1.   For Sydney, they are a chance to showcase a city with ambitions to become a Pacific Rim financial center on the order of Tokyo or Hong Kong.

2.   In August, the city will be showcased during the PGA golf tournament, a major championship that attracts an international audience.

3.   It also provides a chance to showcase the city.

4.   Now, the building is designed to showcase the city to prospective businesses and can be leased for corporate functions.

5.   Offering assurances the city is prepared to deal with any violence from protestors, Riordan said the convention provides an opportunity to showcase the city to the world.