About this program
Join our delivery partner legal firm Macpherson Kelley, discuss a range of topics relevant to exporters, including:
Implementation of Technology (including AI) in Business: Equips Queensland businesses with the essential knowledge and practical strategies required to navigate the evolving global regulatory landscape relating to the implementation of technology (including AI).
Compliance with international privacy and data transfer obligations: Provides Queensland businesses with a clear, practical roadmap for complying with Australian and overseas privacy and data-transfer regimes as they scale.
IP 101 for Export: Understanding different types of IP protection, identifying and valuing your IP, ensuring freedom to operate, establishing clear IP ownership, enforcing IP rights and avoiding common IP mistakes.
Program outcomes
Attendees will gain actionable insights into conducting technology and AI audits, aligning technology and AI objectives with business strategy, and documenting compliance measures: key factors in building trust with global partners and regulators. By fostering a culture of legal compliance and innovation, this presentation enables Queensland businesses to confidently pursue new markets, mitigate regulatory risks, and capitalise on emerging opportunities in the digital economy.
Attendees leave with actionable tools to support domestic and international expansion: data-flow mapping across jurisdictions; template clauses for offshore processing and audit rights; checklists for supplier due diligence and incident escalation; guidance to update privacy policies ahead of the 10 December 2026 reforms; and practical measures for edge computing to minimise data export and latency in regional operations.
Understand your technology, international privacy and data compliance, and IP protection.
Date: Commencing 18 September 2026
Duration: Each event will hold the three 2 hour sessions delivered in Toowoomba, Cairns, Townsville and Sunshine Coast.
Session 1: Toowoomba
Friday 18 September 2026, 8:15am - 4.30pm
In-person event with one-on-one consultations available with Principal Lawyer, Mark Metzeling from 4.30pm - 6pm
Session Timetable
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 9:15am | Attendee Arrival |
| 9:30am | Commence Module 1: Implementation of Technology (including AI) in Business |
| 11:30am | Morning Tea |
| 11:45am | Commence Module 2: Compliance with International Privacy and Data Transfer Obligations |
| 1:45pm | Lunch |
| 2:15pm | Commence Module 3: IP 101 for Export |
| 4:15pm – 5:00pm |
Networking |
| 4:30pm – 6:00pm |
Opportunity for 1-on-1 Catch-ups with Mark Metzeling |
Session 2: Cairns
Tuesday 22 September 2026, 9:15am - 5pm
In-person event with one-on-one consultations available with Principal Lawyer, Mark Metzeling from 4.30pm - 6pm
Session Timetable
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 9:15am | Attendee Arrival |
| 9:30am | Commence Module 1: Implementation of Technology (including AI) in Business |
| 11:30am | Morning Tea |
| 11:45am | Commence Module 2: Compliance with International Privacy and Data Transfer Obligations |
| 1:45pm | Lunch |
| 2:15pm | Commence Module 3: IP 101 for Export |
| 4:15pm – 5:00pm |
Networking |
| 4:30pm – 6:00pm |
Opportunity for 1-on-1 Catch-ups with Mark Metzeling |
Session 3: Townsville
Thursday 24 September 2026, 8:45am - 4.30pm
In-person event with one-on-one consultations available with Principal Lawyer, Mark Metzeling from 4.30pm - 6pm
Session Timetable
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:45am | Attendee Arrival |
| 9:00am | Commence Module 1: Implementation of Technology (including AI) in Business |
| 11:00am | Morning Tea |
| 11:15am | Commence Module 2: Compliance with International Privacy and Data Transfer Obligations |
| 1:15pm | Lunch |
| 1:45pm | Commence Module 3: IP 101 for Export |
| 3:45pm – 4:30pm |
Networking |
| 4:30pm – 6:00pm |
Opportunity for 1-on-1 Catch-ups with Mark Metzeling |
Session 4: Sunshine Coast
Monday 28 September 2026, 8:15am - 4.30pm
In-person event with one-on-one consultations available with Principal Lawyer, Mark Metzeling from 4pm - 6pm
Session Timetable
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:15am | Attendee Arrival |
| 8:30am | Commence Module 1: Implementation of Technology (including AI) in Business |
| 10:30am | Morning Tea |
| 10:45am | Commence Module 2: Compliance with International Privacy and Data Transfer Obligations |
| 12:45pm | Lunch |
| 1:15pm | Commence Module 3: IP 101 for Export |
| 3:15pm – 4:00pm |
Networking |
| 4:00pm – 6:00pm |
Opportunity for 1-on-1 Catch-ups with Mark Metzeling |
Program modules
Each in-person session will hold all three modules (2 hours each separated by a break). Participants can attend one, two or all three modules. Additionally, after the conclusion of the formal presentations in each location, Principal Lawyer, Mark Metzeling will offer a number of 20-minute, no obligation consultation sessions with participants to discuss their export-related problem.
Module 1 - Implementation of Technology (including AI) in Business
This module assists participants to understand critical steps for establishing robust technology and AI management systems
Module 2 - Compliance with international privacy and data transfer obligations
Provides participants with actionable tools to support domestic and international expansion
Module 3 - IP 101 for Export
Provides participants with guidance on what agreements and systems should be in place, to protect against infringement and online misuse
Mark Metzeling, Principal Lawyer, Intellectual Property, Trade and Technology, Queensland
Mark is an expert in brand protection and securing trademark rights, with significant experience in policing and enforcing IP rights, both nationally and internationally. Mark has been a long-serving member of executive committees and company boards (previously on the board of the Queensland Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry), and a small business owner. He understands what drives business, and he provides clients with practical advice tailored specifically to meet their commercial needs.
His capacity to simplify complex and technical matters, allows him to generate meaningful advice. Mark is renowned for asking the right questions required to achieve the most advantageous results for his clients.