Indigenous Business Trade Delegation to Australia and New Zealand
Date: August 26 to August 30, 2024
Venue: Brisbane Exhibition and Convention Centre
Location: Sydney and Brisbane, Australia
Target Audience: Indigenous-owned businesses (multi-sectoral)
Sector: Agriculture and processed foods, Arts and cultural industries, Forestry and wood products, Information and communications technologies, Mining, Ocean technologies, Professional services
Event description
Australia: August 26 to August 30, 2024
New Zealand: August 19 to August 23, 2024
Australia
The Consulate General of Canada in Sydney has partnered with the Australian Indigenous Minority Supplier Office Limited (trading under the name 'Supply Nation') to identify, create and promote opportunities that will bring together Australian and Canadian Indigenous businesses, with the aim of further developing the economic interests of Canada, Australia, and their Indigenous businesses.
Connect is Supply Nation's annual flagship event for the Indigenous business sector and will take place this year in Brisbane, Australia from August 28 to 29, 2024. The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) plans to attend the event to promote its services and Canadian Indigenous exporters with a presence at Supply Nation's international business component, the Supply Nation International Lounge. The Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) are planning to bring a delegation of their members to Connect 2024, and the Consulate General of Canada in Sydney will be supporting their presence at the event.
New Zealand
Amotai works with government, corporate and Iwi organisations to unlock procurement opportunities and enable meaningful connections with Māori and Pasifika businesses. The Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) are planning to bring a delegation of their members to the Amotai Navigate Summit 2024, and the Consulate General of Canada in Auckland will be supporting their presence at the event.
Register to attend
Contact Trade Commissioner Mark Stephenson (mark.stephenson@international.gc.ca) for further information.
Why your organization should participate
- Compare your product/service with international competitors
- Develop a first-hand understanding of the opportunities and challenges of doing business in foreign markets
- Gain insights and market intelligence
- Increase visibility of your product or service
- Meet key commercial entities, industry players, and potential buyers, investors and/or partners
- Participate in networking events
- Participate in pre-organized business to business meetings
- Pitch your product /service to selected audiences
- Receive mentoring and coaching
- Receive on-the-ground assistance from the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service
Trade Commissioner(s) involvement
Activities organized by the Trade Commissioner Service
- Business-to-business meetings
- Networking event
- Site visits
The Trade Commissioner Mark Stephenson (mark.stephenson@international.gc.ca), specializes in the infrastructure and transportation sectors and is Australia’s lead for inclusive trade. He can provide information on this event and other local events that you are considering, as well as advice on business development in the region. The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service offers services free of charge to Canadian exporters and companies that meet our client criteria.
