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German-Australian Business Relations – AHK Briefing, Frankfurt, May 2025

On May 7, 2025, the German Australian Business Council hosted an exclusive evening with Marko Walde, Executive Director of AHK Australia, in Frankfurt am Main. The event took place at the mainBuilding on Taunusanlage in Frankfurt am Main and offered an in-depth look into current economic developments in Australia, as well as opportunities for German businesses.

Following an informal reception, Mr Walde began his presentation. He spoke about Australia’s macroeconomic situation, strategic growth markets, and the impact of geopolitical tensions on German-Australian relations. Particularly engaging was his outlook on potential developments following the recent elections in both countries.

The subsequent Q&A session featured numerous well-informed questions, which Mr Walde answered in detail.

Afterwards, guests had the opportunity to network in a relaxed atmosphere over finger food and selected Australian wines.

Many conversations continued well beyond the official end of the event — a clear sign of the strong interest and meaningful exchange among participants.

We extend our sincere thanks to Mr Walde for sharing his expertise and to our sponsor Westpac for supporting this successful evening.

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AGM 2025, Frankfurt & Online, April 2025

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.

   

CBA Economic Briefing, Frankfurt, April 2025

The day after President Trump’s “Liberation Day” couldn’t be more fitting to discuss unexplored opportunities between Germany and Australia.

At an event of German Australian Business Council on 3 April 2025, Joe Capurso, the Commonwealth Bank’s Head of International & Sustainable Economics, illustrated how the new imposed tariffs impact the US and global economies, and how this can bring about further opportunities for German Australian trade relations.

With the changing geopolitical and geo-economical landscape, decarbonisation remains a global hot topic. Australia, being the top liberal democracy in global production of metal and minerals, presents opportunities to Europe’s needs

Following the presentation, all participants continued discussions over a spot of networking in the beautiful surrounds of Villa Metzler in Frankfurt.

We thank our premium sponsor Commonwealth Bank of Australia for their partnership to make this event happen.

LinkedIn: Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Green Hydrogen Roundtable with Dechema, Frankfurt, February 2025

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.

Board Strategy Meeting, Berlin, January 2025

A new year, a new vision! Kicking off 2025 with our energised Board…. ⚡️

Our German Australian Business Council Board came together recently for our annual Strategy meeting, with the aim to reflect, review and revise our strategy into actionable activities for 2025. Activities with our Members top of mind, how we can enhance our benefits to Members while also attracting new interest to grow our membership.

Topics that continue to be our focus, include:

  • How we communicate with our Members
  • Our offerings for our Members
  • Our online presence
  • Our policy and advocacy efforts
  • And of course, enhancing our Events schedule.

We’re pleased to say that we had a very productive day and are excited for the year ahead.

Thanks so much to the team at Adina Hotels for making our day comfortable and perfect for deep discussion and planning, and to our attending Board members from Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich coming together for this session.

Stay tuned for more updates as the year progresses.

Eisstockschießen Networking Event, Munich, December 2025

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.

 

 

Thought Leadership Exchange – Meet the Member Series, Frankfurt, November 2024

The German Australian Business Chamber was once again hosted by our valued corporate member, FrankfurtRheinMain, for a great event on November 13.

CEO, Eric Menges, welcomed guests and opened the evening with a brief overview of FRM activities, notably the recent opening of offices in Sydney and Melbourne, thus making the Frankfurt Rhein Main region the only “city” in Germany to have a business development representation in Australia.

Members and friends came together for a networking event designed for Members to meet Members under the heading of

Thought Leadership…

  • Uncertain times… global transport of people, goods and data.
  • How do we deal with issues of sustainability, cyber security and geopolitical tensions?
  • How do we connect, in a world that can be so divisive?

We were very pleased to welcome Klaus Tusche, Sales Manager Germany for Emirates, Stefano Giardini, General Manager Mondiale VGL Europe and Phil Douglas, CEO of 2e Systems, who all gave a brief and interesting overview of their companies activities highlighting especially initiatives around sustainability and geopolitical challenges.

The evening then concluded with lively discussions and networking around fingerfood and drinks.

Business Networking at Oktoberfest, Munich, September 2024

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!

Australia 1872 Showcase, Frankfurt, September 2024

Australia 1872 is a story of courage and entrepreneurship, of the son of a poor Hamburger fishmonger who made history with his 630 lbs nugget and left a legacy of life in pictures. As a businessman and politician, he continued to build bridges, by showcasing Australia to the world. Literally building bridges, he was one of the proponents to the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge!

We were fortunate to have the story of this legacy presented by the book author Christoph Hein and Sydney artist Chris Dingle whose work brought the photographs to living colours. The evening was filled with stories of bridge-building, inspiring us to continue our personal journeys of building bridges between Germany and Australia.

Thank you, Christoph and Chris for bringing this legacy to live on the deeply moving evening.

Wirtschaftssommer, Berlin, September 2024

Fantastic Summer Networking Evening – A Resounding Success!

On a warm and vibrant Berlin evening on 6 September, members of the German Australian Business Council (GABC) and many other international trade associations gathered for a delightful networking event hosted by the International Wirtschaftsrat (IWR). The event at the James-Simon-Galerie, set against the stunning backdrop of the Spree and the famous Museumsinsel, provided the perfect atmosphere for fostering connections and building relationships among professionals from various sectors.

A special thank you goes to the International Wirtschaftsrat for their excellent organisation, bringing together diverse associations and creating an invaluable opportunity for cross-network collaboration.

The evening also featured notable speeches from distinguished guests, including S.E. Ambassador to Mongolia Dr. Birvaa Mandakhbileg, Prof. Dr. Matthias Wemhof (Director (Museum of Prehistory and Early History) of the National Museums in Berlin), Silvio Rahr (Managing Director of Wir Für Gesundheit), and Tino Barth (Chair of the Board of the International Wirtschaftsrat).

Guests also enjoyed superb catering with a variety of delicious food and drinks. The highlight was an exciting tombola with fantastic prizes, adding a fun and competitive touch to the night.

Overall, it was a wonderful evening of networking, enjoying great food, and fostering relationships within a welcoming and collaborative environment. The Business Council would like to thank all the organisers for their efforts in making this event unforgettable!