Boman Group Founder and CEO Eric Gao (高松谕) joined the 2025 Canberra Networking Day hosted by the Australia China Business Council (ACBC) at Parliament House, where leaders from business and government came together to explore the future of innovation, trade, and bilateral cooperation.
During the panel “Dialogue: Investing in Innovation,” Gao sat down with journalist David Speers for a thought-provoking discussion on capital, technology, and the evolving landscape of Australia–China economic collaboration.
Boman Group Champions Innovation and Trust in Global Capital Collaboration
This year’s theme, “Between Borders and Bandwidth: Innovation, Trade and the Economic Future of Australia,” spotlighted how technology and capital are reshaping modern trade. The event gathered senior policymakers, investors, and executives to exchange ideas on fostering sustainable economic growth.
Drawing on more than a decade of experience bridging capital, industry, and innovation ecosystems between China and Australia, Gao shared three key pillars for the next wave of opportunity: smart capital deployment, industry-led technology adoption, and trust — the cornerstone of cross-border collaboration.
“Innovation alone doesn’t create lasting impact,” Gao said. “That alignment is what turns ideas into economic transformation — and it’s what Boman Group continues to build across borders.”
Highlights from the 2025 Canberra Networking Day
The annual flagship event brought together voices from across politics, industry and academia. Trade Minister Don Farrell and Assistant Foreign Minister Matt Thistlethwaite opened proceedings with remarks on the future of trade policy, followed by Opposition Leader Sussan Ley, who highlighted emerging opportunities in agriculture and food technology.
Dr Darren Lim delivered a keynote on technology and geopolitics, while representatives from the Australian Chamber of Commerce shared insights into the Chinese market. The program also featured a dynamic panel on “Green Economy and Bilateral Cooperation for Decarbonisation.”
On the eve of the event, guests attended the HSBC Executive Dinner at the National Gallery of Australia, where former WA Premier Hon Mark McGowan AC delivered opening remarks that set the tone for the day’s discussions.
Boman Group: Bridging Capital and Innovation
As a long-term participant in Australia–China business dialogue, Boman Group continues to serve as a bridge between global capital and innovation ecosystems. The firm connects international investors with opportunities in Australia’s growth sectors and supports domestic innovators in expanding into global markets.
Through rigorous governance, strategic partnerships, and a commitment to long-term value creation, Boman Group delivers sustainable pathways for bilateral investment and enterprise development.
For the second consecutive year, Boman Group was invited to the ACBC Canberra Networking Day — a recognition of its ongoing role in linking policy, industry, and capital across borders.
In addition to CEO Eric Gao, Boman Group representatives Jesse Zhang, Eva Zhuang, Vincent Lu, and Geoff Lloyd, Chairman of the Boman Group Council, also attended the 2025 Canberra Networking Day.
The Boman Group delegation with Gao Feng (center), Minister-Counsellor for Economic and Commercial Affairs at the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Australia.
About Boman Group
Founded in 2011, Boman Group is a cross-border investment and wealth management firm that connects capital with innovation to drive enterprise growth. With operations in Australia and China, the Group supports businesses in expanding globally and advocates for practical bilateral cooperation and long-term value creation.
About the Australia China Business Council (ACBC)
Founded in 1973, the Australia China Business Council (ACBC) represents over 500 Australian companies engaged with China. For more than five decades, it has served as a trusted voice for business, fostering trade and investment between the two nations.
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