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IABCA has five major initiatives associated with it.

The India Australia Business & Community Alliance is the largest platform that exists to strengthen the India-Australia relationship whilst simultaneously contributing to its development. Established in 2014, IABCA now stands as the leading Alliance that builds awareness and understanding between the peoples and institutions of Australia and India. The IABCA Virtual Roundtable I The IABCA Global Leaders Forum I The IABCA Parliamentary Roundtable I The IABCA Awards Ceremony

Across eight years of operation, IABCA has achieved international recognition as a tool for cultural diplomacy, bilateral trade enhancement, and as a platform for stimulating new business investment between the two nations by recognising the success of our people-to-people links.

10/09/2026

🌟 2026 IABCA Awards – Managing Director | Business Leader of the Year Finalists 🌟

🎉 Congratulations to the outstanding finalists in the Managing Director | Business Leader of the Year category. 🎉

This category celebrates visionary leaders who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, strategic thinking and business excellence. Through innovation, resilience and strong organisational leadership, these finalists have created significant value for their businesses, industries and communities.

Their achievements exemplify the leadership required to navigate change, drive growth and create lasting impact.

👏 Congratulations to all finalists.

📖 Program: https://catalogs.gandhicreations.com.au/iabca2026

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/locei/2026_iabca_australia_immersion_initiatives_qld__nsw__vic.aspx

Commonwealth Bank | Deakin University South Asia | Australia India Business Council | Export Council of Australia | NSW Government | HomeWorld | Australia India Chamber of Commerce - AICC | Australia India Institute | Invest India

07/09/2026

⚖️ IABCA 2026 JURY SPOTLIGHT

👤 Jodi McKay
🏢 Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner, South Asia – Austrade

Jodi McKay brings extensive experience across government, trade, investment and bilateral engagement. Prior to joining Austrade, she led the Australia India CEO Forum and has held senior leadership roles including National Chair of the Australia India Business Council, Advisory Board Member of the Centre for Australia-India Relations and NSW Cabinet Minister.

💬 “The Australia–India partnership is one of the most significant economic relationships of our generation. IABCA celebrates the leaders and organisations helping unlock its full potential.”

🤝 IABCA thanks Jodi for contributing her expertise to recognising excellence and leadership across the Australia–India corridor.

🎟️ Be part of IABCA Australia Immersion Week 2026 and connect with the leaders, innovators and organisations shaping the future of the Australia–India corridor. Secure your place today.
https://www.stickytickets.com.au/locei/2026_iabca_australia_immersion_initiatives_qld__nsw__vic.aspx

Commonwealth Bank | Deakin University South Asia | Australia India Business Council | Export Council of Australia | NSW Government | HomeWorld | Australia India Chamber of Commerce - AICC | Australia India Institute | Invest India

06/09/2026

🌟 IABCA Ambassador Announcement 2026 - Fouad Haidar 🌟

We are proud to welcome Fouad Haidar as an IABCA Ambassador.

A Content Producer and Presenter with Proactive, Fouad is a trilingual media professional with extensive experience across international television and digital media. His work focuses on storytelling, media communication, and helping leaders strengthen their presence on camera and in public discourse.

Welcome to the IABCA Ambassador family, Fouad.
View more about the IABCA Ambassador Circle and its distinguished network of leaders shaping the Australia–India corridor here: https://www.iabca.com.au/ambassadorcircle

Commonwealth Bank | Deakin University South Asia | Australia India Business Council | Export Council of Australia | NSW Government | HomeWorld | Australia India Chamber of Commerce - AICC | Australia India Institute | Invest India

05/09/2026

🌟 2026 IABCA Awards – Excellence in Trade, Investment & Partnerships Finalists 🌟

🎉 Congratulations to the outstanding finalists in the Excellence in Trade, Investment & Partnerships category. 🎉

These finalists have demonstrated how strategic partnerships, international trade and investment can unlock opportunities, strengthen markets and create shared prosperity. Their work contributes to deeper economic engagement and stronger commercial relationships between Australia and India.

