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
Strengthening
The India-Australia Relationship
The India Australia Business & Community Alliance (IABCA) is the leading platform dedicated to strengthening the India–Australia relationship by celebrating the people-to-people connections that unite both nations.
Building on a successful India Immersive Week in Delhi and Mumbai in 2023, IABCA reached new heights in 2024 with a landmark Australia Week across NSW, QLD, and the ACT. Indian delegates were hosted across seven signature events by state leaders, including the Global Leaders Forum, Summer of Cricket Series, and the IABCA Awards Gala—held at Parliament House and hosted by Prime Minister Hon Anthony Albanese MP. The initiative brought together three state premiers, showcasing a united commitment to bilateral ties through cultural diplomacy and business.
Complementing this, IABCA led a year-long campaign of high-impact engagements and the prestigious IABCA Awards. Highlights included the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet in Chennai, the launch of the IABCA Leadership Series with Deakin University during PM Modi’s Vibrant Gujarat Summit at GIFT City, and the Creative Sector Fireside Chat in Victoria. Key moments such as the Business Dialogue with India’s Trade Minister and forums in NSW further cemented bilateral momentum.
In 2025, IABCA will continue driving trade, investment, and cultural exchange. A key initiative includes a delegation to Delhi and Mumbai from 8–12 September, 2025 to strengthen partnerships and bilateral collaboration.
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
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 .
2025 IABCA Key Dates
Wednesday, 2 April | IABCA Award Finalists Announced
Immersion Week in India
8 - 12 September
9 - 10 Delhi | 11 - 12 Mumbai
2026 IABCA Immersion Week in Australia
12 - 16 August
2024 Past Events
11 January Deakin x IABCA Leadership Series Launch - GIFT City | Gujarat
25 January - IABCA Awards Finalists - Global Launch
8 March Deakin x IABCA Leadership Women's Series - Austrade, Delhi
2024 IABCA Immersion Week in Australia
13 August - Australia India Government Welcome Reception | Sydney
(Invite Only)
14 August - IABCA Global Leaders Forum, Sydney Opera House
15 August - 77th Indian Independence Day Celebrations | Sydney, Canberra
(Invite Only)
16 August - IABCA Awards Gala Dinner Showcase | Great Hall Parliament of Australia | Canberra ACT
17 August - IABCA x AIYD Hospitality Tour | Vineyards, Canberra
October - Deakin x IABCA Roundtable | Delhi, India
September - IABCA Parliamentary Roundtable | Canberra, Australia
December - IABCA Alumni End of Year Celebrations (All States)
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.
