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SYDNEY, Australia — The Global Sourcing Expo will return to Australia in 2026 with two major trade events, bringing together buyers, suppliers and industry leaders across apparel, footwear, textiles and homeware. The Sydney edition will run Tuesday, June 16, through Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the International Convention Centre Sydney, and the Melbourne edition will run Tuesday, Nov. 17, through Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Positioned as Australia’s ultimate global sourcing destination, the Global Sourcing Expo is designed for professionals involved in buying and international sourcing. The event offers direct access to manufacturers and suppliers from more than 20 countries and regions, including India, South Africa, Pakistan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Türkiye.
With more than 900 exhibitors expected across the two events, the expo will provide a concentrated marketplace for discovering new products, comparing suppliers and identifying emerging trends. Attendees will have opportunities to build new business relationships, strengthen supply chains and explore new commercial pathways in an increasingly competitive global market.
The expo is aimed at a broad cross-section of industry decision-makers, including owners, directors, buyers, senior managers, executives, designers, product developers, private label agents, quality managers, planning managers, logistics managers and merchandise managers.
Organizers say the event is especially valuable for businesses seeking to order direct from suppliers, streamline sourcing operations and expand access to international manufacturing networks. The expo also gives attendees a chance to assess current and prospective suppliers in one place, helping businesses improve their product offering and sourcing strategy.
Exhibitors are expected to include manufacturers, exporters, SMEs, suppliers, traders, industry associations, trade commissions, export agents and trade facilitation bodies. Expo categories include apparel, footwear and accessories, home furnishings and textiles.
Held twice yearly in Sydney in June and Melbourne in November, the Global Sourcing Expo continues to serve as a key meeting point for trade buyers and international suppliers seeking new opportunities in the Australian market and beyond.