SIAD - Sydney Businessmen Association Inc. Left: Australian Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan with SIAD President Mr. Abdullah Aksu, SIAD Vice President Ercan Basafacan and SIAD Member Cihan Imer at a luncheon Right: Australian Ambassador to Turkey Mr. Peter Doyle with SIAD President Mr. Abdullah Aksu    Sydney Businessmen Association SIAD Incorporated is an independent, non-profit, non-government organisation of business people working for Australia’s economic growth and prosperity.  The formation of our organisation stemmed from our desire to support the welfare of the Australian business environment, as well as the Australian Turkish business community. We are further dedicated to increasing the bilateral trade between Australia and Turkey.   Our main objectives are to; Contribute to Australian economy by providing consultancy, networking opportunities, know-how and research services to market participants.       Promote Australian business internationally. Specific importance is given to promote bilateral trade and investment activities between Australia and Turkey. Through our extensive contacts in the Asia-Pacific region, we also provide a gateway service to countries in the Asia-Pacific region.      Recognition of commercial interests of its members. Representation and advocacy of its members before the Australian and foreign governments, local or international business groups, chambers of commerce, chambers of trade and alike. read more  As part of our services, we provide consultancy services to Australian and foreign companies on: - Exporting from Australia - Importing into Australia - Investing in Australia - Exporting to Turkey - Importing from Turkey - International joint ventures, alliances and partnerships - Corporate representation in Australia - Country, industry and company research - Translation services read more In order to fulfill our services, we carry out the following activities:  - Business Events: Organising seminars, panels and conferences in Australia. - Trade Missions: Organising trade missions in Australia and Turkey. - Facilitating Foreign Trade: Assisting visiting companies on: - Corporate invites to Australia,  - Introduction to Australian companies, - Arrangement of business meetings with -Australian companies, - Translation services during business meetings, - Travel itineraries, - Accommodation, - Airport, city and interstate transfers, - Sightseeing tours. read more

News & Events Upcoming Event            Turkey Trade Mission              14 - 17 June 2010     Importers & investors welcome       If you are looking for new global suppliers to procure high quality imports or looking to invest in a thriving country, applications are now open for the "TUSKON Turkey World Trade Bridge 2010" program. read more January 2010    Twenty prominent NSW businessmen gathered for a networking breakfast organised by SIAD. read more             November 2009  Forty prominent NSW businessmen gathered for a networking boat trip organised by SIAD.    In their inspiring speeches Mehmet Bozkurt, Turkish Commercial Attache to Sydney and Izzet Anmak, Auburn Council Deputy Mayor both encouraged businessmen to partake in social corporate events and stressed that similar networking functions would only benefit the participants. read more September 2009 The 3rd SIAD iftar dinner was held at the Bosphorus Reception Centre in Sydney on 03 September 2009. With more than 130 guests attending, the function provided a great opportunity for networking. read more March 2009 Vietnam & Indonesia Trade Mission On 20-27 March 2009, SIAD organised a trade mission to Vietnam & Indonesia. To explore potential trade and investment opportunities, three Australian businessmen spent 3 days in Vietnam and 4 days in Indonesia on a trade mission trip organised by SIAD. read more