• Connect Gold Coast businesses with priority international markets and create direct pathways to buyers, distributors, partners and investors
• Assist local companies to secure export opportunities and grow international sales, contributing to business expansion and local job creation
• Promote the Gold Coast as a leading destination for superyachts for maintenance, repair and on-boarding
• Promote Gold Coast marine businesses as world leaders in the marine sector
• Promote new marine infrastructure developments on the Gold Coast and the opportunities for vessels towards Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games
• Strengthen our global stakeholder relationships and supply chains
• Promote our coordinated approach to attracting superyachts to the Gold Coast through working closely with marinas
• Build a cooperative relationship with local marinas and other Australian and Pacific region destinations

• Be a registered Gold Coast company providing services or product to the marine industry 
• Export-ready and committed to ongoing market development 
• Willing to help grow the Gold Coast's reputation in international business markets 
• Eligible for the federal Export Market Development Grant scheme 
• Have transferable product or services to target overseas regions 
• Have demonstrated commitment of resources to the sales cycle 

Gold Coast businesses interested in participating will be assessed for export capability and market readiness. 

• Wednesday 10 December 2025 - Expressions of interest open
• Wednesday 31 December 2025 - Expressions of interest close
• Tuesday 10 March 2026 - Pre-departure session
• Wednesday 25 March to Sunday 29 March 2026 - Attend Palm Beach International Boat Show
• To be confirmed - Possible extension program - site visit meetings, business matching and private appointments

Walker package ($1000)

Become a ‘walker’ to leverage the trade stand for meetings and connections, without an exhibition display. This package is ideal for marinas and service providers visiting the market for development of relationships, as well as emerging brands or manufactures wanting to investigate the market before launching. The package includes:

• Access show tickets for one company representative
• Use of the group stand for meetings
• Access to group accommodation rates
• Individual company included in event PR
• Individual company logo on video reel shown on stand
• Access to networking opportunities facilitated by Superyacht Australia for one company representative.

Successful companies are required to pay a participation fee of $3000 to Superyacht Australia before departure to secure a place on the mission. After the mission, we will provide a $2000 rebate once participants have completed the post mission survey. The total out of pocket cost for shared access is $1000 per business.

Superyacht Australia members may choose a walker package if it is included in their premium membership instead of the $3000 attendance fee.

Attending the show includes help from our appointed marine industry lead before the trade mission and at the show.

Participants to fund and book their own flights, accommodation, freight and other costs associated with travel to Palm Beach.

Participants must agree to mission terms and conditions.

Exhibitors must attend a welcome networking event at the Palm Beach International Boat Show.

• www.pbboatshow.com
• Export Market Development Grant
• Go Global Toolkit
• Smartraveller.gov.au