March 9, 2026 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm BNZ Level 18, 80 Queen Street, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand, Auckland
Export NZ
2026 Doing Business with the USA Workshop
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The US Embassy and Consulate, in partnership with AmCham and ExportNZ, invite you to attend the 2026 Doing Business with the USA workshop, a comprehensive, half-day session designed to equip New Zealand businesses with everything they need to know about entering and operating in the US market.
This expanded programme brings together leading experts from government, legal, tax, investment, marketing, and trade sectors to provide practical insights into US/NZ relations, trade and tariffs, legal frameworks, tax and transfer pricing, intellectual property, insurance, visas, raising capital, and more.
Hear directly from US Consul General Melissa Sweeney and a wide range of specialist speakers, including representatives from the US Commercial Service, EY, Norris Echetebu Law, Evolution of Benefits, Lumiere USA, and the San Antonio Economic Development Organisation.
The programme also features a New Zealand Export Credit case study and a panel of exporters from the tech, manufacturing and FMCG sectors sharing real-world experience.
An online viewing option is available for those outside Auckland.
Event Details
Date: Monday 9 March
Venue: BNZ, Level 18, 80 Queen Street, Auckland
Time: 2.00pm – 6.30pm, followed by refreshments and networking
Cost: $55 (in person) | $25 (online), incl. GST
Register by: 7 March
Secure your place and gain the insights you need to confidently expand into the US market.
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