World Chambers Congress
ICC World Chambers Federation (WCF) has unveiled the winners of the 2025 World Chambers Competition during the closing ceremony of the 14th World Chambers Congress in Melbourne, Australia.
The World Chambers Competition is the only global awards programme to recognise the most innovative projects undertaken by chambers of commerce and industry worldwide.
This year’s edition featured five categories:
Finalists presented their inspiring projects over the three-day World Chambers Congress which attracted over 1,000 participants from 100 countries.
Best Chamber Innovation Project
Ankara Chamber of Commerce (Türkiye) – ATONET Smart Assistant (AI-supported chatbot)
Best Green Transition Project
Business Chamber Queensland (Australia) – EcoBiz
Best Collaboration of Chambers, Business and Government Project
Cork Chamber of Commerce (Ireland) – Facilitating Sustainable & Competitive Growth through Local Green Deals
Best Out-of-the-Box Project
CAINCO (Bolivia) – Beyond the Fireline: CAMPI’s Social Innovation for a Secure and Sustainable Future
Best Diversity and Inclusion Project
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia (Australia) – The Inaugural Western Australian Diversity and Inclusion Business Awards
An international jury of chamber leaders, business representatives and development experts reviewed applications from across the globe before selecting this year’s finalists. Finalist chambers then presented their pioneering projects live during the 14th World Chambers Congress, competing for recognition as global leaders in innovation, collaboration, sustainability and inclusion.
Launched in 2003, the World Chambers Competition is a flagship programme organised by the ICC World Chambers Federation. A key highlight of the biennial World Chambers Congress, the Competition highlights the most innovative projects from chambers of commerce worldwide, offering global recognition and a unique platform for knowledge sharing.
The 14th World Chambers Congress took place from 2-4 September 2025 in Melbourne, Australia, uniting more than 1,000 business, chamber and government leaders from 100 countries. Under the theme Business, government, chambers: Partners for prosperity, the Congress explored how fostering collaboration among businesses, chambers of commerce, and governments can drive economic growth and prosperity.
