About the Mission

During this one-week mission, participants will have the opportunity to engage with key figures in the U.S. Defence and Investment ecosystem, including:

• Anduril Industries Tour & Meeting with Palmer Lucky, followed by a lunch with Senior Anduril staff
• Meetings with 8VC & Joe Lonsdale
• Defence Networking Event at the Embassy with Senior AUKUS Embassy Staff
• Networking with local investors, entrepreneurs, and other key Defence ecosystem players.
• More to follow as we secure additional meetings

Why Join Us?

This mission offers an unparalleled opportunity to meet with individuals and organisations absent in Australia due to the size and density of our market. It’s a chance to gain insights, make connections, and explore investment opportunities that can significantly impact your investment strategies and business growth.

Requirements

We welcome participants who qualify as sophisticated, professional, or experienced investors as defined by ASIC (or those who work as executives for such entities). For further clarity on this definition, please refer to the ASIC guidelines.

Interested in Joining?

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in joining this mission, please complete the expression of interest form. We will make most of the arrangements except for your travel to LA and home. Our BZV Team will accompany the group to ensure productivity and facilitate one-on-one meetings. We will also allocate time daily to align with a standard timezone with Australia, allowing you to continue your business seamlessly.

We look forward to you joining us for this exciting opportunity to explore the U.S. and Defence

Key Travel Dates

Individuals will organise their own flights and transportation to the hotel in Los Angeles (Hotel TBC) and from the hotel in Washington (Hotel TBC).

TBC– The group will rendezvous at the hotel

TBC– The group will fly from LA to Austin

TBC – The group will fly from Austin to Washington

TBC – Final day of the mission

TBC– Check out of the hotel and organise your own return flights

Please see the information below regarding additional related events in Washington directly after the mission’s conclusion.

+– AUSA 2025: Association of the US Army Annual Meeting & Exposition

+ – G’Day USA Defence Industry Dialogue 2025 hosted by the American Australian Association

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

MORE INFO ( DATES TO BE UPDATED)