The 38th Joint Conference of ATBC and ROCABC

The 38th Joint Conference of Australia-Taiwan and ROC-Australia Business Councils [第38屆澳台經濟聯席會議]

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Australia and Taiwan – Building a Secure and Sustainable Future

Chairman’s Invitation

I am pleased to extend a warm invitation to you to join the Australian delegation at the 38th Joint Conference of the Australia-Taiwan Business Council (ATBC) and its Taiwan partner, the ROC-Australia Business Council (ROCABC), from 20 to 22 August 2025 at the Shangri-La Far Eastern Taipei, Taiwan.

The ATBC welcomes all members and friends to register as Australian delegates for this prestigious event. I have attached the registration form, along with further details regarding the program and speakers (draft).

This annual Joint Conference is the premier business event in Australia-Taiwan relations. It presents an invaluable opportunity for networking, discussions, and gaining insights into the latest developments in Taiwan, including the growing opportunities in business, politics, and trade.

If you have business or other interests in Taiwan, this is an event you simply cannot afford to miss.

We would be delighted to have you join us for what promises to be a highly impactful and enriching conference.

Sincerely yours

John Toigo

Chairman

14th April 2025

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The 38th Joint Conference

The theme of the 38th Joint Conference is:

Australia and Taiwan – Building a Secure and Sustainable Future

We are pleased to announce that the 38th Joint Conference will be hosted by the Republic of China-Australia Business Council (ROCABC), under the new leadership of its Chairman, Mr Chien-Chih Hwang, who also serves as Chairman of China Steel Corporation (CSC).

The Conference will focus predominantly on business opportunities in four industry sectors:

• Energy Security;
• Agribusiness Sustainability;
• Circular Economy;
• Critical Technologies

Taiwan delegates will include senior people from these sectors.

A pre-conference session will begin with the Track II Dialogue of the Australia-Taiwan Young Business Leaders Program (YBL), a new initiative will be launched in June by the Australia-Taiwan Business Council (ATBC) to nurture the next generation of business leaders. This session will take place on the afternoon of Wednesday, 20 August 2025, at the Australian Office in Taipei.

Later that evening, the ROCABC will host its welcoming business dinner for delegates to the Conference, which will include key business and public sector leaders from both Taiwan and Australia, who share interests in the growth and strengthening of Australia-Taiwan relations.

In the evening of 21 August, the Australia-Taiwan Business Council (ATBC) will host the farewell dinner for delegates and other distinguished dignitaries.

The Conference plenary session will be held on the morning of 21 August 2025. It will be formally opened by distinguished political leaders from Australia and Taiwan. Key speakers will include prominent business figures who play a pivotal role in Australia-Taiwan trade and investment, alongside senior representatives from both the Taiwanese and Australian governments.

We look forward to your participation in this exceptional event.

Find more information in the draft conference program

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DATE:

20th - 22nd August 2025

LOCATIONS:

Shangri-La Far Eastern, Taipei

No. 201, Section 2, Dunhua S Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, 106

HOW TO REGISTER:

Ticket type & fees

• Members: Free of Charge [two attendees only]
• Non-Members: A$110/person (GST inclusive)

In appreciation of the strong support shown to the Australia-Taiwan Business Council (ATBC) throughout the year, we are pleased to announce that the usual conference registration fee will be waived for the current financial members of the ATBC/Colleagues from Austrade, DFAT, and AmCham/ Confirmed conference speakers/sponsors. All other attendees will be charged a nominal administrative fee of A$110 (inclusive of GST).

We look forward to welcoming you and thank you once again for your continued support!

Cancellation: For this event it is NON-REFUNDABLE

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ACTIVITIES

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• Wednesday 20th August (13:30 - 17:00) - Track II Dialogue of Australia-Taiwan Young Business Leaders Program (YBL)

Address:

-- Hosted by the Australia-Taiwan Business Council Ltd (by invitation only)

-- 澳台工商委員會澳台青年商業領袖方案高峰會(個別邀請)

地點:The Australian Office 澳洲辦事處

27F, No. 9-11, Song Gao Rd., Xinyi District, Taipei City

台北市信義區松高路 9-11 號 27 樓

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Address: Shingari-La Far Eastern Taipei

• Wednesday 20th August, Welcome Dinner
• Thursday 21st August, Conference
• Thursday 21st August, Conference lunch
• Thursday 21st August, Farewell Dinner
• Friday 22nd August, Industry Visit

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ACCOMMODATION

The ATBC may assist delegates’ booking at the Shangri-La Far Eastern Taipei at the special rates with limited of spaces as follows:

• Superior room King 36 sqm (Single occupancy/room/night) -- NT$6,200
• Superior room King 36 sqm(Double occupancy/room/night) -- NT$6,800
• Superior room twin bed 36 sqm(Double occupany/room/night) -- NT$6,800

NOTE:

1. Single occupancy with one daily buffet breakfast
2. Double occupancy with two daily buffet breakfasts
3. The room rate above includes 15.5% service charge and VAT

*The accommodation booking link will be provided soon!

Please let our CEO, Ms Ching-Mei Maddock knows if you have any problem - chingmei@atbc.asn.au.

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To attend the Conference, please complete everything.

NO LATER THAN COB Monday 4th August 2025.

Registration enquiries, please contact ATBC CEO:

Ching-Mei Maddock

+61 429 813 497

chingmei@atbc.asn.au