July 2026
Australia China Business Council – Canberra Networking Day
Australian Parliament House
Wednesday 09 September-Thursday 10 September
Events
Conferences
Welcome to the 22nd anniversary of the Australia China Business Council annual Canberra Networking Day (CND) and HSBC Executive Dinner. 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.
Following Prime Minister Albanese’s successful China visit, this year’s theme – Between borders and bandwidth: innovation, trade and Australia’s economic future – explores how Australia positions itself in a rapidly evolving global economy shaped by technology, competition and complex geopolitics.
CND will open with the HSBC Executive Dinner in the Members Dining Rooms, Old Parliament House on Wednesday 9 September 2026 with drinks on arrival in Kings Hall from 6:00pm.
CND Networking Day will be held in the Main Committee Room, Australian Parliament House on Thursday 10 September 2026 from 9:30am and the Cocktail Reception will be held at the Chinese Embassy after the Networking Day concludes.
Canberra Writers Festival 2026
Thursday 15 October-Sunday 18 October
National Library of Australia, Parkes