📈Direct market intelligence

Real-time insights from Commissioners on the ground in Asia, the Americas, and Europe

🤝Expert networking

Connect with exporters, government agencies, and trade specialists over lunch

✅ Actionable tools

Walk away with checklists, contacts, and a stronger export strategy

Choose your session

Bendigo (Loddon Mallee)

Date: Tuesday 21 October
Time: 9am arrival, 9.30am start 

Featuring:  
Victorian Commissioners Naila Mazzucco (Southeast Asia) and Michelle Wade (South Asia)
Mark Coleman, Director at ICAL International Customs and Logistics

Geelong (Barwon South West)

Date: Wednesday 22 October
Time: 9am arrival, 9.30am start 

Featuring:  
Victorian Commissioner Tim Dillon, (Ireland, the Nordics and Eastern Europe), based in the UK
Mark Coleman, Director at ICAL International Customs and Logistics

Morwell (Gippsland)

Date: Thursday 23 October
Time: 9am arrival, 9.30am start 

Featuring:  
Victorian Commissioner Brett Stevens (the Americas)
Mark Coleman, Director at ICAL International Customs and Logistics

Ballarat (Grampians)

Date: Friday 24 October
Time: 9.30am arrival, 10am start

Featuring:  
Victorian Commissioners Brett Stevens (the Americas), Tim Dillon (Ireland, the Nordics and Eastern Europe), based in the UK
Mark Coleman, Director at ICAL International Customs and Logistics

What you'll discover

Gain access to real-time international market insights directly from a Victorian Commissioner, alongside tools and resources to help your business grow.

Learn about supply chain challenges and opportunities, as well as resilience strategies from Mark Coleman, Director at ICAL International Customs and Logistics.

Connect with other government and local agencies to discover the range of business services and support programs available to you.

Hear the latest on:

• Macro-economic indicators - GDP growth, consumer trends, trade flows
• Trade opportunities and risks - sector-specific insights and case studies of Victorian exporters succeeding overseas
• Supply chain challenges and opportunities - sea and air freight trends, global disruption and resilience strategies
• Market entry considerations - cultural factors, business etiquette, regulatory environment, and how to find the right partners

What types of businesses should attend?

Victorian exporters at any stage, whether you're just starting out or well-established. While open to all sectors, sessions focus primarily on food and beverage exports.

Part of the Victorian Government's $10m growing regional food and fibre exports program.

Event schedule

• 9am to 9:30am - Arrival and registration
• 9:30am to 1pm - Presentations and interactive Q&A panel
• 1pm to 2pm - Networking lunch

Ballarat presentations commence at 10am (9:30am arrival).

Spaces are limited. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with international trade experts.

Contact us

For any enquiries about the sessions, get in touch with our Senior Trade Manager, Food and Fibre Exports, Brian Kearns.

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