Melbourne · Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 November 2026
Meet ChinaDirect Sourcing at Booth Z20, Melbourne Build Expo 2026.
Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 November at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). Talk sourcing, procurement and supply chain with the team at Booth Z20. Walk up or book a time.
- Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 November 2026Wednesday 25 November, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PMThursday 26 November, 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf VIC 3006, Booth Z20 Open map
- Walk-ups are welcome. Booking a time guarantees the team's attention.
Add to your calendar
Wednesday 25 November, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday 26 November, 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Why come
What you leave with
- A straight answer on which of your categories suit direct sourcing
- What sits inside a real landed cost, line by line
- The documents your certifier will ask for
- A next step that fits your programme, or an honest no
20+ years
20+ years of cross-border sourcing experience
Company-reported
1,000+ businesses
1,000+ Australian businesses served
Company-reported
30,000+ suppliers
30,000+ suppliers in our database
Company-reported
What you will see
Five conversations worth having at the booth
Category review
Which of your categories suit direct sourcing.
Timeline
How long it takes from order to site.
Landed cost
What is in the real number: freight, duty, GST, inspection and fees.
Compliance
What documents your certifier will want to see.
Trip planning
Whether a China Buying Trip or Canton Fair trip fits your programme.
Who it is for
Made for people who buy
- Builders, developers and procurement teams
- Anyone with a bill of materials or a list of top categories
What to bring: A bill of materials or your top categories with rough quantities.
Agenda
How the day runs
Wednesday 25 November, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Booth Z20 is staffed all day. Book a time or walk up.
Thursday 26 November, 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Booth Z20 is staffed all day. Book a time or walk up.
Who you will meet
Lindy Chen and the team
Lindy Chen founded ChinaDirect Sourcing in 2005. She is Mandarin-speaking, on the ground in China and based in Brisbane, and she leads every buying trip and VIP tour herself.
Ann looks after registrations and every question before the day: +61 7 3392 1421.
“My experience on the China Direct Sourcing China Buying Trip was fantastic. It was incredibly valuable to see firsthand what's available and to get a real feel for the opportunities in China. Charmaine did an excellent job guiding us.”
Photos
The team in Foshan, October 2026
Also coming up
More chances to see it for yourself
Questions
What people ask first
What should I bring?
A bill of materials or your top categories with rough quantities.
Do I need to book?
No. You can walk up to Booth Z20. Booking a time guarantees the team's attention.
When is the booth open?
Wednesday 25 November, 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and Thursday 26 November, 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
What does it cost to find out?
The first step is a conversation about your project. We tell you honestly whether direct sourcing makes sense for it, and where.
Who do I contact with questions?
Ann on the sales team: sales@chinadirectsourcing.com.au or +61 7 3392 1421.
Next step
Reserve your place
Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 November at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). Talk sourcing, procurement and supply chain with the team at Booth Z20. Walk up or book a time.
Contact
- Book a call with Ann: https://bit.ly/CDSimportingconsultation
- Sales (Ann): sales@chinadirectsourcing.com.au, +61 7 3392 1421
- Lindy Chen: 0418 899 698, lindy.chen@chinadirectsourcing.com.au
- www.chinadirectsourcing.com.au
Know a builder who should come?
Send them the event page. They register in a minute.
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