Australia ASEAN Business Forum

An event to connect, trade, transact and develop relationships between Australia and ASEAN.

The Australia–ASEAN Business Forum 2026 brings together government, business and industry leaders from Australia and across ASEAN to strengthen economic ties, build meaningful partnerships and create new opportunities for trade and investment.

Building on the success of the 2025 Forum, this year’s program will focus on the opportunities shaping the future of the Australia–ASEAN economic relationship, with an emphasis on practical collaboration, investment and long-term business partnerships.

As ASEAN continues to emerge as one of the world’s most dynamic economic regions, the Forum provides a platform for Australian and ASEAN leaders to exchange insights, identify opportunities and develop relationships that can translate into real commercial outcomes.

The 2026 agenda will explore key sectors:

Energy Security and Energy Transition
Digital Economy, AI and Innovation
Food Security and Agribusiness
Human Capital and Future Workforce
Trade and Investment
Australia-ASEAN Economic Integration

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Day 1 – Business Forum & Exhibition
Day 2 – Business Forum, Exhibition & Gala Dinner

Introducing the Keynote Speakers for the 2026 Australia-ASEAN

Business Forum

H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn

Secretary-General ASEAN

Hon. Tom Koutsantonis MP

Treasurer/ Minister for Energy & Mining, SA

The Right Hon. Jane Lomax-Smith AM

Lord Mayor, City of Adelaide

Hon. Chris Picton MP

Minister for State Development-SA

Mr Joey Concepcion

Chairman, ASEAN Business Advisory Council

Mr Bran Black

CEO, Business Council of Australia

Mr. Grant Kelley

Executive Chairman, Holdfast Group Australia

H.E. Nooraslena Sallehhuddin

Chair, ASEAN Committee Canberra/Brunei’s High Commissioner to Australia

Hon. Datin Tutiaty Abdul Wahab

Deputy Minister for Economy, Trade and Industry-Brunei

H.E. Milena Rangel

Vice Minister Foreign Affairs & Cooperation of ASEAN-Timor Leste

About Us

The Australia-ASEAN Business Forum is a premier platform connecting business leaders, policymakers, and innovators from across Australia and Southeast Asia.

Founded in 2014 by Mr Francis Wong OAM, OSJ, who serves as Chairman - our mission is to strengthen private sectors economic ties, foster cross-border collaboration, and promote emerging opportunities in trade, investment, and innovation across the region.

The Forum is also committed to supporting the Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy 2040, aligning its mission with long-term goals for regional growth, sustainability, and shared prosperity.

News

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