The Australia–ASEAN Business Forum 2025 will bring together more than 750 business leaders, policymakers, and industry experts from across ASEAN and RCEP countries – including Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, and Korea for for two days of insight, networking, and collaboration at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
This two-day forum is one of the region’s most significant platforms for trade, investment, and regional cooperation, designed to strengthen economic ties and drive sustainable growth across 15 nations.
Attendees will engage in high-impact discussions, strategic networking opportunities, and access actionable insights to help navigate new markets and build cross-border partnerships.
Why this matters to South Australian business
This Forum presents a unique opportunity for South Australian organisations particularly those in renewable energy, digital innovation, and export-ready industries to connect directly with top-level decision-makers from across the Asia-Pacific region.
With strong support from government, regional Ambassadors, and industry partners, the Forum is a chance to elevate SA’s presence on the global stage and open doors to tangible commercial outcomes.
🌟 Keynote Speakers:
- Dr Kao Kim Hourn – Secretary-General of ASEAN
- Hon. Joe Szakacs MP – Minister for Trade & Investment (SA)
- H.E. Tiffany McDonald – Australia’s Ambassador to ASEAN
- Tan Sri Nazir Razak – Chairman, ASEAN-BAC (Malaysia)
- Mr Bran Black – CEO, Business Council of Australia
- Mr Andrew McKellar – CEO, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Hon. Anoulack Chanthivong MP – Minister for Trade & Investment (NSW)
🔋 Renewable Energy & Green Economy
- Mr Kevin Gallagher – Managing Director & CEO, Santos
- Mr Rashpal Singh Bhatti – Group Procurement Officer, BHP
- Dr Hazland Abang Hj Hipni – Deputy Minister for Energy & Environment, Sarawak
- Ms Cathryn McArthur – Executive GM, AGIG (Australia)
- Mr Eric Francia – President & CEO, ACEN Energy (Philippines)
- Mr Low Kian Min – Chief Renewable Officer, Gentari (Malaysia)
- Mr Ryan Willemsen-Bell – CEO, Sun Cable International (Australia)
- Ms Somruedee Chaimongkol – Former CEO, Banpu Plc (Thailand)
💻 Digital Transformation, AI & Cyber Security
- Mr Joo Ok Lee – Head of Regional Agenda, APAC, World Economic Forum (France)
- Dr Aini Suzana Ariffin – Associate Professor, Centre for AI & Robotics (Malaysia)
- Venu Annam – CEO, Cyber Governance (Australia)
- Cong-Thang Huynh – CEO, Innolab Asia (Vietnam)
- Belinda Dennett – Head of Government Relations, AirTrunk (Australia)
- Mr Takeru Kawashima – Executive Director, O1Booster Inc (Japan)
🌾 Agriculture & Food Security
- Dr Michele Allan AO – Chair, Wine Australia
- H.E. Cheryl Caballero – Under-Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture (Philippines)
- Mr Andrew Fielke – Founder, Creative Native Foods
- Dr Nur Rahman – Australia’s Business Champion for Brunei
- Mr William Taing – Director, Beanstalk Agtech (Australia)
- Ms Omi Dang – Chairlady, AgriS (Vietnam)
🧠 Human Capital & Skills Development
- Mr Cameron Baker – Commissioner, South Australian Skills Commission
- Professor Sharon Pickering – Vice Chancellor & President, Monash University
- Professor Jessica Gallagher – Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Adelaide
- Dr Matthew Brown – Deputy CEO, Group of Eight
- Dato J. Palaniappan – Executive Chairman, ASEAN Future Workforce Council (Malaysia)
- Mr Luke Achterstraat – CEO, Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia
- Mr Wilson Ten – Sandmerit Group (Malaysia)
- Mr Anthony Bubalo – CEO, Asia Society Australia
- Ms Wendy Perry – Workforce BluePrint (Australia)
- Joey Concepcion – Founder, Go Negosyo / ASEAN-BAC (Philippines)
🎟️ Forum Extras
- Exhibition Booths
- Corporate Forum Tables
- Black-Tie Gala Dinner Tables
Article supplied by Australia – Asean Business Forum
Find out more about Showcase SA Membership packages here.
