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Programme

Much more than just a gathering for chambers, the Congress addresses some of the most significant global issues of our time. In convening the world’s most prominent leaders and brightest minds, we aim to help transform the future of business. 

Tuesday 02 SeptemberBusiness, Chambers and Governments: partners in a complex world

Welcome to the Congress

09:30 - 09:45
MCEC Plenary Hall 2 Plenary session

Keynote: Geopolitics, the world economy and the future of business

09:45 - 10:45
MCEC Plenary Hall 2 Keynote session

Official opening with ICC Chair, WCF Chair and VCCI Chair

11:15 - 11:35
MCEC Plenary Hall 2 Plenary session

Global snapshot: Round-the-world views on shared challenges

11:35 - 12:15
MCEC Plenary Hall 2 Plenary session

Networking lunch

12:15 - 13:15
Exhibition Bays (the hub) Break / Networking

Keynote: Fostering prosperity through government, business, and chamber collaboration

13:15 - 13:35
MCEC Plenary Hall 2 Keynote session

Geo-economics: Navigating the ripple effects of geopolitical disruption

13:45 - 14:15
MCEC Plenary Hall 2 Plenary session

Investing in stability: Building trust and fostering investment-readiness in the face of sweeping changes

14:45 - 15:15
MCEC Plenary Hall 2 Plenary session

Triple cooperation in practice: Using regional data to drive meaningful change

15:25 - 16:15
MCEC Plenary Hall 2 Plenary session

Wrap up and key takeaways with VCCI Chief Executive

16:15 - 16:25
MCEC Plenary Hall 2 Plenary session

“Game changer”

16:25 - 17:25
Exhibition Bays (the hub) Break / Networking

Welcome reception

18:00 - 20:00
Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium Social event
Wednesday 03 SeptemberAccelerating progress to tackle our most pressing challenges

Welcome to day 2

09:30 - 09:35
MCEC Plenary Hall 2 Plenary session

Keynote: Championing the world’s green energy transition

09:35 - 10:10
MCEC Plenary Hall 2 Keynote session

World Chambers Competition #1: Best green transition project

10:20 - 11:00
MCEC Plenary Hall 2 World Chambers Competition

Strategic insights from chamber leaders: Driving prosperity through collaboration

11:30 - 11:50
MCEC Plenary Hall 2 Plenary session

Parallel session 1: Simplifying sustainability reporting: Turning compliance into opportunity

11:50 - 12:20
MCEC Plenary Hall 2 Parallel session

Parallel session 2

11:50 - 12:20
Exhibition Stage Parallel session

Parallel session 3

11:50 - 12:20
Exhibition Stage Parallel session

Networking lunch

12:20 - 13:20
Exhibition Bays (the hub) Break / Networking

Parallel session 4: Scaling clean energy: Financing the transition to a sustainable future

13:20 - 14:00
MCEC Plenary Hall 2 Parallel session

Parallel session 5

13:20 - 14:00
Exhibition Stage Parallel session

Parallel session 6

13:20 - 14:00
Exhibition Stage Parallel session

World Chambers Competition #2: Best collaboration of chambers, business and government project

14:10 - 14:50
MCEC Plenary Hall 2 World Chambers Competition

AI in action: Delivering on the promise of the new intelligent era

15:20 - 15:50
MCEC Plenary Hall 2 Plenary session

World Chambers Competition #3: Best chamber innovation project

15:50 - 16:30
MCEC Plenary Hall 2 World Chambers Competition

Keynote – Charting the future: Leadership for collaboration and progress

16:40 - 17:00
MCEC Plenary Hall 2 Keynote session

Wrap up and key takeaways with VCCI Chief Executive

17:00 - 17:10
MCEC Plenary Hall 2 Plenary session

“Game changer”

17:10 - 18:10
Exhibition Bays (the hub) Break / Networking
Thursday 04 SeptemberOur common roadmap for impact

Welcome to day 3

09:30 - 09:40
MCEC Plenary Hall 2 Plenary session

Modulating change: Redefining leadership for a modern, diverse world

09:40 - 10:30
MCEC Plenary Hall 2 Plenary session

World Chambers Competition #4: Best diversity and inclusion project

10:40 - 11:20
MCEC Plenary Hall 2 World Chambers Competition

Parallel session 7: The future of health: Advancing life sciences through technology

11:50 - 12:20
MCEC Plenary Hall 2 Parallel session

Parallel session 8

11:50 - 12:20
Exhibition Stage Parallel session

Parallel session 9

11:50 - 12:20
Exhibition Stage Parallel session

Parallel session 10: Future-proofing the workforce: Embracing continuous learning and digital integration

12:30 - 13:00
MCEC Plenary Hall 2 Parallel session

Parallel session 11

12:30 - 13:00
Exhibition Stage Parallel session

Parallel session 12

12:30 - 13:00
Exhibition Stage Parallel session

Networking lunch

13:00 - 14:00
Exhibition Bays (the hub) Break / Networking

World Chambers Competition #5: Best out-of-the-box project

14:00 - 14:40
MCEC Plenary Hall 2 World Chambers Competition

Final keynote

14:50 - 15:20
MCEC Plenary Hall 2 Keynote session

Closing: Summary of the Congress with ICC Secretary General and VCCI Chief Executive

15:20 - 15:35
MCEC Plenary Hall 2 Plenary session

Gala dinner and World Chambers Competition awards ceremony

19:00 - 23:00
Crown Palladium Social event

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