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2026

29th - 30th September

Adelaide Convention Centre

Speakers and agenda to be announced shortly

Australia ASEAN Business Forum

Incorporating RCEP

An event to connect, trade, transact and develop relationships between ASEAN and RCEP Countries

The upcoming Australia-ASEAN Business Forum marks a significant milestone, incorporating RCEP (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership) with 5 additional countries namely Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, Korea. This extends the diplomatic ties between Australia and the ASEAN member states and delivering Australia’s Southeast Asian Economic Strategy for 2040.

Following the success of the 2025’s forum, this year’s agenda will focus on fostering collaboration, investment, and innovation in key sectors critical to sustainable growth. Discussions will explore:

  • 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 Speakers for the 2026 Australia-ASEAN

Business Forum incorporating RCEP

H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn

Secretary-General ASEAN

The Right Hon. Jane Lomax-Smith

Lord Mayor, City of Adelaide

Hon. Chris Picton MP

Minister for State Development-SA

Mr Joey Concepcion

Chairman, ASEAN Business Advisory Council- Philippines

Mr Bran Black

CEO, Business Council of Australia

Ms. Shinta Kamdani

CEO, Sintesa Group- Indonesia

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

Hon. Anoulack Chanthivong MP

Minister for Industry and Trade- NSW

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.

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The Hon. Peter Malinauskas MP

Premier of South Australia

Professor Sharon Pickering

Vice-Chancellor and President - Monash University

Dr Jane Lomax-Smith AM

The Right Honourable - The Lord Mayor Of Adelaide

Tan Sri Nazir Razak

Chairman - ASEAN Business Advisory Council - Malaysia