Cook Government backs Aboriginal businesses at EXA 2026

  • Twelve Aboriginal businesses to showcase expertise
    at major energy exhibition
  • Energy Exchange Australia 2026 to feature
    international, Australian exhibitors, speakers, attendees
  • Cook Government-supported Aboriginal Business
    Pavilion a hub for domestic, international exposure

The Cook Government will
support 12 Aboriginal businesses to co-exhibit in the Aboriginal Business
Pavilion at Energy Exchange Australia (EXA) 2026, a major conference attracting
more than 6,000 attendees from 33 countries.

EXA is a leading
exhibition and conference celebrating innovation across the energy sector, from
oil and gas through to renewables and clean energy solutions.

The Aboriginal Business
Pavilion will provide local businesses with the opportunity to showcase their
products, technologies, innovations and services to domestic and international
markets.

In 2025, it featured 257
exhibitors and 170 speakers.

Formerly known as AOG
Energy, EXA will be held from 10-12 March, 2026 at the Perth Convention and
Exhibition Centre.

To learn more, visit EXA
2026: Aboriginal Business Pavilion

Comments attributed to Energy and Decarbonisation Minister Amber-Jade
Sanderson:

“The Aboriginal Business
Pavilion will showcase the capability, innovation and professionalism of
Western Australian Aboriginal businesses to the global energy sector.

“By supporting Aboriginal
businesses to engage directly with major operators and supply chain partners,
the Cook Government is helping to create real economic opportunities and
long-term partnerships across the energy industry.”

 Comments
attributed to Aboriginal Affairs Minister Don Punch:

“The Aboriginal Business
Pavilion is an exciting opportunity to highlight the skill, innovation and
resilience of WA’s Aboriginal businesses on a national and international stage.

“By supporting
Aboriginal-owned businesses to connect with markets and industry leaders, we’re
helping to build sustainable economic opportunities for our communities.”

EXA 2026 Aboriginal Business Pavilion Co-Exhibitors

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