ADC brings together leading figures in business, government, and all sectors across Australia and from around the world, with a hands on focus on the future prosperity of Australia, and shared development between nations. ADC operates through a mixture of national and international public-private facilitation, generation of long-term strategic options for businesses and governments, research and publications. ADC actively contributes to the nation’s strategic development – consolidating Australia as a leader in the APAC region. ADC has seeded many new directions and initiatives, including changes incorporate strategy, development projects, business partnerships and social ventures, as well as subtle and sometimes dramatic shifts in government policy, strategic awareness, and the capacity to act. ADC initiatives are renowned for their quality and impact, the calibre of participants, and the frank and constructive sharing of views they engender. ADC offers a unique and opportunity for leaders to engage with peers and key stakeholders to drive change and develop opportunities. The Australian Leadership Retreat (ALR) The Australian Leadership Retreat (ALR) is ADC’s longest running initiative with a rich history of profound and transformative impacts on business and governments and providing participants with exceptional insights. It convenes annually over two and a half days and is by invitation only. The ALR focuses on the long-term and brings together eminent leaders including Federal Cabinet Ministers from Australia and Asia, State Premiers and Senior Ministers, Chairmen and Chief Executives from the top 100 companies in Australasia, along with leading investors and entrepreneurs, international inbound delegations, senior government officials, leading international academics, top university, community and other institutional leaders as well as selected media, to discuss the key issues affecting the nation, the wider region, and the international community.