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Networking Drinks

Networking Drinks

, 06 Dec 2023

Network. Meet. Connect.

Breakfast Briefing with the Australian Embassy, Frankfurt

Breakfast Briefing with the Australian Embassy, Frankfurt

, 24 Nov 2023

On 24th November Kate Luxford, Chargé d’Affaire a.I. of the Australian Embassy, held a breakfast briefing in Frankfurt with 17 members and friends of the German Australian Business Council. Kate gave an brief update of the events and relevant issues since the departure of Ambassador Philip Green in July.

AFBA Christmas Cocktail

AFBA Christmas Cocktail

, 11 Dec 2023

The Australia France Business Association is delighted to invite ABIE members to our Annual Christmas Cocktail event on Monday 11 December from 6.30pm-8.30pm in the Australian Ambassador's Residence.

Breakfast Briefing with the Australian Embassy, 24 November, Frankfurt

Breakfast Briefing with the Australian Embassy, 24 November, Frankfurt

, 24 Nov 2023

The German Australian Business Council is pleased to invite members and friends to a Breakfast Briefing on Friday, 24 November, 8:30 - 9:30am at Adina Apartment Hotel Frankfurt Neue Oper, Frankfurt.

NZ Ambassador's Reception, Munich

NZ Ambassador's Reception, Munich

, 08 Nov 2023

The German Australian Business Council and AHK New Zealand welcomed H.E. Craig Hawke, New Zealand Ambassador to Germany, on 8 November 2023 at the Adina Apartment Hotel Munich.

New Zealand Ambassador's Reception, 8 November, Munich

New Zealand Ambassador's Reception, 8 November, Munich

, 08 Nov 2023

The German Australian Business Council is pleased to invite members and friends to an inaugural German New Zealand event, in Munich with H.E. Craig Hawke, New Zealand Ambassador to Germany on Wednesday, 8 November at 6:00pm

Drinks with Tom Koutsantonis MP

Drinks with Tom Koutsantonis MP

, 02 Oct 2023

Please join us for networking drinks with Tom Koutsantonis MP, South Australia’s Minister of Transport and Hon. David Ridgway, Agent General for South Australia.

Business Council Chair greets Australian PM in Berlin

Business Council Chair greets Australian PM in Berlin

, 11 Jul 2023

Business Council Chair, Sabine Pittrof had the pleasure of attending a reception in honour of the Prime Minister of Australia, The Hon. Anthony Albanese in Berlin on 10 July 2023. The Prime Minister spoke about the importance of the relationship of Australia & Germany and their strong business relations.

A-UKFTA Utilisation Series -MOBILITY

A-UKFTA Utilisation Series -MOBILITY

, 12 Jul 2023

The first event in this series, on Mobility, will take place on Wednesday, 12th July 2023. We have gathered esteemed industry experts who will provide further information on key aspects of Mobility in the A-UKFTA and importantly, a better understanding of how to leverage the opportunities.

AFBA Summer Drinks

AFBA Summer Drinks

, 10 Jul 2023

The Australia France Business Association is pleased to invite you to summer drinks at Fitzroy restaurant and bar in Paris on the 10th July 2023 from 6:30pm onwards.

Ambassador's Dinner 2023, Frankfurt

Ambassador's Dinner 2023, Frankfurt

, 15 Jun 2023

The German Australian Business Council’s annual Ambassador’s Dinner took place on 15th June 2023 at the Museum für Kommunikation in Frankfurt – an apt for an event dedicated to building relationships!

Webinar: Graphite in Ukraine

Webinar: Graphite in Ukraine

, 23 May 2023

Recently, Perth-based company Volt Resources Limited re-started their graphite mine in Ukraine and in a recent webinar on 23 May, organised jointly with our member company DGWA, we were able to learn about the logistic and personnel challenges faced by the  Zavalievsky Graphite company in their operations. CEO Prashant Chintawa and Trevor Matthews, Director of Volt Resources, together with Roman Saramaga, CEO of Zavalievsky Graphite, reported on their activities.

Australia and the World Trade Organisation: standing resolute while giants battle

Australia and the World Trade Organisation: standing resolute while giants battle

, 12 Jul 2023

Please join us for our next event in Geneva featuring guest speakers, Ambassador George Mina, Australia's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the WTO; and providing a Swiss perspective to the discussions, we are honoured to welcome Ambassador Erwin Bollinger, Head of SECO's (State Secretariat for Economic Affairs) Bilateral Economic Relations.

