Unlock Australia: California's Gateway to Emergency Management, Resilience and Public Safety Opportunities

Unlock Australia: A Strategic Market Opportunity for California Emergency Management and Resilience Companies

Australia is one of the most attractive international markets for California companies operating in emergency management, public safety, climate resilience, and disaster response.

This August, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), in partnership with Foley, will lead a California Trade Mission to Melbourne, Australia, alongside AFAC 2026 — Australasia’s largest emergency management and disaster resilience conference and exhibition.

The mission is designed to help California companies accelerate international growth by connecting directly with government agencies, emergency service organisations, infrastructure operators, utilities, research institutions, and commercial partners across Australia.

Why Australia?

Shared Challenges, Shared Solutions

California and Australia face many of the same challenges including wildfires, extreme weather events, climate adaptation, critical infrastructure protection, and emergency response coordination. As a result, Australian organizations are actively seeking innovative technologies and solutions that can improve preparedness, response, and community resilience.

Strong Government-to-Government Alignment

The growing relationship between California and Australia, including formal cooperation on climate action, clean technology, resilience, and emergency management, has created new opportunities for collaboration between businesses, government agencies, and research organizations.

Accessible Market Entry

Australia offers a business-friendly environment, strong intellectual property protections, regulatory transparency, and a long history of successful commercial partnerships with U.S. companies. The Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA) further supports market access and trade opportunities.

Gateway to the Indo-Pacific

Australia serves as an important regional hub for companies looking to expand into the broader Asia-Pacific region, providing access to new markets and strategic partnerships.

Why Participate in the California Trade Mission?

Entering a new market can be challenging. Finding the right contacts, understanding procurement pathways, and securing meetings with decision-makers often takes months of effort.

That is where Foley comes in.

As GO-Biz’s in-market partner, Foley manages the groundwork before you arrive.

We work directly with each participating company to:

Identify market opportunities aligned to your business objectives
Develop a targeted stakeholder engagement strategy
Conduct outreach to qualified prospects
Arrange business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) meetings
Coordinate introductions with key industry and government stakeholders
Provide market intelligence and briefing support

By the time you arrive in Australia, your meetings have already been scheduled, stakeholders have been engaged, and your program has been tailored to maximize your time in market.

Who Should Participate?

The mission is ideal for California companies operating in:

Emergency management technologies
Wildfire prevention and response
Public safety solutions
Disaster preparedness and recovery
Climate resilience technologies
Critical infrastructure protection
Emergency communications
Drones, sensors, and monitoring systems
Artificial intelligence and predictive analytics
Environmental and resilience technologies

Ready to Expand into Australia?

Join California’s trade mission to Australia and connect directly with the organizations shaping the future of emergency management, disaster resilience, and public safety across the Indo-Pacific region.

Let Foley do the groundwork while you focus on building relationships, validating opportunities, and growing your business internationally.

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Register Your Interest for the California Trade Mission

Submit your details to be considered for California’s Trade Mission to Australia and AFAC 2026.

Who Should Apply?

California companies seeking to expand into the Australian market.
Businesses operating in emergency management, public safety, climate resilience, disaster recovery, and critical infrastructure sectors.
Companies looking for qualified introductions to government agencies, industry leaders, distributors, and commercial partners.
Organisations wanting a structured market entry program with pre-arranged meetings and local support.
Places are limited and applications will be assessed based on market readiness and alignment with mission objectives.

Access the Right People

Tailored B2B meetings with prospective customers, distributors, integrators, and strategic partners
Business-to-government (B2G) engagement opportunities with relevant agencies and public-sector stakeholders
Direct exposure to Australia’s emergency management, resilience, and public safety ecosystem
Participation in AFAC 2026, Australasia’s leading emergency management conference and exhibition
Strategic introductions facilitated by Foley’s in-market team
On-the-ground support before, during, and after the mission
Approximately 6–8 qualified meetings arranged per participating company

Program Overview

1. Timeline

August 2026. The California Trade Mission will be delivered in Melbourne alongside AFAC 2026. Suitable for business owners, senior executives, export managers, and growth leaders looking to explore commercial opportunities in Australia through a curated program of B2B and B2G engagement.

2. Sessions

One-on-one company consultation and pre-mission planning sessions to identify priorities, target stakeholders, and business objectives.

3. Program

Participating companies will receive a tailored program of pre-arranged B2B and B2G meetings, market briefings, networking opportunities, and on-the-ground support. Foley will work directly with each delegate prior to the mission to develop a customised schedule aligned with their business objectives.

4. Market Access Support

Foley works directly with each participating company to identify target customers, partners, government stakeholders, and commercial opportunities. Through tailored outreach and engagement, we develop a customised program of B2B and B2G meetings designed to help delegates maximise their time in Australia.

Apply to Participate