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Australia’s premier global sourcing show for apparel, accessories and textiles

Tuesday 12 – Thursday 14 November 2019

Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

ApparelAccessoriesTextiles

10th Edition

2019 EXHIBITOR PROSPECTUS

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Tuesday 12 – Thursday 14 November 2019Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre


KEY FACTS

A dedicated show platform to connect global apparel manufacturers, service providers and fashion labels with trade buyers and industry professionals from Australia and New Zealand.

The combined event is the most comprehensive global sourcing show in Australasia, unmatched with the scale and depth of regional participation.

• Importers• Wholesalers• Speciality retailers• Institutional buyers• Sourcing agents• Manufacturers• Retail chains

FREE REGISTRATION AND ENTRY FOR TRADE

• Global Sourcing Seminars• Global Runway• Business Matching• Welcome Function• Workshops

Comprehensive print and online advertising, strategic partnerships with industry associations, direct mailers to targeted buyers, strong content-driven social media campaign, dedicated PR team to ensure maximum exposure.

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VISITOR PROFILE

TRADE ONLY EVENT

VISITOR ATTENDANCE

SHOW FEATURESEXTENSIVE MARKETING CAMPAIGN

EXPECTED NUMBER OF QUALIFIED TRADE VISITORS

NUMBER OF GLOBAL EXHIBITORS

242125362

International Sourcing Expo Australia Footwear & Leather ShowChina Clothing Textile Accessories Expo

of visitors discovered new manufacturers and suppliers

of visitors have authority to make final decision or make recommendations

2018 visitor numbers grew by 10.2%

ABOUT THE SHOW

89% 98%

*2018

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Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre is a world-class exhibition venue situated on the Southbank river front precinct which features shopping, entertainment, international hotels, a world-famous casino and restaurants.

The venue is close to Melbourne CBD, with a short walk or tram or taxi – and just 30 minutes from Melbourne’s international airport.

The venue which has recently unveiled a major expansion with an increase in event space by 25%, hosts many large-format international events and is a dynamic hub for international business.

Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia, and is renowned as Australia’s knowledge, fashion, lifestyle, sporting and cultural capital.

For more information about Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre visit www.mcec.com.au

VENUE

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Firmly entrenched on the Australian apparel and trading calendar, the 10th edition of International Sourcing Expo Australia will be co-located with Footwear & Leather Show 4th edition and China Clothing Textiles Accessories Expo 19th edition.

Attracting importers, wholesalers, major fashion and retail brands, agents and trade buyers from across Australia and New Zealand – this is a landmark sourcing event you can’t afford to miss.

It is the most efficient way for exporters and manufacturers to showcase product, capability, and credentials to an Australian and New Zealand buying audience focused on uncovering new international suppliers.

The exhibition floor is a hub of activity with Global Sourcing Seminars, Global Runway, Business Matching, Industry Workshops, VIP Buyer Program, Media and Networking Lounge.

VIPBUYER PROGRAM

SHOW PROGRAM

WATCH 2018 HIGHLIGHTS

Global Sourcing Seminars provide a hub of engagement that educates and inspires. Featuring international thought leaders and industry experts as well as national industry and capability presentations the seminars provide an enriched platform to reach a highly targeted and focused audience.

Global Business Matching allows exhibitors and visitors alike the opportunity to take control of their time at the show through pre-established meetings. Through an online portal, participants can select potential partners and confirm appointments.

Global Runway provides an opportunity for individual designers and groups to present their collections to a fashion focused trade buying audience.

VIP Buyer Program supports the focus on attracting major and strategic buyers and buying groups to the show. The program provides incentives for buyers to attend the event and facilitation upon request. The success of this program is fundamental to the event and will be expanded in 2019.

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Australia’s premier global sourcing show for apparel, accessories, textiles, AND footwear & leather...

EVENT SCHEDULE

SHOW HOURSTuesday 12 November 2019

10:00am – 5:00pm

Wednesday 13 November 2019 10:00am – 5:00pm

Thursday 14 November 2019 10:00am – 4:00pm

Day One - Tuesday 12 November 2019

10:00am – 5:00pm Exhibit Hall Hours

9:00am – 5:00pm Global Sourcing Seminars

11:00am – 4:00pm Global Runway

5:15pm – 6:30pm Welcome & Inauguration

Day Two - Wednesday 13 November 2019



11:00am – 4:00pm Global Runway

Day Three - Thursday 14 November 2019



This is a provisional program and is subject to change. Note: Global Business Matching and VIP Buyer Program occurs throughout.

