As Australian tech companies pursue global growth, scaling into international markets presents a range of complex challenges — from market selection, navigating regulatory requirements, building trusted business partnerships and capital, sourcing talent and workforce, and competing on a global stage.

With opening insights from the Australian Trade and Investment Commissioner and APAC Regional Co-Lead for Critical Technology, this roundtable brings together founders, tech leaders, government officials, trade experts, and professional advisers to share insights and experiences.

The purpose of this discussion is to align on challenges and opportunities facing Australian tech companies as they expand globally.

Key discussion themes:

• Market complexities: selecting, entering and operating in global markets.
• Barriers to scaling: regulatory, operational, and talent challenges for scaling tech companies.
• Government assistance: The role of government and trade agencies in supporting expansion efforts.
• Building business partnerships: partnerships with professional services and advisers to support scaling.
• Leadership lessons: Experiences from founders and scaleup leaders on 'going global'.

Event details:

Date: Thursday 8 May

Time: 10.00am - 11.30am

Location: TBC (Sydney CBD)

A detailed agenda will be shared following confirmation of attendance. Please note, this is an invitation-only event. If you are unable to attend and would like to nominate an alternative representative, contact our team at events@techcouncil.com.au