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AustCham Shanghai is pleased to invite members to an exclusive Executive Leadership Dialogue with former Australian Ambassador to China and the Senior Advisor of The Argyle Group, Geoff Raby on Friday, 12 June.
澳大利亚商会-上海诚邀会员参加于6月12日（星期五）举办的高层领导力对话午餐会，特邀澳大利亚前驻华大使，The Argyle Group的高级顾问Geoff Raby先生出席。
As China continues to shape the regional and global economic landscape, understanding its long-term trajectory is increasingly important for Australian businesses operating in, or engaging with, the market. Drawing on decades of diplomatic and commercial experience, Geoff Raby will share his perspectives on China's future economic direction, regional influence, the evolving Australia–China relationship, and the opportunities and challenges facing Australian companies over the coming decade.
随着中国持续影响区域及全球经济格局，深入理解其长期发展方向对在华经营或与中国市场开展合作的澳大利亚企业而言愈发重要。凭借数十年的外交与商业经验，Geoff Raby先生将分享他对于中国未来经济发展方向、区域影响力、中澳关系演变，以及未来十年澳大利亚企业所面临机遇与挑战的见解。
The discussion will provide senior executives with an opportunity to engage directly with one of Australia's foremost China specialists, exchange perspectives with peers, and explore the strategic implications of China's next phase of development for business decision-making and long-term growth.
本次讨论将为企业高管提供与澳大利亚最资深的中国问题专家之一面对面交流的机会，与同行深入探讨中国下一阶段发展对企业战略决策及长期增长所带来的影响。
Event Details 活动信息
Date 日期：
12 June 2026 (Friday)
2026年6月12日（星期五）
Time 时间：
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Venue 地点：
The St. Regis Shanghai Jingan
静安瑞吉酒店
Address 地址：
2/F, Bespoke, The St. Regis Shanghai Jingan, 1008 West Beijing Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai
上海市静安区北京西路1008号静安瑞吉酒店2楼 Bespoke
Ticket Pricing | 票价
Members: RMB 688
会员价：RMB 688
Non-members: RMB 888
非会员价：RMB 888
Ticket price includes lunch and full participation in the executive dialogue and roundtable discussion.
票价包含午餐及全程参与高层对话与圆桌讨论环节。
Agenda 议程安排
11:30 AM – Registration & Networking
签到及交流
12:00 PM – Welcome Remarks
欢迎致辞
12:05 PM – Keynote Address by Geoff Raby, Former Australian Ambassador to China and the Senior Advisor of The Argyle Group
Geoff Raby（澳大利亚前驻华大使及The Argyle Group高级顾问）主题演讲
12:35 PM – In Conversation with Geoff Raby,Moderated by Casey Hall, Reuters
Casey Hall（路透社）主持与Geoff Raby专题对话
1:00 PM – Executive Roundtable Dialogue & Audience Q&A,Moderated by Casey Hall, Reuters
由Casey Hall（路透社）主持高层圆桌交流及问答环节
1:30 PM – Closing Remarks 致闭幕辞
1:35 PM – Group Photo 嘉宾合影
1:40 PM – Networking自由交流
2:00 PM – Event Concludes活动结束
Seats are strictly limited and subject to approval.
席位有限，报名需经审核确认。
Speakers
Geoffrey
Raby
Senior Advisor at The Argyle Group
Geoff Raby is one of the region's foremost voices on business in China. He was Australia's Ambassador to China, having served earlier in his career as First Secretary (Economic) and then Counsellor (Economic), 1986-91. He was also Ambassador to the World Trade Organisation, Ambassador to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), and Deputy Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
After leaving government, he served as a Director at Fortescue Metals, OceanaGold, Yancoal, Isentia, and as the Chair of SmartTrans. He has also served as Chair of VisAsia at the New South Wales Art Gallery and as a member of the board of the foundations at the Gavan Institute and National Gallery of Victoria. He is currently Chair of the Australia-China Arts Residency and Senior Advisor at The Argyle Group.
Geoff publishes widely on China. He is the author of Great Game On: The Contest for Central Asia and Global Supremacy and China's Grand Strategy and Australia's Future in the World Order, and he is a regular contributor to the Australian Financial Review.
Geoff holds a PhD in economics and has been awarded the Order of Australia.
Casey Hall
Senior Companies Correspondent at Reuters
Casey Hall is the Shanghai Bureau Chief and Senior Companies Correspondent at Reuters, covering the biggest issues facing local and global businesses operating in China. The Australian-born journalist has been based in Shanghai since 2007.
