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✨ Day Three of the 46th KABC–AKBC Joint Meeting in Seoul ✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us for the official Joint Me...
17/09/2025

✨ Day Three of the 46th KABC–AKBC Joint Meeting in Seoul ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the official Joint Meeting program — a day full of dialogue, collaboration, and partnership between Australia and Korea.

Your participation helped drive meaningful discussions across energy, innovation, critical minerals and economic security, reinforcing the importance of trusted bilateral ties in a time of global change.⁠

Key insights from the day:⁠
🔹 Geopolitical transitions are reshaping the strategic environment, underscoring the need for deeper Australia–Korea cooperation.⁠
🔹 Energy transition and decarbonisation require innovative financing, resilient supply chains and long-term collaboration.⁠
🔹 Artificial intelligence and innovation are critical enablers for the next chapter in bilateral partnership, particularly in startups and technology exchange.⁠
🔹 Critical minerals and rare earths remain central to building sustainable, future-ready industries.⁠
🔹 Knowledge-sharing on industrial safety and disaster resilience strengthens bilateral capacity for long-term growth.⁠

Swipe through the tiles to see some key speaker highlights from the conference:

A special thank you to all our speakers, panellists and government representatives for their valuable contributions. We also extend our gratitude to our event partners, ANZ, Arafura Rare Earths, Corvus Technology Solutions, Export Finance Australia, Low Emission Technology Australia, Pilot Energy, PLS, University of Queensland and supporting partners Austrade and AustCham Korea for helping make this Joint Meeting such a success.

We look forward to meeting you again next year, in Adelaide! 🇦🇺

17/09/2025

✨ Day Two of the 46th KABC–AKBC Joint Meeting in Seoul ✨

Yesterday, delegates took part in a rich program of industry visits, cultural experiences, and networking.

Day Two delivered another memorable lineup of events. Here are some of the key moments:

🔹 Site visits to Hyundai Motorstudio in Goyang and the LG Science Park, where delegates explored Korea’s leadership in mobility, sustainability, and advanced R&D – showcasing the role of innovation in driving the next stage of the Australia–Korea partnership.

🔹 The Welcome Dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel, where Australian and Korean delegates were joined by senior government and business leaders. Guests enjoyed networking, cultural performances, and a surprise toast from Sam Hammington, which delighted the Korean delegation.

🔹 A special musical performance featuring Waltzing Matilda and Golden by K-Pop Demon Hunters, accompanied by traditional Korean instruments (gayageum, buk, and janggu), along with a pansori and an opera performance.

On the sidelines, the Spouse & Partner Program (Day Three) immersed participants in Modern Korea with visits to N Seoul Tower, Namdaemun Market, Sungnyemun Gate, and Shinsegae Department Store – capturing Seoul’s vibrant blend of tradition and modernity.

A big thank you to all our delegates, speakers, and partners for making Day Two truly memorable.

We now look ahead to Day Three of the Joint Meeting, featuring the official business sessions at the FKI Conference Center.

🎉 Celebrate the 46th KABC–AKBC Joint Meeting with us! 🎉📢 Our 46th KABC-AKBC Joint Meeting program officially kick starts...
15/09/2025

🎉 Celebrate the 46th KABC–AKBC Joint Meeting with us! 🎉

📢 Our 46th KABC-AKBC Joint Meeting program officially kick starts today! 📢

We are proud to announce our event partners of this year’s flagship gathering. Their invaluable support has been instrumental in making this event possible.

🌟 Event Partners:

🔹ANZ
🔹Arafura Rare Earths
🔹Corvus Technology Solutions
🔹Export Finance Australia
🔹Low Emissions Technology Australia (LETA)
🔹Pilot Energy
🔹PLS
🔹University of Queensland

🌟Supporting Partners:

🔹Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)
🔹Australian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AustCham Korea)

The Joint Meeting brings together government and industry leaders from Australia and Korea to strengthen business, trade, and investment ties. With our partners’ support, we look forward to an impactful program of dialogue, networking, and collaboration.

📅 15–17 September 2025
📍 Seoul, South Korea

We cannot wait to welcome you — see you soon!

