From Blockchain to Real-World Trade: Canton Fair & Global Supply Chains
Details
### ⚠️ Important Notice – Ticketing Information
Please note that **tickets for this event must be purchased via the external booking link which is https://CantonFair20260312.eventbrite.com.au**.
Tickets are not issued directly through Meetup.
- Australia Blockchain Alliance (ABA) Brisbane Meetup Group members:
- Eligible for a 100% discount (free ticket)
- Please enter the promo code “ABA” at checkout to apply the discount
This Meetup page is intended for event information and community coordination purposes only.
## 📅 Time
Thursday, 12 March 2026
🕠 17:30 – 20:30
## 📍 Location
315 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, QLD 4006
📝 Event Description
Beyond blockchain, Web3 and emerging technologies, real-world manufacturing and supply chains remain the backbone of global commerce.
This session uses the Canton Fair (China Import & Export Fair) as a real-world reference to explore:
- How large-scale global trade exhibitions actually operate
- How supply chains and sourcing decisions work in practice
- How professionals from blockchain, tech, and finance backgrounds can better understand real-world business systems
This is a discussion-driven, community-focused session, not a sales or training event.
✨ What We’ll Cover
- The role of the Canton Fair in global trade
- How real-world supply chains function
- Bridging tech perspectives with physical commerce
- Open discussion & networking
👥 Who This Event Is For
- ABA Brisbane Meetup Group members
- Blockchain / Web3 / Tech / Finance professionals
- Founders & operators interested in physical products or supply chains
- Anyone curious about how global trade actually works