The Australian Business Summit Council Inc hosted its annual Media Conference and Dinner at Aqua Luna Waterfront Dining, Drummoyne, NSW on Thursday 20 February 2025 to promote the forthcoming publication of the sixth issue of EKONOMOS, the Council’s business affairs magazine.
One hundred and twenty VIPs and guests attended this significant event, including H.E. Mr. Hani Nagi (Ambassador of Egypt); H.E. Dr. Siswo Pramono (Ambassador of Indonesia); Dr. Joseph Rizk AM (CEO / Managing Director, Arab Bank Australia Ltd.); and the Consuls General of Italy, Poland, New Zealand, and Indonesia, with senior diplomats from the Consulates General of Turkey, the Slovak Republic and the United States, and business leaders, academics, community leaders and members of the multicultural press.
ABSC Inc president for the sixth consecutive year, Dr. Frank Alafaci PhD welcomed the audience with an overview of the Council, established in 2018 as an incorporated, not-for-profit association that serves to promote sound business policies and practices, as well as stimulating robust debates and discussions about business relationships between Australia and the international community, and publishing an annual business affairs magazine, EKONOMOS, featuring well-written and informative articles from distinguished leaders in economics, politics, and diplomacy within the Australian and international communities.
The official program for the evening included keynote speeches by H.E. Mr. Hani Nagi (Ambassador of Egypt) who stressed the alignment between Egypt and Australia in key sectors, such as mining, infrastructure, clean energy, technology and education; whilst Dr. Joseph Rizk AM (CEO / Managing Director, Arab Bank Australia Ltd.) shared valuable insights on effective leadership strategies for organisations during challenging times; and H.E. Dr. Siswo Pramono (Ambassador of Indonesia), addressed the primary role of continuous trade in tackling the global issue of the shrinking middle-income class; followed by an interactive one-hour Question and Answer session on business, trade and investment moderated by the ABSC Inc. President, Dr. Frank Alafaci PhD between the function’s VIP speakers and members of the audience.
ABSC Inc president, Dr. Frank Alafaci PhD concluded the Media Conference and Dinner with his formal acknowledgement of the Council’s sponsors: Alliance Project Group; Trade Window and Drs. ABCD First Aid Training; plus DMG Fine Wines for kindly providing a selection of high-quality wine bottles as gifts for the keynote speakers and diplomatic officials who attended the occasion; and the Council’s Board of Directors: Mr. Rouad El Ayoubi (vice president); Mr. Mark Malak (treasurer); Mr. Vikas Rawat; Mr. John Caputo; Mrs. Mas Meuross (Councillor of the City of Canada Bay); and especially Mrs. Sylvia Alafaci (ABSC Inc. secretary / Councillor of the City of Canada Bay) for her tireless dedication to meticulously organising the formalities, selecting the five-star reception centre, preparing the table arrangements and beautiful floral decorations, and expertly liaising with the Aqua Luna Waterfront Dining events management team led by Ms. Anna Finini to whom the Australian Business Summit Council Inc. owes an immense debt of gratitude for their kindness, patience and professionalism.
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