Become a Member

The right business network is essential to a company's success. With over 300 members from various industries and company sizes, we offer a valuable network of business contacts.

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Why Become A Member?

A successful business expansion is often connected to the network of its management. We, the German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce offer well over 50 events a year, which provide a diverse mix of member-only events and open networking events. Invitations to roundtables, exchanges with government representatives and exclusive contacts are explicitly offered to members.

In addition, you can expect numerous offers from other members that are advertised specifically for fellow AHK Australien members. With your membership you have direct access to your AHK acount manager and can discuss your involvement and activities within the AHK Australien on an individual basis.

In newsletters, members have the chance to dristribute their company and business news to the broader bilateral network - completely free of charge.

Your Path to Become a Member

Whether you are a startup, an established SME or a global player, becoming a member of AHK Australien offers you not only exceptional contacts to the wider business network and government, but also makes you part of a worldwide network with 150 locations in 93 countries.

There are three options to your membership:

Corporate Member
Become a part of the German-Australian business community and gain privileged access to the AHK member network. Benefit from our large network of business, industry, and high-level government contacts and increase your brand exposure and visibility with our help. Use endless opportunities to make new contacts, create new business and grow your knowledge through regular industry-focused, social and experiential events held throughout the year. The benefits of the Corporate Partner membership package is delivered by the Customer Success Team which combines our long-standing membership and consulting experience in bringing Australia and Germany closer together.

Corporate Member

Become a part of the German-Australian business community and gain privileged access to the AHK member network. Benefit from our large network of business, industry, and high-level government contacts and increase your brand exposure and visibility with our help.

Use endless opportunities to make new contacts, create new business and grow your knowledge through regular industry-focused, social and experiential events held throughout the year. The benefits of the Corporate Partner membership package is delivered by the Customer Success Team which combines our long-standing membership and consulting experience in bringing Australia and Germany closer together.

Cluster Member
Join our industry clusters and experience proactive engagement from a dedicated key account manager who will explore bilateral business opportunities together with you. Gain exclusive access to industry stakeholders and drive policy issues together with our team at both governments in Australia and Germany. Increase your exposure and showcase your capabilities at topic-specific events and publications. A designated cluster committee steers the cluster and helps increase your influence and network. Let us jointly shape the cluster as well as the bilateral industry development.

Cluster Member

Join our industry clusters and experience proactive engagement from a dedicated key account manager who will explore bilateral business opportunities together with you. Gain exclusive access to industry stakeholders and drive policy issues together with our team at both governments in Australia and Germany. Increase your exposure and showcase your capabilities at topic-specific events and publications. A designated cluster committee steers the cluster and helps increase your influence and network. Let us jointly shape the cluster as well as the bilateral industry development.

Platinum Partner
AHK Australien has a limited number of opportunities for companies that choose our highest-level support as Platinum Partners. If you decide to become a Platinum Partner you will get prominently featured during all our events and media communications and get exclusive invites to Platinum-Partner-only events throughout the year. As a Platinum Partner, you will get complimentary access to all of our four industry clusters and can therefore engage with our cluster managers on industry related topics. As a Platinum Partner you will receive the highest tier policy support and can take part in shaping the Australian-German bilateral trade relationship together with us.

Platinum Partner

AHK Australien has a limited number of opportunities for companies that choose our highest-level support as Platinum Partners. If you decide to become a Platinum Partner you will get prominently featured during all our events and media communications and get exclusive invites to Platinum-Partner-only events throughout the year. As a Platinum Partner, you will get complimentary access to all of our four industry clusters and can therefore engage with our cluster managers on industry related topics. As a Platinum Partner you will receive the highest tier policy support and can take part in shaping the Australian-German bilateral trade relationship together with us.

Our Clusters

Our industry clusters offer companies in the respective industries an active exchange on the current economic situation, developments and challenges. We currently offer three industry clusters:

Mining and Resources
Energy
Health and Life Sciences

As a cluster member, you will receive personalised support from your key account manager, who has the expertise to provide you with comprehensive advice. Our clusters offer you industry-specific events, round tables with occasional exchanges with government representatives and delegations that are customised to your industry. Your cluster membership also includes three consultancy hours, which you are able to utilise for an upcoming project.

Platinum Partner

Our Platinum Partners receive a complimentary ticket to all AHK Australien events, reduced costs for delegations, ten consultation hours and direct access to our Executive Director. As a Platinum Partner, your company logo will be highlighted at all AHK Australien events and you will of course have access to all industry clusters and their events.

Investment of a AHK Australien Membership

	Corporate Member	Cluster Member	Platinum Partner
Rising Star	$600	Corporate + $1,000 per Cluster	-
Mittelstand Hero	$1,200	Corporate + $3,000 per Cluster	$12,000
Global Champion	$3,600	Corporate + $6,000 per Cluster	$25,000

Rising Star: Company was founded within the last three years (subsidiaries are exempt)
Mittelstand Hero: Annual turnover is less than $50 million
Global Champion: Annual turnover is more than $50 million

If you don't have a physical presence in Australia but would like to become a member, you may be eligible for a discount. Contact us for further information.