ACCI Business Leaders' Summit & Gala Dinner
Description
The Business Leaders’ Summit is the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI)’s flagship event that brings together industry pioneers, thought leaders and decision-makers from across the nation. The Summit provides a dynamic platform for fostering collaboration, exploring innovative strategies, and exchanging ideas to shape the future of Australia’s business environment.
The theme of this year’s Summit is Business in Balance: People, Productivity, Prosperity and the program brings together leaders to chart a path forward through uncertainty, ensuring business continues to drive national prosperity, stability and progress.
SPEAKERS:
Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer of Australia
Senator the Hon Tim Ayres, Minister for Industry and Innovation, Minister for Science
The Hon Bruce Billson GAICD, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman
Mark Birrell AM, President, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Charles Cameron, CEO, RCSA
The Hon Dr Andrew Charlton MP, Cabinet Secretary; Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy
Heidi Cooper, CEO, Business Chamber Queensland
Emma Crichton, APAC CEO, AutogenAI
Narelle Devine, Chief Information Security Officer, Telstra
Chris Freeland, Chief Executive Office, CPA Australia
Jennifer Hewett, National Affairs Columnist, Australian Financial Review
Christine Holgate, Group Executive Chair, Team Global Express
Andrew Kay, Chief Executive Officer, South Australian Business Chamber
The Hon Sussan Ley MP, Leader of the Opposition
Janet Menzies, Director of Asia Pacific Stores, Amazon
George Mina, Deputy Secretary, Trade and Investment Group, DFAT
Andrew McKellar, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Chris Rodwell, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Retailers Association
Paul Sakkal, Chief Political Correspondent, Sydney Morning Herald and The Age
Geraldine Slattery, President Australia, BHP
Allegra Spender MP, Member for Wentworth
The Hon Graeme Watson, Strategic Counsel, King & Wood Mallesons
More speakers to be announced.
AGENDA:
Welcome Reception
Date: Tuesday 28th October 2025
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: Hyatt Hotel | Rose Courtyard
Business Leaders Summit
Date: Wednesday 29th October 2025
Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Location: Hyatt Hotel | Federation Ballroom
Gala Dinner
Date: Wednesday 29th October 2025
Time: 6:30pm - 10:00pm
Location: Parliament House | Great Hall
MORE INFORMATION:
· Please note that priority registration is provided to ACCI members. If you are not currently a member of ACCI, please contact rsvp@acci.com.au
· To purchase more than ten tickets please contact rsvp@acci.com.au for information on bulk registration
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