Australia ASEAN Business Forum 2026 (AABF 2026)

Theme: Deepening Australia-ASEAN Economic Integration in a Changing Global Landscape

The Australia-ASEAN Business Forum 2026 (AABF 2026) returns to Adelaide for its 12th year, bringing together senior business leaders, investors, policymakers, diplomats, entrepreneurs and industry experts from Australia and Southeast Asia.

As Australia’s premier private sector platform connecting Australia and ASEAN, AABF 2026 is designed to move “conversation to conversion”, transforming business interest into real partnerships, investment opportunities, trade outcomes and long-term regional engagement.

At a time of shifting global dynamics, supply chain realignment, digital disruption and energy transition, AABF 2026 will focus on unlocking new opportunities between Australia and ASEAN, one of the world’s fastest-growing economic regions.

Over 100 influential speakers / VIPs from business, industry and government, and hundreds of delegates will be attending AABF 2026 in Adelaide, Australia. 

Click here to view the 2026 Program Agenda

• Hon Chris Picton MP, Minister for State Development

• H.E. Dr Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN

• Hon Lawrence Ben, Asst Minister for Critical Minerals, South Australia

• H.E. Francisco da Costa Monteiro, Minister for Petroleum & CM, Timor-Leste

• Mr. Bran Black, CEO- Business Council of Australia

• Mr. Joey Concepcion, Chairman- ASEAN Business Advisory Council

• Mr. Simon Birmingham, CEO- Australian Banking Association

• Mr. Kevin Gallagher, CEO- Santos Ltd

• Ms. Shinta Kamdani, CEO, Sintesa Group- Indonesia

• Ms. Omi Dang, Chairlady, AgriS- Vietnam

• Mr. Harri Kilski, CEO, Brunei Fertiliser Industries

• Mr. Wooi Leong Tan, Managing Director, Surbana Jurong, Singapore

• Prof. Lori Hocking, Pro Vice Chancellor, Global Partnership, Adelaide University

• Hon. Anoulack Chanthivong MP, Minister for Industry and Trade/ Minister for Innovation, Science and Technology

• Mr. Rasphal Singh Bhatti, Group Procurement Officer, BHP

• The Right Hon. Jane Lomax-Smith, Lord Mayor, City of Adelaide

• Hon. Datin Tutiaty Abdul Wahab, Deputy Minister for Economy, Trade & Investment- Brunei

• Mr Paul Williams, APAC Resources Leader- Arup

• Mr Innes Willox- CEO, Australian Industry Group

• Ms Stephanie Duran- Deputy CEO, Asia Natural Gas and Energy Association-Singapore

• Dr Katrina Sanders- Chief Medical Officer/Digital Health Leader- Aspen Medical

• Mr Layton Pike- Vice President, International-RMIT University

• Mr Mikko Tepponen- Chief Digital, AI Officer-BHP

• Mr Martin Haese- Chair, SA Premier Climate Change Council

• H.E. Dr Sok Siphana- Senior Minister, Multilateral Trade and Economic Affairs-Cambodia

• Mr Brandon Reynolds - CEO, The Yoghurt Shop

• Ms Jhaiyasree Walaidam- Director, Malaysia Investment Development

ASEAN Committee in Canberra

H.E. Nooraslena Sallehuddin- Brunei’s High Commissioner to Australia

H.E. Nom Piseth- Cambodia’s Ambassador to Australia

H.E. Siswo Pramono- Indonesia’s Ambassador to Australia

H.E. Chatoulong Bouasisavath- Laos Ambassador to Australia

H.E. Sharrina Abdullah- Malaysia’s High Commissioner to Australia

Ms. Myat Thuzar Than- Myanmar’s Chargé d'Affaires to Australia

H.E. Antonio A.Morales- Philippines Ambassador to Australia

H.E. Anil Kumar Nayar- Singapore’s High Commissioner to Australia

H.E. Ines Almeida- Timor-Leste’s Ambassador to Australia

H.E. Arjaree Sriratanaban- Thailand’s Ambassador to Australia

H.E. Hung Tam Pham- Vietnam’s Ambassador to Australia

Why You Should Attend AABF 2026

• Access senior decision-makers from government, industry and ASEAN markets

• Gain market intelligence and insights into Australia-ASEAN trade, investment and policy trends

• Connect directly with business partners, investors and buyers through curated networking and business matching

• Explore high-growth sectors shaping the future of regional economic cooperation

• Position your organisation at the forefront of Australia-ASEAN engagement

Key Forum Themes

• Energy Transition & Energy Security
  A major focus for AABF 2026, exploring renewable energy, critical minerals, energy security, decarbonisation and the future ASEAN Power Grid.

• Digital Transformation & Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  How AI, emerging technologies and digitalisation are reshaping industries and cross-border opportunities.

• Trade, Investment & Supply Chain Connectivity
  Navigating geopolitical shifts, resilient supply chains and regional economic integration through frameworks such as AANZFTA and RCEP.

• Agriculture, Food Security & Sustainability
  Strengthening food resilience, Agri-innovation and sustainable production across the region.

• Human Capital, Education & Skills Development
  Building future-ready talent pipelines to support economic growth and workforce transformation.

Join us in Adelaide for two days of high-level discussions, strategic networking and real business opportunities with ASEAN.

Forum fee A$990.00 per person (including GST)

(Including of two days forum with four tea/coffee breaks and two lunches)

ASEAN Gala Dinner A$280.00 per person (including GST)

Seats are limited, secure your place today and be part of the Australia-ASEAN economic engagement.