We are delighted to welcome new AJBCC members Australia Japan Innovation Fund, Baseball Australia, Dataminr, Gullivers Sport Travel, Kintsugi, Port of Newcastle, QIC, Smart Energy Council and SunCable. See all our members here.AJIF is an independent, not-for-profit organisation established in Australia that facilitates private-sector funding to support scientific and technology collaborations between academic institutions, industry and government in Australia and Japan. Our mission is to elevate the profile of Australia-Japan collaboration in science, technology and innovation and support the people who are transforming the bilateral relationship through these partnerships.Kaoru Nishinakagawa, Chief Advisor, will be the AJBCC nominated representative and is based in Sydney, NSW.Baseball Australia (BA) is the governing body for all levels of baseball throughout the country. Primarily responsible for the development of the sport; administration, conduct, participation, high performance and promotion, BA works with seven (7) State and Territory associations and 600+ clubs across the country. BA also acts as the international liaison and represents Australian Baseball at all International forums and is the major stakeholder of the Australian Baseball League (ABL).
Team Australia is world renowned for its performance on the international baseball stage. The popularity of the team in the baseball mad country of Japan has positioned BA as one of the premiere Australian sporting teams in Japan. BA will continue to use this status to provide a platform for Business to Business and Government to Government relationship building opportunities.Glenn Williams OLY, Chief Executive Officer, will be the AJBCC nominated representative and is based in Sydney, NSW. Dataminr’s pioneering real-time AI platform discovers the earliest signals of events, risks and threats from within +1 million publicly available information sources to help you make critical decisions and respond with speed and confidence to physical and cyber risks.
Dataminr is known for pioneering multi-modal fusion AI, which synthesizes text in 150 languages, images, video, sound and machine-generated sensor data. In recent years, Dataminr has integrated Generative AI for real-time event description and launched ReGenAI (Regenerative AI), a breakthrough form of Generative AI that automatically regenerates in real time as events unfold.
Dataminr actively works with a number of clients in Japan across multiple sectors and is growing the number of partnerships to serve the market. Increasing demand to manage a broad range of risks is driving interest in what AI can do for operations, so we are regularly in Japan every six to eight weeks.Tracey Gosling, Regional Vice President, will be the AJBCC nominated representative and is based in Brisbane, QLD.Kintsugi is a boutique consulting firm at the forefront of renewable energy and hydrogen leadership, focusing on workforce transition, business decarbonisation strategy, industry engagement and strategic partnerships and project development. Our services include industry engagement, marketing strategy and leadership that supports the renewable energy transition through bespoke solutions tailored to both private and not-for-profit sectors. Kintsugi is actively engaged in fostering international collaborations, particularly between Australia and Japan, where we are exploring opportunities to drive joint hydrogen projects, discover new technology, share knowledge, identify opportunities to partner and build frameworks that support the global energy transition.Heidi Breen, Managing Director, will be the AJBCC nominated representative and is based in Brisbane, QLD.Gullivers Sport Travel Pty Limited, a member of the Tulla Group since 2021, has been operating in the travel industry for more than 40 years. The company specialises in customised tours for educational purposes, clubs, and teams, covering interests such as sports, performing arts, STEM, languages, and cultural experiences. Additionally, Gullivers caters to corporate clients with specialised interest tours and designs itineraries for a wide range of global events. One major event on Gullivers’ schedule for 2025 is Expo 2025 Osaka. We presently have a number of tours tailored for a myriad of interests from horse racing/agricultural themes to schools and special interest groups keen to experience expo and participate in the Australian Pavilion to showcase the best in our talent pool for performing arts. With over 4,000 tours completed worldwide, including our most successful Rugby World Cup ever with over 4,500 satisfied customers heading over to France in 2023, Gullivers strive to continually enhance their offerings and deliver seamless travel experiences to their valued clients.Kevin Maloney, Chairman and Director, will be the AJBCC nominated representative and is based in Sydney, NSW.Port of Newcastle is Australia’s deepwater global gateway, the largest on the nation’s East Coast.
