EVENTS CALENDAR

AWNY Coffee at Salon Ruggeri

Salon Ruggeri 8-Sep-10

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Corporate Programs

The Association offers a wide range of events on current issues including Economic Updates, Finance and Investment, Sustainability, Corporate and Social Responsibility, Public Policy, and the Annual Spring Lecture series with notable speakers.

Upcoming Corporate Programs

Annual Lecture Series

Directions in Australian - American Relations

Ambassador of Australia to the U.S., The Hon Kim Beazley, AC

The Corporate Office of J.P. Morgan Chase - Wed, Oct 27, 2010

270 Park Avenue, 11th Floor, New York

The Association will host Australia's new Ambassador to the United States, the Hon Kim Beazley as the 2010 Spring Lecture Guest Speaker.

The Annual Spring Lecture lunch is sponsored by Chevron Co.

Marathon Legends - An Evening Reception with Kurt Fearnley

3 time ING NYC Marathon winner, Australian Paralympian and World Champion

The Offices of Ernst & Young - Thu, Nov 4, 2010

Past Corporate Programs

	Stockmarkets: Which Way is Up? Finance and Investment Series Panel Discussion & Networking Reception Australian Consulate General - Monash Room July 28, 2010 (6:30pm to 8:30pm) Panel Speakers: Carter Braxton Worth, Chief Market Technician, Oppenheimer Zachary Karabell, President, Riverview Twice Research Asit Sen, Managing Director, Senior Analyst, Madison Williams Moderator: Anthony Hughes, New York Correspondent, Australian Financial Review This event was sponsored by BNY Mellon.
	Lunch and Discussion - Nuclear: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly Dr. Geoff Shaw, Representative of the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Australian Mission to the United Nations - (May 26th, 2010) Dr. Shaw discussed the role of the IAEA, non-proliferation and disarmament, recent developments in US and Australian Nuclear policy as well as current issues: Iran, North Korea and peaceful use of nuclear technology.
	Discussion and Reception - Recent Trends in American and Australian Immigration Monash Room, Australian Consulate General - May 10, 2010) Join Tim Denney (Stirling Henry Global Migration) and Jane Orgel (Jane Orgel P.C.) for a free immigration seminar which will discuss recents trends in Australian and American immigration as well as visa, green card and citizenship information.
	Mates? Obama - Rudd and the Alliance Dr. Michael Fullilove, Director - Global Issues Program, The Lowy Institute for International Policy and Non-Resident Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institute The Offices of Debevoise and Plimpton LLP - April 14, 2010 There is more to the Australia - U.S. relationship than simply a military alliance. Typically it reflects the personalities and priorities of the two incumbent heads of government - on this occasion a Labor Prime Minister and Democrat President... Dr. Fullilove analyzed the developing relationship between the two leaders and the future of the alliance.
	Investor Lunch with the Premier of Western Australia, The Hon. Colin Barnett MLA Sponsored by: News Corporation - April 9, 2010 The American Australian Association hosted an investor luncheon on Friday, 9 April 2010 for the Premier of Western Australia, the Hon Colin Barnett. The high level executive lunch was sponsored by News Corporation and attended by CEO and Chairman Rupert Murdoch AC. Robert Thomson, Managing Editor, The Wall Street Journal introduced the Premier to invited guests. >> More
	An Evening with Top Australian Chefs, Craig Hopson and Shaun Hergatt, March 4, 2010 On Thursday, March 4th, 2010, over 50 people gathered in the private room at Le Cirque for Restaurant Trends. The evening included a discussion and Q&A with Australian Executive Chefs Craig Hopson, from Le Cirque and Shaun Hergatt, from SHO Shaun Hergatt Restaurant. The discussion moderator is Divya Gugnani from ‘Behind the Burner’. More>>
	A Corporate Lunch with Jill Lester, President & CEO, The Hunger Project The Offices of Commonwealth Bank of Australia, February18, 2010 Jill Lester, President and CEO, The Hunger Project addressed an audience of corporate business leaders on February 18th on the issue Global Hunger and a Role for Business Leaders. The lunch was sponsored by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. View more >>
	An Evening with Rugby Legend Michael Lynagh The Offices of Bowne, 55 Wall Street, New York City Wednesday, December 2, 2009 The Association invited its members and guests to an Evening Reception with Australian Rugby Union Captain who represented Australia from 1984 to 1995. More >>
