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2026 Darwin Fusion

City of Darwin is proud to announce the return of the 2026 Darwin Fusion.   

From Friday 10 July to Sunday 12 July, 2026 Darwin Fusion will bring together international delegates, football teams, businesses, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, visitors, and the local community for three days of connection, collaboration, and celebration.    

With the theme for 2026 “Building Enduring Business, Cultural and Community Connections”, the program aims to deepen economic, sporting and cultural engagement with Darwin’s Sister and Friendship Cities and international partners across Southeast Asia and beyond.    

Our vibrant program is designed to foster strong relationships and showcase Darwin as a culturally rich and globally connected capital city.  

Proudly supported by the ASEAN - Australia Centre, 2026 Darwin Fusion will showcase three headline economic, sporting and cultural events by delivering the following functions: 

  • Thursday 9 July 2026 – 9:00am – 4:00pm – 2026 Darwin Fusion Familiarisation Tour  
  • Thursday 9 July 2026 – 5:30pm – 7:00pm – 2026 Darwin Fusion Welcome Reception Hosted by the Honourable Robyn Cahill OAM MLA, Minister for Trade, Business and Asian Relations @Parliament House 
  • Friday 10 July 2026 – 9:00am-5:00pm – 2026 Darwin Fusion ASEAN and Partners Forum @Hilton Darwin 
  • Friday 10 July 2026 - 1:00pm-5:00pm – 2026 Darwin Fusion Trade Show @Hilton Darwin 
  • Friday 10 July 2026 - 5:00pm – 6.30pm – 2026 Darwin Fusion Canape and Connections @Chapel Lane
  • Saturday 11 July 2026 - 9:00am–3:00pm – 2026 Darwin Fusion Sister Cities Cup: Day One  @Marrara Sporting Stadium
  • Saturday 11 July 2026 - 5:00pm - 9:00pm – 2026 Darwin Fusion Garramilla International Food Fair @The Esplanade 
  • Sunday 12 July 2026 - 9:00am – 4:30pm – 2026 Darwin Fusion Sister Cities Cup – Finals: Day Two @Marrara Sporting Stadium  

Please download the detailed program.

Proudly supported by: 

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ASEAN AND PARTNERS FORUM & TRADE SHOW

Hilton Darwin
32 Mitchell St, 0800 
Friday 10 July 
General public invited from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm for Trade Show 
Free to enter  

The first day of 2026 Darwin Fusion incorporates the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Partners Forum followed by an afternoon Trade Show.

Delivered as a full day program, the ASEAN and Partners Forum will feature keynote addresses, presentations and panel discussions across topics such as trade and investment, circular economy and waste solutions, doing business in international market, urban development and education. Darwin’s Sister and Friendship Cities and international partners will also showcase their strengths, initiatives and investment opportunities in “City Pitches”.

The International Trade Show will provide international partners, local businesses, industry professionals and entrepreneurs the opportunity to connect with local and international exhibitors and explore new market and partnership opportunities. 

The program is designed to foster meaningful business, government, and organisational connections and support knowledge exchange, increasing Darwin partnership links across Southeast Asia and global markets.

TRADE SHOW STALLHOLDERS

The Trade Show is ideal for businesses and organisations wishing to promote their products and services to the local community and international markets.

The event provides an opportunity to connect with local and international exhibitors, explore new market opportunities, and strengthen relationships across economic, tourism, education, immigration, human resources, and international trade and business networks.

Stallholder List

Tourism and culture

  1. Ambon Sailing Community
  2. MusicNT
  3. Rede Soru Na'in
  4. Territory Wildlife Park
  5. Tourism Top End

Education and immigration, human resources

  1. ACET Migration Services 
  2. ACTIO Group 
  3. Alana Kaye College 
  4. Charles Darwin University
  5. Institut Agama Kristen Negeri Ambon (State Christian Institute of Ambon) 
  6. Institute of Skills and Training Australia 
  7. IP ASSIST Gareth Benson Lawyers & Associates 
  8. Konnekto Employment Agency 
  9. LORO Bridge Recruitment 
  10. Malekat Hukum International Law Firm /Udayana University Law School   
  11. Northern Accountants
  12. PT. Ficotama Bina Trampil 
  13. PT. Puncak Jaya Samudra 
  14. Study NT 
  15. The Array  
  16. Trikilis Counselling and Psychotherapy

Government/Not for Profit Organisation

  1. Australia Indonesia Business Council - NT
  2. Chamber of Commerce NT
  3. Chamber of Commerce and Industry of East Nusa Tenggara Province
  4. City of Darwin
  5. CSIRO Darwin Living Lab 
  6. Rai Timor
  7. The Consulate of Timor-Leste in Darwin
  8. The Embassy of Viet Nam in Australia
  9. TradeInvest Timor-Leste

International Trade and businesses

  1. Azael Collection  
  2. Bali Beans 
  3. Consorcio Austim Beverage, S.A 
  4. Naralia Group Indonesia 
  5. Fusion Exhibitions 
  6. INPAC Solutions
SISTER CITIES CUP

Marrara Sporting Stadium
70 Abala Rd, 0812
Day 1: Saturday 11 July  
9:00 am to 3:00 pm 
Day 2: Sunday 12 July  
9:00 am to 4:30 pm  
Free to enter  

The Sister Cities Cup is a two-day international football tournament celebrating sporting ties, cultural exchange and enduring relationships between Darwin and our Sister and Friendship Cities and international partners. 

Delivered in partnership with Football Northern Territory, the tournament will feature men’s teams from our international partners and local communities competing at Marrara Sports Stadium. 

Beyond the competition, the Sister Cities Cup provides a platform for building people-to-people links, strengthening friendships, and promoting mutual understanding through sport. 

GARRAMILLA INTERNATIONAL FOOD FAIR

Bicentennial Park, The Esplanade 
Saturday 11 July 
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm 
Free to enter  

The Garramilla International Food Fair is a vibrant community celebration highlighting Darwin’s cultural diversity, liveability, and global connections. Held on Tthe Esplanade in Darwin City, the evening event will showcase international cuisine, cultural performances and entertainment from Darwin’s Sister Cities, local multicultural communities and performance groups. 

Garramilla International Food Fair offers delegates and the community the opportunity to experience Darwin and our international partners through its people, flavours and stories. The International Food Fair reinforces Darwin’s reputation as a welcoming, creative and outward looking city with strong international and First Nations connections.

BUSINESS TRAVEL SUPPORT

To support your experience in Darwin, please find our partner service below:

•    Need help with a group booking? Send email to info@visittopend.com.au.
•    Book cars with unlimited kilometers Here.
•    Tour booking pre and post-event, please visit Tourism Top End - Adventure and Tours | Explore Northern Territory.

The following hotels offer special rates for the participants from Darwin Fusion 2026. Please see the package in Event accommodation package. 

For other hotel options, please book via http://www.tourismtopend.com.au/. 

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