Welcome To Australia Africa Dialogue
Diplomacy. Diaspora. Development.
The Australia–Africa Dialogue is a high-level diplomatic initiative
Convening leaders from government, business, and the African diaspora. Launched in 2023, the Dialogue has become a trusted platform for advancing cooperation between Australia and Africa. This October we host our 3rd Forum, bringing focus to the theme of Enterprise and Development, and strengthening pathways for trade, investment, and partnership.
About the Dialogue
The Australia–Africa Dialogue was founded in 2023 as a platform to strengthen relations between Australia and Africa through diplomacy, diaspora, and development.
As the only dialogue of its kind in the region, it leverages the expertise of African diaspora communities alongside government and business leaders to shape a shared agenda for cooperation.
Our vision is to provide a space where partnerships can grow, ideas can be exchanged, and new opportunities can be realised — from trade and investment to innovation and cultural exchange.
Each year, the Dialogue convenes a flagship Forum that brings together senior officials, policymakers, business executives, and diaspora leaders. In 2025, the Forum will meet for the third time, advancing the theme of Enterprise and Development.
Through these conversations, the Dialogue fosters mutual understanding, stronger partnerships, and tangible outcomes that benefit both Australia and Africa.
The Forum
Since its inception in 2023, the Australia–Africa Dialogue Forum has provided a trusted space for diplomatic, business, and diaspora leaders to engage on shared priorities.
Each year, the Forum builds on the principles of Diplomacy, Diaspora, and Development, convening influential voices to shape pathways for stronger relations between Australia and Africa.
Theme: Enterprise & Development
Date: October 2025
The 2025 Forum will mark the third edition of the Dialogue. Hosted in October, it will highlight opportunities for enterprise-driven growth and sustainable development across Australia and Africa.
Key areas of focus include:
- Strengthening trade and investment flows
- Supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
- Leveraging diaspora expertise and networks
- Advancing innovation, skills, and inclusive growth
The Australia-Africa Dialogue: Enterprise & Development Partner Showcase is a high-impact event celebrating African entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic diplomacy. Held at the prestigious Melbourne Business School, the forum brings together African SMEs, diplomatic missions, diaspora leaders, and Australian business stakeholders to explore new trade and investment pathways.
From panel discussions to business showcases, attendees will gain insights, forge partnerships, and experience the power of cross-continental collaboration. Whether you’re a business leader, policymaker, entrepreneur, or changemaker, this is your front door to Australia-Africa engagement.
Be Part of It
Be part of shaping policy, driving enterprise, and building partnerships that matter.