AIDN QLD (Townsville) DICE Micro-Credential – International Business Development and Export Controls

AIDN QLD DEFENCE INDUSTRY MICRO-CREDENTIALING PROGRAM 

About the Program:
This 4-hour foundation-level course focuses on building export readiness, understanding compliance requirements such as ITAR and EAR, and developing culturally aware market entry strategies. Participants will work through interactive activities including self-assessments, compliance quizzes, and international marketing plan development.

Course: International Business Development and Export Controls 

• Session 1: Global Defence Market Trends – Key markets, regions, opportunities. 

• Session 2: Export Readiness & Compliance – Controls, documentation, assessment. 

• Session 3: Pitching and Market Entry Strategies – Value prop, culture, storytelling. 

• Session 4: Partnering and Overseas Market Entry Strategies – Partnerships, offset, case studies. 

Assessment

• Digitally Administered Theory Exam

• Attendee Feedback Survey

 Key Outcomes:

• Identify global Defence market opportunities and trends

• Conduct export readiness and compliance assessments

• Navigate international security and export control regulations

• Build international pitches tailored to cultural and regulatory differences

• Develop strategies for partnerships, JVs, and market entry

EVENT DETAILS: 
Date: 13th October 2025 
Time: 1PM-5PM AEST 
Venue: Delivery Hybrid - Online & In-person (Townsville Venue TBC)
Cost: FREE (funded by the QLD Government) 
Eligibility: Queensland Residents
Contact:  aidnqld@aidn.org.au 

Register 
AIDN Members: Register using your member code 

Course Joining Instructions 

• This course is open to all AIDN QLD Members free of charge 

• Please bring a Laptop or Tablet to participate in the course activities 

• Morning and Afternoon Tea will be provided 

• Lunch is at your own expense 

• Street parking is limited, so car-pooling or public transport options are recommended 

PRESENTER:

This module will be presented by Melissa Donnelly, CEO Affinity Communications  

Terms and Conditions: 

• If you are feeling unwell or have a fever, please do not attend the event and notify AIDN QLD on aidnqld@aidn.org your ticket can be reallocated. 

• Please use hand sanitiser before entering the event. There will also be plenty of hand sanitiser inside for your use and we encourage regular use of the hand sanitiser. 

• These terms and conditions are subject to change and we endeavour to advise you of these changes as soon as we can. 

• By purchasing a ticket to this event, you understand and acknowledge that photographs will be taken in which you may appear, and that these images will be used in future AIDN marketing collateral. 

For more information please contact  aidnqld@aidn.org.au.