The 15th ACYD marked a significant milestone in fostering meaningful connections between emerging leaders from Australia and China. This year’s dialogue not only showcased the city of Guangzhou as a hub of trade and cultural exchange, but also allowed the delegates of the ACYD to engage in impactful conversations that shape the future of bilateral engagement.

The 15th ACYD would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our Major, Associate and Affiliate partners: The National Foundation for Australia-China Relations, King & Wood Mallesons, Tourism Australia, and Airwallex. Their contributions, including ongoing support and the provision of expert panel members and world-class venues, ensured delegates could engage in a program that inspired collaboration and strengthened professional networks across borders. 

Announcing the 30 Delegates of the 15th Australia-China Youth Dialogue 🌏

15th ACYD Delegates — The Australia-China Youth Dialogue

We’re thrilled to introduce the outstanding cohort selected for the 15th Australia-China Youth Dialogue (ACYD) — 30 emerging leaders from across government, business, academia, technology, media, and civil society, representing both nations’ next generation of emerging leaders.

This year’s delegates include Forbes 30 Under 30 honourees, UN-accredited researchers, diplomats, AI innovators, global correspondents, and social entrepreneurs driving impact across sectors from clean energy to culture.

From across Australia and China, they bring a wealth of experience. CEOs, diplomats academics, engineers, consultants, and creators. United by a shared commitment to deepening understanding and collaboration between the two countries.​

Together, they’ll gather in Guangzhou, 21–24 November 2025, to explore how we can Buildresilience in uncertainty through dialogue, collaboration and shared vision.

Stay tuned over the next few days as we will be spotlighting our 30 delegates and the themes shaping the future of Australia–China engagement.

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Together, we are shaping the future of this important relationship by fostering understanding, strengthening people-to-people links, and promoting cultural and societal awareness. To all our partners supporting the 14th ACYD in 2024, thank you for your commitment to our shared vision.

The 14th Australia-China Youth Dialogue (ACYD) will be held in Adelaide this year from Friday 22nd November to Monday 25th November 2024, bringing together 28 delegates from both countries. The four-day conference will explore the overarching theme of Planning for The Future By Learning From The Past, with each day focusing on a particular topic including: Geopolitics, Trade and Investment, Education and Tourism, Energy and Sustainability.​ This year's dialogue will include panel discussions and interactive workshops, to be led by expert speakers from Australian government and universities, Australia-based Chinese companies, to bring discussions, insights and a more sophisticated understanding of the bilateral trade and investment relationship.​