AI Industry Connection: Generative & Agentic AI for Business

Industry Meets Canberra

25-26 August 2025

Australian Industry Group Chief Executive Innes Willox welcomed members to this important event to hear from government leaders including Treasurer Jim Chalmers, Opposition Leader Sussan Ley, Housing Minister Clare O'Neil, Shadow Treasurer Ted O'Brien, Employment & Workplace Relations Assistant Minister Patrick Gorman, Productivity Commission Deputy Chair Alex Robson, Minister for Industry & Innovation and Minister for Science Tim Ayres, Education Minister Jason Clare and Resources Minister Madeleine King.

The agenda was geared to lifting productivity, building more homes, growing the economy, increasing skills and supporting Australian industry.

We thank AustralianSuper for supporting this Industry Meets Canberra event.

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AI Industry Connection: Generative & Agentic AI for Business

AI Industry Connection: Generative & Agentic AI for Business

12 August 2025

Members gained insight into how to harness the power of generative and agentic AI to change their workplaces at this AI Industry Connection event in Brisbane.

Industry leaders explored the opportunities for and challenges of the responsible adoption of AI such as computer vision, robotics and generative AI for operational efficiency, cost reduction, safety and innovation.

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National Employers Work Health and Safety (NEWHS) Summit

National Employers Work Health and Safety (NEWHS) Summit

05 August 2025

Australian Industry Group was proud to present this WHS event with the support of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Sydney.

The annual event gives members the opportunity to engage with key figures from government agencies and regulators and contribute to WHS policy development.

Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Amanda Rishworth welcomed delegates and outlined the Government's key priorities in the WHS portfolio.

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Lunch with the Premier of Victoria, Jacinta Allan

Lunch with the Premier of Victoria, Jacinta Allan

05 June 2025

Australian Industry Group Head of Victoria Tim Piper was pleased to welcome members to a boardroom lunch in Melbourne to hear from the Premier of Victoria, Jacinta Allan, and share their views on priority issues for businesses in the state.

We thank the Premier for joining us and AustralianSuper for supporting this special event.

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Dinner with Qld Treasurer David Janetzki

Dinner with Qld Treasurer David Janetzki

22 May 2025

Australian Industry Group Chief Executive Innes Willox and Head of Queensland Michelle Farquhar were pleased to welcome Ai Group members and those on our National Board Advisory Council to a dinner with Queensland Treasurer David Janetzki in Brisbane.

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ConTech2025

6 May 2025

Professionals in the confectionery and wider food industry gathered at the MCG in Melbourne on May 6 for ConTech2025.

Now in its 29th year, the annual conference gave delegates the opportunity to network, hear the latest trade news from presenters and panelists and explore new and exciting products and services at the trade exhibition.

We thank our generous sponsors including Principal Sponsor Manildra Group/Sunshine Sugar for supporting this not-to-be-missed event.

We also thank AustralianSuper for supporting this event.

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Boardroom lunch with the Premier of South Australia

Boardroom lunch with the Premier of South Australia, Peter Malinauskas

7 March 2025

The Australian Industry Group Head of South Australia Estha van der Linden welcomed the state's Premier, Peter Malinauskas, to this boardroom lunch in Adelaide.

The Premier engaged with Ai Group members as he shared his vision for South Australia, covering a broad range of topics including housing, the cost of doing business, energy prices and the creation of a complex economy with sovereign capabilities.

Ai Group Chief Executive Innes Willox led a Q & A session with members, who spoke of the challenges their businesses are facing.

We thank AustralianSuper for supporting this event.

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PIR Conference 2024

Industry Meets Canberra

11 February 2025

The Australian Industry Group Chief Executive Innes Willox and National President Chris Jenkins welcomed Ai Group members and those on our National Board Advisory Council to this dinner with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra.

The Prime Minister spoke about the importance of industry to the Australian economy and jobs.

Huge thanks to AustralianSuper for supporting this special event.

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PIR Conference 2024

Dinner with the Deputy Prime Minister and Breakfast with the Opposition Leader

Canberra, 19-20 November 2024

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton joined the Australian Industry Group at this breakfast event hosted by Ai Group Chief Executive Innes Willox and National President Chris Jenkins in Canberra.

It followed a dinner with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles.

Both events were presented with the support of AustralianSuper.

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PIR Conference 2024

PIR Conference 2024

13-14 August 2024

View the highlights of this year’s PIR (Policy Influence Reform) Conference in Canberra.

The annual two-day forum, presented with the support of AustralianSuper, brings together workplace relations leaders and experts to delve into current key developments and significant issues.

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