The German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (German: AHK) is the official representation of the German economy in Australia. As a non-profit organisation, it promotes bilateral trade, advises companies on market developments and supports the expansion of their business networks. With 400 member companies from all industries, the Chamber organises numerous events and market entry services. In 2017, the Chamber is celebrated its 40th anniversary. It also hosted the Asia-Pacific Regional Conference (Perth, 3-5 Nov.): the most significant event in German-Australian bilateral history.