Australian British Chamber of Commerce

7 days to go! 🚀 Our AI and Tech Summit is almost here! We're bringing together a host of industry experts to tackle frontline questions around Generative AI and Cyber, and explore the opportunities in technologies like advanced manufacturing, automation and robotics. Where is the private money heading on tech innovation? Will AI create jobs or replace them? Where are we on data and privacy? Register now: https://lnkd.in/g5qH9y-x Thanks to our Summit sponsors, Microsoft, University of Sydney, Investment NSW, and Waterstons Australia.

LAST CHANCE for tickets to our Year of the Elections briefing! Join us as we unpack the colossal election landscape ahead. Get in and don't miss out: https://lnkd.in/g9R8MrRT Thanks to our sponsors, Squire Patton Boggs and KPMG Australia.

Is it Time to Build Internal HR? Check out this guide for growing businesses from our Member Beacham HR Consulting 👇 Consulting an HR expert like Elizabeth Beacham can help in assessing your organisation's specific situation and suggest the best path forward. Get in contact with [email protected] today.

The Chamber’s flagship Australian British Infrastructure Catalyst (ABIC) returns to the UK, running from Monday 30 September to Thursday 3 October. Meet the new British Government that is driving policy across transport and infrastructure. We will showcase the best in metro rail, tackle the housing crisis with leading ideas on productivity in infrastructure and Modern Manufacturing Construction. At ABIC, we will have experts at the vanguard of changing demands for transport services, decarbonisation in service delivery, funding new infrastructure and services, and research excellence into resilience. Confirmed speakers include: • Howard Dawber, Deputy Mayor of London for Business and Growth • Sir David Higgins, Chair, UNITED UTILITIES GROUP • Mark Wild OBE, Incoming CEO of HS2 (High Speed Two) Ltd • Claire Mann, Chief Operating Officer, Transport for London • Dale Connor, CEO Australia, Lendlease • James Heath, CEO, National Infrastructure Commission • Bridget Rosewell CBE, Chair, M6toll Company; Non-Executive Director, UK Infrastructure Bank and Northumbria Water • Andy Green CBE, Commissioner, National Infrastructure Commission • Vernon Everitt, Transport Commissioner, Greater Manchester Combined Authority • Howard Smith OBE, Director Elizabeth Line, Transport for London • Tim Parker, CEO, High Speed Rail Authority (Australia) • Leon Daniels OBE, President, UK Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport • David Hughes, Chief Executive Officer, East West Railway Company • Mark Farmer, Chief Executive Officer, Cast Consultancy; Co-Chair, Constructing Excellence • Adam Boughton, Regional Director Australia, Network Rail Consulting • Prof Mathew Aitchison, CEO, Building 4.0 CRC • Bill Parasiris, Vice-President Operations and Commercial, Western Sydney University • Damien Webb, Chief Investment Officer, Aware Super UK • Gregg McClymont, Executive Director, IFM Investors • Lara Newman, CEO, LocatED • Lisa Taylor, Executive Director, Future of London / Future of Greater Manchester; Director, Coherent Cities • Kathy Jones, Executive Chair & Co-Founder, ECF • Anthony Manning, former CEO of NSW Schools Infrastructure Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gGWhyiPi

The Chamber was delighted to host our Growth Path to Lower Emissions briefing yesterday afternoon in Brisbane. We were fortunate to hear keynotes from the Hon Grace Grace, Minister for State Development and Infrastructure, Minister for Industrial Relations and Minister for Racing; and Paul Martyn, Director General, Department for Energy & Climate, who provided the Queensland Government perspective on the path forward. We were delighted to also hear from industry leaders, James Allan, Senior Director, Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners; Jeff Nitsch, General Manager New Markets, ACCIONA Energy; Oliver Dixon, Managing Director Australia, British Solar Renewables; and Kellie Charlesworth, Energy Transition - Sustainable Futures Leader, Arup. Thanks to our event sponsors, Richard Cowin, British Consul General Brisbane, UK in Australia; John Kettle, Partner, Gadens; Steve Jukes, Head of Energy and Natural Resources, Turner & Townsend. Thanks also to our own Penny Hall, Director - QLD. Photos are now available on our site - photo credit MartyK Photography: https://lnkd.in/gV9YKguM 