	Finance & Investment Series Panel Discussion Wall Street and Main Street - where are we right now? Tuesday, October 20, 2009 The Business Council presented the next installment in the Finance & Investment series. Panelists will address the topic 'Wall Street and Main Street - Where Are We Right Now?’. Panelists: Citi, Fortress Invesetment Group, Mount Kellett Capital Management, Commonwealth Bank of Australia Moderator: The Wall Street Journal More >>
	Networking Reception with MP Delegation The Pratt Residence, Sherry Netherland Hotel Monday, October 5, 2009 A delegation of visiting Australian Members of Parliament from New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia gathered for a Networking Reception on October 5. From the penthouse of the Pratt Residence in the Sherry Netherland Hotel, enjoyed fine views of 5th Avenue and Central Park while mingling with the delegates, including Senator John Hogg, President of the Senate and Delegation leader.
	Foreign Policy Association World Leadership Forum Luncheon 2009 Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister for Australia Wednesday, September 23, 2009 In association with the Foreign Policy Association, AAA Members and Guests attended the World Leadership Forum Luncheon honoring Kevin Rudd and full day of a programs. More >>
	Welcome Lunch Gary Quinlan, Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN, New York Thursday, September 17, 2009 The Association hosted a Welcome Lunch with Gary Quinlan, the new Australian Ambassador to the UN for Members and Guests. More>>
	Corporate Migration Seminar Tim Denney, General Manager, Stirling Henry Global Migration Michael J. Wildes, Partner, Wildes & Weinberg P.C. Thursday, September 3, 2009 This seminar and consultation focused on US and Australian visas, greencards, residence and citizenship. Download seminar notes here.
	Spring Lecture Series Robert Thomson, Editor-in-Chief, Dow Jones & Company and Managing Editor, The Wall Street Journal, New York Tuesday, June 2, 2009 The 2009 Spring Lecture by Robert Thomson was on the subject of "Old News, New News, No News???" for Members and Guests at J.P. Morgan's corporate headquarters. More>>
	Welcome Lunch Phillip H. Scanlan AM, Australia's Consul General for New York The Association invited Members and Guests to a Welcome Lunch with Phil Scanlan, the new Consul General for Australia. Corporate Sponsors: Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Goldman Sachs JBWere and Westpac Institutional Bank More>>
	Author Series Terry Hawkins, Australia's #1 Female Speaker Wednesday, April 29, 2009 The Association hosted a dynamic evening presentation and reception with Terry Hawkins, Australia's sought after female speaker. More>>
	Luncheon with The Hon Senator Penny Wong The Association was delighted to host Australia's Minister for Climate Change and Water, Senator The Honorable Penny Wong, for a Luncheon and discussion on Australia's Climate Change Initiatives: Creating a Low Pollution Economy Co-Sponsored by: Alcoa and Westpac Institutional Bank
	Finance & Investment Series A Panel Discussion and Reception: After the Crisis - United States, China and Australia - What are the Prospects for the Future?
	Public Policy Mike Smith, Executive Director of the UN Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate presented on - Global Terrorism Today: How Serious Is It and What Can Be Done to Prevent It? An Insider's View from the UN.
	Sustainability Presentation & Reception: Lord Howe Island The Association launched a new series of programs focused on Environmental Sustainability Initiatives. "Lord Howe Island - One of the World's Best Environmental Management Schemes" with Ian Hutton OAM, Island Naturalist More>>
	Guest Speaker Series The Association is honored to present high level visiting Australian and New Zealand government representatives and the CEOs of Australia's largest companies as guest speakers.
	Finance & Investment Series The finance and Investment series has focused on current issues including: Infrastructure Financing, Economic Outlook, and The Credit Crisis. Previously sponsored by: Mayer Brown and Nixon Peabody. More>>
	Women in Business This series focuses on Women in Business to bring together and share business experiences of successful Australian and New Zealand women living and working in New York. Forums have included, "Diversity and Leadership, Missteps and Leaps Foward." More>>