Many companies, organisations and agencies are wondering if they are taking full advantage of the dynamic changes in the information economy to expand activities and reduce costs. Some are still deciding if they should take the plunge into e-commerce or even join a B2B trading hub.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission conference at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre on 19-20 November 2001 will not only help you decide how far you should venture in the e-commerce world but clarify your rights and obligations under the Trade Practices Act 1974. The Act applies equally to on-line as off-line trading.
The two-day conference, Practising .Trade, will discuss 'best practice' requirements for Australian businesses trading on the Internet and the expectations of their customers regarding service, delivery, privacy, complaints handling and refunds. The experience of Australian consumers with the Internet will be compared with those overseas.
B2Bs are high on the conference agenda with industry leaders, government representatives, academics and legal experts discussing developments in on-line collaboration and the risks of breaching the Trade Practices Act. Going high tech does not change company ethical standards or compliance with the Act.
A conference feature will be a round table forum on the competitive aspects of B2B markets.
The impressive line-up of speakers includes Professor Allan Fels, ACCC Chairman; Ms Jennifer Mandigo from the US Federal Trade Commission; Mr Peter Coroneos, Chief Executive of the Internet Industry Association, Professor Joshua Gans from the Melbourne Business School and Professor Henry Ergas, Managing Director, Network Economics Consultative Group
To register and for more information contact Ms Kirstin Stannard on
