ADS and UK Department for Business & Trade Defence are proud to be hosting a multi-city Cyber Trade Mission to Australia in Q4 this year, with the support of the British High Commission Canberra, AUSTrade and various other UK and Australian government departments.
This mission has been spurred by the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy, which places emphasis on the 2023-2025 window as being the key window to address immediate concerns. In addition, Project REDSPICE represents a $10 billion investment in cyber capabilities over the next 10 years, driven by the Australian Signals Directorate. Within a wider context of a UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement and AUKUS, this is an excellent time to consider doing business with Australia.
Programme Outline
- Pre-departure briefing, week commencing 21 October
- The 11-day mission will cover three cities:
- Adelaide (Monday 18 – Thursday 21 November)
- Canberra (Thursday 21 – Friday 22 November)
- Melbourne (Monday 25 – Thursday 28 November)
- Post mission wash-up session, week commencing 9 December
Selected Programme Highlights
- Briefings and roundtables with local and federal Government, trade associations & industry stakeholders.
- A two-day visit to Canberra will feature political briefings, as well as engagements with Australian federal government departments
- B2B briefing and networking in Melbourne, hosted by the South Australian Government
- Two UK receptions, bringing together cyber industry stakeholder and local seniors
- B2B briefing and networking dinner with an Australian based cybersecurity firm
- Delegation visits to:
- Defence Science and Technology Group
- Cyber Innovation Centre
- AISA (CyberCon)
- MAST (Marine, Air & Space Technologies Expo)
- Lot Fourteen – Cyber and AI collaboration centre
The cost of the trade mission is £1,500 (+VAT) per company, with 1 delegate included. Additional delegates can be added for £475 (+VAT) per person (maximum 2 per company). Entry to the mission covers all mission activities, however travel, accommodation and meals (unless specified otherwise) are to be covered and arranged by participating companies.
More information and register here by 30th September.