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World Expo in Dubai

Take your business to the global stage by participating in the World Expo in Dubai (October 2021 – March 2022).

Run every five years, World Expo attracts global attention. The first expo ever to be held in the Middle East, themed Connecting Minds, Creating the Future, is expected to attract more than 190 participant countries and 25 million visitors.

The World Expo is a unique and enterprising opportunity for NSW companies to unlock global potential. Investment NSW recognises what the World Expo offers and has partnered with Austrade and DFAT at the World Expo to showcase capabilities and deliver outcomes for NSW.

NSW Sector Programs and Flagship Events

Our business programs and trade missions at Expo are designed to unlock export opportunities and achieve success in the region and the world. The programs feature briefings, showcases, delegations and business matching opportunities anchored to major international exhibitions and conferences during the World Expo, for the following sectors:

  • food and beverage
  • heath and medtech
  • space
  • agribusiness and agtech
  • education

To showcase our investment and institutional capabilities to a global audience, NSW will host three flagship events for agribusiness and food, health and medtech, and international education from January to March 2022.

In recognition of current restrictions, full consideration is being made for in-person, hybrid, and virtual participation.

Australian Business Program

In addition to the NSW program, there is an opportunity to participate in the Australian Business Program managed by Austrade, which includes briefings, delegations, business matching and networking events at the Australian Pavilion, as well as participation in World Expo events and cultural activities. This program is for the following sectors: agribusiness and agtech, defence, education, food and beverage, heath and medtech, and technology.

Sector Programs

Please see the sector programs below and complete the expression of interest (EOI) form if you wish to learn more about the opportunity to participate.

For general enquiries about the Expo and the program, please contact us on phone +61 2 4908 4800 or email.

Food & Beverage program

Food and Beverage companies have the opportunity to participate in the NSW Going Global at Expo program that will ensure you are market-ready and showcase your products at Gulfood from 13 – 17 February 2022.
Canned food factory

Health & Medtech program

Health and Medtech companies have the opportunity participate in the NSW Going Global at Expo program that will ensure you are market-ready and showcase your capabilities at Arab Health from 24 – 27 January 2022.
Medical research lab

Space program

Companies in the Space industry will have their capabilities showcased at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) from 25 – 29 October 2021 and participate in virtual briefings and matching opportunities.
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Agribusiness & Agtech program

Agribusiness & Agtech companies can participate and gain key insights on global agricultural issues at Agra Middle East (AgraME) from 8 – 9 December 2021 and attend virtual briefings and matching opportunities.
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Education program

The Education sector can participate and discuss key issues in global education at the RewirED Summit from 12 – 14 December 2021.
Study Destination NSW Students walking

Technology (FinTech & Services) program

Companies in the Technology, Fintech and Services sectors can showcase capabilities and participate in international trade exhibitions and corresponding programs for GITEX Technology Week, FinTech Abu Dhabi and the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation (GMI) Summit.
Tech services

Defence program

Defence companies can showcase capabilities and participate in corresponding programs at various international trade exhibitions held in Dubai: Dubai Airshow, Helishow and Intersec.
Defence airshow