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ACT Export Day 2026

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ACT Government - Business Centre
Canberra ACT, Australia
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Office of International Engagement, ACT Government
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Whether you’re new to exporting or ready to expand your international footprint, this event is designed to educate, equip and empower ACT businesses for export success.

Hear from leaders across government, industry and peak exporting bodies in a series of practical sessions focused on building export capability and readiness. Make valuable connections, learn from experienced exporters, and gain insights to help take your business further.

Don’t miss this chance to invest in your export journey.

Program overview

12:15PM

Registration commences

12:30PM

Networking & light lunch

1:00PM

Welcome - Mr Brendan Smyth OSI, Commissioner for International Engagement

1:10PM

Session 1: Export Support Programs

  • ACT Government - TradeStart Advisor

  • Austrade

  • AusIndustry

  • Office of Defence Industry Support

  • Export Finance Australia

  • IP Australia

  • Export Council of Australia

2:15PM

Chief Minister's Address - Mr Andrew Barr MLA

2:30PM

Session 2

Stream A: Free Trade Agreements & Export Regulations

  • DFAT, Mr Lachlan Crews - EU, UK & UAE FTA's

  • DFAT, Mr Doug Drummond - USA FTA

  • Australian Trusted Trader - Ms Gabrielle Tramby

  • JASANZ - Mr Nick Prosser

Stream B: Southeast Asia & the Pacific Free Trade Agreements

+ Economic Development Programs

  • DFAT, Ms Tamara Lai - SE Asia FTA's and Modernisation Review

  • DFAT, Ms Erin Parkinson / Mr Pierre Groble - Regional FTA's

  • Office of the Pacific, Mr Ashley Vines - Pacific FTA

  • Austrade, Laura Timmins, Head International Relationships Branch

3:30PM

Session 3: SME's Expanding Globally

  • Mr Daniel Shaddock, CEO and Founder, Liquid Instruments – 2025 ACT Exporter of the Year

  • Ms Heather Lawton, Managing Director, GymAware – 2023 ACT Exporter of the Year

  • Mr Manu Sridhar, Head of Operations, AgriGate

  • Mr Tim Reardon, Owner and Founder, Canberra Distillery

  • Ms Vrinda Prabhu, MTE - ANU College of Science & Medicine

4:00PM

Networking and afternoon tea

4:45PM

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