Cyber, AI & Quantum Trade Mission to Australia

The British High Commission Canberra, in association with Defence and Security Exports (UKDSE) and ADS Group, invites you to join a trade mission this November to meet and engage with stakeholders in Australia’s cyber ecosystem and identify business and collaboration opportunities.

Based on significant market intelligence and policy enablers, such as the AUKUS agreement and the Australian Cyber Security Strategy, the 2023-2025 window has been identified as a key time to engage with Australian government and industry to build long term capacity. As such, resource has been allocated within HMG and ADS to organise a trade mission to Australia which will take place from 10th to 21st November 2025.

This mission for circa 15 companies will be centred on cyber and digital capabilities relating to cyber security, digital twinning, IoT security, as well as the defence applications of AI and Quantum technologies.

The mission intends to deepen collaboration in the cyber sector between Australia and the UK following a successful Australian UK-bound trade mission in September 2023 and a follow up UK to Australia mission in November 2024 which featured visits to three cities and yielded engagements with State & Federal government bodies and local industries which were well received by UK delegates.

The mission will be an opportunity to gain exposure to the Australian market via networking events in multiple Australian cities in addition to a tabletop event for UK companies to showcase capabilities to an audience of Australian Government and private sector stakeholders, such as Critical National Infrastructure providers, Internet Service Providers, and local & federal government.

This trade mission is jointly led by UK DSE and ADS Group, with support from AusTrade and Australian Federal and State Governments.

Inputs and suggestions for this trade mission made before the 17th of June will be welcomed from UK companies who are interested in taking part.

Application criteria:

• UK headquartered companies who have a willingness to engage with Australia, either by Joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions or exports.
• Track record of supplying to UK and other government would be a bonus.

There is expected to be a fee associated with this trade mission; UK companies are expected to cover their own expenses (e.g. flight, accommodation, meals, etc) unless stated otherwise.

Please submit your Expressions of Interest to [email protected] with [email protected] & [email protected] copied by 30th June 2025.

What to include in your Expression of Interest:

1. Name
2. Company
3. Email Address
4. Job title
5. What would be the aims and objectives of your participation in the trade mission?
6. What existing work/footprint does your organisation have in Australia?
7. There is potential for an additional programme extending to New Zealand, taking place directly after the programme concludes in Australia. Please note below if this would be of interest.

Aims and Objectives of the Mission

• Gain awareness of Joint Venture & export opportunities.
• Build understanding of the Australian Cyber sector and wider business landscape.
• Develop relationships with Australian Government and Industry counterparts.

Programme outline (TBC*):

• Delegation to MILCIS event in Canberra
• Briefings and roundtables with Government of Australia and industry stakeholders
• Tabletop exhibition of UK companies
• Industry engagement activities in Canberra, Sydney and Adelaide.
• Optional additional activities in Perth and New Zealand, subject to sufficient interest

*Please note the programme may be subjected to changes.