Canberra Networking day

Wednesday, 9 September - Thursday, 10 September 2026

Members Dining Rooms - Old Parliament House, Theatrette - Australian Parliament House and Chinese Embassy Canberra


Welcome to the 22nd anniversary of the Australia China Business Council annual Canberra Networking Day (CND) and 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. 

This year’s theme, Engagement to Advantage: Building Australia’s China Capability, will focus on strengthening the practical capability, resilience, and confidence of Australian businesses operating in one of our most significant and complex economic relationships

CND will open with the Executive Dinner in the Members Dining Rooms, Old Parliament House on Wednesday 9 September 2026 with drinks on arrival in Kings Hall from 6:00pm.

CND Networking Day will be held in the Main Committee Room, Australian Parliament House on Thursday 10 September 2026 from 9:30am and the Cocktail Reception will be held at the Chinese Embassy after the Networking Day concludes.