SYDNEY 2026 | JAPAN–AUSTRALIA PARTNERSHIP FOR SHARED PROSPERITY: POWERING THE NEXT GROWTH CYCLE

Nikkei Asia Forum Sydney 2026

Japan–Australia Partnership for Shared Prosperity: Powering the Next Growth Cycle

KEY THEMES & DISCUSSIONS

FINANCIAL MARKETS
& MACROECONOMIC POLICY

Assessing inflation, interest rates and the fundamental shifts shaping the next phase of global growth

CAPITAL FLOWS
& STRATEGIC INVESTMENT

Mobilising capital to advance Japan–Australia co‑creation and strategic investment

BUILDING RESILIENT CITIES
& INFRASTRUCTURE

Creating more resilient cities by aligning infrastructure investment with housing and urban growth needs

ENERGY, CRITICAL MINERALS
& SUPPLY CHAINS

Advancing sustainable growth with secure energy, critical minerals and resilient supply chains

INNOVATION &
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES

Driving growth with frontier technologies, from AI and quantum to industrial innovation

CREATIVE ECONOMIES
& HUMAN CAPITAL

Building global influence by connecting culture, creativity and diverse talent

A high‑level platform where economic security, innovation, and capital converge
— shaping the future of Japan–Australia collaboration and Indo‑Pacific growth

Nikkei Asia Forum Sydney 2026 brings Japan and Australia together at a defining moment for the Indo‑Pacific—when economic security and innovation are shaping the future of growth.

Built on one of the most trusted and strategically aligned bilateral partnerships, the forum positions Japan and Australia as indispensable partners driving the next growth cycle—one founded on resilience, long‑term value creation, and innovation‑led competitiveness. Business leaders and investors gain clear insight into how policy, industrial strategy, and capital are converging to unlock new opportunities across the region.

By aligning advanced technologies, industrial capabilities, and long‑term capital, the two countries are enabling new industries to scale, established sectors to transform, and cross‑border investment to deliver sustainable returns.

More than a thought‑leadership platform, the forum is designed to foster practical collaboration—connecting leaders, shaping investment‑relevant discussions, and deepening the people‑to‑people connections and exchange that underpin long‑term partnership, while strengthening networks critical to the Indo‑Pacific's future growth and stability.

This forum has been officially approved as an Anniversary Event for the 50th Anniversary of the Signing of the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Co‑operation between Japan and Australia, serving as a platform for forward‑looking discussion on the role both countries should play in an increasingly challenging global environment.

As part of this milestone, the forum also serves as a strategic lead‑in to the 63rd Annual Australia–Japan Joint Business Conference in Chiba this October—helping to shape the agenda for the next 50 years of partnership, innovation, and shared prosperity.