Program at a glance
Please see below a brief outline of ATEC's Explore NSW & ACT Trade Engagement Event.
More detailed information will become available in due course.
Day One: Monday 18 August 2025
| Event: | Time/Location | Who attends? |
| Coach transfers to the Southern Highlands | Time: Approx 1.00pm Location: Sydney CBD | ATEC buyer and seller delegates |
| Welcome Networking Function | Time: Approx. 5.00pm - 8.00pm Location: To be advised | ATEC buyer and seller delegates |
Day Two: Tuesday 19 August 2025
| Event: | Time/Location | Who attends? |
| Business-to-business (B2B) meetings followed by refreshments | Time: Approx. 8.00am - 5:00pm Location: Park Proxi Gibraltar, Bowral | ATEC buyer and seller delegates |
| Return coach transfers to a Sydney CBD location (possible stop at Sydney Airport if required) | Time: 5.00pm Location: Sydney CBD | ATEC buyer and seller delegates |
Pre & Post Famil Programs
| Event: | Time/Location | Who attends? |
| Pre famil hosted by Destination NSW | Duration: One or two days Location: Southern Highlands | Selected ATEC buyer delegates |
| Post famil hosted VisitCanberra | Duration: Two nights Location: Canberra | Selected ATEC buyer delegates |
Additional Information
Travel
As a general guide for those travelling from outside Sydney or interstate, please see indicative travel timelines below:
- Arrival: Please aim to arrive by late-morning on Monday 18 August to meet the pre-arranged coach transfer from a Sydney CBD location. You will need to make your own arrangements to reach the event venues if you miss these transfers.
- Departure: Please plan to depart after the conclusion of the B2B day on Tuesday 19 August. For buyers that are selected to participate in a post famil, please plan to depart following its conclusion (more details to be advised by VisitCanberra).
- If travelling from interstate and you require accommodation in Sydney, please monitor the accommodation page on the website (coming soon).
B2B meetings
The meetings will occur on Tuesday 19 August.
- There will be numerous meeting opportunities throughout the day depending on the number of registered delegates.
- The number of appointments you receive cannot be guaranteed.
- Meetings will be approximately 9~10 minutes including a 1-minute changeover.
- Depending on the number of registered delegates, either meeting preferencing will be required OR all buyers will meet with all sellers. This will be determined once registrations close, and further information will be advised.
- If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact events@atec.net.au
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Destination Photo Credits: Destination NSW and VisitCanberra