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 (IABCA) is the largest platform dedicated to strengthening the India-Australia relationship by honoring the people-to-people links that unite the two nations.
In 2024, IABCA led a 12-month campaign of collaborative initiatives and the prestigious IABCA Awards, fostering bilateral relations and cultural exchange. Key highlights included the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet in Chennai, the IABCA Leadership Series launched with Deakin University during Prime Minister Modi's Vibrant Gujarat Summit at GIFT City, and the Creative Sector Fireside Chat in VIC. Other milestones, such as the Business Dialogue with India’s Trade Minister, the Global Leaders Forum in NSW, and the IABCA Awards Ceremony in ACT, showcased the strengthening ties between the two countries, with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in attendance.
In 2025, IABCA will continue its focus on collaborative initiatives and the IABCA Awards, driving cultural diplomacy, trade, and investment between Australia and India. As part of this commitment, IABCA will travel to India from 8 - 12 September, 2025 across Delhi & Mumbai, further strengthening bilateral ties through key events and partnerships. Over the past decade, IABCA has earned global recognition as a platform for honoring bilateral growth stories and fostering meaningful connections.
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 .
2025 IABCA Immersion Week in India
8 - 12 September
2026 IABCA Immersion Week in Australia
12 - 16 August
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
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)
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.