Dinner with an Expert Panel on AI & ChatGPT

Dinner with an Expert Panel on AI & ChatGPT

, 20 Jul 2023

AI and ChatGPT are terms we see everywhere. So, what will ChatGPT and other AI developments mean for you and your business? Should we be nervous or excited (or both)? And what are the implications for society more broadly?

Lunch with Jennifer Mackinlay

Lunch with Jennifer Mackinlay

, 08 Jun 2023

An intimate conversation with the Australian Trade and Investment Commission

Tax Optimisation -  Seminar and Networking

Tax Optimisation - Seminar and Networking

, 31 May 2023

Tax optimisation has always been a popular recreational activity here in the Czech Republic. The Aussies and Kiwis among us probably also have happy memories from the past of amusing schemes involving racehorses, macadamia nut farms and film investment. Is Tax optimisation still a thing?

Welcome Australian Ambassador to Switzerland

Welcome Australian Ambassador to Switzerland

, 15 May 2023

The Australian Swiss Chamber of Commerce (AusCham) had the pleasure of hosting a special event in Zurich to welcome the recently appointed Australian Ambassador to Switzerland, H.E. Elizabeth Day.

AFBA Briefing - Australia and the Geopolitics of Hydrogen

AFBA Briefing - Australia and the Geopolitics of Hydrogen

, 10 May 2023

The Australia France Business Association is pleased to invite you to a briefing on Australia and the Geopolitics of Hydrogen with Mikaa Mered, adjunct lecturer on hydrogen markets, diplomacy and geopolitics at Sciences Po Paris.

Ambassador's Dinner - Frankfurt

Ambassador's Dinner - Frankfurt

, 15 Jun 2023

The German Australian Business Council is pleased to invite members and friends to one of the highlight events of the year, a dinner in Frankfurt on 15 June with H.E. Philip Green, Australian Ambassador to Germany and Stephen Cartwright OAM, Agent General to UK & Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner to Europe & Israel.

Webinar: Graphite in Ukraine

Webinar: Graphite in Ukraine

, 23 May 2023

The German Australian Business Council invites you to a webinar about graphite and its importance as a critical raw material. On Tuesday, 23 May at 12:00pm CEST. Speakers are from Volt Resources, Zavalievsky Graphite and DGWA. This webinar is the first organised by the new GABC Raw Materials Focus Group.

How to launder 90 billion CZK, (and why that isn’t a good idea)

How to launder 90 billion CZK, (and why that isn’t a good idea)

, 10 May 2023

Some practical AML Experiences

Please join us for an evening seminar and networking drinks on 10 May.

The seminar will be led by the compliance experts of DABRICON s.r.o. including ABIE Board member Dan Bican.

AFBA Spring Drinks

AFBA Spring Drinks

, 11 Apr 2023

The Australia France Business Association, in partnership with the Aussie Expats in Paris Meetup Group, is pleased to invite AFBA members and their friends to autumn drinks at Fitzroy restaurant and bar in Paris on the 11th April from 6:30pm onwards.

ABIE Free Trade Agreement Submission 2023

ABIE Free Trade Agreement Submission 2023

, 31 Mar 2023

In March 2023 a submission was made by the German Australian Business Council on behalf of the Australian Business in Europe (ABIE) network, regarding the Free Trade Agreement between Australia and the European Union.

Austrade: Trade and Investment Priorities for Europe 2023, Frankfurt

Austrade: Trade and Investment Priorities for Europe 2023, Frankfurt

, 07 Feb 2023

On 7 February, we had the pleasure of having Jennifer MacKinlay, General Manager Europe and Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner, Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) in Frankfurt, where she gave an update on their trade and investment priorities for Europe and the United Kingdom.

Welcome Australia's Ambassador to Switzerland

Welcome Australia's Ambassador to Switzerland

, 29 Mar 2023

The Australian Swiss Chamber of Commerce (AusCham) have the pleasure of inviting ABIE members and friends to a special event in Zurich to welcome the recently appointed Australian Ambassador to Switzerland, H.E. Elizabeth Day.