Archive for category: EVENT REVIEW

The German Australian Business Council proudly hosted the Australian Small Business Showcase & Networking Event on the evening of 14 May at the vibrant Serre Bar in the heart of Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin. The event brought together over 25 members and guests from diverse sectors, celebrating the spirit of Australian entrepreneurship in Germany.

The highlight of the evening was a captivating keynote speech by Lucian McGuiness, a Sydney-born entrepreneur and the visionary behind Serre Bar. Lucian shared his journey from Sydney to Berlin, offering insights into the challenges and rewards of establishing a hospitality businesses in the German capital. His speech resonated with attendees, reflecting the importance of cultural connection and innovative business practices in the gastronomy sector.

In true Australian fashion, guests were treated to freshly baked Aussie pies, served straight from the oven by Lucian and his talented team.

Following the showcase, the evening continued with networking over drinks, where participants had the opportunity to forge new connections and discuss potential collaborations. The event served as a platform for sharing ideas, exchanging business strategies, and celebrating the Australian entrepreneurial spirit thriving in Germany.

The German Australian Business Council extends its gratitude to Lucian McGuiness and the Serre Bar team for their outstanding hospitality, as well as to all the attendees for contributing to the evening’s success.

We look forward to welcoming you to our next event. For more information on upcoming activities, please visit our website at www.gabc.eu.

On the 8th April 2025, the German Australian Business Council held its Annual General Meeting at the multifunctional event premises of Memox Taunusanlage in Frankfurt am Main.

We are proud to report 12 events in 2024, as well as a policy submission and participation in a parliamentary hearing on the FTA. 2024 also afforded us the opportunity to appoint our new Treasurer, Francesca Ubaldi, and new Deputy Treasurer, Matthew Reynolds. In implementing strategy, we welcomed a new event coordinator to the team and established a Business Council Co-Chair model, with Co-Chairs: Rob Harrison and Sabine Pittrof. Through our active representation in the ABIE network, we participated in meetings in Madrid and Paris, and the establishment of a voluntary ABIE secretariat.

Following the narrative and financial reporting, members and friends engaged in another productive German Australian Business Council session of networking.

For their professional hosting, we would also like to thank the team at the very practical and pleasant spaces of Memox.

We look forward to seeing our members and friends at some of our many events this year, including the annual Ambassador’s Dinner held at the Australian Embassy premises in Berlin, on the 24th of June, with our Patron and Ambassador Natasha Smith.

Exploring the challenges of green hydrogen production and consumption 💧

On 20 February, some Board Members of the German Australian Business Council e.V. were delighted to co-host a Roundtable Discussion on the topic of “H2 – Beyond the Hype” — with industry experts & key stakeholders together with DECHEMA.

Including keynote speaker Dr. Florian Ausfelder, Manager of the Department of Energy and Climate, DECHEMA, participants were grouped by their professional background to tackle practical stumbling blocks and explore solutions across topics such as generation, technology, finance, and labour mobility.

We are very grateful for each participants’ valuable contribution and look forward to the resulting output, soon to be completed in the form of a report submission for government.

On Sunday, 15 December, the German Australian Business Council hosted a small informal business networking get-together at the Wirtshaus Zum Straubinger. In cold temperatures we celebrated the festive season over mulled wine and with Eisstockschießen. It was great to have an exclusive group of members and friends in attendance. Despite the low temperature, spirits were certainly high – the Glühwein may have helped! We would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas.

On 29 September 2024, members and friends of the German Australian Business Council (GABC) joined the annual Octoberfest networking event for Munich International Business Groups!

More than 260 participants attended the Schottenhammel tent to enjoy the traditional menu, raise glasses and sing along with Bavarian brass music.

The event also included members from the American-German Business Club (AGBC), Australian Swiss Chamber of Commerce, Irish Business Network (IBN) and Businessclub Deutschland Niederland (BCDN).

Our members and friends throughly enjoyed the special opportunity to make new business connections and catch up with familiar faces.

We look forward to further to seeing you at future international business collaborations!