Their success highlights the importance of collaboration in driving sustainable growth.

👏 Congratulations to all finalists.

📖 Program: https://catalogs.gandhicreations.com.au/iabca2026

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/locei/2026_iabca_australia_immersion_initiatives_qld__nsw__vic.aspx

Commonwealth Bank | Deakin University South Asia | Australia India Business Council | Export Council of Australia | NSW Government | HomeWorld | Australia India Chamber of Commerce - AICC | Australia India Institute

04/09/2026

⚖️ IABCA 2026 JURY SPOTLIGHT

👤 Michelle Webster
🏢 Director – Centre for Australia India Relations, Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Michelle Webster is an international business and diplomacy leader with more than 20 years of experience across trade, investment, international engagement and the arts. Having represented Australia in senior diplomatic and trade roles across Canada, Germany, Italy, China, Japan and India, she brings a global perspective to the IABCA 2026 judging panel.

💬 “Strong people-to-people, business and cultural connections are at the heart of the Australia–India relationship. IABCA helps celebrate the leaders strengthening those ties for future generations.”

🤝 IABCA thanks Michelle for supporting the recognition of outstanding achievements and leadership across the Australia–India corridor.

🎟️ Be part of IABCA Australia Immersion Week 2026 and connect with the leaders, innovators and organisations shaping the future of the Australia–India corridor. Secure your place today.
https://www.stickytickets.com.au/locei/2026_iabca_australia_immersion_initiatives_qld__nsw__vic.aspx

Commonwealth Bank | Deakin University South Asia | Australia India Business Council | Export Council of Australia | NSW Government | HomeWorld | Australia India Chamber of Commerce - AICC | Australia India Institute

02/09/2026

🌟 2026 IABCA Awards – Australia India Science, Research & Development Award Finalists 🌟

🎉 Congratulations to the outstanding finalists in the Australia India Science, Research & Development Award category. 🎉

These finalists are advancing discovery, innovation and knowledge exchange through research, science and technology. Their work contributes to solving real-world challenges while strengthening collaboration between Australian and Indian institutions, industries and communities.

Their achievements demonstrate the important role research and innovation play in shaping future industries and improving lives.

👏 Congratulations to all finalists.

📖 Program: https://catalogs.gandhicreations.com.au/iabca2026

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/locei/2026_iabca_australia_immersion_initiatives_qld__nsw__vic.aspx

Commonwealth Bank | Deakin University South Asia | Australia India Business Council | Export Council of Australia | NSW Government | HomeWorld | Australia India Chamber of Commerce - AICC | Australia India Institute | Invest India

01/09/2026

🌟 IABCA Awards Finalist 2026 – Australia India Impact Award (Organisation) 🌟

🎉 Mawa Sweets is proud to be named a finalist in the IABCA 2026 Australia India Impact Award (Organisation) category. 🎉

Based in Melbourne, Mawa Sweets is a boutique Indian confectionery brand redefining traditional mithai through a premium, contemporary lens. By blending authentic heritage recipes with modern presentation, innovation, and elevated gifting experiences, the brand has successfully positioned Indian sweets within Australia’s multicultural and premium retail landscape.

From handcrafted sweets to curated festival collections, fusion desserts, and corporate gifting solutions, Mawa Sweets continues to celebrate Indian culinary heritage while engaging a diverse Australian audience.

Beyond retail, the brand strengthens Australia–India connections through cross-border sourcing, supplier relationships, and active participation in cultural festivals and community events—contributing to both cultural appreciation and trade linkages between the two nations.

With a strong focus on innovation, customer experience, and cultural storytelling, Mawa Sweets demonstrates how heritage-driven businesses can create meaningful impact in a global market.

👏 Congratulations to the Mawa Sweets team on this outstanding recognition!