🎙️ JOINT MEETING SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT SERIES🎙️⁠As part of the 46th KABC–AKBC Joint Meeting Speaker Announcement Series, we ...
09/09/2025

🎙️ JOINT MEETING SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT SERIES🎙️

As part of the 46th KABC–AKBC Joint Meeting Speaker Announcement Series, we are excited to unveil the speakers for Session 3 and 4.⁠

Read more about these sessions below 👇.⁠

🌏 Session 3: Securing the Future – Australia–Korea Partnerships in Critical Minerals & Rare Earths⁠

This session will explore how both nations can collaborate to build resilient supply chains. With demand continuing to rise, cooperation between Australia and Korea is critical to supporting the global energy transition and driving industry growth.⁠

Speaker lineup currently includes:⁠

🎤 In Won Chang, Managing Director of Global Resource Development Office, EcoPro⁠
⁠🎤 Darryl Cuzzubbo, CEO & Managing Director, Arafura Rare Earths ⁠
🎤 Debra Hazelton, Chair, Export Finance Australia⁠
🎤 Sungwon Lee, Executive Vice President, POSCO Holdings⁠
🎤 Clare Pope, Partner, Gilbert + Tobin; Board Director, AKBC⁠
🎤 John Stanning, Chief Development Officer, PLS⁠

💡 Session 4: Unlocking Potential – Knowledge Exchange and Partnership Opportunities between Australia and Korea⁠

This session will showcase how collaboration across industries, research, and policy can drive innovation, strengthen capabilities, and open new pathways for sustainable growth. Hear about how joint initiatives and knowledge-sharing can unlock new opportunities in the bilateral relationship.⁠

Speaker lineup currently includes:⁠

🎤 Young Choi, Head of CSR Office, POSCO Holdings⁠
🎤 Holly Havers, Strategic Communications Director, GS E&C Australia⁠
⁠🎤 Sangmin Kim, Partner, Lee & Ko⁠
🎤 Heejung Cecilia Lim, Partner at Eastpoint Partners Limited; Member of the Australia-Korea Business Council Industry Experts Panel⁠
🎤 Robert Saunders, Managing Director, Elecseed⁠

👉 See full bios on our event website:
https://akbc.glueup.com/event/46th-kabc-akbc-joint-meeting-131696/

Event Details
📅 Wednesday 17 September 2025, 8.30AM – 3.00PM KST
📍 FKI Conference Center, FKI Tower, 24 Yeouidaero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea
🔹A bus service will operate between the Four Seasons Seoul Hotel and FKI Tower - please register for this service ahead of time.

Not an AKBC member?
The Joint Meeting is an AKBC member-only event. To participate, contact us about membership opportunities at info@akbc.com.au.

08/09/2025

🔊 SEOUL IS CALLING 🔊 ⁠

Registration for our flagship conference, the 46th KABC-AKBC Joint Meeting from 15-17 September, is officially closed. ⁠Thank you to all our members who have registered. We look forward to seeing you in Seoul.

👉 If you have missed the registration deadline, please contact Kailey Choi at kchoi@akbc.com.au.

Joint Meeting Details⁠
📅 15-17 September 2025⁠
📍 Four Seasons Hotel Seoul / FKI Conference Center⁠

𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗞𝗕𝗖 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿?⁠
The Joint Meeting is an AKBC member-only event. To participate, contact us about membership opportunities at info@akbc.com.au

On 28 August, our Head of Industry Groups, Jenny Kang and our Board Member Clare Pope attended the 4th Korea-Australia F...
02/09/2025

On 28 August, our Head of Industry Groups, Jenny Kang and our Board Member Clare Pope attended the 4th Korea-Australia Future Forum (KAFF) in Sydney. It was valuable to hear from a wide range speakers from government, business and research institutions and their perspectives on the Korea-Australia bilateral relationship. The youth participants from Korea were also highly engaged which was great to see.

Discussions throughout the day explored strategic and security cooperation, innovation and critical technology, economic cooperation, and people-to-people links through arts and culture. The Forum concluded with reflections on the Youth Forum, highlighting the importance of building stronger bilateral ties for the next generation.

Clare participated in the panel discussion on the economic cooperation between Korean and Australia, further strengthening AKBC’s engagement in shaping this important dialogue. Our Immerse member, Australian Strategic Materials also spoke at this forum, highlighting the Australia-Korea partnership in the rare earths supply chain.

We are proud to be serving a critical role in the Australia–Korea space, supporting meaningful engagement and partnership across government, business and the wider community.

📩 Follow us, or sign up for our monthly eNewsletter to stay up-to-date on news and cultural tips in the Australia-Korea corridor via link in bio 👆.

🎙️ JOINT MEETING SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT SERIES🎙️We’re thrilled to continue our Speaker Spotlight Series for the 46th KABC–AKB...
02/09/2025

🎙️ JOINT MEETING SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT SERIES🎙️

We’re thrilled to continue our Speaker Spotlight Series for the 46th KABC–AKBC Joint Meeting with the announcement of our Session 1 and Session 2 speakers!

These two sessions will run concurrently, so delegates will need to select which one to attend when registering. Both bring together Australian and Korean thought leaders tackling some of the most pressing global challenges - from the clean energy transition to the future of artificial intelligence and innovation.

