PIT was founded to connect and support like-minded individuals working within and share common interests in international trade and investment, business and foreign affairs.

“If people like you, they’ll listen to you, but if they trust you, they’ll do business with you.”

– Zig Ziglar

Membership Benefits

Our aim is to create opportunities for members to connect on both a social and professional level and to help foster long term relationships built on trust and business collaboration.




Build strategic & mutually beneficial business partnerships with members.




Connect with over 800 local and international global professionals.




Find out about job opportunities across the sector & share opportunities.




Strengthen your cultural intelligence (CQ) by engaging in cross-cultural exchange with our multicultural membership.




Enjoy discounted access to all PIT events including forums, panel discussions and social networking opportunities.




Increase your knowledge about international trade & investment through peer-to-peer learning, online resources, events and partner activities.

Our members work for some of the world’s largest organisations

Considering Membership?

We are a rapidly growing organisation for professionals interested in advancing international trade and investments, from more than 50 different countries and across all career stages.

Join our rapidly growing network

Upcoming Events

Central to PIT’s mission is the connectivity of our members. One way we achieve this mission is by organising regular networking & educational events for our members with our Events committee.

Recent Partnerships & Sponsors

PIT is a non-for-profit member association, we highly appreciate the support of our valued sponsors and partners.

Member & Partner Testimonials

“The Australian Institute of International Affairs and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade were very pleased to partner with PIT to run a panel discussion last year on the challenges facing the global trading system, and how Australian businesses could benefit from international trade. PIT brought resourcefulness professionalism and an engaged, intelligent network of young professionals to the discussion at the Sydney Startup Hub. The event served to raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges in international trade for a diverse audience, including startups and small businesses. It was a pleasure to work with Martin and the PIT team.”

Ryan Neelam
Deputy Consul-General, Hong Kong at Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

“The Australian Institute of International Affairs and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade were very pleased to partner with PIT to run a panel discussion last year on the challenges facing the global trading system, and how Australian businesses could benefit from international trade. PIT brought resourcefulness professionalism and an engaged, intelligent network of young professionals to the discussion at the Sydney Startup Hub. The event served to raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges in international trade for a diverse audience, including startups and small businesses. It was a pleasure to work with Martin and the PIT team.”

Ryan Neelam
Deputy Consul-General, Hong Kong at Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade