EU-AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS FORUM

ABOUT FRENCH AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

As the leading French-Australian business network, FACCI has built strong bilateral and economic ties between France and Australia for decades. We connect ambitious companies with the people, markets and opportunities they need to succeed across both countries.

Our community of around 500 members reaches over 15,000 business professionals, academics and government representatives across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, from ambitious startups to global names like Airbus, ENGIE, L'Oréal and Accor. We run more than 100 events each year, alongside practical support including market entry assistance, office rental, translation, VAT refunds and recruitment. Our industry committees bring together specialists in aerospace, banking, energy, technology, luxury retail and infrastructure to tackle sector-specific challenges together.

As part of the CCIFI network of 121 chambers across 98 countries, FACCI opens doors far beyond Australia's shores. Whether you're a French company entering Australia or an Australian business exploring French opportunities, we're here to help you make the connections that matter.

ABOUT ITALIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY IN AUSTRALIA INC.

For over seventy years, the Italian Chamber of Commerce & Industry Australia has been the trusted bridge between businesses in Italy, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. We connect ambitious companies with the partners, markets and opportunities they need to grow across two hemispheres.

Our network brings together more than 300 member businesses, from agile startups to established multinationals, all engaged in trade and investment between Italy and Australia. Through market entry support, partner identification, and hands-on guidance on accounting, taxation and regulatory matters, we help members navigate unfamiliar markets with confidence. We run sector-focused events across wine, fashion, food and beverage, and renewable energy, bringing decision-makers together to build real commercial relationships, not just exchange business cards.

Working closely with Italian government agencies and international trade partners, ICCIAUS champions collaboration on the issues shaping the future of business, from sustainable growth to the transition to a net-zero economy. Whatever stage your business is at, we're here to help you make the most of every opportunity.

ABOUT BUSINESS NSW

Business NSW is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that helps businesses across New South Wales start, operate and grow. Founded through the Sydney Chamber of Commerce in 1826, it celebrated 200 years of business advocacy in 2026.
It represents enterprises of every size, from sole traders and startups to major employers. Through research, surveys and consultation, Business NSW develops evidence-based policies and advocates to local, state and federal governments. Its priorities include infrastructure, taxation, regulation, workforce skills, workplace relations, innovation and regional development.

Members receive practical support, including workplace advice, HR resources, legal discounts, cybersecurity training, tender and grant assistance, leadership development and business tools. The organisation also runs workshops, webinars, networking events and the Business Awards.

Working with more than 200 local chambers, it connects metropolitan and regional businesses. By combining advocacy, expertise and commercial support, Business NSW helps individual enterprises overcome immediate challenges while promoting a more productive, competitive and resilient state economy for businesses and local communities alike.

ABOUT SYDNEY HILLS BUSINESS CHAMBER

As the Sydney Hills region's peak business organisation, the Sydney Hills Business Chamber has spent years building a community where local businesses can grow through genuine relationships, not just transactions. We bring members together to support, educate, and advocate for one another.

Our diverse membership spans sole traders, small businesses, and large corporations across retail, trades, and professional services. Through regular breakfasts, lunches, and after-work networking, alongside workshops covering sales, marketing, IT, innovation, and finance, we help members sharpen their skills and expand their networks. Programs like MyBoard connect emerging leaders with experienced mentors, while our CEO lunch series and Women in Business initiative create space for focused, meaningful conversations.

Based in Baulkham Hills, we're driven by a simple belief: businesses grow when people know, like and trust one another. Our annual Performance Sentiment Index tracks the pulse of the local economy, helping members make informed decisions and stay connected to what's really happening in their region.

ABOUT LIVERPOOL

As Liverpool's premier business organisation, the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to empowering and advancing the local business community. We give entrepreneurs and business leaders a place to connect, grow and succeed together.

Through exclusive networking events, practical resources and dedicated advocacy, we help local businesses build the relationships and skills they need to thrive. Our members range across the Liverpool area's diverse business landscape, from sole traders finding their feet to established companies looking to expand their reach. We represent business interests within the community, making sure local voices are heard where decisions get made.

Whether you're new to the area or a long-standing local business, the Liverpool Chamber is here to help you tap into a genuine network of support, opportunity and connection right on your doorstep.

ABOUT PARRAMATTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Since 1912, the Parramatta Chamber of Commerce has been building a strong, trusted business community across Parramatta and Western Sydney. As one of the region's longest-serving chambers, we know that lasting business success is built on genuine relationships.

Our members, spanning more than 150 postcodes, connect through monthly Business After 5 networking events, weekly referral groups designed to generate real business opportunities, and quarterly forums tackling the issues that matter most to local industry. Each year, our Annual Charity Golf Day gives back to the community, while the State of the City Address brings together business, government and community leaders for an evening that's shaped Parramatta's conversation since 2002.

We also celebrate excellence through the Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence, recognising the achievements of businesses across Greater Western Sydney. Wherever you are in your journey, the Parramatta Chamber is here to help you build the connections that carry your business forward.