Tech Council of Australia is pleased to invite you to join us for the third annual Parliamentary and Press Gallery End-of-Year Drinks. This evening will be an opportunity to recognise the essential collaboration between industry and policymakers in shaping the future of Australia's tech landscape.

As the year comes to a close, this is your chance to connect with industry peers, exchange insights, and engage directly with parliamentarians and members of the press gallery.

Special Guests:

The Hon Ed Husic MP, Minister for Industry and Science

We are honoured to welcome the Minister, who will deliver the opening address highlighting ongoing government initiatives that are driving positive change in the Australian tech sector for the benefit of all Australians.

Dr Cathy Foley, Australia's Chief Scientist

We are privileged to have Dr Foley join us at this event - as her tenure as Australia's Chief Scientist comes to a close, she will share her vision for the future, particularly her perspective on what lies ahead for Australia's science and technology sectors as we look towards 2030.

Tom McIlroy, Canberra Bureau Chief, The Australian Financial Review

Announcing Tom McIlroy as our emcee for the final TCA Event of 2024.

Event Details:

Tuesday 26 November (last sitting week of the year)

6.00pm – 8.30pm

Location: This year we will be hosting the event at a newly launched venue in Canberra, just 9 minutes away from Parliament House – Red Shed, 45 John Cardiff Cl, Acton 2601 (map​)