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Australia boasts a strong and stable trade environment

Australia is a prime export destination due to a rising and multicultural population, and noted for high relative expenditure on fashion and apparel.

Australia is one of the easiest places to do business according to a 2018 survey*, ranked fourth in the world with economies of more than 20 million people.

The Asian region accounted for 60% of two-way in trade in 2016, with a CAGR of 5.6% over the past decade.

Australia has completed 27 consecutive years of annual economic growth. (Australian Bureau of Statistics)

Australia is the wealthiest nation in terms of median wealth per adult after Switzerland. (2018) (Global Wealth Report, Credit Suisse)

Australia is ranked 8th on economic resilience. (2018) (IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook)

Australia is ranked 9th globally on prosperity. (2017) (Legatum Institute)

Australia is ranked equal 1st on customs transparency. (2016) (World Economic Forum Global Enabling Trade Report)

Australia’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA’s)

Import growth in key sect��

WHY EXHIBIT

Australia-European Union Free Trade AgreementAustralia-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) FTAAustralia-India Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement

Environmental Goods NegotiationsPacific Alliance Free Trade AgreementRegional Comprehensive Economic PartnershipTrade Services Agreement

Hong KongIndonesiaPACER PlusPeru (PAFTA)

ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand (AANZFTA)Chile (ACLFTA)China (ChAFTA)Japan (JAEPA)Korea (KAFTA)

Malaysia (MAFTA)New Zealand (ANZCERTA)Singapore (SAFTA)Thailand (TAFTA)CPTPP**USA (AUSFTA)

Source: Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. *Doing Business in 2018, World Bank**The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is a free trade agreement (FTA) between Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, New Zealand, Singapore and Vietnam.

FTAs IN FORCE FTAs UNDER NEGOTIATION FTAs NOT YET IN FORCE

HS 61 Apparel (Knitted)

HS62 Apparel (Non Knitted)

HS63 (Textile Made Ups)

INCREASE INCREASE INCREASE6.9% 9.8% 10.2%*2018/2017

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Key reasons to exhibitAs Australia’s dedicated global sourcing trade show platform there are many positive reasons why you should exhibit.

Fundamentally, the show is all about trade buyers and industry professionals connecting with your business, brands and solutions. Exhibiting will provide many face-to-face interactions to find new trade partners, accelerate the buying process and creation of business opportunity that extends beyond the tradeshow floor.

WHY EXHIBIT

Meet key brands and trade buyers from Australia and New Zealand.

Maintain, develop and nurture valuable business relationships with a diverse contingent of decision-makers and influencers.

Showcase your product and capability to a targeted professional audience.

Face-to-face interactions to promote understanding with current partners and uncover opportunities with future buyers.

Generate immediate sales leads.

Build brand awareness and demonstrate capability with buyers.

Meet decision makers such as buyers, production planners, merchandisers, research, quality control, engineering, designing, logistics, purchasing and sourcing professionals.

Connect, network and learn about the latest trends and innovations in the industry and obtain direct feedback about the Australian market.

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WHO EXHIBITS

HANDICRAFTS

CHILDRENS & INFANTWEAR INTIMATE APPAREL SCARVES / HOSIERY / GLOVES HOME TEXTILES

HANDBAGS / WALLETS / TRAVEL GOODS

FUNCTIONAL & SPECIAL PURPOSE FABRICS

MENSWEAR RESORT / SWIMWEAR JEWELLERY

WOMENSWEAR WORKWEAR / UNIFORM FABRIC / TEXTILES

Exhibition categories

INDIACHINA

PAKISTANBANGLADESH

HONG KONG

VIETNAMINDONESIA

MALAYSIA

USA

SINGAPORE

AUSTRALIA

FIJI

SOUTH AFRICA

TAIWAN

TURKEY

SERBIA

THAILAND NEPAL

Exhibitor participation from around the world*

• Manufacturers

• SMEs

• Suppliers & Traders

• Exporters

• Industry Associations

• Trade Commissions

• Export Agents

• Trade FacilitationBodies

• Sourcing Agents

• Industry ServiceProviders

• NGOs and cooperatives

• Sourcing Intermediaries

SPORTS APPAREL

*Based on 2018

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EXHIBITOR TESTIMONIALS

We feel very good with the response of the buyers and their liking of our products quality.Mr.Selva, Sri Kalyan Export Private Limited India

