ACCI is pleased to announce that registrations are open for the Business Leaders’ Summit: Business in 3D and Gala Dinner, on Wednesday, 6 November 2024 in Canberra.

The Business Leaders’ Summit is a premier gathering bringing together industry pioneers, thought leaders and decision makers from across the nation, with a specific focus on Deregulation, Digitalisation and Decarbonisation. The Summit will be held in person and will feature a mix of keynote addresses, panel discussions and networking opportunities. 

We are delighted that the Prime Minister, the Hon Anthony Albanese MP, will be our guest of honour at the Gala Dinner, where he will deliver a keynote address.

Contact rsvp@acci.com.au for further information. 

Event details

Gala Dinner
Date | Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Time | 6pm for 7pm – 10pm
Venue | Gandel Hall, National Gallery of Australia, Canberra 

Business Leaders’ Summit: Business in 3D

8.30am – 9.00am        Registration and informal networking

9.00am – 9.15am        Welcome

9.30am – 10.30am      Session 1 | Deregulation: Cutting Red Tape and Increasing Productivity

Keynote address: Hon Ed Husic MP, Minister for Industry and Science 

This session will discuss the impact of current regulatory frameworks on business operations and the benefits of a streamlined regulatory environment. We examine how current regulatory frameworks impact business operations, increase costs and curb productivity and innovation.

Panellists:

Bruce Billson, Ombudsman, The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman 

Luci Ellis, Chief Economist, Westpac

Senator Jacqui Lambie 

Moderator:

Andrew Kay, Chief Executive Officer, South Australian Business Chamber 

10.45am – 11.45am    Session 2 | Digitalisation: Harnessing Technology for the Transformation of Business Practices

This session explores the role of digital technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), in driving business efficiency and productivity. As businesses across sectors face growing challenges from skills shortages, AI presents a powerful solution by automating complex tasks, enhancing decision-making processes, and filling gaps in human expertise.

Keynote address: Brendan Dowling, Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology 

Panellists:

Alastair MacGibbon, Chief Strategy Officer, CyberCX 

Lars Leber, Vice President for Australia and Emerging Markets, Intuit 

Moderator:

Dan Hunter, Chief Executive Officer, BusinessNSW

11.45am – 12.15pm    Keynote address | The Hon Sussan Ley MP, Deputy Leader of the Opposition

1.00pm – 1.30pm        Keynote address | Gina Cass-Gottlieb, Chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission 

1.30pm – 2.30pm        Session 3 | De-carbonisation: Navigating the Path to Net Zero

In this session we focus on priorities and strategies for businesses to reduce their carbon footprint and move towards NetZero. Latest innovations and trends in reducing greenhouse emissions will be explored; as well as a deep dive into the role of renewable energy solutions and how Australia can become a global leader in this space.

Keynote address: the Hon Tanya Plibersek MP, Minister for the Environment and Water 

Panellists:

David Jochinke, President, National Farmers Federation 

Samantha McCulloch, Chief Executive, Australian Energy Producers 

Fiona Messent, Executive Manager Climate Change, Qantas 

Moderator:

Heidi Cooper, Chief Executive Officer, Business Chamber Queensland

2.45pm – 3.15pm        Session 4 | Navigating Workplace Relations Changes: Impacts to Date and What’s to come

3.15pm – 3.45pm        Canberra Insiders

Panellists:

James Massola, Sydney Morning Herald 

Moderator:

David Alexander, Chief of Policy and Advocacy, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry 

3.45pm – 4.00pm          Closing Remarks

ACCI Gala Dinner 

6.00pm – 7.00pm          Networking Drinks hosted by Amazon

7.00pm – 10.00pm        Gala Dinner with Guest of honour, Prime Minister the Hon Anthony Albanese MP