Australia-Taiwan Business Council
澳 台 工 商 委 員 會
Australia and Taiwan:
Islands of Democracy, Stability and Prosperity
Islands of Democracy, Stability and Prosperity
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ABOUT THE AUSTRALIA-TAIWAN BUSINESS COUNCIL (ATBC)
Established in 1983, the ATBC set itself the goal of being Australia’s most commercially astute, professional, discreet and effective organisation promoting the nation’s interests in east Asia.
In the absence of diplomatic relations between Australia and Taiwan the ATBC has added strength, depth and resilience to links between the two countries.
For almost forty years, ATBC has worked in the interests of its members and in an effective partnership with Austrade, DFAT and other federal and state government agencies, fostering business between Australia and Taiwan. ATBC has a strong record of achievement, recognised by national and sub-national governments and business communities in both countries.
39th Joint Conference of ATBC and ROCABC (39th JBC) – Monday to Thursday 24th to 27th August 2026 in Taipei, Taiwan
The 39th Joint Conference of the Australia–Taiwan Business Council (ATBC) and the ROC–Australia Business Council (ROCABC), held in Taipei, Taiwan from 24–27 August 2026, brought together more than 150 representatives from government, industry, academia and research institutions from both economies. The conference focused on strengthening strategic cooperation across four key areas: artificial intelligence and data centres, critical minerals, health and biotechnology, and education and tourism, providing a valuable platform to deepen bilateral business relations and explore new commercial partnerships.
The program commenced with a Welcome Dinner at the Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel on 24 August, followed by the main conference on 25 August. Co-chaired by Mr John Toigo, Chair of ATBC, and Mr Chien-Chih Hwang, Chair of ROCABC, the conference featured contributions from Taiwanese organisations including ASUS, Delta Electronics, China Steel Aluminium Corporation, Efficient Pharma Management Corp. and National Taiwan University. Australian participants included experts from the UNSW Artificial Intelligence Institute, Southern Cross Gold, Laverton Resources, CMAX and Griffith University. A farewell dinner hosted by the Australian Office Taipei and ATBC on 25 August celebrated the enduring friendship between Australia and Taiwan, with addresses from Mr Robert Fergusson, Representative of the Australian Office Taipei, and Ms Liang-Yu Wang, Representative-designate of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Australia.
The program also included industry visits on 27 August to the Taiwan Research-based Biopharmaceutical Manufacturers Association and ASUS headquarters, giving delegates insights into Taiwan’s biopharmaceutical ecosystem, advanced technologies and digital infrastructure. Alongside the conference, the ATBC delegation participated in the 31st Taiwan–Australia Joint Energy and Minerals, Trade and Investment Cooperation Consultations on 26 August and met with senior Taiwanese government representatives. These engagements strengthened industry and government connections and highlighted opportunities for continued collaboration in resources, energy, biomedical research, digital technologies, education and tourism.
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