Port of Newcastle is more than a port. It exists to build Australia’s prosperity with responsible, integrated and innovative supply chain solutions.
With trade worth about $48 billion to the national economy each year, Port of Newcastle enables Australian businesses to successfully compete in international markets, including Japan, which is Port of Newcastle’s largest trading partner.
The port has capacity to handle 10,000 ship movements and over 200 million tonnes of cargo annually. With a deepwater shipping channel operating at 50% of its capacity, significant port land available and enviable access to national rail and road infrastructure, Port of Newcastle is positioned to further underpin the future prosperity of the Hunter, NSW, Australia and its trading partners.
As custodians of the region’s critical asset, Port of Newcastle is diversifying its trade as it strives to create a safe, sustainable and environmentally and socially responsible future.Craig Carmody, CEO, will be the AJBCC nominated representative and is based in Newcastle, NSW.QIC is a trusted investment manager and adviser providing risk adjusted returns for the clients they serve. With more than A$111 billion* in funds under management, they have grown into a leading specialist manager in infrastructure, real estate, private debt, private equity, natural capital and liquid assets for ~115 institutional investors internationally.
With presence spanning across four continents and offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, London, San Francisco, New York and Singapore, QIC is well placed in large global markets. Its government ownership, global reach, deep sector expertise and market insights equip QIC to seize opportunities and navigate uncertainty, striving to deliver resilient investment returns.
QIC’s purpose is to create shared value — aiming to deliver strong investment returns in hand with creating prosperity for its clients, people and communities. They do this through responsible investing — considering all options and harnessing the power of market forces and megatrends that shape the world QIC invests in.
(*As at 30 April 2024.)Ryan Gordon, Managing Director, Clients and Business Development, will be the AJBCC nominated representative and is based in Brisbane, QLD.The Smart Energy Council is Australia’s leading renewable energy industry body, committed to supporting the transition to a sustainable future through smart, renewable energy solutions. We work closely with partners to drive progress and create positive outcomes for the industry, the future, and your business.
We are focused on enhancing bilateral opportunities between Australia and Japan, developing new pathways to decarbonise and lead the Asia-Pacific region in the energy transition.
Under the QUAD Framework, Australia and Japan are aligned in their commitment to energy security and access, aiming to provide reliable, consistent, and affordable energy. Our relationship with Japan is crucial to the economic prosperity of both nations and the region. We support Japan’s ambition to decarbonise in alignment with the Paris Agreement and are ready to help the industry navigate these new pathways. We recognise and see Japan as a key partner in Australia’s bid to host COP31.
Our division, Zero Carbon Hydrogen Australia, is the largest renewable hydrogen industry body in the Indo-Pacific region. Australia and Japan share a longstanding and strong relationship with a focus on energy and our shared objective is to accelerate the establishment of an Australian green hydrogen export industry, positioning Australia as Japan’s preferred supplier. This initiative will foster collaboration across research, technology, and innovation, strengthening ties throughout the entire green hydrogen supply chain.
At the Smart Energy Council we share our knowledge, influence, and voice to stand up for the industry and push for progress towards global decarbonisation. We relentlessly strive to deliver effective energy policies, create jobs, attract investment, and stimulate manufacturing growth and export throughout the region. The Smart Energy Council represents the industry, ensuring our members and their partners are at the forefront of the energy transition.Joanna Kay, Leader in Renewable Hydrogen and Clean Energy Transition, will be the AJBCC nominated representative and is based in Adelaide, SA.SunCable is a world-leading renewable energy company founded in 2018.
Through its flagship project, Australia Asia Power Link (AAPowerLink), SunCable will supply power to Darwin and Singapore by harnessing, storing, and transmitting renewable energy sourced from the Northern Territory (NT) of Australia.
SunCable will help create a decarbonised future for the Asia Pacific region through the power of sunshine and wind.
SunCable is headquartered in Darwin, with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Jakarta, and Singapore.Martin Hay, Chief Development Officer, will be the AJBCC nominated representative and is based in Perth, WA.