It’s a great place to meet po-tential clients - big and small. This was my fourth year and every year we do get couple of customers who end up placing orders. Hoping to continue building upon that.Chetan Shah Shayan - The Bedding Company, India

The overall experience was excellent, the organizers are a pleasure to deal with and for us this is a platform we wish to continue building with to establish our brand in the Australian market.Stuart Hopwood, Bolton Footwear (PTY) LTD featuring Grasshoppers, South Africa

The show provides a great platform for engaging Australian buyers to understand trends and requirements in the marketplace. In general, most of the visitors at our booth were there with a specific purpose, which was excellent. Deven Patodia, Star Silk Exports Pvt Ltd, India

“This is our 2nd year exhibiting at the ISEA. Such a fantastic platform to showcase our products and capabilities. Not only potential customers from Australia, but also around the world. We also met new suppliers and mills from 18 countries. The results are very positive. Everything from the show were well managed. Thank you ISEA team.We will come back next year. “Jack Tin, Aurora Investments Global Limited, Vietnam

Participating International Trade Organisations & Supporters*

Federation of Indian Export Organisations

Handloom Export Promotion Council India

Apparel Export Promotion Council India

Wool and Woollens Export Promotion

CouncilCouncil for Leather Exports India

South Africa Footwear and Leather Export Council

Textile Clothing and Footwear Council Fiji

Export Promotion Bureau Bangladesh

Trade Development Authority of Pakistan

Serbian Chamber of Commerce

Taiwan Textile Federation

Taiwan Footwear Developing Association

South Africa Trade Commission

Australian Fashion Council

Matrade

Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association

Italian Chamber of Commerce & Industry

*Based on 2018

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Key trade visitorsThe show provides access to Australia and New Zealand’s leading apparel, fashion brands and major retailers.

FOX BRIDAL GROUP

Victoria 71.7%

NSW 13.4%

Queensland 7.3%

Rest of Australia 2.9%

International 4.7%

VISITOR GEOGRAPHIC PROFILE

Visitor Interest Categories

*Results are based upon multiple selections

*Based on 2018

WHO VISITS

Womenswear 36.5%Activewear/Sportswear 28.8%

Menswear 24.6%Handbags/Wallets/Leather Accessories 18.7%

Children/Infantwear 17.1%Home Textiles 16.4%

Jewellery 15.9%Functional Textiles/Fabrics/Trim 14.6%

Workwear & Uniform 12.9%Women’s Footwear 12.8%

Resort & Swimwear 11.6%Men’s Footwear 10.3%Scarves/Hosiery 9.2%

Outdoor Sporting Footwear 9.1%Intimate Apparel 8.6%

Children/Infant Footwear 5.7Safety Footwear 4.2%

Sportswear/Goods 1.3%

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Exhibitors can select from standard shell scheme booth packages of 3m x 3m or 3m x 4 m, or multiples thereof. This includes standard furniture and a display accessory option of rails/shelves.

The standard booth presentation for a 9 sqm stand is shown below. Stand package options apply. See Application for Stand Space for more information.

Should you require more than 18sqm2 for your exhibition stand or would like to create or customise an exhibition package please contact us to discuss your requirements.

For space only, a custom designed Exhibition booth must be erected on the floor space.

Designs for custom booths need to be submitted for approval by the organiser and the venue no later than sixty days prior to Move In.

SIZE: 3x3m - 9m2

COST: $665.00 +GST per m2

INCLUSIONS:

• Power• Lighting:

2 lights per 9sqm3 lights per 12sqm

• Furniture:x1 round tablex2 chairsx1 lockable cupboardx1 waste bin

• 4 metres of in-built shelves

SIZE: 3x3m - 9m2

COST: $665.00 +GST per m2

INCLUSIONS:

• Power• Lighting:

2 lights per 9sqm3 lights per 12sqm

• Furniture:x1 round tablex2 chairsx1 lockable cupboardx1 waste bin

• 2 metres of in-built rails

APPLICATIONS FOR EXHIBITION SPACE CLOSE 16 SEPTEMBER 2019

EXHIBITION OPTIONS

Shell Scheme A - (Shelves) Shell Scheme B - (Rails) Floorspace only - (Min 18m2)

APPLY HERE

Deadline for Global Runway

Deadline for Exhibit Space

Deadline for Show Guide

SEPTEMBERAdditional equipment for either Shell Scheme or Space Only can be hired through our preferred exhibition contractor for an additional fee. A catalogue of additional options will be provided by our exhibition contractor (Exponet).

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