Belfast
Thursday, 7 Mar 2024
Time: 9:15am - 3:00pm
Venue: Maldron Hotel
The main programme will start with an economic and political overview of Australia and New Zealand, from UK High Commissioner in Australia Vicki Treadell; His Majesty Trade Commissioner for Asia-Pacific Martin Kent; Deputy Trade Commissioner for Asia-Pacific Louse Cantillon; and Consul General & Trade Counsellor in New Zealand, Stephen Cartwright.
The speakers will highlight key commercial opportunities/tenders and provide insights into maximising the benefits of the UK's new Free Trade Agreements with Australia and New Zealand.
The event will be a chance to hear from companies that are already exporting to Australia and New Zealand, who will share their firsthand experiences and advice. Speakers will include a Freight Forwarder to explain the practicalities of shipping goods to ANZ. Hear about the full range of support available for companies offered by the Department for Business and Trade.
The morning session is suitable for all exporters, whether you're seeking to enhance your market presence or a newcomer eager to understand more about the Australia and New Zealand markets.
The afternoon session will focus primarily on the aerospace, defence and security sectors, chaired by Northern Ireland’s Honorary Consul for New Zealand, Caroline Keenan, and remarks from a representative from the Australian High Commission on opportunities arising from the AUKUS partnership.
In the afternoon, there will also be an opportunity to book 1:1 appointments with representatives from the Department for Business and Trade.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9:15am | Registration, networking and refreshments |
| 9:45am | Welcome and opening remarks |
| 10:00am |
Presentation on opportunities in Australia and New Zealand Overview of consumer trends and how to access tangible commercial opportunities / tenders in key sectors, including:
|
| 10:40am |
Panel: Support available for NI exporters Details of the range of services the Department for Business and Trade and Invest NI offers to Northern Ireland companies and how to access this support, followed by Q&A. |
| 11:15am |
Fireside chat: Exports to Australia & New Zealand Opportunity to hear first-hand from businesses that are already exporting to Australia and New Zealand, their experience and advice. This session will cover the practicalities of getting goods to Australia and New Zealand. |
| 11:55am | Closing Remarks |
| 12:00pm | Networking Lunch |
| 1:00pm -1:45pm |
OPTION 1: Roundtable on opportunities in defence & security
Chaired by Northern Ireland’s Honorary Consul for New Zealand, Caroline Keenan, with remarks from a representative from the Australian High Commission on opportunities arising from the AUKUS partnership. Insight from UK Defence and Security Exports. |
| 1:00pm |
OPTION 2: 1-2-1 Meetings Opportunity to arrange 1-2-1 meetings with representatives from the Department for Business and Trade and UK Defence and Security Exports. |
| 3:00pm | Finish |