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 08:30 – 09:10
 Hyatt Hotel Canberra
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Registration
Summit Registration and informal networking
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09:10 – 09:20
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Mark Birrell AM, President, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Welcome Remarks
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09:20 – 09:40
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Senator the Hon Murray Watt, Minister for the Environment and Water
Keynote Address: EPBC Act Reform and Implications for Business
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09:40 – 10:25
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Responding to Global Instability, Australia's Role and Business Resilience
Panel Discussion
This session will explore impacts of recent geopolitical tension and global uncertainty on trade and business investment, and how Australian businesses can respond to global instability and shifting economic headwinds. Speakers include: George Mina, Deputy Secretary, Trade and Investment Group, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; Dr Merriden Varrall, CEO Vantage Geopol and Special Advisor, Geopolitics, KPMG South ASPAC; and Dr Prudence Gordon, Executive Director, Australian Centre for International Trade and Investment. The session will be moderated by Andrew Kay, CEO, South Australian Business Chamber.
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10:25 – 10:45
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Morning Tea
Networking Opportunity - Light refreshments and Australian Made coffee cart
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10:45 – 11:00
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Senator the Hon Tim Ayres, Minister for Industry and Innovation, Minister for Science
Adopting AI for Australia and Australians
Technology & Innovation
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11:00 – 11:45
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The AI Tightrope - Harnessing AI, Protecting Privacy, Managing Risk, and Thriving in the Digital Economy
Panel Discussion
AI offers immense promise and profound challenges. As businesses and government race to embrace AI, they must also navigate complex risks around data privacy, ethics, and trust. This session examines how to strike the right balance: embracing AI’s productive potential while implementing strategies to manage risk and thrive in a rapidly evolving digital economy. Speakers include: Sarah Carney, National Technology Officer Australia New Zealand, Microsoft; Narelle Devine CSM, Global Chief Information Security Officer Asia Pacific, Telstra; and Emma Crichton, APAC CEO, AutogenAI. The session will be moderated by Heidi Cooper, CEO, Business Chamber Queensland.
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11:45 – 12:15
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Hon Sussan Ley MP, Leader of the Opposition
The Spirit of Enterprise: Backing Australians Who Back Themselves
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12:15 – 13:00
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Lunch
Networking Opportunity - Working Lunch
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13:00 – 13:45
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Industrial Relations Reform - What’s Next for Business?
Panel Discussion
Beyond the major IR changes introduced last term, a range of political, economic, and social dynamics are reshaping workplace relations practices and the policy debate. This session explores a broader view of workplace relations and the forces impacting IR and their impact on business today. Speakers include: Christine Holgate, Group Executive Chair, Team Global Express; The Hon Tim Wilson MP, Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations & Employment; Shadow Minister for Small Business; and The Hon Graeme Watson, Strategic Counsel, King & Wood Mallesons. The session will be moderated by Charles Cameron, CEO, RCSA.
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13:45 – 14:00
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Michael Brennan, CEO, e61
Productivity Fireside Chat with David Alexander, Chief of Policy and Advocacy, ACCI
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14:00 – 14:45
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Supporting Small Business to Drive Economic Prosperity
Panel Discussion
Small business is the engine room of the Australian economy - driving innovation, creating jobs, and enriching communities. This session highlights the critical role of small businesses, the challenges they face, and the support they need to thrive. Discover how empowering small business can unlock broader economic and social benefits for all Australians. Speakers include: Janet Menzies, Store Director, Amazon Australia; The Hon Bruce Billson, The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman; Chris Freeland, CEO, CPA Australia; and Rob Burlison, Director International Corporate Affairs and Public Policy, Intuit. The session will be moderated by Sally Curtain, CEO, Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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14:45 – 15:00
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Ms Allegra Spender MP
Keynote Address
Small Business and Community
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15:00 – 15:15
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Afternoon Tea
Networking Opportunity - Light refreshments and Australian Made coffee cart
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15:15 – 15:45
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Canberra Insiders
Journalists' discussion featuring Jennifer Hewett, National Affairs Columnist, Financial Review; and Paul Sakkal, Chief Political Correspondent, Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.
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15:45 – 16:00
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Andrew McKellar, CEO, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Closing Remarks
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18:30 – 22:00
Parliament House
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Gala Dinner
We are honoured to welcome the Australian Treasurer, the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP as our Guest of Honour at the Gala Dinner. The Gala Dinner will be held in the Great Hall at Australian Parliament House, providing an exclusive platform for meaningful engagement and networking.
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