Become a Member
Join the Australia-Korea Business Council and unlock exceptional opportunities for your company's growth and success in the dynamic Australia-Korea business landscape. As a premier business organisation fostering bilateral trade and investment, the Australia-Korea Business Council offers a range of membership options tailored to suit your company's level of commitment to the Australia-Korea relationship. Please contact us at info@akbc.com.au for a copy of our membership prospectus.
Member benefits
Joining the AKBC offers numerous benefits to enhance your company's engagement in the Australia-Korea business landscape. As a member, you gain access to a wide range of networking opportunities, connecting you with industry leaders, government officials, and fellow professionals from both countries. AKBC organises regular events, seminars, and conferences where you can establish valuable business relationships, stay updated on industry trends, and exchange insights. Additionally, AKBC provides resources such as research reports, market analysis, and trade statistics to empower you with valuable market insights. Cultural training programs and workshops are also available to enhance your cross-cultural competency and understanding of Korean business practices. Exclusive member-only events, including VIP receptions and executive, invitation-only roundtables, offer unique opportunities for high-level networking and collaboration. By joining AKBC, you gain a competitive edge and open doors to new opportunities, enhancing your company's success in the bilateral relationship.
Access to the annual AKBC-KABC Joint Meeting
In addition to the array of benefits outlined above, AKBC's premier event each year is the annual Australia-Korea Business Council/Korea-Australia Business Council Joint Meeting, with participation available to members-only. This exclusive two-day member-only gathering, has been held on an annual basis since 1978 and serves as a flagship event, bringing together influential leaders, government officials, and business professionals from both Australia and Korea. The Joint Meeting serves as a platform for in-depth discussions, strategic collaborations, and the exchange of ideas on enhancing bilateral trade and investment. It is a unique opportunity to engage with key stakeholders and gain valuable insights into the evolving Australia-Korea business landscape. With hosting responsibility alternating between the two countries each year, this premier event symbolises the strong partnership and commitment shared between Australia and Korea.
Membership options
AKBC offers four membership options, designed to align with your company's level of commitment to the Australia-Korea relationship. Each tier offers unique advantages, providing you with the resources and connections necessary to thrive in the bilateral business arena. Prospective members are invited to review the membership benefits of each of the four tiers of membership available; Explore, Advance, Immerse, and Accelerate, with each offering unique advantages and differing levels of access. By choosing the Advance, Immerse, or Accelerate membership tiers, you gain access to one of the seven specialised Industry Groups: Critical Minerals, Defence and Space, Education, Energy, Financial Services, Food and Agriculture, or Innovation in Health and Biotechnology. These sub-committees serve as platforms for industry-specific knowledge sharing, networking, and collaboration, enabling members to stay at the forefront of developments in their respective sectors and forge meaningful partnerships. Please note that membership renewal takes place in July, aligning with the financial year. The four tiers of membership are outlined below.
Your business is: Currently executing a board-endorsed Korea strategy.
Your business wants to: Position itself as an industry leader in Australian-Korean trade and investment and broaden your influence and engage at the highest level of the Australia-Korea relationship, including engagement with key Australian and Korean political decision makers.
Suitable for: Businesses with state, national or international footprint.
Your business is: Currently executing a board-endorsed Korea strategy.
Your business wants to: Broaden your influence and engage at the highest level of the Australian-Korean trade and investment relationship, including engagement with key Australian and Korean political decision makers.
Suitable for: Businesses with state, national or international footprint.
Announcement for the upcoming 25-26 Financial Year
* People who join our membership now will be paying for the next financial year (12 months starting 1 July, 2025) in addition to the pro rata rate for the remaining months of this financial year.
* Please note the price of Immerse membership will increase to $22,000/year to ensure we can maintain a high quality of service to members.
* Benefits will change in the upcoming 25-26 Financial Year.
Benefits
Industry Group access: Co-chair of 1 x Industry Group in key areas (Critical Minerals, Education, Financial Services, Food & Agriculture, Energy, Defence & Space)
Annual AKBC-KABC Joint Meeting: Priority for sponsorship opportunities; 3 x tickets to attend annual member-only AKBC-KABC Joint Meeting (tickets valued at $2,000 each)
Annual delegation: 1 x represetative to attend AKBC Chair-led delegation to Korea
Annual Canberra networking day: 1 x representative to attend program of government and industry meetings and events
Networks and connections: Bespoke introductions to key stakeholders and senior government officials
Advocacy: Exclusive engagement opportunities with Australian and Korean government officials, formulate key policy asks and lead on AKBC policy submissions
Training and development: 8 x representatives to attend AKBC’s Korean business fundamentals cultural training program
Brand exposure opportunities: Priority access to our annual event program including speaking and hosting opportunities
Access to AKBC relationship manager: Bi-annual meetings with AKBC relationship manager
Annual investment (ex GST): $19,900
ADVANCE
Your business is: Currently engaged in doing business with Korea and had preliminary success.
Your business wants to: Build awareness, elevate your profile and bolster your network to take your business to the next level through networking and independent research.
Suitable for: Businesses with state, national or international footprint.
Announcement for the upcoming 25-26 Financial Year
* People who join our membership now will be paying for the next financial year (12 months starting 1 July, 2025) in addition to the pro rata rate for the remaining months of this financial year.
* Please note the price of Advance membership will increase to $9,000/year to ensure we can maintain a high quality of service to members.
* Benefits will change in the upcoming 25-26 Financial Year.
EXPLORE
Your business is: Taking its first steps in assessing opportunities with Korea.
Your business wants to: Learn about Australia-Korea relations through learning and development opportunities, and networking with key government and industry stakeholders.
Suitable for: SMEs and Corporates.
Announcement for the upcoming 25-26 Financial Year
* People who join our membership now will be paying for the next financial year (12 months starting 1 July, 2025) in addition to the pro rata rate for the remaining months of this financial year.
* Please note the price of Explore membership will increase to $5,000/year to ensure we can maintain a high quality of service to members.
* Benefits will change in the upcoming 25-26 Financial Year.