Ambassador Anil Wadhwa Former Ministry of External Affairs Government of India Author, Australia Economic Strategy Report 2020
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Ambassador Anil Wadhwa Former Ministry of External Affairs Government of India Author, Australia Economic Strategy Report 2020
Ambassador Anil Wadhwa Former Ministry of External Affairs Government of India Author, Australia Economic Strategy Report 2020
IABCA in 2014
An Ecosystem Driving Collaboration Between Australia and India
The India Australia Business & Community Alliance (IABCA) is a year-round ecosystem connecting government, business, academia, and community to strengthen the India–Australia relationship through trade, innovation, culture, and people-to-people diplomacy.
Over the past decade, IABCA has gained global recognition for celebrating Australia–India success stories through its unique, non-membership-based model that actively engages and drives the business sector.
Since its inception in 2014, IABCA has recognised over 1,500 businesses and leaders, built a network of 14,000+ subscribers and alumni, and fostered partnerships across 50+ industries.
IABCA Immersion Week is hosted one year in India and the next in Australia, IABCA delivers sustained engagement that turns connections into impact. Following the success of the 2025 India Immersion Week in Delhi and Mumbai, we invite you to join us for the 2026 IABCA Australia Week — a landmark celebration of trade, innovation, and cultural diplomacy across our two great nations.
IABCA Key Dates
Established in 2014, IABCA now stands as the leading platform that builds awareness and understanding between the peoples and institutions of Australia and India .
2026 IABCA Immersion Week in Australia
12 - 16 August 2026 (NSW | VIC | QLD | ACT)
2027 IABCA Immersion Week in India
15 - 18 September 2027 Delhi | Bengaluru, India
2028 IABCA Immersion Week in Australia
13 - 17 August 2028 (NSW | VIC | QLD | ACT)
IABCA
Annual Program of Initiatives
Engaging over 8,000 participants across Australia and India, IABCA operates as a non-membership-based platform, leveraging the insights and expertise of its expansive alumni network to champion the strength of the India–Australia relationship—anchored by our most valuable economic asset: people-to-people connections.
Our annual initiatives feature dynamic panel discussions, fireside chats, cultural and sports diplomacy launches, and timely policy roundtables. These forums align with both government and industry priorities, exploring shared opportunities across sectors such as STEM, artificial intelligence, and soft diplomacy—including sport and culture.
IABCA Alumni Network
One of IABCA’s core missions is to strengthen the people-to-people connections that are pivotal in shaping Australia’s relationship with India.
Our IABCA Alumni network consists of leaders from diverse industries across both nations, including former IABCA Winners, Finalists, Ambassadors, Panelists, and Partners.
We frequently extend invitations and recommendations to professionals from this esteemed network to participate as speakers, board members, dignitaries, and guests at various events.
IABCA create case studies for each Award Winner and shares them via the growth story report below.
With a growing community of over 1500 Alumni spanning AIYD, AIBC, Asialink, and ECA, we encourage you to actively engage and join the dialogue through our IABCA LinkedIn Page.
