Melbourne · Thursday 12 November 2026
Meet Lindy at the Builders Summit
Lindy Chen presents for 20 minutes on sourcing direct from China at Builders Summit Melbourne, run by Builder Elite. Free to attend. Book a time to talk with us on the day.
- Thursday 12 November 20267:30 AM to 4:00 PM
- Malvern Town Hall, 1251 High St, Malvern VIC 3144 Open map
- Run by Builder Elite
- Free to attend
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Why come
What you leave with
- A clear picture of what sourcing direct from China involves, from shortlist to site
- Which building categories suit direct sourcing, and which do not
- Lindy Chen's 20 minutes on the process she has run for more than 20 years
- Time with our team on your own project, if you book a slot
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
What to expect
A 20-minute presentation
Lindy Chen on sourcing direct from China.
Time with the team
Book a time to talk through your own project and categories.
Run by Builder Elite
The summit is Builder Elite's event. We are presenting, not organising.
Who it is for
Made for people who buy
- Builders and developers in Melbourne
- Procurement teams weighing up sourcing direct from China
What to bring: A bill of materials or your top categories, if you want to talk specifics.
Agenda
How the day runs
7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Builders Summit Melbourne at Malvern Town Hall, run by Builder Elite.
During the day
Lindy Chen presents for 20 minutes on sourcing direct from China.
Your time with us
Book a time to talk with the ChinaDirect Sourcing team.
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
Lindy on stage, Foshan, October 2026
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Register interestQuestions
What people ask first
Who runs the Builders Summit?
Builder Elite runs the summit. Lindy Chen is presenting for 20 minutes. The summit is free to attend.
Do I register with you or with Builder Elite?
The summit is Builder Elite's event. Our form tells us you plan to be there and want time with the team. If you have not secured your place at the summit itself, contact Builder Elite.
How do I book a time to talk?
Use the form on this page, or book a call with Ann at https://bit.ly/CDSimportingconsultation.
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
Lindy Chen presents for 20 minutes on sourcing direct from China at Builders Summit Melbourne, run by Builder Elite. Free to attend. Book a time to talk with us on the day.
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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