The CACCI Presidential Visit comprises two different segments in the city of Melbourne. The first segment on 1 September 2025 features a series of events led by CACCI President Peter McMullin AM that are specifically tailored for CACCI members.

The second segment of the Presidential Visit is CACCI participation in the 14th World Chambers Congress (14WCC) being organized by the ICC World Chambers Federation (ICC WCF) on September 2-4, 2025.

The 14WCC brings together economic actors, business leaders and policymakers from around the world to spur change through dialogue and cooperation. Co-organized by ICC WCF and the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), the 14WCC will focus on the theme Business, chambers, government: Partners for prosperity and will address shared global challenges such as international trade, geopolitical disruptions, investment-readiness, sustainable energy transition, innovation and digital transformation.

1 September 2025

9:30 - 10:15 Welcome address (TBC).
10:15 - 10:45 Travel to Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) – Brunton Avenue, Richmond
10:45 - 12:15 Tour of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
12:15 - 12:45 Travel to Melbourne Connect Precinct and Science Gallery Melbourne – 114 Grattan Street, Parkville.
12:45 - 15:30 Welcome by the Victorian Chamber Commerce and Industry Senior Executive and Senior Staff.
Lunch – venue (TBC).
Tour and photo opportunity of the Melbourne Connect Precinct including the Science Gallery Melbourne. Peter and Ruth McMullin are foundational donors in establishing the Science Gallery Melbourne.
15:30 Completion of CACCI Presidential Visit's Program - managed by VCCI.
15:30 - 16:00 Travel to Melbourne Business School – Brunton Avenue, Richmond.
16:00 - 18:00 'Good Business Gathering'  networking event managed and sponsored by Peter McMullin AMs Good Business Foundation at the Melbourne Business School, 200 Leicester Street, Carlton. This networking event is held in partnership with the Young Entrepreneurs Group of Asia-Pacific (YEGAP) and the ICC Centers of Entrepreneurship (CoE). Participants will hear from entrepreneurs and business leaders about the challenges and opportunities in trying to do good and make money.
19:00 - 21:00 Welcome dinner for CACCI VPs and dignitaries hosted by President McMullin by invitation only. Venue (TBC).

2-4 September 2025

CACCI delegates will have the opportunity to join the 14th World Chambers Congress (14WCC) that will be held at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre (MCEC). This international event brings together economic actors, business leaders and policymakers from around the world to spur change through dialogue and cooperation.

Co-organised by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), its World Chambers Federation (WCF) and the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), this will be one of the most significant business events in the world in 2025. The program  is accessible HERE.

Themed ‘Business, chambers, government: Partners for prosperity’, the prestigious event will address shared global challenges such as international trade, geopolitical disruptions, investment-readiness, sustainable energy transition, innovation and digital transformation. The 14WCC will mark the first time that Melbourne has hosted, following the successful 10WCC in Sydney in 2017.

As the largest and most influential business group in Victoria, VCCI represents more than 100,000 members and clients and counts the State’s top higher education providers, banks and superannuation funds among its esteemed membership.

VCCI enjoys strong relationships with the Australian and Victorian governments, both of which are enthusiastic supporters of 14WCC. The Victorian Government’s trade and investment arm Global Victoria (which has an office in Paris) is collaborating with VCCI on delivering 14WCC, as is the Melbourne Convention Bureau and Visit Victoria.

Registration to 14WCC Events

To register for both the 14th World Chambers Congress (14WCC) and the CACCI Presidental Visit 2025 click HERE and contact CACCI Secretariat at cacci@cacci.biz to get the CACCI members' ACCESS CODE.

For registration, accommodation and visa enquiries, please contact the support help-desk via email 14wccsupport@icmsaust.com.au or call +61 3 9682 0500.

Special Issues

The CACCI Presidental Visit 2025 program is capped at 40 delegates in total, limited to 4 delegates per location. If there are more than 4 delegates from any single location, the extra delegates will be added to a waitlist. This is to ensure fair representation and participation from all locations.

We look forward to welcoming CACCI members to Melbourne for the 14th World Chambers Congress and the CACCI Presidental Visit 2025!