The Global Entrepreneurship Congress Melbourne, 19-22 September 2023

The Global Entrepreneurship Congress is a unique opportunity to connect with ground-breaking entrepreneurs, investors, government and community leaders as they come together to find new market solutions to global challenges.

A series of high-impact sessions will take place over four days in Melbourne, and spotlight 5 significant challenges facing humanity while showcasing how they are being addressed through technology and game-changing solutions.

People are expected to attend from all over the world, including a significant delegation from Southeast Asia.

To find out more, please contact Michael Baird, Senior Investment Director  - Southeast Asia.

An image of a young smiling woman and partial images of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Meeting future leaders of the Victoria-Vietnam relationship

Joint events were held in Melbourne and Hanoi to announce the 20 delegates of the 2023 Australia-Vietnam Leadership Dialogue.

Global Victoria is proud to be the headline sponsor of the 2023 and 2024 Dialogues, which bring together 20 delegates from Australia and Vietnam to strengthen bilateral links and contribute to the development of both nations.

This year’s Dialogue takes place as both countries celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and consider the theme of ‘Evolution: the Next 50 Years’ alongside the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals of Quality Education, Gender Equality, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.

This year’s Dialogue will take place in the Mekong Delta while next year’s Dialogue will be in Melbourne.

Industry comes together to share insights at the Southeast Asia Export Forum

Industry, government and the private sector came together in August to share insights and learnings about exporting to Southeast Asia at Hume City Council. The Forum provided various perspectives and practical suggestions to a diverse and energetic audience that included manufacturers, growers and startups.

Topics covered included:

  • how Global Victoria supports Victorian exporters
  • government resources and grants available to businesses
  • international logistics, customs, payments and current issues
  • intellectual property – protecting your product from being copied and protecting yourself from legal action
  • Melbourne’s North Food Group (MNFG) and how they assist exporters.

A highlight of the day was the practical insights shared by businesses with extensive experience exporting to Southeast Asia, including how they navigated the challenges they faced.

View the forum and presentations from the day.