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7 - 13 November 2026
| From AUD$10400 per person
2026 Australian Executive Business Delegation to Shenzhen
- APEC 2026 Host City
From Australia to Shenzhen: Inside the Enterprises Shaping Global Industries
Luxury Accommodation and Excellent Hospitality, Designed for the Australian Executive Delegation
Four Signature Events Connecting Australian and Greater Bay Area Business Leaders
Expertly Planned in Australia and Shenzhen, Supported by Business Networks Across Australia and the Greater Bay Area
Connecting Australia with Shenzhen
Creating New Opportunities across the Asia-Pacific
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Delegation
Fees, Registration, and Accommodation
Flights, Entry, and Insurance
Itinerary, Participation, and Meals
Changes, Communication, and Practical Information
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APEC is the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, which brings together 21 member economies. Shenzhen will host the APEC CEO Summit on 17–18 November and the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting on 18–19 November 2026.
Our Australian business delegation visits Shenzhen and the Greater Bay Area from 7–13 November, ahead of those meetings. It is independently organised and does not include admission to either official APEC event.
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The Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) comprises Shenzhen and eight other cities, including Guangzhou, Zhuhai, Foshan, Huizhou, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen and Zhaoqing. in Guangdong Province, together with Hong Kong and Macao. It is a major centre for business, manufacturing, technology and international trade.
Our delegation will be based in Shenzhen to explore business connections across the region. We are also tentatively scheduled to attend the Greater Bay Area × Australia Business Dinner in Shenzhen on 12 November 2026, subject to final confirmation.
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No. You do not need to be an Australian citizen or a business owner. Business owners, executives, professionals and people with relevant industry interests are welcome. Please check the visa and entry requirements for the passport you will use to travel.
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Yes. Participants must be 18 years of age or older at the start of the delegation on 7 November 2026.
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The delegation will primarily operate in Mandarin and English, with Cantonese also used where appropriate. A bilingual tour guide will accompany the group, and interpretation support will be available during company visits.
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The fee is AUD $12,700 per person for single registration with a Deluxe King room, or AUD $10,400 per person for two people sharing a Deluxe Twin room.
The two-person rate applies only when both participants register together and stay in the same twin room.
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The fee includes six nights’ accommodation in Shenzhen from 7 to 13 November 2026, hotel breakfasts from 8 to 13 November, the specified group lunches and dinners, four key business events, scheduled enterprise visits, group transport during the formal itinerary from 8 to 12 November, and the designated Shenzhen airport group transfers.
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Flights, visas, domestic and international travel and medical insurance, personal transport, hotel deposits, drinks and extra orders, room charges, medical expenses and other personal spending are not included. Flights and other transport that you arrange to connect with the delegation are at your own cost.
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The two-person rate applies when both participants register separately, sign their agreements, pay in full by the deadline and share the confirmed twin room. Both bookings must be confirmed for the two-person rate to take effect.
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If both participants have paid in full and the booking has been confirmed, we will contact the remaining participant. They may propose an eligible replacement roommate, share the twin room with a suitable participant arranged by the organiser, or stay alone by paying the single-occupancy difference stated in their agreement.
By signing the agreement for a shared twin room, each participant consents to the organiser arranging a suitable replacement roommate if their original roommate withdraws. During registration, we will ask about any requirements relevant to a suitable roommate. Before confirming a replacement, we will provide the proposed roommate’s name and room-sharing details in writing and consider any reasonable concerns. We will share email addresses only with both participants’ permission.
The participant who withdraws is subject to the applicable cancellation terms. If no suitable room arrangement can be made and the remaining participant chooses to withdraw, their refund will be calculated under the service agreement. It will be no less than the refund available under the cancellation schedule on the date we receive their withdrawal notice.
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The single-registration fee is AUD $12,700 per person, while the two-person rate is AUD $10,400 per person when two registered participants share a Deluxe Twin room. The difference is AUD $2,300.
If your confirmed roommate withdraws and you choose to stay alone, you would pay the AUD $2,300 single-occupancy difference. We will confirm the room arrangement with you before any additional payment is due.
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Please register, sign the agreement and pay the participation fee in full by 16 October 2026. Instalment payments are not accepted.
Registration may remain open after this date, subject to availability. Any extension will be announced separately.
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No. The full participation fee is payable in one payment.
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Submitting a form alone does not confirm a place; the agreement requires signing, full payment and written confirmation.
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If the delegation does not proceed, we will refund your participation fee in full to your original payment method within 10 business days.
Flights are not included in the participation fee. If you have booked flights separately, you will need to contact the airline or your travel insurer about any refund or change.
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Yes. Please provide your company’s billing details when registering, and we can issue an invoice in its name upon request.
Yes. Please provide your company’s billing details when registering, and we can issue an invoice in its name upon request.
The ATO advises that services booked in Australia for use overseas can be GST-free, including overseas accommodation, transport, meals and tours. As the delegation services are planned to take place in China, we expect the participation fee to be GST-free.
The invoice will show the final GST treatment once confirmed.
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Flights are not included in the participation fee. The recommended China Southern Airlines flights are direct flights:
7 November 2026: CZ3072, Sydney to Shenzhen
13 November 2026: CZ3071, Shenzhen to Sydney
Group airport transfers will be arranged around the arrival of CZ3072 and departure of CZ3071. If you book different flights, you may join the same group transfer if your timing aligns and a seat is available. Please confirm this with us in advance. Separate airport transfers will not be provided.
Please join the delegation for its Opening Dinner on 7 November 2026 at The Langham Shenzhen. We will share the dinner time and meeting details before departure.
