International trade show opportunities

Attending an international trade show or mission with Team Defence Australia (TDA) is a cost-effective way for your company to:

• export its products and services
• benchmark itself internationally
• research its competitors

TDA selects companies based on their product offering and proven track record in the focus area of each event. Companies participating in TDA activities have had success directly through sales, increase in international contacts and networks, introduction to key international decision-makers and enhanced international profile.

TDA events are organised by the Australian Defence Export Office in conjunction with the the Office of Defence Industry Support (ODIS) and Austrade, coordinated with state and territory governments and supported by defence prime companies.

Participating companies can exhibit at the TDA stand free of charge. You will need to pay for your travel and accommodation.

Austrade and some state and territory governments provide grants to assist with export promotion:

• ACT - Global Connect - external site
• NT - Trade Support Scheme - external site
• QLD - Trade and Investment - external site
• VIC - Trade Mission Program - external site
• TradeStart Network - external site
• Austrade Export assistance and funding - external site

We provide training and mentoring options in the lead up to a trade show, such as presentation skills training, perfecting the quad chart (a key marketing tool used around the world to articulate your company’s value proposition) and cultural awareness training.

To be considered for a trade show attendance, you will need to show written advice that your proposed exports comply with Australia’s Defence Export Controls.