Canberra Networking day

Tuesday, 28 October - Wednesday, 29 October 2025

Gandel Hall - National Gallery of Australia, Main Committee Room - Australian Parliament House and Chinese Embassy Canberra


Welcome to the 21st anniversary of the Australia China Business Council annual Canberra Networking Day (CND) and HSBC Executive Dinner.  CND is hosted every year with the support of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Chinese Embassy Canberra. It is the signature and premier annual event in the Australia-China bi-lateral business calendar. 

Following Prime Minister Albanese's successful China visit, this year’s theme - Between borders and bandwidth: innovation, trade and Australia’s economic future - explores how Australia positions itself in a rapidly evolving global economy shaped by technology, competition and complex geopolitics.

CND will open with the HSBC Executive Dinner in Gandel Hall, National Gallery of Australia on Tuesday 28 October 2025 with drinks on arrival from 6:00pm.

CND Networking Day will be held in the Main Committee Room, Australian Parliament House on Wednesday 29 October 2025 from 9:30am and the Cocktail Reception will be held at the Chinese Embassy after the Networking Day concludes.