- Expressions of Interest open for the Aboriginal Business Pavilion at Energy Exchange Australia 2027
- Up to 12 Western Australian Aboriginal businesses will be selected to co-exhibit
- Part of the Cook Labor Government’s plan to build a State of Energy in WA
Local Aboriginal businesses will have the opportunity to showcase their capabilities to the global energy industry through the Cook Labor Government’s Aboriginal Business Pavilion at Energy Exchange Australia (EXA) 2027.
Expressions of Interest will be open from 2-30 October 2026, with up to 12 local Aboriginal businesses selected to co-exhibit at the Pavilion.
EXA 2027 will be held from 2-4 March 2027 and will bring together energy industry leaders, decision-makers, potential customers, and investors from Australia and around the world.
The Pavilion will provide participating businesses with a platform to showcase their technologies, innovations, products, and services across the global energy supply chain.
Participation will help businesses raise their profile, build valuable industry networks, and pursue new opportunities in local, national, and international markets.
Formerly known as AOG Energy, EXA has a history spanning more than 40 years in Western Australia. The conference provides a forum for discussing local industry capability, energy transition opportunities, emerging technologies, and issues affecting the sector, including data and artificial intelligence.
EXA 2026 attracted more than 5,000 attendees from 29 countries and featured 221 exhibitors and more than 160 speakers.
For more information or to submit an Expression of Interest, visit: EXA: Aboriginal Business Pavilion Expressions of Interest | Western Australian Government
As stated by Energy and Decarbonisation and Manufacturing Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson:
“Energy Exchange Australia provides an outstanding platform to showcase the expertise, innovation, and capabilities of Western Australian Aboriginal businesses.
“The Aboriginal Business Pavilion will connect participating businesses with major industry organisations and help them pursue opportunities throughout the global energy supply chain.
“This initiative is another way the Cook Labor Government is supporting Aboriginal businesses to enter new markets, build valuable partnerships, and contribute to Western Australia’s energy future.”
As stated by Aboriginal Affairs Minister Don Punch:
“Aboriginal businesses make an important contribution to Western Australia’s economy, creating jobs, building capability, and supporting stronger communities across our State.
“We want to see more Aboriginal businesses growing, succeeding, and taking their place in major industries right across Western Australia.
“Supporting Aboriginal entrepreneurship is an important part of creating lasting economic opportunities and ensuring Aboriginal people and communities share in the benefits of our State’s economic growth.”
