AustCham Singapore facilitates a robust and diverse business program, in keeping with the quality and status of the AustCham brand. Our business briefings are a key vehicle for event partners and chamber members to connect with the Australia-Singapore business community on a range of levels and in a variety of forums (dialogues, intimate roundtables, luncheons, panel discussions, etc).
Our program brings together industry, government representatives, field experts, and participants from our business community to engage in discussions, workshops, and activities aimed at advancing knowledge, fostering collaboration, inspiring innovation and creating business growth opportunities.
AustCham Singapore’s business briefings cater to professionals at all stages of their careers, from a range of companies and industries.
Signature Events
President’s Lunch
The premier event of the AustCham Singapore calendar includes the presence of a prestigious Guest of Honour and the presentation of the President’s Medal, over a long lunch specially curated by Australian chefs in Singapore, featuring the best Australian produce and beverages in a stunning venue.
This spectacular, all-time favourite members’ event, attracts a high-level corporate audience as well as representatives from government and the international business community in Singapore.
Business Awards Gala Dinner & Dance
The annual Australia-Singapore Business Awards celebrates business success and recognises those businesses and individuals that have made significant contributions to the economic relationship between Australia and Singapore.
This high calibre, glamorous and gala style event attracts organisations looking for prestigious opportunities to host their clients. Awards finalists are announced in the lead up to the event, with the winners announced during the gala dinner itself. A not-to-be-missed celebration, featuring live music entertainment - the perfect way to end the year.
Business Events
Ministerial Dialogue Series
Through our strong relationships with the Singaporean and Australian governments, our signature Ministerial Dialogue series is an exclusive engagement opportunity we offer to our event partners and members, which provides access to senior Singaporean and Australian Ministers.
Under the Chatham House Rule, the series provides unique insights into issues of the day through moderated discussion and open Q&A. The event, usually held over breakfast or lunch, features a keynote address by the Minister, followed by a fireside chat and a moderated Q&A.
Excellence in Leadership Series
The Excellence in Leadership series is our flagship luncheon series focusing on thought leadership, featuring high-profile leaders who have made a global impact. These events showcase top leaders in their field who are highly regarded across the Australia-Singapore business community. Past guest speakers included diplomats and CEOs of top Australian and multinational corporations.
Attracting a high-level, C-suite corporate and government audience, these premium events offer significant exposure for the event partner and provide our members with the opportunity for open and thought-provoking reflections on leadership from across multiple sectors.
The format is usually a keynote address followed by a fireside chat and moderated Q&A.
Panel Discussion Series
Our panel discussions are thought-provoking and insightful, presenting diverse perspectives to educate, inspire, and spark the audience’s curiosity.
Event partners find these discussions a great way to position themselves as thought leaders and/or champions in a specific area, as well as driving brand awareness and increasing their profile across our community. Members glean new insights and perspectives through the opportunity to actively contribute and engage.
Networking Event Series
Our networking events are organised to encourage professionals to meet and engage with one another to build valuable connections, and for event partners to build their brands within our business community.
This high-demand series allows members to meet and reconnect. Our networking events are the most accessible and effective platform to create synergies and expand networks.
The purpose of these events is to bring together our business community in a meaningful way, with the common goal of allowing our members to build professional connections in an informal environment. Networking nights are complimentary for new members who have joined in the last quarter, ensuring a sense of freshness, renewal and dynamism at each event.
Held in the evening usually in premium locations, these events feature a free flow of drinks and canapes in beautiful settings and provide a wonderful opportunity to welcome new members to the Australia-Singapore business community. Formalities include an acknowledgement of partners and the opportunity for new members to introduce themselves.
Private Boardroom Series
This invitation-only event series is designed to encourage C-suite professionals and government representatives to meet and engage with one another to build valuable connections in an informal and professional environment.
Event partners create and host ad-hoc, bespoke private engagements, to drive awareness, build their brands and engage with a curated segment of our business community. Hosted in private dining rooms in exclusive restaurants or hotels, these high-level intimate engagements feature a keynote address and presentation, followed by a moderated roundtable discussion over lunch.