Upcoming Events
Insights from the Japanese Boardroom: QJCCI Fireside Chat with Melanie Brock AM, June 2
Melanie Brock AM is a highly respected business leader and one of Australia's foremost specialists on Japan. Her longstanding contribution to Australia-Japan ties was recently recognised with the award of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon for her contribution to strengthening economic relations between Japan and Australia.
Melanie currently serves as a non-executive director on the boards of Asahi Group Holdings, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Mitsubishi Estate and Sega Sammy Holdings. She is Chair Emeritus of the Australia & New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ) and a Senior Advisor to Bondi Partners.
Based in Tokyo, Melanie brings extensive experience in executive leadership and strategic advisory roles across a wide range of sectors, underpinned by deep cross-cultural expertise, strong language capabilities, and an influential network spanning government, media, and business in both Australia and Japan.
A passionate advocate for gender equality and women’s leadership, Melanie is the founder of Celebrating Women in Japan and the Women of WA initiative. She has also been actively involved in reconstruction efforts in Tohoku following the 2011 earthquake, receiving honorary ambassadorships from several municipalities in recognition of her contributions.
Melanie is also a media commentator, regularly contributing to leading outlets including the Australian Financial Review, Nikkei Asia and the ABC.
This "fireside chat" entitled "Insights from the Japanese Boardrooom" offers the opportunity to learn from Melanie's experience with Japanese business and government and how to capitalise on the booming Australia-Japan trade and investment relationship.
A hot breakfast is included in the ticket pricing at this 7am - 9am event on Tuesday morning, June 2, hosted by Tattersall's Club in Brisbane.
Please note Tattersall's dress code requirements (business wear) - see https://tattersallsclub.com.au/the-club/dress-etiquette/
Bookings for this event have now closed - thank you for your attendance!
Event details
* When: Tuesday, 2 June 2026 from 7am - 9am Qld time
* Where: Tattersall's Club, 215 Queen St, Brisbane
* Pricing: QJCCI Regular Members $50 (NB: Financial members of the QJCCI only)
JCCIB Members $50
Guests (Non-Members) $70
QJCCI Premium Members - 1 representative free; additional guests @ member rate
Please note the QJCCI's cancellation policy: The QJCCI does not issue refunds or credits for Event Bookings; your registration will be considered a confirmed booking. If you are unable to attend, a substitute is welcome in your place, however please advise substitutions in writing to ensure a correct name tag will be available at the registration desk. No-shows and cancellations will be invoiced - we have obligations to our caterers that cannot be waived.
Diary Dates for 2026
Mark your diary! Stay tuned for some more exciting events coming up for the remainder of 2026 (yes it's already nearly halfway!):
* Critical minerals event - September 1
* Gold Coast event - November
* Annual General Meeting
* Bonenkai year-end networking - December
And much, much more!
ANZCCJ Events - Tokyo
QJCCI Members visiting Tokyo are invited to attend events hosted by the Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ).
Under a partnership agreement, QJCCI Members are eligible for ANZCCJ member pricing - please inform the ANZCCJ of your QJCCI membership at time of booking.
Take advantage of the networking opportunities from attending events at one of Tokyo's biggest overseas chambers of commerce.
Please keep an eye on their upcoming events via this link.