Advance is charged with the mission to create opportunities for Australians living abroad. A vehicle for the one million strong expatriate community to stay connected with home, whilst we forge exciting pursuits in foreign cities.


San Francisco and the Bay Area is home to over 17,000 Australians, many of whom we connect with regularly through;

 

>Hot topic events and forums

>Mentorships

>Marketing programs

>Ministerial and dignitary visits

>Local collaborations and networking

When an Australian leaves Australia, he or she has an opportunity to be a truly global citizen – informed, connected and networked.

 

We look forward to helping you ‘Advance yourself’ on the world stage.

 

Welcome!

Marc Johnstone

Advance San Francisco Chair


 
Advance San Francisco Committee
 
Marc Johnstone, Chair
Lara Abbott
Adam Griffiths
Michael Johnson
Denis Mars
Sarah Nichols
Nancy Panter
Shelley Parsons
Ian Robinson
 
Advance West Coast Office
 
Louis Matthews
Manager, West Coast USA
100 Montgomery Street, Suite 1100
San Francisco California 94104
sanfrancisco@advance.org


 

 
 


Summervana - Networking Drinks
Wednesday 23 September, 2009 @ 6.00PM
 
The Advance San Francisco Committee invites members to Summervana at the Golden Gateway Tennis & Swim Club.

Join us for a night of networking with the British American Business Council and the Luxury Marketing Council of San Francisco as we return to the Golden Gateway Tennis & Swim Club, one of San Francisco's leading social and athletic clubs.

Enjoy British Gin & Tonics, Australian and Californian wines, summer canapes by The Bay Club and a night of networking with three global communities. [More...]
 
 

ANZA Technology Network
Gateway to the US Summit
Tuesday 6 to Wednesday 7 October, 2009
 
Advance invites members to the ANZA Technology Network 2009 Gateway to the U.S. Summit on Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 October, 2009.

Come have a first look at Australia's most innovative new start-ups as they pitch to an expert panel of Silicon Valley investors and high-tech experts followed by product demos and one-on-one meet and greet with each company CEO. [More...]

 
 
 
Word of Mouth - Silicon Valley
Thursday 12 November, 2009 @ 6.30PM


Advance invites you to join us for Word of Mouth + Advance Your Idea.

Advance Your Idea
helps anyone with a big idea, invention or young company to get up and promote the dream with a 2 minute elevator pitch. Enjoy a quick-fire Q&A and build your network to get this idea off the ground. [More information to come...]



ARCHIVED TALKS
 

Thrive Not Survive

April, 2009
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Australian Innovator of the Year
 
January, 2009
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Volatile Markets Open Door for Smart Investors.
November, 2008  [More...] 
Advance VC Forum predicts U.S. recession to last to 2010
October, 2008 [More...]

Sport talks to Business
September, 2008 [More...]
 

 

recent events
 
 
Genetic Testing - The Ultimate Matchmaker
Thursday 30 July, 2009
 
Advance invited members to an intimate and critical debate analyzing the future of genetic engineering with leading Victorian Professor Alan Trounson.
 
In a world where personalized medicine is becoming an increasingly important factor in our daily lives, companies are now commercializing the genetic testing process to find the perfect partner and create the perfect baby.

Watch the video [here]
See the pictures [here]


Word of Mouth
Tuesday 2 June, 2009
 
Advance teamed up with ANZA Technology Network to present a special Word of Mouth to welcome four innovative Australian CEOs visiting Silicon Valley.

Members got a chance to catch up on the latest industry movements, connect with old or new business partners, and share a drink with friends at the delightful Vino Locale, a European style garden and wine bar in sunny Palo Alto. Check out the photos [here...]
 
 
 
TEDx Future of Enterprize
May 2009
 
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, Advance collaborated with TED through a program called TEDx to present TEDTalks videos and live speakers which combined to spark deep discussion and connection amongst Advance members.

TEDTalker and futurist, Ross Dawson shared key findings from his recently launched book Implementing Enterprise 2.0. The discussion highlighted key facets of how the enterprise will change, including structure, staffing, funding, and the use of social and communications technologies. [More...]


Advance Summer Party
May 2009


Advance members joined the Advance San Francisco Committee at a party to celebrate the arrival of Summer.

The event was the launch of a new partnership with the Golden Gateway Tennis & Swim Club. Members enjoyed the facilities of this prestigious club whilst enjoying the summer tunes of famed Australian saxphonist Andrew Speight. Check out the photos
[here...]