2019 Australian Regional Development Conference

UNLOCK THE FULL POTENTIAL OF YOUR REGIONAL AREA

Looking for the right connections to help grow your region?

The Australian Regional Development Conference is one of the very few that bring academics, practitioners, policy makers, community leaders and Australia’s quiet achievers into one purposeful forum.

Over two days, you will gain insight, tools and resources you need to strengthen and advance your community. Influential leaders who are invested in the greater regional movement will highlight a variety of innovative achievements, missed opportunities and potential for growth.

Make the connections you need to preserve the Australian way of life by networking with like-minded professionals.

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Leave feeling inspired to advance regional and rural communities.

Conference Dates

16-17 September 2019

ADVANCE YOUR PIECE OF REGIONAL AUSTRALIA

We understand the importance of strengthening projects taking place within your regional area.

From development through to community initiatives, your work deserves to be highlighted.

You ought to have a platform to connect with fellow leaders, meet with workers and gain insight into the developments taking place in regional areas just like yours. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for growth, development and the insight to continue growing your piece of regional Australia.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Mr Paris Aristotle, Chair, The Settlement Services Advisory Council (SSAC)

Mayor Mark Jamieson, Sunshine Coast Council

Mayor Steven Edgington, Barkly Regional Council

Professor John Rolfe, Professor of Regional Economic Development, CQ University

Associate Professor Simon McArthur, Managing Director, SMA Tourism

Mr Matthew Linnegar, Chief Executive, Australian Rural Leadership Foundation

Dr Garth Taylor, General Manager, Inland Rail, Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities

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I came away from the conference feeling so enthusiastic having gained so much knowledge on regional issues, and how people / councils / government are working to improve rural and regional Australia to become a better place to live and work for everyone

Thoroughly enjoyed the 2018 ARDC. Now that we have identified the issues its all about how do we influence change.

One of friendliest conferences I've been to. Wide diversity of topics explored.

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