In 2024, the 45th AKBC-KABC Joint Meeting was held in Perth, and brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts. During the event, we heard from an array of distinguished speakers including: 

• Hon Roger Cook MLA, Premier of Western Australia
• Senator the Hon Don Farrell MP, Minister for Trade and Tourism
• Hon Madeleine King MP, Minster for Resources and Minister for Northern Australia 
• In-kyo Cheong, Korean Minister for Trade, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE)
• H. E. Jeff Robinson, Australian Ambassador to Korea
• H. E. Admiral (Retd) Seung-seob Sim, Korean Ambassador to Australia

Held in the second half of this year, the 46th Joint Meeting in Seoul promises to provide our members with opportunities to profile how they are contributing to the growing Australia-Korea bilateral relationship, expand their network and deepen their understanding of the latest developments and opportunities in the Australia-Korea relationship.

Hon. Martin Ferguson AM, the Chairman of the AKBC, will lead the Australian delegation, and Dr. In-wha Chang, the Chairman of the KABC and the CEO and Chair of POSCO will lead the Korean delegation. Presentations and discussions at the Joint Meeting will focus on decarbonisation, energy transition, defence and space, education, AI, financial services, food and agriculture and critical minerals. A number of sideline events will also be hosted by AKBC and our partners. 

• Profile your business to attract clients and position yourself in the Korean market.
• Gain a deeper understanding of the latest trends and policies shaping the bilateral relationship. 
• Meet and engage with key business leaders, government representatives and decision-makers from Australia and Korea, who can take your business to the next level. 
• Discover new business opportunities and partnerships in critical sectors. 
• Contribute to discussions and influence policy that is shaping the future direction of trade and investment between Australia and Korea.
• Relationships and regular travel to Korea to visit your colleagues, clients and stakeholders is critical. Anchor your visit to Seoul around the Joint Meeting, using 16-17 September to attend the conference, with the rest of the week available for you to schedule private meetings. 

Membership and registration: This event is exclusively available to AKBC members. Interested in becoming a member? Click here to learn more.

Registrations will open closer to the event date. Be sure to save this date in your calendar, and stay tuned for more information, including venue, sideline events and agenda.  

We are actively exploring partnership opportunities. If you are interested in being involved, please reach out to our Head of Strategic Partnerships and Events, Belinda Altadonna, baltadonna@akbc.com.au