Affiliate Event: Australia China Business Council
Canberra Networking Day and Executive Dinner
The Australia China Business Council has extended an invitation to Harvard alumni to attend its annual Canberra Networking Day (CND) and Executive Dinner in October. CND is hosted every year with the support of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Chinese Embassy Canberra. It is the signature and premier annual event in the Australia-China bi-lateral business calendar.
On 15 October 2026, they will bring together a exceptional group of Ministers, Shadow Ministers, Parliamentarians, business leaders and diplomatic representatives in Canberra for CND26, including:
Senator the Hon Penny Wong
Minister for Foreign Affairs
Senator the Hon Don Farrell
Minister for Trade and Tourism
Hon Angus Taylor MP
Leader of the Opposition
Senator the Hon Matt Canavan
Federal Leader of The Nationals Party
Shadow Minister for Trade, Investment & Tourism
Hon Tim Watts MP
Special Envoy for Indian Ocean Affairs
Federal Member for Gellibrand
More business and diplomatic representatives will be announced. Whether you’re returning to reconnect with people you may have met through CND before, looking to build new relationships, or simply wanting to stay close to the conversations shaping Australia-China engagement, you are welcome to join.
The conversation will continue beyond the Networking Day at an Executive Dinner at the National Gallery of Australia.
To find out more and for bookings please click here.