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Australia’s sourcing, buying, and product development professionals will gather this June at the Global Sourcing Expo Sydney 2026, a three-day international trade event designed to connect buyers with export-ready suppliers from across the globe.
Taking place 16 - 18 June 2026 at the International Convention Centre (ICC), Darling Harbour, Sydney, the Global Sourcing Expo brings together more than 600 companies from 15+ countries and regions, creating one of the most efficient sourcing environments available to Australian businesses.
Visitor registration is free, giving industry professionals direct access to a global network of manufacturers, factories, and supply partners in a single location.
A Smarter Way to Source
Global sourcing has become more complex, competitive, and strategic than ever. The Global Sourcing Expo simplifies that process by allowing buyers to meet suppliers face-to-face, compare capabilities, and accelerate sourcing decisions.
Attendees can explore suppliers from key sourcing regions including India, Pakistan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and many more.
The real value of the Expo lies not just in the diversity of suppliers, but in the opportunity to compare product categories and capabilities across multiple countries in one place. By seeing manufacturers side-by-side, visitors can gain a clearer understanding of pricing structures and cost competitiveness, assess compliance maturity and certification standards, and evaluate production capacity and lead times. This ability to benchmark suppliers provides buyers with greater confidence when selecting partners and making informed sourcing decisions.
For many businesses, this ability to evaluate multiple options at once can also dramatically shorten the sourcing cycle and strengthen supply chain decisions.
The Expo is designed to facilitate meaningful, face-to-face discussions with manufacturers and sourcing partners. Across the three days, visitors can meet suppliers directly, ask detailed questions about production capability, compliance standards, and minimum order quantities, and explore how factories approach design collaboration, quality control, and logistics. These in-person conversations often provide insights that are difficult to gain through email or online sourcing platforms.
Who Should Attend
The Global Sourcing Expo is designed for professionals responsible for product and supply outcomes, including:
- Owners, directors, and senior management overseeing sourcing strategy
- Buyers and merchandise managers
- Designers and product developers scouting manufacturing capability
- Private label agents and brand teams looking for factory partners
- Quality, planning, and logistics managers validating supplier readiness
Visitors will get the most value from the Expo by arriving with a clear sourcing brief—defined product categories, target price points, required certifications, and realistic timelines. With more than 600 suppliers across the exhibition floor, having clear objectives helps attendees focus their time on the conversations that matter most.
Beyond the Trade Floor: A Complete Professional Learning Experience
Global Sourcing Expo Sydney 2026 goes beyond supplier discovery by offering a comprehensive professional learning program designed to help attendees navigate today’s evolving sourcing landscape. New for 2026, two exciting additions — the Global Sourcing Summit Masterclass series and the Learning Lab — further expanding the program, alongside the established seminar series, supporting visitors with strategic insights, practical skills, and direct access to industry expertise.
Global Sourcing Seminars
Located directly on the Expo floor, the Global Sourcing Seminar Series offers fast, high-impact one-hour sessions delivered by industry specialists. These TED-style talks provide practical insights into the trends shaping buying decisions today, including AI in product development, sustainability and responsible sourcing, retail and e-commerce trends, and evolving supply chain strategies.
Designed to fit easily into a visitor’s time on the exhibition floor, the seminars deliver concise, actionable insights that attendees can apply immediately. Seminar sessions are available for $40 + GST per session.
Global Sourcing Summit Masterclass Series
New for 2026, the program introduces a full-day Masterclass series, designed to provide immersive learning and practical frameworks for modern sourcing and product businesses, giving attendees the opportunity to dive deeper into strategy, innovation, and commercial growth. For professionals looking to think strategically about the future of sourcing, the Global Sourcing Summit delivers deeper insight through expert analysis, case studies, and forward-looking discussions. Early Bird rates are available for the Summit until 30 April 2026.
Masterclass Sessions Include:
These one-day sessions bring together industry leaders, sourcing specialists, trend forecasters, and supply chain innovators, equipping delegates with the knowledge needed to make smarter sourcing decisions.
The Learning Lab
- Ask the Expert sessions
- Round tables and workshops
- Live demonstrations
- Practical sourcing guidance
- Industry networking opportunities
The space is designed for buyers, importers, retailers, and sourcing professionals who want direct access to experienced practitioners and real-world advice.
A Must-attend Event for Sourcing Professionals
With hundreds of suppliers, multiple sourcing regions, and a comprehensive education program, the Global Sourcing Expo Sydney 2026 provides a rare opportunity for businesses to discover new suppliers, strengthen sourcing strategies, and stay ahead of global industry trends.
For anyone responsible for sourcing, product development, retail buying, or supply chain decisions, the Expo offers three days of high-value connections, insights, and opportunities.