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SUMMARY:California Trade Mission to Australia
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nJoin GO-Biz in Melbourne for a targeted trade mission anchored at AFAC 2026 (August 18–21)—Australasia’s leading emergency management and first responder’s event. This program is built for export-ready California companies looking to break into the Australian market\, build partnerships\, and position their solutions in one of the world’s most advanced ecosystems for wildfire response and climate resilience. \n  \nKey Details \n\nLocation: Melbourne\, Australia\nDates: August 18–21\nProgram Size: ~ 6–10 companies\nApplication Deadline: June 1\, 2026 (or until spots are filled)\n\n  \nWhy Australia? \nAustralia is actively investing in solutions to address wildfire risk\, climate adaptation\, and emergency response\, creating strong demand for innovative technologies. \nThis mission gives you direct access to a market that is: \n\nHighly aligned with California’s climate and resilience priorities\nActively seeking advanced solutions and partnerships\nOpen to pilot projects and international collaboration\n\n  \nWhat You’ll Gain \nThis mission is designed to help you move beyond exploration and into real commercial traction: \n\nMeet the Right Buyers – Pre-arranged meetings with Australian decision-makers across government\, industry\, and utilities\nValidate Your Market Fit – Test your solution directly with end users facing similar climate and wildfire challenges\nBuild Strategic Partnerships – Connect with distributors\, integrators\, and in-market partners\nExplore Pilot Opportunities – Identify pathways to deploy and demonstrate your technology\nGain Market Intelligence – Understand Australia’s policy landscape\, procurement pathways\, and demand drivers\n\n  \nWho Should Participate \nThis mission is ideal for California companies in: \n\nWildfire mitigation and response technologies\nEmergency communications and interoperability\nAI\, sensors\, and situational awareness\nAviation\, UAVs\, robotics\, and logistics\nTraining\, simulation\, and responder safety\nClimate risk modeling and early warning systems\n\n  \nProgram Highlights \nA curated\, five-day program designed to maximize your time and outcomes: \n\nAFAC 2026 Participation – Engage directly with Australia’s emergency management ecosystem\nTailored B2B Meetings – 6–8 pre-qualified meetings aligned to your business goals\nStrategic Site Visits – See real-world applications and meet key operators\nMarket Briefings – Get up to speed on opportunities\, regulations\, and market dynamics\nHigh-Value Networking – Connect with government agencies\, industry leaders\, and research institutions\n\n  \nExpected Outcomes \nWalk away with tangible next steps to grow your business: \n\nQualified leads and partnership opportunities\nA pipeline for pilots and in-market deployment\nClear market entry pathways and partner connections\nIncreased visibility at a premier global industry event\n\n  \nParticipation Fee:  \n·       $3\,000 USD (small businesses) \n·       $5\,000 USD (med & large businesses) \n\nWhat’s Included \n\nPre-mission consultation and market preparation\n6–8 customized B2B meetings with vetted Australian partners\nIn-market briefings and on-the-ground support\nAccess to AFAC 2026 CA Pavilion Meeting Point\nSite visit coordination (1 included; additional optional)\nPost-mission follow-up support and next-step guidance\nAFAC exhibitor booth or registration fees (if applicable)\n\n  \nWhat’s Not Included \n\nAirfare and accommodation\nGround transportation and meals outside of group programming\nOptional additional site visits or add-on services\n\n  \nApply to Join the Delegation \nTake your business global—apply today. GO-Biz is now accepting applications for a limited cohort of California companies to join this highly curated trade mission. \n  \nApply Now: \n·       Register your interest at https://step.business.ca.gov/ \n·       Select Application Type: Event Application \n·       Then select “Australia 2026 Trade Mission” from event list \n·       Note\, submission of your application does not constitute acceptance into the program. \n·       Company participation fee will be collected after your application is reviewed and approved. \n·       Find the flyer here. \nQuestions? Contact: Diana Dominguez | Diana.Dominguez@gobiz.ca.gov \n  \nAbout GO-Biz \nThe California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) serves as the state’s lead entity for economic development\, supporting business growth\, exports\, and foreign investment. GO-Biz provides no-cost\, confidential services to help companies expand globally\, including market entry support\, connections to international partners\, and access to state resources and incentives. \n  \nAbout Foley & Associates \nFoley & Associates is an international trade and investment advisory firm with over 20 years of experience supporting global market expansion. With deep networks across Australia and New Zealand\, Foley has helped more than 3\,000 organizations successfully enter and grow in-market. For this mission\, Foley will deliver tailored business matchmaking\, in-market support\, and strategic guidance to ensure participating companies achieve meaningful commercial outcomes.\nhttps://www.foley.com.au/ \n 
URL:https://www.export.business.ca.gov/event/california-trade-mission-to-australia/
LOCATION:Melbourne\, Australia
CATEGORIES:California Pavilion,Safety and Security
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