Speakers
Practitioners, researchers and leaders from across Australia and beyond, sharing what is working in economic development.
Master of Ceremonies
1 speaker
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Jeremy Crawford
CEO, Geelong Chamber of Commerce
Keynote Speakers
3 speakers
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Christina Wiremu-Brook
Founder, Kuria
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Professor Arnold Dix
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Zita Cobb
Founder & CEO, Shorefast (Presenting virtually)
Speakers
53 speakers
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Amanda Hinton ACEcD
Senior Advisor Economic Development, Rockhampton Regional Council
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Andrew Wear
Principal, Econovation
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Annie Lawrence
Head of Investment and International Relations, Economic Development Department, City of Moreton Bay
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Bob Elkington
Coordinator Economic Development, Macedon Ranges Shire Council
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Bruce Marshall ACEcD
Manager Economic Development, Mitchell Shire Council
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Cathy Treasure
Co-Founder & Director, Australian Centre for Regional Events
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Christopher Manoski
Manager Place and Economy, Cumberland City Council
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Danielle Phyland
Associate Tourism, Urban Enterprise
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Darren Harrison
Manager Economic Strategy & Services, Redland City Council
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David MacLennan
CEO, City of Vincent
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Diane Dixon
State Innovation Places Lead, Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Government of South Australia
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Don Winsor ACEcD
Manager Advocacy, Communication & Engagement, Tablelands Regional Council
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Dr Anna Edwards
Director, Ingenium Research
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Dr Dimity Podger
Director, Regen Labs
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Dr Jen Rayner
Director - Energy Transition, Deloitte
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Dr John Ryks
Community Owned Australia Lead, ACRE
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Dr Lisa McDonald
CEO, Regional Development Australia Townsville and North West Queensland
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Elissa Keenan
CEO, Ecotourism Australia
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Estella Rodighiero
CEO, Regional Development Australia Gold Coast
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Gail Cottrill
Chair, Regional Development Australia Central Coast
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Giovanna Lever ACEcD
Managing Director, Sparrowly Group
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Greg Bowden
Chair, Economic Development Australia
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Hamish Ritchie ACEcD
Economic Development Specialist, Parkes Shire Council
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Jaclyn Thorne
Managing Director, The Tourism Collective
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Jacqueline Brinkman GAICD
CEO, Economic Development Australia
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Jess Radford
Acting CEO, Brand Tasmania
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Jonathan Rochwerger
Director, Urban Enterprise
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Karishma Kodavali ACEcD
Principal Economic Advisor, City of Adelaide Council
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Kate Haycock
Market Leader – Regional Development & Northern Australia, AEC Group
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Kath McCann
General Manager, Marketing, Public Affairs and Social Impact, Tasmania Devils
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Kerrianne Haggie ACEcD
Head of Economic Intelligence, City of Moreton Bay
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Lewis Belling ACEcD
Economic Development & Tourism Coordinator, City of Coffs Harbour
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Linda Tillman
Co-Founder & Director, Australian Centre for Regional Events
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Lucy Proctor
Coordinator Business Investment and Support, Yarra Ranges Council
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Mark Grimson
Economic Development Manager, Wollongong City Council
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Matt Pfahlert
CEO, ACRE
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Meg Allan
Advocacy and Market Development Lead, ACRE
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Michael Campbell ACEcD
Founding Director, Lucid Economics
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Michael Kerr
Founder, Kerr Capital
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Mikaela Carroll ACEcD
Regional Development Coordinator, Regional Development Australia Tasmania
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Patrick McVeigh
Global Fellow, The Business of Cities
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Sam Johnson
CEO, City of Launceston
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Shaelee Richards
Director Community and Economy, Muswellbrook Shire Council
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Shannan Little ACEcD
Manager Economic Development & Investment, Bass Coast Shire Council
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Shaun Miller
Director, Economic Development Australia
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Simon Massey ACEcD
Data and Economic Development Lead, Shorefast, Director, Economic Development Australia
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Sorita McGrane ACEcD
Director, Economic Development Australia
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Stephen Shotton ACEcD
CEO, Regional Development Australia Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island
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Stu Spiers
Director - Australia, INSTID
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Teona Cousin
Executive Manager Economic Development and Tourism, Mackay Regional Council
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The Hon Jeremy Rockliff MP
Premier of Tasmania
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Tim Lihou ACEcD
City Economy Program Manager, Penrith City Council
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Tiz Porreca
Director, AMONGST
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