SIDE EVENTS
60TH ANNUAL JOINT BUSINESS CONFERENCE
A number of events are being organised by the AJBCC or by other organisations in consultation with the AJBCC in conjunction with the 60th Annual Joint Business Conference. As these events develop, details will be added to this page to facilitate access by AJBCC members and other potential participants. Please note, registration at the Conference DOES NOT guarantee the ability to attend these events, and attendance at these events DOES NOT automatically give access to the Conference.
THURSDAY 5 OCTOBER 2023
11.00am – 6.30pm
Australia-Japan Innovation Alliance – Business Showcase
Delivered by the Australia-Japan Business Council of Victoria (AJBCV) in collaboration with the AJBCC Innovation, Technology & Startups Working Group
Venue: International Chambers House, level 5/ 121 Exhibition St, Melbourne, Australia
FRIDAY 6 OCTOBER 2023
9.00am – 6.00pm
Australia-Japan Innovation Alliance Forum
Delivered by the AJBCC Innovation, Technology & Startups Working Group
Venue: Investment Centre Victoria, Level 46, 55 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia
9.00am – 1.30pm
Infrastructure Industry Briefing side event (in conjunction with CIMIC, Infrastructure Partnerships Australia and SMBC)
The Infrastructure Industry Briefing includes an exclusive access tour of the West Gate Tunnel project, a major transport project currently under construction by CIMIC Group’s CPB Contractors as part of Victoria’s Big Build program. In addition to the tour, there will be an Infrastructure Industry Briefing featuring presentations and insights on the Australian Infrastructure sector provided by leaders at SMBC, Infrastructure Partnerships Australia and CIMIC. (Event full)
SATURDAY 7 OCTOBER 2023
11.30pm – 8.00pm
Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Program
This all-day program arranged by the AJBCC Gender Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Working Group has been designed to bring together leaders in the Australia-Japan relationship for a networking experience focussed on women and diversity that is inspiring, energising and memorable. Hear from thought leaders on the opportunities to reset out thinking on workforce diversity as we move from traditional industries challenged to transform.
With thanks to Ashurst, RioTinto, and City of Melbourne.
SUNDAY 8 OCTOBER 2023
12.00pm – 1.30pm
Working lunch: Harnessing your data to leverage the power of AI and data across cloud
Co-hosted by AJBCC, Fujitsu
Venue: Centrepiece Conference Centre
This luncheon roundtable will provide insights into a resilient IT infrastructure that is agile, scalable and secure. Hear from a top expert on how core technologies and a strong partner ecosystem can help to realize a global society where people, goods, and things are securely and sustainably connected in a way that solves social problems and creates new value.
MONDAY 9 OCTOBER 2023
7.30am – 9.00am
Energy Transition Breakfast
Hosted by AJBCC & the Government of Victoria in conjunction with Ashurst
Venue: Tennis Headquarters
Join key members of the Japanese and Australian energy community to discuss Victorian policy and initiatives relating to the renewable energy sector and the role of international collaboration and partnering opportunities in realising the energy transition.
Hear from senior Japanese and Australian energy industry stakeholders will share their experiences and strategies in identifying the opportunities navigating the challenges of transitioning to a net zero emissions.
12.00pm – 1.30pm
Working Lunch: Real Estate Investment Opportunities in Australia
Co-hosted by AJBCC, Lendlease, HSF, SMBC
Venue: Tennis Headquarters
Join this special real estate lunch to hear from our panel of industry leaders about the opportunities and challenges in Australia’s property sector.
The event has reached capacity and we unable to accept any more RSVPs.
TUESDAY 10 OCTOBER 2023
7.30am – 8.45am
Inaugural Australia – Japan Meeting on Hydrogen and Derivatives
Venue: Centrepiece Conference Centre
An exclusive invitation-only breakfast organised by the Australian Hydrogen Council and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, bringing together bring together senior executives from across industry, finance and policy to discuss how to accelerate Australian and Japanese collaboration and investment towards a sustainable energy future and the role of hydrogen and its derivatives in particular.
For further information please contact the Australian Hydrogen Council
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