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Trade Missions

Our trade missions are designed to open doors for Gold Coast businesses in priority international markets. By connecting local companies with global buyers, distributors, industry networks and investment partners, these missions help profile our city’s commercial strengths, support export growth and build long-term international relationships that drive economic outcomes for the region. 

The objectives of our trade missions are to:

  • connect Gold Coast businesses to key international markets and create direct pathways to buyers, distributors, partners and investors
  • promote the capabilities, products and services of export-ready Gold Coast businesses, helping to raise visibility and credibility in competitive global markets
  • assist local companies to secure export opportunities and grow international sales, contributing to business expansion and local job creation
  • position the Gold Coast as an attractive location for investment and business expansion, showcasing our strengths and competitive advantages
  • build commercially focused international networks by leveraging established market relationships, in-market specialists and government partners such as Austrade and Trade & Investment Queensland.

Upcoming mission

Palm Beach International Boat Show

Join us from 25-29 March 2026 at the Palm Beach International Boat Show in Florida, USA.

Past missions

  • Food and Hotel Asia 2025 & 2024
  • Arab Health 2024
  • METSTRADE 2024 & 2025
  • Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2024
  • NoVacancy Hotel and Accommodation Industry Expo 2024
  • London Tech Week 2023
  • US Tech Weeks 2024

For more information on future trade missions reach out to trademission@investgoldcoast.com