engaging discussions, and valuable networking. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a pivotal conversation shaping the future of mining in the region.

ProChile cocktail reception: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

ALABC dinner: 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Thank you to our valued sponsors:
Event Partner - ISG – Pit to Ship Solutions
Platinum Sponsor - Latin Resources
Silver Sponsor - Fleet Space Technologies
Cocktail Reception Sponsor - ProChile Australia
Bronze Sponsors - LMA | Lagos Maclean Abogados and Ecuapremium
Drinks Sponsor - Paydirt Media Pty Ltd

Airline Partner: LATAM Airlines

3 September: Brisbane Annual Dinner and UQ Colloquium

ALABC was thrilled to host another sold out annual dinner at Customs House in Brisbane earlier this month, following the annual Latin American Colloquium at the University of Queensland. Thank you to our distinguished speakers Justin McGowan, CEO of Trade and Investment Queensland, and Brett Lovegrove, Pro-Vice-Chancellor at the University of Queensland for their keynote addresses which were well received by our audiences, highlighting Queensland's priorities and engagement with the Latin American region.

Thank you to our valuable partner and gold sponsor the University of Queensland and LATAM Airlines for their support in hosting this event!

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