The Importance of Local Manufacturing

Australian Made Week: The importance of local manufacturing

Wednesday May 20, 2026 5.30pm-7.30pm

Join us for an evening event with CCIWA and the Australian Made Campaign as we shine a spotlight on local manufacturers.

This Australian Made Week, we’re highlighting the importance of Australian manufacturing and its impact.

Hear from the Australian Made Campaign and a panel of local Western Australian thought-leaders at the forefront of Australian manufacturing.

Now in its sixth year, Australian Made Week is a national campaign that calls on consumers to actively focus their buying activities on genuine Aussie products, while celebrating and supporting local makers and growers around the country.

Event Agenda:

• 5pm: Registrations open


• 5:30pm: Welcome, housekeeping (MC Michael Carter)


• 5:40pm: Opening address from Australian Made


• 5:45m: Australian Made company 1: Future Engineering


• 5:50pm: Australian Made company 2: Wesbeam


• 5:55pm: Australian Made company 3: Funky Monkey Bars


• 6:00pm: Panel of presenters for Q&A facilitated by MC


• 6:25pm: Closing address


• 6:30pm-7:30pm: Networking

Date: Wednesday, May 20
Time: 5.30pm-7.30pm
Where: CCIWA Members' Hub: Level 5, 235 St Georges Terrace Perth
Format: In-person