Business Leaders Summit & Gala Dinner
The Business Leaders’ Summit is ACCI’s flagship event, bringing together industry pioneers, thought leaders, and decision-makers from across the nation. The Summit provides a dynamic platform for fostering collaboration, exploring innovative strategies, and exchanging ideas to shape the future of Australia’s business environment
Designed to be engaging and interactive, the Summit features keynote sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. The theme for 2025, Business in Balance - People, Productivity, Prosperity, will feature discussions and insights on regulatory reform, digital transformation, productivity and business prosperity. The Gala Dinner, a highlight of the event, will provide an exclusive opportunity for meaningful engagement and networking. New to this year’s program is the Welcome Reception networking drinks, held the evening prior to the Summit at the Hyatt Hotel Canberra.
The Summit includes keynote speeches from prominent government and business leaders, along with panel discussions that delve deeper into the keynote themes. Topics include:
The Big Picture: Navigating Global Uncertainty - Trade, Security and Economic Headwinds
This session will explore the impact 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.
Technology & Innovation the AI Tightrope - Harnessing AI, Protecting Privacy, Managing Risk, and Thriving in the Digital Economy
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.
Industrial Relations Reform - What’s Next for Business?
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.
Business and Community - Supporting Small Business to Drive Economic Prosperity
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.