Australia-Canada Economic Leadership Forum

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The Australia-Canada Economic Leadership Forum (ACELF) 2025, implemented by the Australia-Canada Economic Leadership Forum, is a 3-day Knowledge Sharing Forum in collaboration with the Business Council of Australia. This project is scheduled to be delivered from 16 to 18 February 2025 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney, Australia. The Forum aims to feature the following panel discussions: geo-political risks to economic security, the digital economy ( AI and cyber security), pathways to lower carbon emissions, building smarter green infrastructure, national defence and security, comparing economic policy delivery, finding and fostering talent for innovation. The Forum participation is limited by invitation, only to 150 to 175 influential decision makers from the public and private sectors and there is no registration fee. The Forum aims for decision-making participants to generate innovative ideas for business and government challenges, build a network for potential business breakthroughs and policy cooperation, understand regional trends in Asia and the Americas for market partnerships, appreciate Indigenous peoples' role in inclusive economic progress and environmental sustainability, and produce a final report and survey to guide future activities. This includes a new webinar series and a newsletter leading up to the 10th Forum in Canada in 2026. This project contributes to the following Indo-Pacific Stategy strategic objectives: (1) expanding trade and investment and supply chain resilience; (2) investing in and connecting people; (3) building a sustainable and green future; and (4) Canada as an active and engaged partner in the region.