International Development Opportunities Seminar 2024

Austrade invites you to join exclusive in-person seminars with key officers from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the World Bank, Australia's Development Program (DFAT) and Export Finance Australia.

The seminars will be held on 9, 12 and 13 August 2024 in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide respectively.

International aid-funded projects continue to present significant opportunities for Australian organisations as an alternate pathway to market. Our geographic proximity, proven track record, knowledge and understanding of regional needs, and expertise in relevant sectors, means Australian businesses ideal project partners.

Through these seminars participants will:

• gain first-hand information and insights about opportunities funded by the Asian Development Bank, the World Bank and Australia's Development Program (DFAT)
• understand the process of how to win business through their borrowers
• hear about their key sector and regional priorities, as well as ongoing and upcoming business opportunities
• gain insights into what constitutes a successful bid and proposal
• be updated with Southeast Asian and Pacific regional opportunities
• learn best practices
• meet in person with the speakers’ officers relevant to your sector and geographies of interest and establish your network and credentials with the Asian Development Bank
• engage with and get practical advice from an industry peer who has successfully won international development projects.

Who should attend

• Australian contractors, suppliers, project developers, consultants and infrastructure developers
• Australian businesses and education and research institutions with expertise, products, technology and solutions in all sectors covered by international development.

Seminar venues and dates

Half-day seminars will be held in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide. Register by 7 August 2024.

All seminars are free of charge.

There is also an opportunity for one-on-one meetings in each city. Numbers are limited.

For more information

Sheila Trance
Business Development Manager
Austrade Manila
T: +63 2 7902 5523
M: +63 917 545 9179
E: Sheila Trance

Andrea “Dea” Almonte
Executive Assistant/Project Manager  
Austrade Manila
T: +63 2 7902 5513
M: +63 917 833 2947
E: Dea Almonte

Linda Cunningham
Global Engagement Manager, Trade - Infrastructure and Green Economy
Austrade Brisbane
T: +61 7 3364 7747 
M: +61 478 854 613
E: Linda Cunningham