Australia-Korea Business Council (AKBC) regularly hold events, seminars and exclusive boardroom briefings to provide a forum for discussion of key issues, challenges and opportunities relating to the bilateral relationship.
The flagship event each year is the Annual Joint Meeting, held between the AKBC and the Korea-Australia Business Council (KABC), in turn in Australia and Korea respectively. The Joint Meetings have been held since 1978 and provide attendees with the opportunity to engage in exclusive discussions relating to the bilateral relationship.
As a valued member, you can access all the benefits that AKBC offers, including members-only access such as the Joint Meeting and access to subcommittees. Members are plugged into the latest market news, business opportunities and ever-expanding networks to optimise commercial success for your business goals in Korea.
AKBC welcomes new members from both the Australian and Korean business community. Please get in touch at below if you would like to explore membership options.
Your business is: Currently executing a board-endorsed Korea strategy.
Your business wants to: Position itself as an industry leader in Australian-Korean trade and investment and broaden your influence and engage at the highest level of the Australia-Korea relationship, including engagement with key Australian and Korean political decision makers.
Suitable for: Businesses with state, national or international footprint.
Benefits
Sub-committee access: As negotiated
Annual AKBC-KABC Joint Meeting: As negotiated
Annual delegation: As negotiated
Annual Canberra networking day: As negotiated
Networks and connections: As negotiated
Advocacy: Lead in exclusive engagement opportunities with Australian and Korean government officials, formulate key policy asks and lead on AKBC policy submissions
Training and development: As negotiated
Brand exposure opportunities: As negotiated
Annual investment (ex GST): As negotiated
IMMERSE
Your business is: Currently executing a board-endorsed Korea strategy.
Your business wants to: Broaden your influence and engage at the highest level of the Australian-Korean trade and investment relationship, including engagement with key Australian and Korean political decision makers.
Suitable for: Businesses with state, national or international footprint.
Benefits
Sub-committee access: Co-chair of 1 x sub-committee in key areas (Critical Minerals, Education, Financial Services, Food & Agriculture, Energy, Defence & Space)
Annual AKBC-KABC Joint Meeting: Priority for sponsorship opportunities; 3 x tickets to attend annual member-only AKBC-KABC Joint Meeting (tickets valued at $2,000 each)
Annual delegation: 1 x represetative to attend AKBC Chair-led delegation to Korea
Annual Canberra networking day: 1 x representative to attend program of government and industry meetings and events
Networks and connections: Bespoke introductions to key stakeholders and senior government officials
Advocacy: Exclusive engagement opportunities with Australian and Korean government officials, formulate key policy asks and lead on AKBC policy submissions
Training and development: 8 x representatives to attend AKBC's Korean business fundamentals cultural training program
Brand exposure opportunities: Priority access to our annual event program including speaking and hosting opportunities
Access to AKBC relationship manager:Bi-annual meetings with AKBC relationship manager
Annual investment (ex GST): $19,900
ADVANCE
Your business is: Currently engaged in doing business with Korea and had preliminary success.
Your business wants to: Build awareness, elevate your profile and bolster your network to take your business to the next level through networking and independent research.
Suitable for: Businesses with state, national or international footprint.
Announcement for the upcoming 24-25 Financial Year
* People who join our membership now will be paying for the next financial year (12 months starting 1 July, 2024) in addition to the pro rata rate for the remaining months of this financial year.
* Please note the price of advance membership will increase by 9 per cent to $7,500/year to ensure we can maintain a high quality of service to members.
Benefits
Sub-committee access: 1 x representative on sub-committee in key areas (Critical Minerals, Education, Financial Services, Food & Agriculture, Energy, Defence & Space)
Annual AKBC-KABC Joint Meeting: 2 x tickets to attend annual member-only AKBC-KABC Joint Meeting (tickets valued at $2,000 each)
Networks and connections: Bespoke introductions to key stakeholders and senior government officials
Advocacy: Second priority to exclusive engagement opportunities with Australian and Korean government officials, formulate key policy asks and lead on AKBC policy submissions
Training and development: 4 x representatives to attend AKBC's Korean business fundamentals cultural training program
Brand exposure opportunities: Limited access to our annual event program including speaking and hosting opportunities
Access to AKBC relationship manager: Annual meeting with AKBC relationship manager
Annual investment (ex GST): $6,900
Advance level membership does not include the following
Annual delegation: Representative to attend AKBC Chair-led delegation to Korea (not included, available at extra cost)
Annual Canberra networking day: Representative to attend program of government and industry meetings and events (not included, available at extra cost)
EXPLORE
Your business is: Taking its first steps in assessing opportunities with Korea.
Your business wants to:Learn about Australia-Korea relations through learning and development opportunities, and networking with key government and industry stakeholders.
Suitable for: SMEs and Corporates.
Benefits
Annual AKBC-KABC Joint Meeting: 1 x ticket to attend annual member-only AKBC-KABC Joint Meeting (tickets valued at $2,000 each)
Networks and connections: Member to member introductions to key stakeholders and senior government officials
Advocacy: Third priority to exclusive engagement opportunities with Australian and Korean government officials, formulate key policy asks and lead on AKBC policy submissions
Training and development: 2 x representatives to attend AKBC's Korean business fundamentals cultural training program
Brand exposure opportunities: Limited access to our annual event program including speaking and hosting opportunities
Annual investment (ex GST): $3,900
Explore level membership does not include the following:
Sub-committee access: Representative on sub-committee in key areas (Critical Minerals, Education, Financial Services, Food & Agriculture, Energy, Defence & Space)
Annual delegation: Representative to attend AKBC Chair-led delegation to Korea
Annual Canberra networking day: Representative to attend program of government and industry meetings and events
Access to AKBC relationship manager: Meeting with AKBC relationship manager