Past Events

The International Women’s Day event was organised by AIBC’s first female National Chair, Sheba Nandkeolyar. Sheba Nandkeolyar and Dr Meena Chavan also launched their co-authored book at the event: “Exploring the economic opportunities and impacts of migrant entrepreneurship”. The book featured several successful Australian Indian business owners with a global footprint. Sheba Nandkeolyar said: “AIBC

AIBC partnered with the Indian High Commission, Canberra and the Indian Consulate General in Sydney to facilitate a conference and a buyer-seller meet on 6-7 February, 2023 for the visiting delegation from India’s Pharmaceutical Export Promotion Council (Pharmexcil) of India.  Pharma a is a big winner under ECTA and the delegation included representatives from API

On the occasion of the International Women’s Day (IWD), AIBC South Australia Chapter put together an event to celebrate migrant women entrepreneurs’ contribution and understanding of their challenges and strengths. AIBC partnered with the University of South Australia (UniSA) and Adelaide Business School  for the initiative. One third of small businesses in Australia are run

On 2 February 2023, AIBC hosted a delegation from  Nasscom at the Sydney StartUp Hub. Nasscom is the premier body for the technology industry in India and the event provided an opportunity for Nasscom to showcase the excellence and innovation of the Indian tech industry.  Also present at the occasion was Jodi McKay, AIBC National

The inaugural Raisina @ Sydney kickstarted on 20 February 2023 with a business breakfast, attended by industry & business leaders, with a keynote address by Dr S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India, and opening remarks by Senator the Hon Tim Ayres, Assistant Minister for Trade and Assistant Minister for Manufacturing, Australia. The Raisina

AIBC Victoria Chapter members met on 24 February 2023 for a networking event, where they were joined by Paul Edbrooke, the state’s Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer to discuss the importance of partnerships to foster greater collaboration and build new economic opportunities.   Representatives across Victoria-based industries were present, including education, IT, logistics, financial services and

The Australia India Business Council and Deakin University organised the Australia India Leadership Connect Series – Business Leaders’ Roundtable in Melbourne to hear from Minister Tim Pallas, Treasurer of Victoria. Minister Pallas, who is also Trade Minister, explained Victoria’s India Strategy and also outlined key sectors being pursued by Victoria including emerging opportunities.  Ms Jodi McKay, AIBC

Dr Jaishankar said India’s focus was to strengthen the country’s valued relationship with Australia and in addition to defence, India was seeking collaboration in education and skills development as a top priority followed by sectors like critical minerals, mining, clean or green energy, Hydrogen and tourism. He urged diaspora members to become ambassadors to contribute

As part of the AIBC Australian India Leadership Connect Series, AIBC has hosted Minister Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport and Highways. Supported by Business NSW, Business Western Sydney and Multicultural NSW. Minister Gadkari was in Australia to promote investment opportunities in infrastructure projects in India and highlighted a number of mega road infrastructure projects