⚡ Session 1: Energy Transition for a Decarbonised Future
Explore how Australia and Korea can collaborate on the road to net zero, with a focus on clean energy, critical minerals, and the technologies driving decarbonisation.
Featuring:
🎤 Andrew Ahn, Vice President, Samsung C&T
🎤 Bradley Lingo, Managing Director, Pilot Energy Limited
🎤 Adrian Panow, Director, Energy Transition Network, University of Queensland
🎤 Jaekil Ryu, Executive Director, Korea Zinc
🎤 Stella Saris Chow, Head of Sustainable Finance, International, ANZ
🎤 Benn Wheeler, Director, Business Development, Low Emission Technology Australia (LETA)

✨ Session 2: AI & Innovation – Driving the Next Chapter in Australia–Korea Collaboration
This session will spotlight cooperative opportunities in AI advancement, showcasing how both nations are unlocking the potential of emerging tech.
Featuring (with more to be announced):
🎤 Daniel Nohkyum Kyeong, CEO & Founder, Animal Industry Data Korea
🎤 Dongsoo Lee, Executive Director, NAVER Cloud

👉 Full speaker bios and registration here: https://akbc.glueup.com/event/46th-kabc-akbc-joint-meeting-131696

🔔 Coming soon: Stay tuned as we reveal the speakers for Session 3 & 4.

Thank you to our valued Event Partners and Supporting Partners for their essential role in making this year’s Joint Meeting possible. 🇦🇺🇰🇷

We’re proud to work alongside: ANZ, Low Emission Technology Australia, Pilot Energy, The University of Queensland, Arafura Rare Earths, Export Finance Australia, Corvus Technology Solutions, Austrade, and AustCham Korea.

📅 Event Date: Wednesday, 17 September 2025 | 8:30AM – 3:00PM KST
📍 Location: FKI Conference Center, FKI Tower, 24, Yeouidaero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea⁠
🚌 Please note that there will be a shuttle bus service from the Four Seasons Seoul Hotel to FKI Conference Center. ⁠

🔹 AKBC Members Only
Not yet a member? Get in touch about membership opportunities:
📧 info@akbc.com.au

On Thursday, 28 August, the Australia–Korea Business Council (AKBC) hosted a Roundtable with the Premier of Western Aust...
01/09/2025

On Thursday, 28 August, the Australia–Korea Business Council (AKBC) hosted a Roundtable with the Premier of Western Australia, Hon Roger Cook MLA, at our member company Curtin University, together with an exceptional group of industry, research, and government leaders from both WA and Korea.

The roundtable powerfully demonstrated the strength and depth of the Western Australia–Korea economic partnership and included an in-depth discussion on energy, resources, education, workforce, and industrial development. The level of commitment to innovation, collaboration, and sustainable industry outcomes among our members has never been stronger.
At the roundtable, Premier Cook said “the extraordinary partnership between Western Australia and South Korea is indeed something to celebrate. Equally - as we confront ever-complex global challenges – it is also a partnership that is worth strengthening." We are honoured to serve as the convener of these vital discussions, opening new doors for investment, resources, clean energy, and critical minerals.

The AKBC members left the roundtable excited about the future of the relationship, with Premier promising to “keep this dialogue going, create practical partnerships, and show the world what WA and Korea can achieve together.”

A special thank you to all the attendees for sharing valuable insights. In particular, we would like to thank, Hon. Roger Cook MLA, Premier of Western Australia, Hon. Martin Ferguson AM, Chairman, AKBC and Professor Matthew Tonts, Provost, Curtin University, for joining the discussion.

📩 The AKBC remains dedicated to advancing Australia–Korea ties and driving prosperity for all its members. To gain access to exclusive member-only events and roundtables, join AKBC as a member today.
https://www.akbc.com.au/become-member

📢 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 ⁠⁠We are excited to announce our first lineup of speakers for the Australian delegation program...
29/08/2025

📢 SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 ⁠

We are excited to announce our first lineup of speakers for the Australian delegation program as part of the 46th KABC–AKBC Joint Meeting! ⁠

Join us in Seoul to hear from an impressive line-up of speakers as we explore the current landscape in Korea, priorities of the Australia-Korea relationship and hear from a panel on their 'Lessons learned - What I'd Do Differently'.⁠

See our speaker lineup below:⁠

🎤 H.E. Mr Jeff Robinson, Ambassador to the Republic of Korea⁠
🎤 Hon. Martin Ferguson AM, Chairman, Australia-Korea Business Council⁠
⁠🎤 Ross Gregory, Partner, New Electric Partners and Ex-officio Member, AKBC⁠
🎤 Liz Griffin, CEO, Australia-Korea Business Council⁠
⁠🎤 Holly Havers, Strategic Communications Director, GS E&C Australia​⁠
⁠🎤 Vivien Lim, Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner Austrade Seoul⁠
⁠🎤 Bill Paterson, Former Australian Ambassador to the Republic of Korea and Board Member, Australia-Korea Business Council​⁠
⁠🎤 John Walker, Executive Chairman, Eastpoint Partners Limited, and Board Member, Australia-Korea Business Council​⁠
⁠🎤 Katherine Ziesing, Strategic Communications Manager, Hanwha Defence Australia​⁠

