About the Event

A flagship forum convening senior stakeholders from Australia and Latin America to advance strategic dialogue in support of shared prosperity.

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Overview

One day of Focused impact

Latitudes of Opportunity is a one-day forum designed to advance Australia-Latin America engagement in a period of profound geopolitical change. Leveraging our shared history, this Forum convenes senior leaders from government, institutions, and industry to examine emerging opportunities, address shared challenges, and engage on policy and investment priorities supporting sustainable economic growth.

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Advance strategic dialogue

Provide a platform for high-level engagement on trade, investment, and foreign policy priorities between Australia and Latin America.

Unlock trade and investment opportunities

Identify and explore new bilateral and multilateral opportunities across energy, mining, agriculture, education, and other numerous critical sectors.

Align policy and capital

Bring government and business into closer alignment through focused dialogue and practical follow-through.

Demonstrate partnership leadership

Position Australia and Latin America as partners in addressing shared global challenges.

Bring diverse voices to the table

Engage First Nations leaders, visiting dignitaries and high-growth entrepreneurs shaping the next phase of economic and social leadership.

Latitudes of Collaboration

In a changing geopolitical environment, there has never been a better time to leverage our shared advantages. What opportunities lie before us and how can we align our efforts to capture new value chains, reduce risk, diversify trade, and build new pathways that support long term prosperity for both regions?

Under this theme, our keynote and panel discussion will focus on:

Cross-border trade and investment

Institutional partnerships and policy alignment

Knowledge exchange and capability building

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Latitudes of Energy

Opportunities in value added processing, strategic and critical minerals, and renewable integration, position Australia and Latin America as essential partners in a low carbon future. How do we position ourselves to lead the energy transition, while at the same time creating shared value for all?

Under this theme, our keynote and panel discussion will focus on:

Renewable energy infrastructure and investment

Critical minerals and sustainable resource management

Technology transfer and green innovation partnerships

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Latitudes of Growth

Innovation and technology are shaping our future and both Australian and Latin American companies are transforming traditional industries such as agribusiness, sustainable fuels, and minerals. Given our comparative advantages, where can we lead the tech revolution and how can we achieve innovation ecosystem alignment to drive entrepreneurship, investment and growth?

Under this theme, our keynote and panel discussion will focus on:

Sector-specific investment and trade corridors

Workforce development and skills exchange

Long-term economic resilience through diversification

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Attendees

Who should be in the room

This forum gathers the decision-makers who influence markets and inform policy.

C-Suite executives and investors

Identify partnerships and capital opportunities in emerging markets

Government and policy leaders

Contribute to discussions that strengthen frameworks for  cross-border growth and investment.

Innovators and entrepreneurs

Connect with markets seeking new technologies, solutions and commercial models. 

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Be Part of the Next Australia-Latin America Chapter

Join a distinguished network of influential leaders and connect with key decision-makers from Australia and Latin America, strengthening your strategic relationships and extending your reach across the region.

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