This is a past event. Registration is closed. View other ​Australia-Korea Business Council events.

The 44th KABC-AKBC Joint Meeting is set to take place on September 7th and 8th at the prestigious JW Marriott Hotel in Seoul, South Korea. This annual event brings together business leaders, policymakers, and experts from both countries to discuss opportunities for collaboration and partnership in key sectors such as Energy, Critical Minerals, Hydrogen, Financial Services, Defence, Education, Food & Agriculture and Health and Biotechnology.

With a focus on innovation and sustainability, this year's Joint Meeting will explore strategies for strengthening economic ties and enhancing the competitiveness of both nations in the global market. Attendees can look forward to engaging panel discussions, keynote speeches, and networking opportunities with industry peers and experts. This event promises to be a dynamic and valuable platform for exploring the vast potential of the Australia-Korea relationship.


Registrations Close on Friday 18th August 2023

Discounted accommodation is available at the event venue, the JW Mariott Hotel, Seoul. Please click here​ bookings for the 6th to 8th September, for longer stays please enquire directly to info@akbc.com.au and we can assist with your booking.

Click the image below to view highlights of the 43rd AKBC-KABC Joint Meeting

Location

JW Marriott Hotel Seoul
176, Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-Gu, Seoul, South Korea, 06546
Seoul, Korea (South)

Discounted accommodation is available for delegates. Please book via the following link:
https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1684827376243&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Please contact info@akbc.com.au for enquiries

See route

Contact us

For additional event or venue information, please send an email to anguyen@akbc.com.au

Speakers

Jeong-Woo Choi

Chairman at KABC, and Chairman, POSCO Group

More Information

John Walker AM

Interim Chairman at AKBC, and Chairman EastPoint Partners

More Information

H. E. Catherine Raper

Australian Ambassador to the Republic of Korea at Australian Embassy, Seoul, Department of Foreign Affairs

More Information

Sanjeev Gupta

Executive Chairman at GFG Alliance

More Information

Hon Roger Cook

Premier; Minister for State and Industry Development, Jobs and Trade; Public Sector Management; Federal-State Relations at WA Government

More Information

Rowena Smith

Chief Executive Officer at ASM

More Information

Hon Chris Bowen MP (via video)

Minister for Climate Change and Energy at Australian Government

More Information

H.E. Wan-joong Kim (via video)

Ambassador at Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Commonwealth of Australia

More Information
See all speakers

This year's Joint Meeting will include the following Korean companies

Agenda

Site Visits and lunch
Welcome Dinner
Australian Delegate Breakfast
Opening session and keynote address
Session 1: Promoting research and industry cooperation
Morning tea break
Session 2: Critical Minerals
See full agenda

Sponsors and Partners