Speakers

Practitioners, researchers and leaders from across Australia and beyond, sharing what is working in economic development.

Master of Ceremonies

1 speaker


  • Jeremy Crawford

    Jeremy Crawford

    CEO, Geelong Chamber of Commerce

Keynote Speakers

3 speakers


  • Christina Wiremu-Brook

    Christina Wiremu-Brook

    Founder, Kuria

  • Professor Arnold Dix

    Professor Arnold Dix

  • Zita Cobb

    Zita Cobb

    Founder & CEO, Shorefast (Presenting virtually)

Speakers

53 speakers


  • Amanda Hinton ACEcD

    Amanda Hinton ACEcD

    Senior Advisor Economic Development, Rockhampton Regional Council

  • Andrew Wear

    Andrew Wear

    Principal, Econovation

  • Annie Lawrence

    Annie Lawrence

    Head of Investment and International Relations, Economic Development Department, City of Moreton Bay

  • Bob Elkington

    Bob Elkington

    Coordinator Economic Development, Macedon Ranges Shire Council

  • Bruce Marshall ACEcD

    Bruce Marshall ACEcD

    Manager Economic Development, Mitchell Shire Council

  • Cathy Treasure

    Cathy Treasure

    Co-Founder & Director, Australian Centre for Regional Events

  • Christopher Manoski

    Christopher Manoski

    Manager Place and Economy, Cumberland City Council

  • Danielle Phyland

    Danielle Phyland

    Associate Tourism, Urban Enterprise

  • Darren Harrison

    Darren Harrison

    Manager Economic Strategy & Services, Redland City Council

  • David MacLennan

    David MacLennan

    CEO, City of Vincent

  • Diane Dixon

    Diane Dixon

    State Innovation Places Lead, Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Government of South Australia

  • Don Winsor ACEcD

    Don Winsor ACEcD

    Manager Advocacy, Communication & Engagement, Tablelands Regional Council

  • Dr Anna Edwards

    Dr Anna Edwards

    Director, Ingenium Research

  • Dr Dimity Podger

    Dr Dimity Podger

    Director, Regen Labs

  • Dr Jen Rayner

    Dr Jen Rayner

    Director - Energy Transition, Deloitte

  • Dr John Ryks

    Dr John Ryks

    Community Owned Australia Lead, ACRE

  • Dr Lisa McDonald

    Dr Lisa McDonald

    CEO, Regional Development Australia Townsville and North West Queensland

  • Elissa Keenan

    Elissa Keenan

    CEO, Ecotourism Australia

  • Estella Rodighiero

    Estella Rodighiero

    CEO, Regional Development Australia Gold Coast

  • Gail Cottrill

    Gail Cottrill

    Chair, Regional Development Australia Central Coast

  • Giovanna Lever ACEcD

    Giovanna Lever ACEcD

    Managing Director, Sparrowly Group

  • Greg Bowden

    Greg Bowden

    Chair, Economic Development Australia

  • Hamish Ritchie ACEcD

    Hamish Ritchie ACEcD

    Economic Development Specialist, Parkes Shire Council

  • Jaclyn Thorne

    Jaclyn Thorne

    Managing Director, The Tourism Collective

  • Jacqueline Brinkman GAICD

    Jacqueline Brinkman GAICD

    CEO, Economic Development Australia

  • Jess Radford

    Jess Radford

    Acting CEO, Brand Tasmania

  • Jonathan Rochwerger

    Jonathan Rochwerger

    Director, Urban Enterprise

  • Karishma Kodavali ACEcD

    Karishma Kodavali ACEcD

    Principal Economic Advisor, City of Adelaide Council

  • Kate Haycock

    Kate Haycock

    Market Leader – Regional Development & Northern Australia, AEC Group

  • Kath McCann

    Kath McCann

    General Manager, Marketing, Public Affairs and Social Impact, Tasmania Devils

  • Kerrianne Haggie ACEcD

    Kerrianne Haggie ACEcD

    Head of Economic Intelligence, City of Moreton Bay

  • Lewis Belling ACEcD

    Lewis Belling ACEcD

    Economic Development & Tourism Coordinator, City of Coffs Harbour

  • Linda Tillman

    Linda Tillman

    Co-Founder & Director, Australian Centre for Regional Events

  • Lucy Proctor

    Lucy Proctor

    Coordinator Business Investment and Support, Yarra Ranges Council

  • Mark Grimson

    Mark Grimson

    Economic Development Manager, Wollongong City Council

  • Matt Pfahlert

    Matt Pfahlert

    CEO, ACRE

  • Meg Allan

    Meg Allan

    Advocacy and Market Development Lead, ACRE

  • Michael Campbell ACEcD

    Michael Campbell ACEcD

    Founding Director, Lucid Economics

  • Michael Kerr

    Michael Kerr

    Founder, Kerr Capital

  • Mikaela Carroll ACEcD

    Mikaela Carroll ACEcD

    Regional Development Coordinator, Regional Development Australia Tasmania

  • Patrick McVeigh

    Patrick McVeigh

    Global Fellow, The Business of Cities

  • Sam Johnson

    Sam Johnson

    CEO, City of Launceston

  • Shaelee Richards

    Shaelee Richards

    Director Community and Economy, Muswellbrook Shire Council

  • Shannan Little ACEcD

    Shannan Little ACEcD

    Manager Economic Development & Investment, Bass Coast Shire Council

  • Shaun Miller

    Shaun Miller

    Director, Economic Development Australia

  • Simon Massey ACEcD

    Simon Massey ACEcD

    Data and Economic Development Lead, Shorefast, Director, Economic Development Australia

  • Sorita McGrane ACEcD

    Sorita McGrane ACEcD

    Director, Economic Development Australia

  • Stephen Shotton ACEcD

    Stephen Shotton ACEcD

    CEO, Regional Development Australia Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island

  • Stu Spiers

    Stu Spiers

    Director - Australia, INSTID

  • Teona Cousin

    Teona Cousin

    Executive Manager Economic Development and Tourism, Mackay Regional Council

  • The Hon Jeremy Rockliff MP

    The Hon Jeremy Rockliff MP

    Premier of Tasmania

  • Tim Lihou ACEcD

    Tim Lihou ACEcD

    City Economy Program Manager, Penrith City Council

  • Tiz Porreca

    Tiz Porreca

    Director, AMONGST

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