Following our Energy Transition and Investment Summits in Sydney and Perth, we are delighted to bring you the latest edition of our quarterly magazine! This issue includes an article from Her Excellency Vicki Treadell CMG, MVO, British High Commissioner to Australia, on the United Kingdom's commitment to climate partnership 🇬🇧 🤝 🇦🇺 The magazine features a joint piece by Paul Currie, Energy Lead - Asia Pacific, New Zealand, and Australia, Mott MacDonald and Tyson Vaughan, Energy and Sustainability Policy Specialist, urging us to rewire our thinking in order to rewire the nation 🔌 Matt Gijselman, Director – Infrastructure Policy Advancement (Australia/New Zealand), Bentley Systems; and Peter Colacino, NSW Project Strategy and Delivery Portfolio Lead, Mott MacDonald; and NEC Contracts® Ambassador in Australia-New Zealand, schooled us on the valuable lessons Australia can glean from the UK's energy transition efforts. We also had the pleasure of spotlighting the great work of our Principal Sponsors and Members in energy transition, including a Summit extract from Lucy Nation, Country President, bp Australia & VP hydrogen, Australia and Asia Pacific; and the recent launch of Law Squared's Energy Infrastructure Practice. Thanks to all of our fantastic editorial contributors, and to our advertising contributors, Luke Shelley, TelstraSuper; Alistair French, The Royal Exchange of Sydney; and Edward Clark, Rugby Australia. UK in Australia Emma Coughlan Geena Grant Andrew Low Ticky Fullerton Paul Wright Matthew Joyce Samantha Reichmann Lynda Neoh Jenny Garber Ynja Bjornsson Jennifer Cramond Patrick Mobbs Michelle Sibanda Olivia Scullard

T-minus 7 days until our fire cracker Year of the Elections briefing - have you registered? There are only a few spots left - don't miss out on the chance to hear from Dr Michael Turner, Director, Freshwater Strategy; Danita Lowes, Investor; Bruce Hawker, Special Counsel, and Eamonn Fitzpatrick, Managing Director, Fitzpatrick & Co Advisory. Last tickets available here: https://lnkd.in/g9R8MrRT Thanks to our sponsors, Squire Patton Boggs and KPMG Australia.

We were thrilled to once again co-host His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Asia Pacific, Martin Kent, in Melbourne last week. Martin provided an excellent update on the new UK Government's priorities, and answered our audience's questions in a lively Q&A moderated by our own Matthew Joyce, Victorian Partnerships Manager. We also got the chance to meet Oonagh Lewis, new British Deputy Consul General to Victoria, SA & Tasmania. Congratulations to Oonagh on this appointment - we look forward to working with you! Thanks to all who joined us, and to our event partners, Steph Lysaght, British Consul General Melbourne; Ema Lawrence, Director, Global Engagement, and Paul O'Hagan, Senior Regional Manager - UK, Europe & Israel at Global Victoria. UK in Australia Michelle Sibanda Tanya Williams

Time is running out - register now for our "Parallel Realities: AI and the Unfolding Cyber Culture" lunch in Perth! Join us as our expert speakers examine how the intersection of AI and the evolving landscape of cybersecurity open new frontiers in digital defence: • Alex Jenkins, Director, WA Data Science Innovation Hub (WADSIH), Curtin University;  • Cecily Rawlinson, Director, CyberWest Hub;  • Brett De Longville, Director, Industry Lead for Utilities & Resources, CyberCX; and  • Ross Phillipson, Partner, A&O Shearman. Register and don't miss out: https://lnkd.in/gdG4KCKy Lynda Neoh

Our Ace & Aperitifs networking evening at Tennis Australia HQ was a smashing success 🎉🎾 It was an incredible opportunity to connect with our Members while soaking up the atmosphere of one of Australia's most celebrated sporting institutions. And let's not forget the highlight of the evening - a Q&A with Australian Tennis Hall of Famer, John Fitzgerald OAM! A huge thank you to everyone who came along and made it such a special night. Thanks also to Roddy Campbell, Director of International Business & Partnerships; Daniel Ferretti, Sales Manager; William Hollands, Business Development Coordinator, and the Tennis Australia team for hosting us. If you have any questions regarding the Australian Open 2025, AO Reserve or Premium Experiences, we encourage you to reach out to Roddy and the team. We can’t wait to see you at our next event! Photos are now available on our site - credit Ali Rasoul: https://lnkd.in/gWH4rEkQ Matthew Joyce Michelle Sibanda