Memberships

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.

  • Accelerate
    Duration
    12 months
    # of card holders
    10
    Package price
    A$29,900

    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
    Duration
    12 months
    # of card holders
    30
    Package price
    A$19,900

    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
    Duration
    12 months
    # of card holders
    70
    Package price
    A$7,500

    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 percent 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
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    A$3,900

    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