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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