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We will confirm whether the delegation will proceed by 5:00 pm Sydney time on 16 October 2026. If you book flights before then, we recommend choosing fares that allow changes or cancellation and checking the airline’s conditions before paying. Flights are booked at your own expense.
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Please contact the delegation team as soon as you know about the delay. If you miss the scheduled group transfer on 7 November, we can help arrange transport from Shenzhen Airport to the hotel. You will be responsible for the cost of the separate transfer.
The missed group transfer and opening dinner cannot be refunded separately. The delegation team’s contact details and further arrival information will be included in the information pack provided before departure.
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You are responsible for checking the entry requirements for your passport, your right to return to Australia, and your flight connections. You are also responsible for arranging your own domestic and international travel and medical insurance.
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Yes. Participants are strongly recommended to arrange their own travel insurance, including overseas medical cover, before departure for the full trip. If you are travelling within Australia to connect with your international flight, make sure your policy also covers that domestic leg.
We recommend checking for overseas medical treatment and emergency evacuation, trip cancellation and interruption, flight delays, and lost or stolen luggage.
Ask your insurer whether the policy covers business travel, your full travel dates and any pre-existing medical conditions. Read the policy terms and exclusions before purchasing.
Please check the policy terms, coverage dates, exclusions and claim conditions directly with your insurer to ensure they meet your needs.
Insurance is not included in the participation fee.
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The published itinerary is indicative. Venues, guests and host companies may change, and the final arrangements will be provided in the confirmed itinerary.
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The listed company visits, speakers and venues are proposed and subject to final confirmation. If an arrangement changes, we will let participants know and work to provide a suitable alternative.
You will travel as part of the delegation, and our team will coordinate updates to the schedule and group transport. The final itinerary will be shared before departure, with any later changes communicated during the trip.
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Yes. We will provide a final itinerary and delegation information pack before departure, including confirmed arrangements and key contact details. Specific company visits remain subject to confirmation.
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The itinerary includes
hotel breakfast from 8 to 13 November
business lunches from 8 to 13 November
business dinners from 7 to 12 November.
These include the Opening Dinner on 7 November, the China–Australia Welcome Luncheon on 8 November, the business dinner accompanying the China–Australia Trade and Economic Cooperation session on 10 November, and the Greater Bay Area × Australia Exchange Dinner on 12 November.
Meals may be served as shared dishes, buffets, set courses, à la carte meals or cocktail canapés, with Chinese cuisine featuring prominently.
Final venues and menus will be confirmed before departure.
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Please tell us about any dietary requirements or accessibility needs when you register so we can discuss the arrangements with the relevant venues and providers. We will confirm what can be accommodated as soon as possible before departure.
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The delegation itinerary is reserved for registered participants, so friends and family members cannot join company visits, group transport or other scheduled activities without prior approval.
If you would like a friend to attend a meal or networking event, please contact us in advance. Guest places may be available, subject to venue capacity and confirmation. Additional fees may apply.
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Free time is planned for the morning of 8 November and the morning of 13 November 2026. If you need to leave the group during a scheduled activity, please speak with the delegation team in advance and agree on how and where you will rejoin. Any personal transport or activities during free time are at your own expense.
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Voluntarily missed activities, meals, transport or nights of accommodation are not refunded separately. If illness, visa issues, denied entry or disruption to your own flights prevents you from travelling, please notify us promptly and contact your travel insurer. The applicable cancellation terms will determine any refund of the participation fee.
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Please wear business attire for formal events and meetings, and smart casual attire for company visits and other scheduled activities. We’ll advise you in advance if a particular event has a different dress code.
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Cancellation requests must be sent in writing.
For personal cancellations received by 9 October 2026, the participation fee is refunded in full.
From 10 to 22 October, 50% is refunded.
From 23 October, the fee is generally non-refundable, subject to the agreement and applicable rights.
These deadlines use Sydney, Australia local time.
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From 10 to 22 October 2026, you may request to transfer your entire place to an eligible replacement participant, subject to the required documents and written confirmation. Transfers are generally unavailable from 23 October. Scheduled events or parts of the itinerary cannot be transferred to someone else.
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Terratide organisers and event staff will travel with the delegation and be your points of contact throughout the program.
Their contact details and information on how we will share updates will be included in the delegation information pack before departure.
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A Chinese phone number and payment apps are not required to join the delegation, but setting up WeChat Pay or Alipay before departure may make personal purchases easier.
You can ask your Australian mobile provider whether your plan supports roaming in China and what it will cost.
Overseas cards may be accepted at some merchants, but acceptance varies, so please do not rely on your card alone. Visa and Mastercard cards can generally be linked to WeChat Pay or Alipay, subject to the app and card issuer’s requirements.
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For travel outside the delegation’s scheduled itinerary, you can use the Shenzhen Metro, public buses, taxis or ride-hailing services such as DiDi. High-speed rail is also available for travel to other cities in the Greater Bay Area. Shenzhen Metro accepts contactless overseas bank cards at its fare gates, although you should check that your card is enabled for contactless payments.
Group transport for the scheduled delegation activities is included in the participation fee. Any transport you arrange for personal outings or free time is at your own expense.
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Shenzhen is usually mild and relatively dry in November. Typical temperatures are around 25–26°C during the day and 17–19°C at night, though the weather during our visit may differ. We recommend packing light clothing, a jacket for evenings and air-conditioned venues, and a compact umbrella. Please check the forecast shortly before departure.
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We collect the information needed to register you and arrange your participation in the delegation. Relevant details may be shared with our hotel, transport, tour guiding and event providers in China where necessary to deliver the itinerary.
We will ask separately for any dietary, accessibility or health information needed for your arrangements. Please refer to the privacy information provided with your registration for details on how your information is handled.
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