👉 See full bio on our event website and register now! https://akbc.glueup.com/event/46th-kabc-akbc-joint-meeting-131696/

Event Details:
📅 Date: Monday 15 September 2025, 1.00PM - 3.45PM KST
📍 Location: Ara I+II, Four Seasons Seoul, 97 Saemunan-ro, Dangju-dong, Jongno District, Seoul

𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗞𝗕𝗖 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿?⁠
The Joint Meeting is an AKBC member-only event. If you are not a member and would like to attend the Joint Meeting, talk to us about membership opportunities by emailing info@akbc.com.au.

🚨 Limited spots left! 🚨Don’t miss your chance to join the DMZ Tour on Sunday 14 September, as part of our 46th KABC-AKBC...
29/08/2025

🚨 Limited spots left! 🚨

Don’t miss your chance to join the DMZ Tour on Sunday 14 September, as part of our 46th KABC-AKBC Joint Meeting program of events.

This tour is open to all Joint Meeting delegates, as well as participants in the Spouse and Partner Program, offering a unique opportunity to experience Korean history and culture prior to the official start of the Joint Meeting.

As part of this tour, participants will visit key sites within the DMZ, including the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, Dorasan Observatory, and the Unification Bridge and North Korea Center Exhibition Hall with a guided tour in English.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Sunday, 14 September 2025
🕐Time: Morning (exact timing TBC)
📍Meeting point: Lobby, Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
💲Price: $100 + GST

Limited spots available - register now 👉 https://akbc.glueup.com/event/spouse-and-partner-program-46th-kabc-akbc-joint-meeting-149165/

🎙️JOINT MEETING SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT SERIES🎙️⁠⁠We are excited to unveil our first line-up of speakers for the 46th KABC–AKB...
28/08/2025

🎙️JOINT MEETING SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT SERIES🎙️⁠

We are excited to unveil our first line-up of speakers for the 46th KABC–AKBC Joint Meeting in Seoul on Wednesday 17 September. ⁠

As the leading forum for Australia–Korea business collaboration, we look forward to hearing from this impressive lineup of speakers. ⁠

This year’s Joint Meeting will be held under the theme: Forging Strategic Resilience: Enhancing Korea–Australia Industry, Innovation, and Sustainability. ⁠

The day will commence with welcome remarks from distinguished leaders who have been instrumental in building stronger economic and industry ties between Australia and Korea, including:⁠
⁠🎤 ⁠Dr. In-hwa Chang, Chairman, Korea-Australia Business Council; CEO, POSCO⁠
🎤 Hon. Martin Ferguson AM, Chairman, Australia-Korea Business Council⁠

Following this, there will be a presentation by Samsung C&T, and a panel session focusing on 'Geopolitical Transitions and Future Strategies in Korea-Australia Cooperation'. The speaker lineup for this segment of the event currently includes:⁠
🎤 Professor Gordon Flake, CEO, Perth USAsia Centre; Member of the AKBC Industry Experts Panel⁠
🎤 Wooyeal Paik, Director, Aerospace Strategy & Technology Institute, Yeonsei University⁠
🎤 Se Chul Oh, President & CEO of Samsung C&T⁠
🎤 Nick Williams, CEO, Corvus Technology Solutions⁠

See full bio on our event website and register now 👉https://akbc.glueup.com/event/46th-kabc-akbc-joint-meeting-131696/

⁠🔔 Stay tuned as we unveil more Joint Meeting session speakers.⁠

Thank you to our valued Event Partners and Supporting Partners for their essential role in making this year’s Joint Meeting possible. 🇦🇺🇰🇷

We’re proud to work alongside: ANZ, Low Emission Technology Australia, Pilot Energy, The University of Queensland, Arafura Rare Earths, Export Finance Australia, Corvus Technology Solutions, Austrade, and AustCham Korea.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday 17 September 2025, 8.30AM- 3.00PM KST
📍 Location: FKI Conference Center, FKI Tower, 24, Yeouidaero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea
🔹Please note that there will be a shuttle bus service from the Four Seasons Seoul Hotel to the FKI Tower.

𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗞𝗕𝗖 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿?⁠
The Joint Meeting is an AKBC member-only event. If you are not a member and would like to attend the Joint Meeting, talk to us about membership opportunities by emailing info@akbc.com.au.

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