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 is the largest platform that exists to strengthen the India-Australia relationship whilst simultaneously contributing to its development, by honouring our people-people links.
IABCA in 2024 was pleased to support and participate in the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet in Chennai and in collaboration with Deakin University launched the IABCA Leadership Series during Prime Minister Modi's tenth annual Vibrant Gujarat Summit at GIFT City.
Annually IABCA has four major initiatives associated with it, complemented with a strong ten month marketing campaign.
IABCA Parliamentary Roundtable - Australian Parliament, ACT
IABCA Leadership Series - India | Australia
IABCA Global Leaders Forum - Biennial in India | Australia
IABCA Awards Ceremony - Biennial in India | Australia
Across ten years of operation, IABCA has achieved international recognition as a tool for cultural diplomacy, bilateral trade enhancement, and as a platform for stimulating new business investment between Australia and India by honouring the bi-lateral growth stories of organisations and peoples.
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 .
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)
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
IABCA
Global Leaders Forum
Garnering engagement of over 8,000 across the two nations, IABCA leverages the expertise of our expansive alumni group to navigate the strength of the India-Australia relationship by exploring our key economic asset, our people-to-people links.
This annual initiative features panel discussions that explore the India Australia relationship across STEM, AI 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.