2023 UK Fintech Trade Mission to Australia’s Intersekt Festival

Mission Programme (subject to change)

Sunday 27 August
Sydney, New South Wales

• Informal meet-up before mission comences
  
   

Monday 28 August
Sydney, New South Wales

• Official welcome to the mission by the Sydney Consul-General
• Setting the scene: An overview of the Australian Fintech landscape 
• What makes Australia an attractive destination for UK fintechs - hear from other UK companies that have done it
• Considerations of setting up in Australia – a panel of experts will discuss business strategies, talent/recruitment, and marketing/PR
• Raising capital to continue your growth
• Finding and building partnerships with Australian financial services
   

Tuesday 29 August
Melbourne, Victoria
(mid/late morning session)

• Bank innovation team talk/Q&A – what they look for in a partner
• Tour of a local startup hub
• Austrade session: Meet the regulators 
• Networking event in the evening 
   

Wednesday 30 August
Melbourne, Victoria

• Intersekt Conference: Day 1
• Conference networking drinks
   

Thursday 31 August
Melbourne, Victoria

• Intersekt Conference: Day 2
• Side event at Intersekt: UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement
• Conference cocktail closing drinks
   

Friday 1 September
Melbourne, Victoria

• Working with the local State Government – what support and incentives are available
• Setting up in Australia – the practical advice on tax, legal, entitlements, etc
• Mission review and wrap-up, next steps and closing remarks
   

Optional extension 

Monday 4 – Tuesday 5 September
Auckland, New Zealand

• NZ market briefing, 
• FMA regulator overview session, 
• Meetings with 2-3 key banks to discuss their innovation priorities
• Payments NZ