Commonwealth Bank | Deakin University South Asia | Australia India Business Council | Export Council of Australia | NSW Government | HomeWorld | Australia India Chamber of Commerce - AICC | Australia India Institute | Invest India

31/08/2026

🌟 IABCA Awards Finalist 2026 – Australia India Impact Award (Organisation) 🌟

🎉 Bridge Select Pty Ltd is a proud finalist in the IABCA 2026 Australia India Impact Award (Organisation) category. 🎉

Based in Melbourne and backed by Macquarie Group, Bridge Select is a technology platform transforming the renewable energy sector by improving trust, transparency, and compliance across solar rebate and installation ecosystems.

The platform connects manufacturers, installers, regulators, and end users through a unified digital system that verifies serial numbers, installation data, and compliance records. This helps streamline rebate processing, automate compliance, and strengthen quality assurance across the solar value chain in Australia.

Through its work in Australia and growing engagement in India, Bridge Select is helping build a more transparent and scalable renewable energy ecosystem while supporting cross-border knowledge sharing and industry collaboration.

Recognised through participation in the CSIRO RISE program, Bridge Select continues to expand its impact by enabling more reliable and data-driven clean energy systems across markets.

👏 Congratulations to Anubhav Berry and the Bridge Select team on this outstanding recognition!

https://au.linkedin.com/company/bridge-select

Commonwealth Bank | Deakin University South Asia | Australia India Business Council | Export Council of Australia | NSW Government | HomeWorld | Australia India Chamber of Commerce - AICC | Australia India Institute | Invest India

30/08/2026

🌟 2026 IABCA Awards – Large Business of the Year Finalists 🌟

🎉 Congratulations to the outstanding finalists in the Large Business of the Year category. 🎉

These organisations have demonstrated exceptional leadership, scale and impact while contributing to stronger trade and investment outcomes between Australia and India. Through innovation, operational excellence and strategic growth, they continue to drive economic value across multiple sectors.

Their achievements reflect the important role large enterprises play in strengthening bilateral economic relationships.

👏 Congratulations to all finalists.

📖 Program: https://catalogs.gandhicreations.com.au/iabca2026

🎟️ Tickets: https://www.stickytickets.com.au/locei/2026_iabca_australia_immersion_initiatives_qld__nsw__vic.aspx

Commonwealth Bank | Deakin University South Asia | Australia India Business Council | Export Council of Australia | NSW Government | HomeWorld | Australia India Chamber of Commerce - AICC | Australia India Institute | Invest India

29/08/2026

🔥 IABCA Global Leaders Forum 2026 | Opening Leadership Conversation

Building the Next Chapter Through Strategic Economic & People-to-People Links

The 2026 IABCA Global Leaders Forum will open with a fireside conversation bringing together two distinguished voices to explore the future of Australia–India engagement.

🎙️ Peter Varghese AO
Former Secretary, Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | Former Australian High Commissioner to India | Author, India Economic Strategy to 2035

💬 In conversation with Matt Wade
Senior Economics Writer, The Sydney Morning Herald

Drawing on decades of diplomatic, economic and strategic experience, Peter Varghese AO will share insights into the role of economic strategy, trusted institutions, business collaboration and enduring people-to-people connections in shaping the next chapter of the Australia–India relationship.

The conversation will explore how Australia and India can deepen engagement and unlock new opportunities across People, Place and Partnership.

🌏 DAY 2 | IABCA Global Leaders Forum
📅 Wednesday, 23 September 2026
🕥 11.05AM – Opening Leadership Conversation
📍 Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney

🎟️ Join the conversation:
https://www.stickytickets.com.au/locei/2026_iabca_australia_immersion_initiatives_qld__nsw__vic.aspx

📖 Explore the 2026 Program:
https://catalogs.gandhicreations.com.au/iabca2026

Commonwealth Bank | Deakin University South Asia | Australia India Business Council | Export Council of Australia | NSW Government | HomeWorld | Australia India Chamber of Commerce - AICC | Australia India Institute

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